Teka Gabaldon
Carpinteria,United States
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking leader who is skilled in communication (both written and interpersonal), problem solving and administrative work. Committed to curiosity that fosters growth and ongoing knowledge in the dedicated field. Highly organized and a self starter.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Firework Foundation
09.2023 - Current
- Assistant for Executive Director
- Managing sign ups for workshops (use of Docusign)
- Donor management (use of Network For Good and Give Smart)
- Creating quarterly newsletters
- Helping with annual fundraiser planning
- Creating budgets for programs
- Assisting camp director with camp registration
- Managing communication with parents, campers, staff, volunteers and alumni
- Assisting with board meeting presentations and agendas
- Research and collaboration on applications for grants
Student Career Services Specialist
Westmont College
03.2023 - Current
- Manage on-campus student employment, including the TEA (Temporary Employment Agreement) process, DocuSign and all elements of UKG; publish data (internally) including work-study employment trends.
- Collaborate with Office of Student Records to review student class records to identify internship participation rates.
- Collaborate with Office of Student Records to sync Handshake student accounts with WayPoint. Provide ongoing updating and reporting including tracking class visits.
- Provide career coaching and resume reviews to students.
- Analyze alumni data for research and communications purposes.
- Assist with planning of Career Events.
Chapel Coordinator & Assistant
Westmont College
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Used advanced software, such as Salesforce to create reports, track attendance and collect demographics.
- Managed and mentored a team of 8 student workers as well as monitored and updated timecards through UKG.
- Helped plan and execute weekly chapel events averaging 800-1000 students.
- Communicated with management to explain issues and formulate solutions.
- Tracked and managed finances through Vendorlink.
- Worked with multiple departments at the college to create collaboration and achieve timely goals.
- Implemented and updated policies and practices for events and monitored effect.
- Fostered relationships with college students and fellow staff that built trust and rapport.
In Home Caregiver/Private Nanny
Kate And Mike McKinniss
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Child Care Coordinator
Channel Islands YMCA (501c3)
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Served parents through providing excellent childcare during their time at the gym.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
- Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 3 months to 5 years.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations.
Outreach Coordinator & Grant Writer
Surfing The Nations (501c3)
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Worked with donor software such as Donately and Bloomerang to support volunteers and organizational fundraising efforts.
- Established annual budget and oversaw Profit and Losses of multiple departments.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
- Wrote a total of six grants throughout a three year period and received $25,000 in grant awards through Friends of Hawaii Charities.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Cultivated relationships with existing and potential donors.
- Communicated regularly with donors through MailChimp.
- Worked with the homeless population in Oahu as an outreach coordinator, staffing food donations for 400+ people, and running an at-risk youth program for children 5-18 years old.
- Supervised interns, staff and volunteers at both weekly food donations and youth program.
- Trained volunteers and helped lead them as they took part in our efforts to reach the homeless and at-risk youth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health
Arizona State University
Online08-2026
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos High School
Goleta, CA06.2012
Skills
- Non-Profit Fundraising
- Planning and Organization
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Proficiency in Donor and CRM Software
- Leadership Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Event Planning
- Donor and Volunteer Engagement and Management
Volunteer Work
- PATH, Santa Barbara - Serving Meals
- Turner Foundation, Santa Barbara - Tutoring Elementary Aged Children
- Immigration Hope, Santa Barbra - Administration
- Hawaii Food Bank, Oahu - Organizing Donations
Timeline
Coordinator
Firework Foundation
09.2023 - Current
Student Career Services Specialist
Westmont College
03.2023 - Current
Chapel Coordinator & Assistant
Westmont College
01.2022 - 01.2023
In Home Caregiver/Private Nanny
Kate And Mike McKinniss
01.2021 - 01.2022
Child Care Coordinator
Channel Islands YMCA (501c3)
09.2019 - 03.2020
Outreach Coordinator & Grant Writer
Surfing The Nations (501c3)
09.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos High School
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