Sarah Witt
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching community volunteers with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Iowa Center For Children's Justice
2021.07 - 2023.12
- Coordinated court-mandated workshops for children age 6-16 including developing curriculum, recruiting and training volunteers, and maintaining schedule with local partners.
- Developed and implemented monthly billing system.
- Assisted executive director and attorneys with case work.
Volunteer Program Manager
United Way Of Central Iowa
2008.07 - 2020.06
- Developed volunteer policies and procedures, including handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.
- Created contacts with community organizations to obtain commitments to support volunteer program through contributions and volunteer hours.
- Developed and implemented training modules for volunteers and mentors, bringing all program participants up to speed on standard operations.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Attended community functions to promote awareness of organization and goals,recruit volunteers and expand network of donors and volunteers.
- Recruited and trained over 400 volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives in accordance with IRS guidelines. 80% retention rate.
Bookkeeper
Iowa League Of Cities
2006.08 - 2008.07
- Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
- Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances.
- Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, effectively reducing financial inconsistencies.
- Organized and carried out efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education & Business Management
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05.2003
Skills
- Volunteer onboarding
- Relationship building
- Volunteer coordination
- Relationship development
- Project organization
- Organizational Management
- Marketing
- Business Development
Timeline
Operations Manager
Iowa Center For Children's Justice
2021.07 - 2023.12
Volunteer Program Manager
United Way Of Central Iowa
2008.07 - 2020.06
Bookkeeper
Iowa League Of Cities
2006.08 - 2008.07
Bachelor of Arts - Education & Business Management
Columbia College
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