Sharon Reinschmiedt
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas
26
years of professional experience
Experienced Volunteer Services Leader skilled in managing large volunteer programs and building strong community relationships. Expertise includes volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, and budget management, facilitating effective program execution. Focused on aligning volunteer initiatives with organizational goals and employing leadership and communication skills to motivate volunteers and enhance community outreach.
Work History
Director of Volunteer Services
4 Years- Led volunteer services department for one of the region's largest programs, overseeing engagement of over 4,000 volunteers annually.
- Led coaching and mentoring initiatives for a five-member volunteer services team to boost operational efficiency and foster volunteer engagement.
- Orchestrated annual celebration event to recognize and appreciate efforts of leading 250 volunteers.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs on a monthly and seasonal basis to enhance volunteer engagement.
- Developed and executed iPad check-in solution for volunteer management, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in logistical data handling.
- Collaborated with executive leaders and department managers to assess operational needs and troubleshoot challenges.
- Cultivated connections with corporate and community partners to support volunteer programs. Assisted in increasing participant retention by 20% through proactive relationship building.
- Developed strategic volunteer recruitment initiatives to enhance community engagement and support for programs.
Executive / Line Producer
21 Years 5 Months- Executed production of over 3000 commercials and multiple feature films across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, driving brand visibility.
- Administered comprehensive budget oversight and coordinated hiring schedules, logistics vendors, and contracts to maintain project alignment with financial constraints.
- Managed large teams of union and non-union professionals to facilitate on-time project delivery while upholding quality benchmarks.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including directors, advertising agencies, clients, vendors, and production teams, to enhance collaboration.
- Orchestrated cooperative efforts among varied teams to effectively manage and deliver intricate projects on schedule and within defined scope.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Skills
Volunteer program management
Volunteer program oversight
Onboarding and training
Volunteer motivation
Incentive programs
Budget oversight
Cross-department collaboration
Community partnerships management
Community engagement
Donor relations
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Leadership and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Expanded the volunteer program by 33% to support more than 4,000 volunteers annually.
- Supervised and developed a five-member Volunteer Services team for a 7 day work week.
- Replaced paper time sheets with an electronic iPad check-in system, improving efficiency and record accuracy.
- Built productive working relationships across leadership teams including Membership, Public Events, Horticulture, Guest Services and Development -related initiatives.
Timeline
Director of Volunteer Services
Dallas Arboretum
11.2021 - 11.2025Read More
Executive / Line Producer
Freelance Production
04.2000 - 09.2021Read More
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science from Family Studies
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