DAWN MCCOMBS

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OBJECTIVE

Dynamic and engaging professional with 20 years career experience in the arts and social wellness/education. Highly competent in program implementation, and group leadership. Compassionate and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

SKILLS

Group Leadership

Exceptional ability to communicate effectively

Strong ability to establish good relationships

Excellent ability to handle all behavior management issues in a positive, appropriate manner

EXPERIENCE

MATCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

January 2022-present

Matching and supporting the volunteers and children in the one-on-one mentoring program, as well as partnering closely with the parents/guardians

Documenting comprehensive written summaries of all match support contacts

Maintaining accurate files and documentation on all volunteers and children/families

Working independently to create schedule and meet monthly number’s goals, but also collaborating with team members while implementing strong interpersonal skills

BUSINESS OWNER/GLEAN

July 2013-present

Founded and manages an online retail store selling locally handmade gifts for body and home. January 2022-present

Implementing business plans, arranging financing, developing marketing strategies, overseeing and managing daily activities, identifying business and partnership opportunities.

Monitor customer preferences to determine and direct focus in sales effort, responsible for managing inventory stock.

Operating monthly gallery shows featuring local artists,in the storefront gallery for Gallery Hop in the Short North.

Matching and supporting the volunteers and children in the one-on-one mentoring program, as well as partnering closely with the parents/guardians

Document comprehensive written summaries of all match support contacts

Maintain accurate files and documentation on all volunteers and children/families

Working independently to create schedule and meet monthly number’s goals, but also collaborating with team members while implementing strong interpersonal skills

Montessori teacher/St. Joseph Montessori School September 2000-June 2012

Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods

Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs

Met with parents in an ongoing basis to discuss their children’s progress

Prepared materials and classroom for activities

EDUCATION

MONTESSORI CREDENTIAL AGES 6-9

C.O.M.E.T.

2005-2007 Columbus, Ohio

MONTESSORI CREDENTIAL AGES 3-6

COLUMBUS MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER

1996-1998 Columbus, Ohio

B.A. SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY

1990 Youngstown, Ohio

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP

Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Ohio 2022-present Columbus, Ohio

Taught art classes with Bloom with at -risk Central High students

2019 Franklinton, Ohio

Mentored teen interns from the Boys and Girls Club at my retail business

2018 Columbus, Ohio

Created and ran an Earth Scouts after school group for children grades 1st through 8th

2005-2013 Columbus, Ohio

Created and implemented after school programming for children at Rescue Mission a homeless shelter

1989-1990 Youngstown, Ohio

Mentored for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for ten years maintaining a relationship with my little sister that became a life-long friendship

1985-1995 Youngstown, Ohio

Volunteered at Help Hotline, a suicide prevention line

1986-1987 Youngstown, Ohio

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