Multitasking

Carolyn J. Sherman

Denton, TX ***** ***********@*****.*** 419-***-****

EDUCATION

Master of Arts of Criminal Justice University of Toledo, Toledo, OH December 2011

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and motivated professional seek new challenges and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Brings knowledge of education, service industry, and adaptability with increased flexibility to retain a productive work environment.

EXPERIENCE

Denton City County Day School, 2019-present

Development Specialist

●Research and develop opportunities to seek new donors

●Develops DCCDS’ first letter of inquiry (LOI) and proposals

●Grant-writing

●Develops a plan to increase donors and participation in fundraising events

●Develops a marketing plan to increase community awareness of the needs and services within the Denton community

●Collaboration with the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County by typing meticulous reports thoroughly and detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence

●Quickbooks: Payroll and reports

●Work closely with the Board of Directors

Giving HOPE, Inc.: AmeriCorps VISTA, 2019-2019

Resource Development and Communications

●Developed Volunteer Policies & Procedures manual

●Created volunteer job descriptions

●Developed strategies to increase fundraising activities and involvement in community events

●Increased financial support for the agency through the development of marketing materials

●Grant-writing

●Successfully spearhead campaigns on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

●Manage social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community engagement

●Maintain strong social media and brand presence across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

The ARC of Jacksonville: AmeriCorps VISTA, 2016-2017

●Served as AmeriCorps VISTA working as Agency Researcher doing research to identify issues concerning people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health

Volunteers of America Texas: AmeriCorps VISTA, 2015-2016

●Served as AmeriCorps VISTA working as Resource Development associate doing grant-writing, research, databases, such as ClearView (CRM), and creating instructional manuals.

●Focuses on capacity building

SKILLS

●Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines

●Good at organizing paperwork and work area

●Excellent communication skills

●PC Applications such as Microsoft Office

●Able to research and write clear, concise reports

●Able to work with a wide range of people

●Excellent ability to understand, interpret, explain, apply laws and rules

●In depth knowledge of community needs within the public and private community

●Proficient in American Sign Language

●Board Leadership Institute, 2023

*References available upon request

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