Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley / AmeriCorps
Keys Program Coordinator / VISTA
August 2011 — August 2012
SPECIALTIES: Program Development • Training Supervision
Set up infrastructure for new family support program including fundraising, course improvement planning, creation of all training documentation, and implementation of all program components and activities.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Completed three-month grant process consisting of required training, grant writing, and extensive panel interviews resulting in winning a $34,000 grant; part of a team that won 5 additional grants from $1,000-$12,000 using exceptional writing skills, departmental coordination, and deadline management
• Successfully solicited businesses resulting in 98% donations for weekly program implementation including meeting and presentation space, food, financial support of participant stipends, and childcare
• Managed 100+ volunteers, coordinated and led volunteer trainings
• Taught self-sufficiency courses as part of a holistic family support program
• Created training program manuals