Shelia Freeman
Merriam,KS
Summary
Experienced nonprofit and social service professional with 20+ years experiences in building programs and executing projects with mission and goal driven organizations
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities Northeast KS
Kansas City, KS
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Foster Grandparent (FG) Program
- Managed the day-to-day operations, questions, and support for 90 Foster Grandparents
- Complied with AmeriCorps policies creating six educational in services a year, in addition to special recognition events
- Managed database for tracking monthly stipends and facilitating payroll payroll
- Acted as point of contact during the Director’s absent with managing the daily operations of the program
- Staff lead on recruitment, training, and retention of new volunteers and facilitating ongoing training with current volunteers
- Created codes of conduct and operating procedures to uphold the organization’s values
Volunteer Manager
Crossroads Hospice
Lenexa, KS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Recruited and trained volunteers on how to provide appropriate support to patients and their families
- Screened potential volunteers to ensure they are appropriate candidates for volunteer positions
- Maintained relationships with existing volunteers to ensure they were satisfied and in compliance with HHA
- Acted as appointed staff person to oversee Crossroads Foundation policies
- Increased 5% monthly mandatory recruiting by 10%
Director Foster Grandparent Program
Catholic Charities Northeast KS
Kansas City, KS
- Managed 90 stipend paid volunteers assigned to 32 schools and daycares in Kansas City Kansas Schools
- Implemented strategies to build and maintain AmeriCorps Senior’s program
- Established relationships with school board staff and schools in meeting all stakeholders requirements
- Continued to bring in new community information services to the seniors of Wyandotte County
- Provided services that aligned with the Older Americans Act assisting seniors quality of life
- Recruited and collaborated with expert professionals from internal/external organizations assisting with aging populations
- Participated in aging workshops, continuance self educating on issues facing the senior populations
- Managed 500k annual AmeriCorps budget and special donations along with participating in federal annual audits
- Managed the required grant policies, including on boarding, training, tracking and federal background checks on all seniors
- Worked with advisor boards and committees assuring meeting the need of seniors
- Managed performance reviews with staff and stipend volunteers
Education
Master - Public Administration
Park University
Bachelor of Arts -
MidAmerican Nazarene University
Volunteer Management Certification, Johnson County Volunteer Center Certificate in Diversity, American Cancer Society Certificate in Managing Multiple Priorities -
Certificate in Financial Social Work -
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Social Media
Interests
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
, Director of Mission Department - Faith Family Worship Deliverance Center
Manager of God’s Supply Clothing Store – Faith Family Worship Deliverance Center
Harvesters Food Ministry Coordinator – Faith Family Worship Deliverance Center
United Way External/Internal Organization Coordinator
Sheffield Place Volunteer
Metro Luther Ministry Volunteer
CCO Prison Reentry Volunteer
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Catholic Charities Northeast KS
01.2017 - 01.2021
Volunteer Manager
Crossroads Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2016
Director Foster Grandparent Program
Catholic Charities Northeast KS
Master - Public Administration
Park University
Bachelor of Arts -
MidAmerican Nazarene University
Volunteer Management Certification, Johnson County Volunteer Center Certificate in Diversity, American Cancer Society Certificate in Managing Multiple Priorities -
Certificate in Financial Social Work -
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