Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Furry Friends Animal Shelter, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing volunteer engagement. Proven ability to foster relationships and streamline operations, resulting in improved organizational efficiency. Skilled in planning and coordination, with a strong focus on compassionate animal care and team development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Furry Friends Animal Shelter
03.2023 - Current
Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making
Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
Facilitated significant increase in volunteer engagement by revamping volunteer recruitment process.
Boosted member satisfaction, implementing comprehensive feedback system for continuous improvement.
Enhanced team productivity by facilitating advanced leadership training
Streamlined organizational efficiency with implementation of new strategic planning framework.
Established and maintained strong relationships with the public, vendors and strategic partners.
Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
Shelter Coordinator
Furry Friends Animal Shelter
02.2021 - Current
providing animals in the shelter with necessary resources, such as food, water, and medical care
assisting volunteers with any questions or concerns
assisting the public with resources for animal surrender
intaking of dumped and surrender animals
developing and implementing operational procedures to foster efficient workflow
organizing and promoting adoption events to find suitable homes for shelter animals
interacting with the community during donation drop off
providing facility tours for visitors
representing the shelter at various community events
documenting activities at the facility by preparing reports
giving presentations during volunteer info sessions to educate staff on whats happening within the shelter
training new recruits in all areas of the animal shelter
enforcing safety rules and regulations to ensure compliance with standards
Education
Office Administrator, Accounting And Payroll Admin - Office Administration, Accounting And Payroll
CTS Canadian Career College
Barrie, ON
05-2019
Skills
Leadership experience
Stress management strategies
Relationship and team building
Adaptable and flexible
Planning and coordination
Leadership and people development
Policies and procedures
Effective communicator
Volunteer motivation and performance
Shelter operations
Compassion and empathy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 40 staff members.
Documented and resolved Volunteer issues which led to a more productive and happy work environment
Achieved a more stream line volunteer recruitment process through effectively rebuilding the onboarding process
Certification
Office Administration
Accounting and Payroll Administration
Timeline
Board Member
Furry Friends Animal Shelter
03.2023 - Current
Shelter Coordinator
Furry Friends Animal Shelter
02.2021 - Current
Office Administrator, Accounting And Payroll Admin - Office Administration, Accounting And Payroll