chelsey banaskavich

Utilize a self-made workforce projection workbook to gauge supply of volunteers and demand for services at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to insure proper shift coverage to improve the client experience. Strategize new and effective methods for recruiting a diverse volunteer workforce, tracking many key demographics to properly reflect the audience our agency serves. Create, implement, and analyze volunteer feedback formally through an annual volunteer feedback survey. Build relationships with all volunteers throughout the organization. Collaborate with programs throughout the agency to provide relevant volunteer workforce development and training opportunities. Maintain United Way Volunteer Program Certification and in compliance with the standards presented by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Provide opportunities throughout every individual’s experience to reinforce each volunteer is valued and makes an impact at our organization.

Improved and coordinated all aspects of annual giving including bi-annual direct mail appeals, Annual Appeal, and Chai Appeal. Oversaw special event logistical planning and all fundraising efforts. Supervised two staff members: Development Associate and Administrative Assistant. Managed social media presence and communication for the agency. Evaluated development efforts as a team focusing on creating new strategies for engaging donors within and outside the Jewish community.

Successfully planned, implemented and evaluated six programs annually for 800 families. Accountable for the creation of new programs that give low income families opportunities to enhance their position in our community. Monitored several existing program aspects including client need, committee leads, volunteer staffing, budgeting, overall logistics and evaluation. Integral in the development of policy and processes throughout the organization. Managed a departmental budget requiring diligent cost oversight while maintaining quality programming for clients. Advocated for programs by networking and soliciting within the community for support. Worked closely with staff members, Board of Directors, Food & Fund Development, and Special Events Steering committees to align actions with strategic objectives.

Responsible for the recruitment and retention of 2,200 girl members in the Girl Scout Movement throughout assigned geographic areas. Directly managed approximately 400 volunteers by being a liaison between the Girl Scout council and local executive volunteers. Consistently able to ensure the identification, recruitment, and retention of exceptional volunteers. Cultivated contacts within communities to enhance visibility of the Girl Scout Movement. Created and coordinated an innovative girl recruitment program that, aligned with Strategic Planning, resulted in 70 new girl members in spring 2012 in a traditionally low registration season. The program continued for the 2013 membership year and increased girl members by 150 to date.

Promoted within the department from File Clerk II to Medical Secretary II based on my job performance. Scheduled patient clinic appointments, prepared records, and corresponded with patients for multiple physicians in an office setting.