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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Summary
I ultimately would like to be in a department that is administrative in nature as well as fast-paced and challenging. I would use my existing skills to motivate and create a collaborative team environment by using my background within the organization of employee training and team building events.
I excel in organizational communications and can effectively manage project tasks requiring interaction with multiple departments. I am able to also help resolve any issues in a professional and respectful manner. I am currently focused on developing efficient processes using knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, training and development and  would openly welcome any continuing education units to further my skill set and knowledge.  
Skills
  • Microsoft Programs: Outlook, Excel, Word, Quikbooks
  • Adobe Photoshop, Powerpoint.
  • Lucidoc, Ready Set Health Portal 
  • General knowledge and skills of working with various media equipment at Driscoll Children's Hospital 
  • People-oriented
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Organized
  • People-oriented
  • Maintains confidentiality 
Accomplishments
Assisted in implementing and subsequently teaching an updated New Volunteer Orientation process for all new volunteer hires. Upon completing my 90 days with Driscoll Children's Hospital, I reviewed and independently interviewed and scored 115 teen applicants for the Summer VolunTeen Program in addition to my daily job duties. Ultimately, I selected 91 teens for the 2016 Summer VolunTeen Program and while training a new Volunteer Coordinator, also conducted three separate New VolunTeen Orientations within approximately 10 days. I recently assisted in The Hospital Experience which is a career day type event held for local high school students interested in a career within a hospital setting. 
Experience
11/2015 to Current
Volunteer Coordinator Driscoll Children's Hospital － Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Liaising with departments within Driscoll Children's Hospital (DCH) for which they are recruiting volunteers (e.g.charities and councils) to understand how they work, develop partnerships and assess their volunteering needs.
  • Working with various departments to include Human Resources, Occupational Health, Marketing/Public Relations, Development, The Center of Professional Development and Practice, and Patient Relations on various projects within DCH.
  • Generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of DCH.
  • Raising staff awareness of the role and the function of volunteers;.
  • Ensuring there is appropriate support and training for volunteers;.
  • Promoting volunteering (internally and externally) through recruitment and publicity strategies and campaigns;.
  • Monitoring, supporting, motivating and accrediting volunteers and their work to include nominating volunteers for awards and helping organize events within the hospital and community.
  • Offering advice and information to volunteers through face-to-face, telephone and email contact; training and teaching volunteers new software, and keeping them abreast of new hospital policies that arise.
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  • Attending committee meetings as well as keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes;.
  • Maintaining databases to include training schedules, health screenings, background checks and undertaking any other administrative duties required.
  • Coordinate and schedule volunteers on an ongoing basis and help organize single events while keeping existing volunteers informed via newsletters or other communications.
02/2013 to 06/2015
Case Manager/Child Placement Staff A World For Children － Corpus Christi, TX
  • At Intake: Read and help evaluate referral material, participate in pre-placement interviews, and in coordination with the staff, suggest the foster home best suited for the child.
  • Develop the child's individual service plan with 3o days of the child's placement considering the strengths and needs of the child and biological family.
  • Supervision of case load (18-25 children maximum) which included developing interpersonal relationships both in and out of the home.
  • Considered the child's adjustment to psychological, educational and social problems and/or changes.
  • Considered appropriate disciplinary methods, medical and dental needs, school adjustment, preparation for placement goal, biological family and any miscellaneous problems.
  • Mentored troubled students and helped organize healthy group discussions between adolescent children and their families and also between siblings and other children in foster care.
  • Ensured open communication between educators/administration, foster parents, child protective services, and the child's biological family.
  • Attended Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individualized Education Program meetings as needed for each child to include children with limited English proficiency, deaf/hard of hearing children, children who are primary medical needs children, and children with other special needs/accommodations.
  • Maintain communication with the foster family by providing supervision, support, training, documentation and intervention on a regular basis.
  • Dictate, write case management notes with reference to visits and occurrences.
  • Conduct correspondence pertaining to caseload.
  • Keep the child's probation officer or case worker updated on current case status; transport children and attend court sessions (review hearings and case plan meetings with referring agency).
  • Conduct quarterly and annual review of foster parents and the foster home.
  • Assess the training requirements and needs of the foster family and provide appropriate training for them so that they remained in compliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies.
10/2011 to 06/2012
Office Manager/ Case Manager The Open Arms Agency － Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Provided administrative/secretarial support to the office and assisted with visitors and potential foster parents with minimal supervision.
  • Filed correspondence and documents in an accurate and orderly manner in accordance with state regulation guidelines.
  • Prepared medical information on foster children in our agency such as physical exams, psychological/psychiatric evaluations, immunization records, therapy notes as well as other sensitive information and sent that information to Child Protective Services in a timely fashion.
  • Was promoted to Case Manager within 1 year of employment with the agency. 
  • Began assisting in training and developing prospective foster homes for children. 
  • I assisted in reviewing Family Home Studies prepared by our agency in preparation for adoptions. 
  • Continued to assist in providing excellent customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding all fostering and adoption inquiries. I would also make home visits to meet and interview the prospective foster families in person and create my evaluation and assessment using specific criteria. 
10/2010 to 05/2012
Teacher The Primrose School of Stone Oak － San Antonio, TX
  •  Organize, plan and also participate in educational activities in the classroom. 
  • Observed and summarized a child's progress in core educational areas such reading, math, fine arts, music.
  • Abiding by all local regulations as well as state and federal.
  • Developing a well-managed, child oriented learning curriculum.
  • Ensuring that all students comprehend the curriculum and provided additional assistance as needed. 
  • Building relationships with parents and the local community.
  • Able to quickly fit into an established school and work as part of an existing team.
  • Completing all required paperwork, evaluations and competencies and holding parent-teacher conferences as needed to address student's needs.
  • Preparing and arranging pre-class materials two weeks in advance. 
  • Maintaining pupil attendance records.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans with solid planning and preparation skills.
  • Excellent supervision and organizational skills.
Education and Training
2008
Bachelor of Arts: Communication- Media Studies Texas A&M University － Corpus Christi, Texas
Skills
I possess exceptional communication (written, verbal) skills, organizational skills and conduct myself in a professional manner. I am a dedicated individual who is eager to learn and is highly receptive to constructive criticism when deemed necessary. I am a motivating and enthusiastic people person who is also a great listener.  
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Driscoll Children's Hospital
  • A World For Children
  • The Open Arms Agency
  • The Primrose School of Stone Oak

School Attended

  • Texas A&M University

Job Titles Held:

  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Case Manager/Child Placement Staff
  • Office Manager/ Case Manager
  • Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Communication- Media Studies

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