SHARON REINSCHMIEDT
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas,Texas
25
years of professional experience
Experienced leader with a background in program operations, staff development, community engagement, customer service, and complex project delivery. Known for building strong relationships, bringing people together, and keeping programs organized and moving forward. Experienced in managing teams, budgets, schedules, vendors, events, technology changes, and high-volume public-facing programs.
Work History
Director of Volunteer Services
2 Years- Led one of the region's largest public-facing programs, supporting more than 4,000 volunteers annually.
- Supervised, coached, and developed five-member staff, prioritizing tasks to ensure seven-day coverage.
- Built relationships with corporate and community partners and created meaningful ways for people to participate.
- Supervised, coached, and developed a five-member staff; set priorities and maintained seven-day coverage.
- Directed staffing and support for major seasonal events and corporate service days, enhancing engagement for donors, VIPs, and guided tours.
- Cultivated relationships with corporate and community partners to create impactful volunteer participation opportunities.
- Prepared and managed the department's operating budget.
- Managed customized group tours by consulting with clients and coordinating schedules, staff, and guest needs.
Manager of Volunteer Services
2 Years- Coordinated recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and scheduling to enhance volunteer engagement and support daily program operations.
- Managed records and background screenings while facilitating effective communication and ensuring smooth department operations.
- Supported volunteers and staff with questions, scheduling changes, and day-to-day problem solving.
- Assisted volunteers and staff with inquiries, scheduling adjustments, and problem solving to maintain program efficiency.
Executive / Line Producer
21 Years- Produced over 3,000 television commercials and multiple feature films across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, driving creative vision and execution.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, hiring, schedules, logistics, vendors, contracts, and production operations.
- Led large teams of union and non-union professionals under demanding deadlines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with directors, advertising agencies, clients, and production crews to ensure seamless collaboration and project success.
- Negotiated contracts and coordinated vendors, locations, travel, and production resources.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to successfully deliver complex projects under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Skills
Volunteer Management Systems
Recruitment and training
Staff development
Event coordination
Community & Corporate Partnerships
Program & Department Operations
Budget Management
Vendor & Contract Management
Schedule management
Process improvement
Executive Communication
Microsoft Office
Customer experience
Accomplishments
- Expanded a large volunteer program by 33%, supporting more than 4,000 participants annually.
- Supervised and developed a five-member team while providing seven-day operational coverage.
- Introduced an electronic iPad check-in system that improved efficiency and record accuracy.
- Planned an annual recognition event honoring the organization's top 250 volunteers.
- Directed staffing and logistics for major public events, corporate service days, donor programs, VIP visits, and guided tours.
- Built partnerships across executive leaders, internal departments, businesses, and community organizations.
- Produced more than 3,000 television commercials and multiple feature films across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, large teams, vendors, contracts, schedules, and complex logistics.
LEADERSHIP APPROACH
Relationship-centered and practical. Creates welcoming, well-run programs; communicates clearly; develops people; and works calmly across departments to solve problems and deliver results.
Timeline
Director of Volunteer Services
Dallas Arboretum
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Manager of Volunteer Services
Dallas Arboretum
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Executive / Line Producer
Freelance Production
01.2000 - 01.2021Read More
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science from Family Studies
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