Event Planner/Coordinator, Travel Expert
Resume:
Amanda Leigh McConkey
*** ****** ******, #***, *****, NE 68102
********.******@*****.***
Summary Innovative thinker with high capacity for independent work ethic. Community collaborator with strong interpersonal and communication skills used to develop productive working relationships with management, community, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong belief in other’s ability for positive growth and development. Demonstrated achiever with strong organizational skills. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
Education Jackson School of International Studies, Graduate School University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2012-2013
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Concentrations in Gender Studies and Sociology Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
2007-2009
American Studies Program in Public Policy
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC 2009
Women and Literature Studies Term
Oregon Extension Women’s Studies, Lincoln, OR
2009
Career History & Accomplishments
Copy Editor and Research Associate, North Star Grants, Sauk Rapids, MN Copy editor for all grants and evaluation reports. Assists with research and development of executive summaries and community program assessments. 2017-Present
Administrative Assistant, CentraCare Health, St. Cloud, MN Supported the company’s Workplace and Patient Diversity Department. Duties included: assist with the development and PowerPoint formatting of various diversity and inclusion trainings; attend various Executive Diversity Committee meetings – taking notes as well as giving input where needed; coordinate a multi-day healthcare career event for a diverse population of youth; liaison to the LGBTQ employee resource group for the department; lead the committee for the Healthcare Equality Index in order to support the organization’s LGBTQ population; and extensive event planning and organization – including sitting on the committee and managing the administrative duties for a 400 person diversity conference.
2018-2020
Community English Program Teaching Intern, Iringa Partners, Iringa, Tanzania Taught English language learners between the ages 13 and 30. Duties included: designing curriculum tailored for two different groups of learners; delivering classroom lessons daily; tracking feedback and progress of student learning and adjusting the program accordingly; and preparing an end-of-term report, including the participants’ progress and feedback, and my suggestions for improvement. 2018
Hostel Management Intern, Alizeti Hostel, Iringa, Tanzania Assisted with hostel management and necessary duties to maintain the establishment and take care of the guests.
2018
Adult ESL Classroom Co-Instructor, Literacy Source, Seattle, WA Volunteered multiple times a week to teach English to adult English language learners. Students were beginning level one and classroom lessons were focused on the basics of English vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading and listening comprehension. 2017
Amanda Leigh McConkey
900 Farnam Street, #501, Omaha, NE 68102
********.******@*****.***
Career History & Accomplishments Continued
Administrative Coordinator, Triangle Associates, Seattle, WA Supported the firm’s Education Practice and a vital member of the company’s Administrative Team. Duties included: scheduling multiple waste reduction, recycling, climate change, and renewable energy programs; program marketing; evaluation report writing; preparing monthly reports for the Controller; coordinating development and send out of the company newsletter; and assisting with the Education Practice staff hiring.
2013-2017
Executive Director, Kids Against Hunger of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud, MN Managed the day-to-day operations of the organization. Duties included: maintaining records of finances and donor contributions; packaging and shipment of product; maintaining community relations; educating groups about issues surrounding hunger and poverty; keeping communications and social media up-to-date; fundraising and grant writing; volunteer recruiting; and packaging session supervision. 2010-2011
Administrative Assistant, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Washington, DC Assisted Program Administrator in all administrative duties. Duties included: making scans and copies of student records in order to create electronic copies of all student data; imputing data into the computer; organizing folders and files; answering telephones; and helping with miscellaneous office tasks. 2009
Grassroots Marketing Intern, Women for Women International, Washington, DC Interned in the Grassroots Marketing Department. Duties included: creating event packages; assisting volunteers with efforts to raise funds and awareness for the organization; entering data into internal records keeping system; updating social media sites; and assisting with the Run for Congo Women event. 2009
Tax Assistance Volunteer, TRICAP Low Income Tax Assistance Program, St. Cloud, MN Aided low income individuals and families with the tax filing process. Duties included: greeting clients; assisting clients with initial filing paperwork and assuring clients signed all tax filing documents once their taxes were complete; and answering any final client questions regarding the tax filing process. 2007
AmeriCorps Member, United Way of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud, MN Served as the “Success By 6 Service Outreach Coordinator” for the Early Childhood Education Program. Duties included: recruiting volunteers and coordinating all program volunteer activity; organizing fundraisers and community reading days; coordinating the distribution of children’s literature to local medical facility waiting rooms; and supervising an early childhood reading program. 2006-2007
Skills • Event Planning
• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign
• Copy Editing and Formatting
• Newsletter Development and Coordination
• Non-Profit Operations and Fundraising
• Group and Public Speaking
• Grant Writing Research and Composition
• Certified in Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED
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