SARA STROJWAS

Dedicated individual with years of experience in coordinating events to ensure successful outcomes. Proven ability to work with diverse groups and coordinate multiple teams to create successful events that exceed expectations. Looking to apply my experience with project management, community service and volunteer organizations, while making a significant contribution to the foundations that serve our local communities.

• Highest PFT-November Company, Platoon 4000 Parris Island, SC, 1999
• Recipient of the Distinguished Journalism Award, Medill School of Journalism, 1997
• Class Commander-Ground Electronics Maintenance School, United States Marine Corps Air Control Training Squadron, MCCES, Alpha Company, 1999

• WARD 3 DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVE, Democratic Committee of Upper St. Clair, Upper St. Clair, PA, 09/2022, Present, Attend monthly Democratic Committee meetings, Head voter registration drives, Circulate nomination petitions, Serve as a point of contact between voters and elected party officials, Support precinct chairs, Develop grassroots leadership, Organize voter turnout, Help address local issues with community groups and elected officials, Organize field events to promote Democratic priorities and awareness in the region
• FUNDRAISING EVENT COORDINATOR, The Free Store 15104, Braddock, PA, 08/2020, Present, Plan and execute the annual Stuff-A-Truck fundraiser event, Research potential venues that would be suitable for hosting the fundraiser, Coordinate volunteers for event tasks such as registration, ticket sales, set up and clean up, and staffing tables, Ensure compliance with applicable laws governing charitable organizations in regards to fundraising activities, Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure best pricing for services provided at events, Analyze past fundraising data to identify areas of improvement in order to increase revenue generated from future events, Cultivate relationships with potential sponsors through cold calls, emails and in-person meetings, Organize and manage fundraising budgets, timelines, venues, catering, and entertainment, Facilitate post-event follow up activities such as thank you letters or phone calls to sponsors, Track progress towards established goals throughout the duration of the event planning process
• DONATION COORDINATOR, Hope For The Holidays, 12/2019, Present, Ensure all donation forms are completed accurately and properly, Provide assistance with queries related to donations, Create and collect holiday cards and gifts for distribution at immigrant detention centers across the country, Advocate with the sponsor for a fair, just, and humane asylum system
• EVENT COORDINATOR, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful-Pick Up PA, Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, 09/2019, Present, Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise, Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details, Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved, Organize registration of event participants, Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships, Host community cleanups, Organize and mobilize volunteers, Work with township officials to ensure proper permit for day of event, Work closely with the Upper St. Clair Police Department to ensure traffic safety for the volunteers
• COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER, Holy Family Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/2018, Present, Orchestrate community-wide fundraising campaigns which provide donations for the Journey of Hope program participants. These participants are unaccompanied minors who arrive at the southern border and are awaiting reunification or placed with qualified sponsors in the city of Pittsburgh.