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CAMP COUNSELOR
Professional Profile
An innovative and forward-thinking professional with progressive experience in event planning coordination, direct service, volunteer coordination, social service, community engagement, membership development, and fundraising. Utilizes exceptional communication and organizational skills to coordinate projects. A detail-oriented producer dedicated to creating a trust between the employees and the community. Employs a strong work ethic and passion for delivering top results and exceeding expectations. highlight youth work, locally, internationally, Key words: team work/team oriented organized talking to the public reports conflict resolution youth development outreach hands on activities arts develops concepts, curriculum camping environmental education Nature (outdoors) multitasking adaptable/flexible
Qualifications
Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Raiser's Edge
Experience
Camp Counselor01/2000MCGAW YMCA, CAMP ECHOFremont, Michigan
Fundraising Event Coordinator01/2011 to CurrentREACH OUT COMMUNITY CENTERChicago, Illinois
  • A youth focused community center that will offer a variety of programs that will help youth accomplish their educational and personal goals through a wide range of recreational activities in a safe and enriching environment.
Planned and Major Gifts Assistant01/2008 to 01/2013THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONALEvanston, Illinois
  • Responsible for the support of the major and planned giving team while providing direct support to Director of Planned and Major Gifts and the Peace Center Major Gift committee.
  • Planned and implemented elements relating to international committee meetings with 20-25 individuals and quarterly web-based meetings.
  • Prepared and monitored correspondences, reports and major gift solicitation packets, which enabled department to run smoothly and seamlessly.
  • Supported and coordinated major donor cultivation events of 5-20 individuals.
  • Created job manual along with other manuals that were adopted by all levels of the institution.
  • Worked with the major gifts team to streamline communication materials.
Paul Harris Fellow Fulfillment Coordinator01/2007 to 01/2008THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONALEvanston Lincolnwood, Illinois
  • Responsible for managing and maintain donor recognition and fulfillment material.
  • Maintained 24-hour turnaround times for all recognition items sent to U.S.
  • and international donors.
  • Streamlined procurement and order fulfillment process by creating user friendly reports.
  • Worked with the major gifts team to streamline communication materials.
  • Supplied donor recognition items to five international offices.
Community Outreach Coordinator01/2006 to 01/2007NATURAL MEDICINE CLINICNaperville, Illinois
  • Responsible for the planning and organizing community outreach events and clinic promotional activities.
  • Planned, developed, and organized community outreach events to introduce natural medicine to the community.
  • Coordinated guest lectures, classes and special events for doctor and clinic.
Office Administrator & Program Coordinator01/2005 to 01/2007KEEP EVANSTON BEAUTIFUL, INCEvanston, Illinois
  • Developed and implemented of sustainable environmental projects in Evanston schools and the community; fundraising, membership development and event planning, representing and presenting the organization to the community.
  • Initiated and developed partnerships with environmental organizations, and other affiliates and sponsors.
  • Coordinated all annual meetings and Annual Garden Walk, Earth Box youth program, and membership drives.
  • Taught mini environmental education to youth using the "reuse, reduce, recycle" model.
  • Developed and implemented sustainable environmental projects in Evanston schools and communities.
  • Handled event planning, membership development, and fundraising.
  • Represented and presented organization to community.
  • Initiated and developed partnerships with environmental organizations and other affiliates and sponsors.
  • Planned and coordinated all annual meetings and events.
Pediatric Unit Secretary01/2003 to 01/2007EVANSTON NORTHWESTERN HEALTHCAREEvanston, Illinois
After School Camp Counselor01/2001 to 01/2003MCGAW YMCA CHILDCARE CENTEREvanston, Illinois
Education
B.A: Political Science2009NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYChicago, IllinoisPolitical Science U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Park Ridge and Evanston, Illinois Client Intake Intern, 2006
FROME TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLFrome
NORMAL MANLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLKingston, JamaicaLanguage within Culture Facilitator 2004 An anthropological look at language and culture; a program that analyzed how culture is passed down through proverbs and how it varies within rural and urban communities.
Winter School, 2003UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATALDurban
Personal Information
A global youth-led community action and learning program of the Jane Goodall Institute that focuses on creating and implementing community-based solutions to specific neighborhood challenges..
Interests
VITA Literacy Program, Evanston, Illinois Literacy Tutor 2011 An ESL program for adults who need to acquire listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to function in their new American culture. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF EVANSTON, Evanston, Illinois Event Volunteer 2009-2012 An outlet for Evanston young professionals age 35 and under to network and grow as professionals within the community. JANE GOODALL'S ROOTS & SHOOTS, Chicago, Illinois Volunteer Instructor 2009-2010
Skills
streamline, Client, event planning, special events, fundraising, Director, managing, materials, meetings, Microsoft Office, natural, organizing, PeopleSoft, presenting, procurement, Raiser's Edge
Additional Information
  • OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE -VITA Literacy Program, Evanston, Illinois Literacy Tutor 2011 An ESL program for adults who need to acquire listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to function in their new American culture. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF EVANSTON, Evanston, Illinois Event Volunteer 2009-2012 An outlet for Evanston young professionals age 35 and under to network and grow as professionals within the community. JANE GOODALL'S ROOTS & SHOOTS, Chicago, Illinois Volunteer Instructor 2009-2010 A global youth-led community action and learning program of the Jane Goodall Institute that focuses on creating and implementing community-based solutions to specific neighborhood challenges..
  • HILCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST Durban, South Africa Art and Recreation Volunteer 2003 A with local families infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. CERTIFICATION Principles and Techniques of Fundraising, 2011 Illinois Substitute Teaching License (SUB), 2014
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • MCGAW YMCA, CAMP ECHO
  • REACH OUT COMMUNITY CENTER
  • THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
  • NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
  • KEEP EVANSTON BEAUTIFUL, INC
  • EVANSTON NORTHWESTERN HEALTHCARE
  • MCGAW YMCA CHILDCARE CENTER

School Attended

  • NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
  • FROME TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • NORMAL MANLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL

Job Titles Held:

  • Camp Counselor
  • Fundraising Event Coordinator
  • Planned and Major Gifts Assistant
  • Paul Harris Fellow Fulfillment Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Office Administrator & Program Coordinator
  • Pediatric Unit Secretary
  • After School Camp Counselor

Degrees

  • B.A : Political Science 2009
    Winter School, 2003

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