Melanie Tobin-Palmer
**** **** *** *** * . Saint Louis, MO 63104 . 314-***-**** .
acb1i1@r.postjobfree.com
NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL
Marketing . Communications . Event Planning . Community Relations .
Fundraising
Performance Profile:
> I am an accomplished nonprofit manager, development professional and
fundraiser. I have extensive interpersonal skills and the ability to
manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. I am
well organized with a focus on detail. I am skilled in event planning,
marketing and building client relationships.
Core Competencies:
Community Relations Fundraising Program Planning
Customer Service Grant Writing Prospect Research
Development Marketing Public Relations
Event Planning Nonprofit Management Volunteer Recruitment
Education:
University of Missouri-St. Louis
2009-Present
Master of Public Policy Administration Program with an emphasis in
nonprofit leadership & management
Saint Louis University
2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Women's Studies, graduated Cum Laude
Professional Experience:
planned Parenthood Advocates of missouri and kansas
2013-Present
Statewide Digital and Data Intern
. Create informational videos as requested documenting volunteer
experiences or events.
. Take photographs to document events.
. Perform research and establish best practices for the use of and
application of new media tools such as audio, video, and social media.
. Develop creative strategies to communicate with and grow external
audiences using tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube,
Tumblr, and Pinterest.
. Contribute to the daily communication using social media tools and
propose new content to be posted.
. Research social media policies and guidelines to establish need and
framework for the department.
. Assist in the recruitment, training and mobilizing of volunteers as
needed to carry out Planned Parenthood affiliates in Missouri's
grassroots organizing plan.
. Assist with gathering petitions, phone recruitment, and event
logistics as needed.
YWCA Metro St. Louis
2012-Present
SART Advocate
. Provide in person crisis intervention and support.
. Counsel and aid victims of sexual assault.
. Educate clients on their rights and options for treatment.
. Passed all screening and background checks.
Fund for Public Interest
2008-2009
Canvass Director
. Directed and coordinated the direct solicitation of funds for
nonprofit community organization.
. Successfully trained and managed a staff of 30 canvassers.
. Interviewed and recruited prospective staff, made hiring decisions and
performed payroll duties.
. Issued instructions to volunteer and paid workers regarding
solicitations and public relations.
. Analyzed fund raising activities, responsible for press releases and
data entry.
. Ran door-to-door public education, voter registration and fundraising
campaigns to raise funds for environmental and social change groups.
. Researched prospects, compiled, and prepared reports, manuals,
correspondence, and other information required by management and
governmental agencies.
. Developed and updated procedures, policies, and standards.
Progressive Future
2008
Volunteer Coordinator
. Coordinated student and community volunteer service programs.
. Responsible for blog, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.
. Recruited, interviewed, screened and trained applicants.
. Managed and coordinated a 20 person team of volunteers.
. Used database to analyze and record data regarding results of
activities and volunteer information.
. Planned special events to promote communication and cooperation among
volunteers.
. Served as liaison between administration, staff and volunteers.
. Prepared statistical reports on extent, nature and value of volunteer
service.
. Spoke to community groups, explaining organization's activities and
role of volunteer program.
Saint Louis University
2007-2008
Office Assistant
. Executed daily operations of Women's Studies department and advising
office.
. Responsible for departmental website content and social media using
Facebook and Twitter.
. Performed general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining
records management systems, filing, answering phones, and data entry.
. Wrote, designed and produced departmental newsletter.
. Counseled students on referral basis relative to educational,
vocational objectives, classes and scheduling.
. Assisted in planning of new student orientation and other event
planning.
. Customer service dealing with student information and difficult
situations.
BJC Medical group
2006
Medical Records Clerk
. Complied, verified, typed and filed medical records.
. Provided customer service over the phone while adhering to HIPPA
guidelines.
. Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with
regulations.
. Entered data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent
of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment.
. Released information to persons and agencies according to regulations.
WHM Services
2004-2006
Staff
. Solicited both individual and corporate donors.
. Wrote and submitted grant applications, according to format required.
. Grant research and proposal development.
. In charge of donor correspondence and contact information.
. Recruited and trained volunteers.
. Involved in program planning for youth based afterschool program,
strategic planning and marketing.
Technical Competencies:
Typing speed 70 WPM HTML and CSS Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite Fundraising software Social media
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Dreamweaver Various databases
Website Design Microsoft FrontPage Internet marketing
References available
upon request