Volunteer Manager at Star Hospice (2026-03 – 2026-08)
- Recruit, onboard, train, and facilitate volunteers in the hospice world
- Onboarded the Pet peace of program for animal support of hospice families
- Connect with local organizations to teach about hospice and services
Divisional Volunteer Coordinator Vermont / New Hampshire at Bayada Hospice (2024-04 – 2026-03)
- Coordinated 4 Vermont and 1 New Hampshire location's hospice volunteer programs
- Recruit, onboard, train, and facilitate volunteers in the hospice world (5 active volunteers to 60)
- Raised Medicare required volunteer hours from.75% to 3.8%
- Board Member of Social Tinkering (An organization that battled societal loneliness)
- Created hospice streaming project to allow volunteers to share talents and adventures virtually
- Connected staff / volunteers with community gardens (Dartmouth organic farm and Vermont Farmers food center) to lessen the food needs of our clients
- Analyzed effectiveness of programs; outcomes directed changes to projects, needs, and development
Volunteer Recruiter / Trainer at McLean County CASA (2023-06 – 2024-05)
- Assist CASA volunteers with their work in advocating for children in the foster system
- Recruit volunteers and train them in the National CASA Standards
- Facilitate, create, and update all social media attached to McLean County CASA
- Conduct outreach for the organization and speak at local businesses and organizations
- Analyzed effectiveness of programs; outcomes directed changes to projects, needs, and development
Program Coordinator at Bridges Senior Center - Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc. (2021-06 – 2023-06)
- Develop and facilitate adaptive social and physical programing, recruit and manage staff/volunteers to provide activities, classes, and services in multiple locations
- Coordinated staff/volunteers during Medicare open enrollment - saved local seniors $131,000 (2022) and $497,000 (2023) in monthly/drug costs
- Work with local seniors and people with lower incomes to assist in accessing benefits and activities
- Tracking data in Aging IS, STARS SHIP ACL, and other grant funding reports
- Network with local businesses / governmental to provide information for our clients
- Analyzed effectiveness of programs; outcomes directed changes to projects, needs, and development
Volunteer Coordinator at Catholic Social Services (2020-06 – 2021-05)
- Coordinate volunteers for 2 shelters, 1 Refugee organization, 1 pantry, and multiple smaller programs within Catholic Social Service's umbrella
- Restarted and ran the Bundle of Joy program (A weekly diaper pantry)
- Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media)
- Create and facilitate volunteer enrichment activities (appreciation /social events)
- Develop Volunteer Projects with the Departments and analyze former projects
Volunteer Coordinator at Roanoke Island Aquarium (2018-06 – 2020-05)
- Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media)
- Orientate, train, schedule, and coordinate volunteers based on departmental needs
- Create and facilitate volunteer enrichment activities (volunteer appreciation /social events/field trips/ lunch and learns)
- Accessibility/ADA coordinator
- Analyzed effectiveness of programs; outcomes directed changes to projects, needs, and development
Program Coordinator at City of Newberry Recreation Department (2017-07 – 2018-05)
- Oversaw programming and facilitation of athletic and/or recreational activities for user groups
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs
- Respond to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, and parental requests to avoid negative impacts and/or liability issues
Nature Assistant at Morningside Nature Center (2015-05 – 2017-07)
- ADA Support Specialist and Safety Committee Member - FEMA trained
- Assist in the selection, oversight, and need for volunteers/interns including supervising, planning, evaluating, disciplining, training, and coordination of their work
- Participate in public relations and outreach activities including speaking before groups and media, and preparing press releases, brochures, and newsletters
Park Ranger 2 at State Of North Carolina - Kerr Lake (2014-04 – 2015-04)
- Law Enforcement Park Ranger, ADA Coordinator and Volunteer host program manager - 8 camping areas with hosts needed monthly (approximately 100 volunteers overall)
- Assist in the selection and oversight of volunteers and seasonal staff, including supervising, planning, evaluating, disciplining, training, and coordinating
Off-Park Ranger at State of South Carolina - Croft State Park (2013-03 – 2014-04)
- Park Ranger, Safety Officer (created the emergency action plan) and Volunteer Coordinator (maintained Vol Host program/recruited volunteers for programs, activities and emergencies)
- Recruit local businesses to volunteer and donate towards park activities
Park Ranger at State of Florida - Saint George Island (2011-09 – 2013-03)
- Park ranger and ADA Coordinator
- Explain facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meet visitors, answer questions, provide information and directions
- Provide natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services
Human Resources Assistant/ Membership Director/ Director on Duty at North Central Florida YMCA (2007-08 – 2009-08)
- Managed accounts of over five thousand members and conducted billing as Membership Director
- Scheduled and supervised staff (lead contact when site director off site)
- Volunteer Coordinator and led the international project initiative
- Maintained confidential personnel files and assisted in payroll implementation
- Performed new employee orientation
Floor Staff at Brasingtons (2006-07 – 2007-08)
- Supervised floor staff /Assisted Customers
- Merchandised the store and balanced funds
AmeriCorps VISTA: Social activity, Volunteer, and Fundraiser Coordinator at AmeriCorps Vista Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (2004-04 – 2006-05)
- Adaptive recreation trip supervisor / facilitator and adaptive exercise classes instructor (weight training, aquatics, aerobics and water skiing) to peoples with disabilities
- Respond to internship/volunteer applications, processing background checks, coordinating intern/volunteer schedules with CW HOG staff
- Facilitate the Volunteer /Intern program
- Develops, implements, and administers programs and events for CW HOG
- Determine effectiveness of programs and practices; and make recommendations relating to projects, needs, and development
- Coordinate public relations activities, including speaking before groups and media and preparing brochures, and newsletters
- Develop and maintain an inventory of partners, sponsors, collaborators and grant providers
