Match Support Specialist
Resume:
DAWN MCCOMBS
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OBJECTIVE
Dynamic and engaging professional with 20 years career experience in the arts and social wellness/education. Highly competent in program implementation, and group leadership. Compassionate and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SKILLS
Group Leadership
Exceptional ability to communicate effectively
Strong ability to establish good relationships
Excellent ability to handle all behavior management issues in a positive, appropriate manner
EXPERIENCE
MATCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST
January 2022-present
Matching and supporting the volunteers and children in the one-on-one mentoring program, as well as partnering closely with the parents/guardians
Documenting comprehensive written summaries of all match support contacts
Maintaining accurate files and documentation on all volunteers and children/families
Working independently to create schedule and meet monthly number’s goals, but also collaborating with team members while implementing strong interpersonal skills
BUSINESS OWNER/GLEAN
July 2013-present
Founded and manages an online retail store selling locally handmade gifts for body and home. January 2022-present
Implementing business plans, arranging financing, developing marketing strategies, overseeing and managing daily activities, identifying business and partnership opportunities.
Monitor customer preferences to determine and direct focus in sales effort, responsible for managing inventory stock.
Operating monthly gallery shows featuring local artists,in the storefront gallery for Gallery Hop in the Short North.
Matching and supporting the volunteers and children in the one-on-one mentoring program, as well as partnering closely with the parents/guardians
Document comprehensive written summaries of all match support contacts
Maintain accurate files and documentation on all volunteers and children/families
Working independently to create schedule and meet monthly number’s goals, but also collaborating with team members while implementing strong interpersonal skills
Montessori teacher/St. Joseph Montessori School September 2000-June 2012
Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs
Met with parents in an ongoing basis to discuss their children’s progress
Prepared materials and classroom for activities
EDUCATION
MONTESSORI CREDENTIAL AGES 6-9
C.O.M.E.T.
2005-2007 Columbus, Ohio
MONTESSORI CREDENTIAL AGES 3-6
COLUMBUS MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER
1996-1998 Columbus, Ohio
B.A. SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
1990 Youngstown, Ohio
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Ohio 2022-present Columbus, Ohio
Taught art classes with Bloom with at -risk Central High students
2019 Franklinton, Ohio
Mentored teen interns from the Boys and Girls Club at my retail business
2018 Columbus, Ohio
Created and ran an Earth Scouts after school group for children grades 1st through 8th
2005-2013 Columbus, Ohio
Created and implemented after school programming for children at Rescue Mission a homeless shelter
1989-1990 Youngstown, Ohio
Mentored for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for ten years maintaining a relationship with my little sister that became a life-long friendship
1985-1995 Youngstown, Ohio
Volunteered at Help Hotline, a suicide prevention line
1986-1987 Youngstown, Ohio
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