Kelly Van Duinwyk
Newhall,CA
Summary
Solution-focused professional with a reputation for being highly organized and detail-oriented. Proven track record of 15+ years of experience, with focus on relationship management, coordination, and facilitation across diverse industries including nonprofit, education, wellness, aviation, and technology sectors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Event Specialist (Seasonal)
Laneige Skincare @ Sephora
Los Angeles, CA
11.2025 - Current
- In this seasonal position, I assisted the Regional Product Manager of Laneige skincare in organizing, preparing for, and executing partner events in Sephora Stores throughout Los Angeles County. Responsibilities included product knowledge, inventory, preparing products, event setup, and retail customer service and sales.
Volunteer
Food on Foot
Los Angeles, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Assist the Director of Community Services and volunteer coordinator with acquiring donations from partners, and assist with non-profit events and fundraisers.
Homeschool Mom
Gorman Charter School
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- During this time, I temporarily homeschooled my daughter during her middle school years.
YMCA Elementary School PE Coach Team Leader
YMCA
Santa Clarita, CA
04.2022 - 12.2024
- As a PE coach for Newhall School District, I coached grades TK through 6th at 5 different schools. My motivational and leadership skills allowed me to lead up to 300 children per day.
- I was inspired to teach and encourage kids to enjoy an active lifestyle through play. The value of teamwork and positive reinforcement was always the core principle.
- In August 2022, I was promoted to team leader. My responsibilities included guiding multiple team leaders through assignments, curriculum knowledge, and onsite coordination and scheduling. As the team leader, I also continued to teach and coach classes.
Personal Fitness Trainer
Self-Employed
Santa Clarita, CA
04.2011 - 04.2015
- As a certified personal fitness trainer with a nutrition certification, I provided strength and fitness training for individuals and small groups. I specialized in working with new moms and strongly encouraged exercising as a family and modeling an active and fit lifestyle to children.
- During this time, I created this self-employment opportunity for myself so that I could work and stay active in my community, while building my own schedule so that I could care for, and include my infants in my schedule.
Personnel Manager (DSHR Coordinator)
American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006 - 07.2011
- In Disaster Services we averaged 20 employees and 1,200 volunteers. As the personnel manager, I managed all volunteer records, background checks, and ensured training requirements were met so that people were ready to deploy when disaster occurred.
- Provided guidance to DSHR members, offering a valuable Red Cross experience and opportunities for leadership development
- Developed DSHR leadership through counseling, training, and mentoring programs
- Maintained DSHR database with accuracy, including member deployment, upload, and Salesforce maintenance
- Deployed DSHR members to National Assignments beyond Chapter of Affiliation
- Supported disaster relief operations by collaborating with Staff Services Team to recruit, assign, and support DSHR members
- During times of national or local disaster, I managed all emergency staffing needs such as assignments, deployments, and any emergency staffing concerns
- During times of readiness or disaster, I was available 24/7 to all volunteers and employees for personnel concerns and conflict management
Senator Desk VIP Coordinator
Lufthansa Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 08.2007
- Facilitated relationships with top VIP customers and elite corporate accounts
- Served as primary contact person for all service-related queries from VIP customers
- Coordinated VIP meet and assist arrangements at LAX and with worldwide counterparts at international airport locations
- Coordinated with 3rd party counterparts and partnership VIP agencies
Education
High School Diploma -
San Gabriel High School
San Gabriel, CA06.1995
Skills
- Coordination & Facilitation: Expert in coordinating complex operations, events, and team activities
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, develop others, and motivate diverse groups
- Database Management: Proficient in Salesforce and various database systems
- Customer Service: Extensive experience in VIP customer relations and high-volume call environments
- Training & Development: Skilled in counseling, training, curriculum development, and leadership development
- Disaster Response: Certified in disaster action team leadership and emergency operations
- Volunteer Management: Experienced in managing large volunteer networks
- Conflict Management: Strong problem-solving and mediation skills
- Technical Support: Background in software administration and technical troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Fitness & Wellness: Certified personal trainer with nutrition certification
- Experience with Children: Extensive background in youth education and coaching
Timeline
Retail Event Specialist (Seasonal)
Laneige Skincare @ Sephora
11.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Food on Foot
10.2025 - Current
Homeschool Mom
Gorman Charter School
08.2023 - 06.2025
YMCA Elementary School PE Coach Team Leader
YMCA
04.2022 - 12.2024
Personal Fitness Trainer
Self-Employed
04.2011 - 04.2015
Personnel Manager (DSHR Coordinator)
American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles
06.2006 - 07.2011
Senator Desk VIP Coordinator
Lufthansa Airlines
04.2002 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
San Gabriel High School