Engagement professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate events, and foster community relationships. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and driven to deliver impactful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Children's Health Foundation
06.2019 - Current
Develop and implement strategies for recruiting volunteers through community outreach, online platforms and partnerships with other organizations.
Maintain a database of current volunteers and identify future volunteer needs.
Oversee the onboarding process for new volunteers, including interviews, orientation sessions and training.
Develop training materials, resources and schedules.
Foster a sense of community and engagement among volunteers through regular communication, appreciation events and feedback surveys.
Track and manage volunteer hours, activities and contributions, using volunteer management software.
Prepare reports on volunteer activities and impact for internal stakeholders.
Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and businesses to expand volunteer engagement.
Community Impact Coordinator
United Way Elgin Middlesex
05.2016 - 06.2019
Organized and managed community engagement opportunities for roughly 2,600 volunteers, workplaces that participate in United Way campaigns, individual donors and other community members.
Managed the effective delivery of the London Life Youth United program, which involves managing and corresponding with upwards of 1,000 youth leaders annually.
Supported management of the United Way GenNext program, which is designed to engage young professionals in their community. Each year I helped manage the more than 400 volunteers who participate in GenNext.
Community Engagement Assistant
United Way Elgin Middlesex
05.2015 - 05.2016
Managed the effective program delivery of
London Life Youth United and London Life Young Leaders. My role was to recruit, screen, assign, train, support, evaluate and recognize volunteers.
Liaising with community partners, agencies, schools, and other local community groups to ensure the successful delivery of these youth engagement initiatives.
Aided with the coordination of volunteer event logistics/ support, volunteer recognition and stewardship for the GenNext program.
Education
Non-Profit Leadership Management Certificate - High Honours
Seneca College
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Global Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
01.2014
Skills
Effective communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Responsive to new challenges
Talent acquisition
Onboarding and training
Effective conflict resolution
Expense tracking
Event coordination
Data reporting
Effective fundraising initiatives
Volunteer management
Accomplishments
Volunteer Manager Award
Awards
Charity Village Best Individual Volunteer Management Professional 2023 Finalist
Languages
English
Timeline
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Children's Health Foundation
06.2019 - Current
Community Impact Coordinator
United Way Elgin Middlesex
05.2016 - 06.2019
Community Engagement Assistant
United Way Elgin Middlesex
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - Global Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Non-Profit Leadership Management Certificate - High Honours