Program Coordinator, Community Engagement Director, Events Manager

KELSEY HOLEWINSKI

Passionate and strategic Program Director, Event Manager, Volunteer Trainer, and Logistics Coordinator **********@********.***, 608-***-****, 375 Alpine Meadow Circle, Oregon, WI 53575 EXPERIENCE

Community Engagement Director, Wisconsin,Arthritis Foundation Remote November 2018-April 2020

Cultivated strong relationships to advance mission strategy throughout Wisconsin with key stakeholders including healthcare providers, volunteers, event participants, patients, and their caregivers

Planned and executed nine programs annually, managed budgets totaling $100,000

● Camp M.A.S.H. (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting)

o Managed a committee of 20 volunteers to coordinate seven days of purposeful activities o Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained 50 volunteers including medical personnel o Responsible for 100 kids and teens’ (ages 8-17) health, safety, and well-being

● Wisconsin Juvenile Arthritis Family Day Conference o Designed and implemented a community outreach process and marketing efforts which led to a 100% increase in attendance in 1 year

o Created conference program and opening presentation o Recruited speakers and volunteers, managed planning committee

Led advocacy initiatives, meeting with lawmakers to progress the Arthritis Foundation's mission

● Resulted in the passing of the 2019 Step Therapy Bill,which created better prescription drug and treatment protocols for our constituents

Collaborated with regional leadership and cross-functional teams to streamline the Partners for Patients and Insights initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Educated the community about Arthritis and the Foundation’s resources at corporate lunch and learns, health fairs, hosting a table at our fundraising events, and speaking at our gala events Events Coordinator, Lung Cancer Research Foundation (Free to Breathe) Madison, WI August 2016-November 2018

Coordinated 13 fundraiser run/walk events across the country annually

Recruited, managed, and trained 500 volunteers annually

Brought in over $1M through corporate development (sponsorship recruitment), fundraising coaching, and grant applications (total over two years)

Managed all event logistics, budgets, and vendor relations, coming in 25% under budget in 2017

Obtained permits, hosted committee calls, oversaw materials creation, created run-of-show and rally speeches, and represented the organization onsite at events Events Assistant, Lung Cancer Research Foundation (Free to Breathe) Madison, WI March 2016-August 2016

Supported the events team and the marketing department with a variety of projects

Entered data, pulled reports, posted logos to website

Manipulated logos to create banners, t-shirts, and posters for 35 events in InDesign

Managed email marketing schedules for 35 events

Customer Service Representative,The Insurance Center Madison, WI December 2012-March 2016

Supported agents and executives with insurance sales, customer service, and financial planning

Serviced all insurance needs for employer groups by working closely with HR Directors, CEOs, and CFOs Quality & Service Reservations Agent, Collette Vacations Providence, RI April 2012-September 2012

Communicated details of over 50 vacation packages to current and future travelers, and assisted with emergency calls from travelers around the world

Admissions Assistant,Providence College Providence, RI Sept 2011-Nov 2011

Entered prospective student information into databases Manager, Server, Bartender; The Irish Embassy Pub Durango, CO 2009-2011

Ensured restaurant reputation of engaged customer service, quality, and safety Teacher,KinderCare Learning Center Madison, WI

2006-2009

Understood each individual child’s differences in behavior and methods of learning

Collaborated with parents and teammates to enhance educational activities, policies, and lesson plans Administration Assistant,UW Space Science & Engineering Center Madison, WI 2005 -2008

Managed travel expenditures process, general office administration Service Specialist,Point Cinema Madison, WI

2001 – 2006

Trained new employees at ticketing sales, concessions, and as theater attendant EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Graduated 2009, Bachelor of Arts: Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Affinity, Greater Giving, CampBrain Team Leadership, Efficiency, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Open-mindedness, Willingness to learn PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Currently taking Project Management classes (120 hours, 11 courses)

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