Management Service

Lindsey Cole

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Work Experience

The Community College Foundation, Instructor

January 25th 2013-present

and Professional Tutors of America, Instructor

March 1st 2010 – present

• Achieve educational goals by working with families, students and program

administrators to create and implement curriculum specific to each child’s need

through supplemental education services

• Monitor progress and measure success through initial assessments and

achievement testing

• Work closely with Spanish speaking families and students to schedule testing and

tutoring dates in their homes and libraries

Conservation Corps North Bay, Project Re-Generation Site Supervisor

June 2010 – August 2010

• Coordinated service projects, assured adequate equipment, tools, and work

materials were available for site all site supervisors

• Maintained accurate daily logs and performance evaluations

• Acted for team supervisors in the field in their absence

• Supported management in daily tasks and projects including: purchasing and

organizing materials, serving as key point between agencies, and managing other

office duties

• Supervised and engaged students in daily projects

• Coordinated “Cool the Earth” environmental awareness program and tracked

member participation in local and national databases

TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development), Education

Officer

January - August, 2008

London, England

• Worked closely with Education Manager and volunteers to coordinate

presentations and practical workshops

• Researched environmental and humanitarian issues to create presentations and

factsheets for public education and marketing

• Assisted Head of Retail with office duties including: database upkeep, employee

reference checks and contracts, accounts, mail merges, and general

correspondence

• Conducted customer research and data collection through online and public

surveys to create reports and marketing strategies

• Represented TRAID in schools and at community events

• Completed a management audit on the activity and efficiency of the organization

Centro de Bienestar y Asistencia Infantil de Jalisco (Center for Child Wellbeing of

Jalisco), Education Intern

August - January, 2008

Guadalajara, Mexico

• Helped to develop the first annual curriculum plan and daily activities plan

alongside management and volunteer psychologists

• Updated and improved efficiency and internal function of the agency by meeting

with staff to evaluate the center’s curriculum and job duties for each staff member

• Insured children received social, recreational and educational support and

guidance

• Helped children prepare for school and insured materials were available

• Documented organizational structure and efficiency in a case study report

Jarrett Middle School, Art Program Coordinator

February - May, 2006

Honolulu, Hawai`i

• Created and implemented an art program for children in a low income, mostly

immigrant populated valley outside Honolulu with grant money received from the

University of Hawai`i

• Coordinated with elementary school teacher to provide supplies and facilities

necessary for the projects, keeping within grant budget

• Managed volunteers fulfilling community service hours

• Maintained a positive environment which nurtured creativity and acceptance in

order to encourage children to appreciate art

Education

Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico Fall 2007

& Roehampton University, London Fall 2008

MA in International Non-profit Management

• The program focused on non-profit management in international environments,

management skills, global issues, and international development. It required

completion of 2 internships: in Guadalajara, Mexico and London, England. I

focused on education and outreach, and wrote my dissertation on marketing.

Courses in Mexico were taught in Spanish.

University of Hawai`i at Manoa

Spring 2004 - Spring 2007

BA in Ethnic Studies & Certificate in Women’s Studies with Spanish Language emphasis

• Participated in various community organizations through community service and

service-learning programs as part of the department requirement

• Completed writing intensive courses to gain extensive writing and research skills

• Taught 2 semester of Ethnic Studies 101 lab course under guidance of Ethnic

Studies Department

Skills

• Ability to work in team environments and independently

• Excellent organizational skills and written/oral communication skills

• MS Office, Mac and Internet computer proficiency

• Ability to work within specific schedules and prioritize tasks

• Proficient in Spanish, orally and in writing

• Curriculum development and program implementation

• Marketing and planning

• Researching, writing and editing presentations, factsheets and articles

• Community outreach and education

• Volunteer management experience

Volunteer Experience

Uyoba School, Africa Hope Fund

June - July 2013

Mfuwe Village, Zambia

• Worked with local non-profits, teachers and school staff to coordinate phonics

enrichment programs for children

• Assessed children’s progress through pre and post assessment testing

• Coordinated classroom upgrades and school beautification projects with the local

community

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

March 2010-Present

• Format and produce bid sheets for online and live auctions

• Wrote donor thank you notes, and supported additional administrative tasks like

mail mergers and database entry

• Organize auction items and help with auction set-up and take-down and assisting

with live auction

SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders)

January - May 2007

Honolulu, Hawai`i

• Tutored Chinese immigrants in Chinatown, mostly elderly, on a weekly basis to

help increase their chances of passing the US citizenship exam

Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana

October 5th -11th 2007

Kaho`olawe Island, Hawai`i

• Travelled with a select group of students, professors, local nonprofits and the

Protect Kaho`olawe `Ohana to conduct clean up projects, restoration efforts and

cultural ceremonies on the island, which has been destroyed from military activity

and over-grazing

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