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Jean Wesly Alcin

Columbia City,IN

Summary

Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enthusiastic fundraising coordinator with several years of expertise in soliciting donations by coordinating events, implementing marketing campaigns and developing proposals. Successful in fostering new relationships with potential donors while keeping previous donors engaged. Seeking dynamic position with reputable organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fundraiser Specialist

Loving Shepherd Ministries
Bluffton, IN
07.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated relationships with new prospects through networking events, cold-calling, and emails.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from potential donors regarding donation process or project details.
  • Managed database systems for tracking donor information and gift histories.
  • Participated in meetings with senior staff members to discuss current fundraising objectives.
  • Maintained relationships with existing donors by providing updates on progress of projects funded by them.
  • Researched potential sponsors, donors, and grant opportunities.
  • Raised funds by coordinating events.
  • Cultivated network of potential donors by attending events.
  • Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing campaigns.
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.

Dean of Students

Loving Shepherd Ministries
05.2018 - 04.2023
  • Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success
  • Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty
  • Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions and outcomes using Software
  • Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance
  • Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus
  • Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions
  • Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results
  • Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions
  • Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes
  • Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.

Family Consultant

Lifeline Youth and Family Services
Fortwayne, IN
05.2016 - 06.2016
  • Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies
  • Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts
  • Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals
  • Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data
  • Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations
  • Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems
  • Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices
  • Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support
  • Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
05.2015

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Training & Development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Resilience
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Problem Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Networking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Special Events
  • Donor development
  • Program Development
  • Report Development
  • Letters of thanks
  • Donor research
  • Strategic Planning
  • Information Management
  • Email campaigns
  • Fundraising campaigns

Languages

English
Professional
French
Professional

Timeline

Fundraiser Specialist

Loving Shepherd Ministries
07.2024 - Current

Dean of Students

Loving Shepherd Ministries
05.2018 - 04.2023

Family Consultant

Lifeline Youth and Family Services
05.2016 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

College of The Ozarks
Jean Wesly Alcin