Tara Winkelman
Reno
Summary
Dynamic community services director with a proven track record at the Nevada Diabetes Association, excelling in building strategic partnerships and enhancing community engagement. Expert in fundraising strategies and stakeholder engagement, successfully securing significant grant funding while leading impactful outreach programs. Known for reliability and attention to detail in managing large-scale events.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Services
Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults
10.2009 - Current
- Responsible for managing the Community Services Department, building and maintaining relationships, stewardship, reporting and assisting in public relations efforts of the organization.
- Enhances community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach programs.
- Participates in skill-building opportunities through professional development workshops and mentorship programs.
- Assists the development team in securing significant grant funding by meticulously researching and presenting opportunities.
- Manages budgets effectively while ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards priority projects and services.
- Collaborates with government agencies to leverage resources and maximize impact on community wellbeing.
- Leads cross-functional teams in the successful execution of large-scale community special events and projects.
- Leads strategic partnership initiatives that strengthen collaboration between non-profit organizations and local businesses, driving community engagement and shared value.
- Manages the Emergency Medical Assistance Program to successfully keep patients out of the emergency department by allocating a one month supply of life-saving medications to patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Spearheads fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
- Promoted rapidly through successive leadership roles- from Assistant Camp Director to Camp Director, then Director of Programs, and ultimately Director of Community Services, demonstrating strong performance and leadership capabilities.
Cosmetologist
Shear Heaven Salon Da Spa
03.2006 - 02.2010
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by following strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Carson City Beauty Academy
Carson City, NV05-2007
High School Diploma -
South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, CA06-1997
Skills
- Building partnerships with corporations for fundraising
- Community outreach for diabetes awareness
- Volunteer coordination
- Management of service coordination
- Relationship management with donors
- Fundraising strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Event planning
Accomplishments
- Created the largest Emergency Medical Assistance Program in the state of Nevada
- Created a top rated fundraiser with very little overhead
- Chair of special events committee
- Name mentioned in a published paper for Dexcom
- Advisory board for TMCC
Timeline
Director of Community Services
Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults
10.2009 - Current
Cosmetologist
Shear Heaven Salon Da Spa
03.2006 - 02.2010
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Carson City Beauty Academy
High School Diploma -
South Tahoe High School
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