Diana R. Myers
**** **** ***** *****, ***********, IL 61701
(309) 820 - 1417 (home) ? (309) 838 - 7417 (cell)
******@***.***
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am wishing to relocate to the Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area within the next
three months and am looking for employment opportunities. My experience
lies mainly within the recreation and social service fields. I have a lot
of experience working with people and the public. My communication skills
and customer skills are great.
Attached is my resume, for your review. If you desire any additional
information from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward
to further communication with you. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Diana Myers
Diana R. Myers
2005 Park Place Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 820 - 1417 (home) ? (309) 838 - 7417 (cell)
******@***.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes my experience and skills as both a
professional and a volunteer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education, May 1999, Illinois State
University, Normal, IL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOAR (Special Opportunities Available in Recreation)
Bloomington, IL
Program Associate, promoted to Program Manager May 2005
to present
. Performing administrative tasks involved in planning, implementing and
executing
recreation programs for persons with disabilities
. Leading or assisting activities and programs
. Ensuring that the recreational and social needs of clients are met
. Fulfilling responsibilities as Athletics Director for agency's Special
Olympics program
. Hiring, training and supervising part-time staff
. Overseeing all of agency's youth and 4-H programs
. Writing of agency's quarterly newsletter
Chestnut Health Systems
Bloomington, IL
Alumni & Volunteer Coordinator August 2007 to September
2008
. Implemented an organization-wide volunteer program
. Recruited, placed, trained and supervised volunteers
. Maintained volunteer files and database
. Planned and executed events for alumni of Chestnut's treatment program
and those
in the recovery community
. Assisted with fundraising
. Wrote volunteer newsletter and alumni newsletter
American Red Cross of the Heartland
Bloomington, IL
Director of Volunteers & Special Events April 2003 to
July 2007
. Recruiting, placing, training, and supervising over 450 volunteers
. Maintaining volunteer files and volunteer database
. Working with community groups, including high schools and colleges
. Writing of volunteer handbook and orientation packet
. Writing of weekly volunteer newsletter
. Planning and executing annual volunteer recognition/awards dinner
. Coordinating organization's informational display at health fairs
. Planning and holding fundraisers
American Red Cross of the Heartland
Bloomington, IL
Health and Safety Education Coordinator August 1999 to April
2003
. Marketed various health and safety programs
. Organized health and safety classes for local businesses and
corporations
. Assisted in strategic program planning for health and safety line of
service
. Wrote quarterly department newsletter and press releases
. Created brochures, fact sheets, and flyers for health & safety
programs
. Taught CPR and first aid courses to a wide range of different groups
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BroMenn Healthcare
Normal, IL
Volunteer October 2005 to April 2008
. Assist medical staff on acute rehab/physical therapy unit
. Provide support for special events and special projects
SOAR Bloomington,
IL
Volunteer April 2004 to
April 2005
. Assisted with programs and activities
Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Bloomington,
IL
Member January 2001 to January
2004
. Served as chapter president in 2002
. Planned and executed various community programs and events
Lake Run Club
Bloomington, IL
Secretary January 2000 to December 2000
. Served on club board, submitting minutes for all monthly meetings
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and
Publisher, Internet
Explorer, People Soft, File Maker
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Organized, self-starter, goal-oriented, efficient, honest,
excellent customer service skills, outgoing, friendly