Experience

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • May 2020 - Present



Wizard of Memories

• Phoenix, AZ

• Owner - CEO

  • Feb 2019 - Present



Temple Aliyah

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Engagement Director

  • Jul 2014 - Apr 2018



Sunrise Senior Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Activities and Volunteer Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Activity and Volunteer Coordinator (2013-Present) Sunrise Senior Living - West Hills, CA At this senior assisted living residence I am responsible for creating and leading the day to day activities and programs for assisted living and memory-impaired residents. Duties include but are not limited to: • Developing relationships with local schools, businesses and social organizations to recruit and retain volunteers • Maintaining monthly calendar of activities/events that provide a variety of resident and family-centered experiences • Publishing monthly community newsletter profiling residents and team members • Budget preparation and monitoring of expenses/financial statements to meet revenue and budget targets • Recruiting, hiring, supervising and retaining a high performing employee team Show less



Congregation Beth Israel, Scottsdale

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preschool Staff

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Managed front office • Manage day-to-day activities at a preschool. • Administer record keeping. • Maintain rapport with parents. • Work actively with teachers. • Explain or answer procedural questions. • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social • needs of the children in the program • Provide adequate equipment and activities • Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times • Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities • Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies Show less



Private

• Phoenix, AZ

• Alzheimer Patient Caregiver

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2012

  Father lived with me and I was his full time caregiver • Developed an awareness and understanding of Alzheimer Disease and how it affects the patient • Enhanced daily life • Provided basic support, physical support, and assistance in daily activities • Manager of daily life • Provided emotional support and social engagement • Ensured safe environment • Developed and follow care plan • Provided Companionship Father lived with me and I was his full time caregiver • Developed an awareness and understanding of Alzheimer Disease and how it affects the patient • Enhanced daily life • Provided basic support, physical support, and assistance in daily activities • Manager of daily life • Provided emotional support and social engagement • Ensured safe environment • Developed and follow care plan • Provided Companionship



Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America

• Membership Specialist

  • Apr 1998 - Jan 2009

  Responsible for the coordination and retention of over 5,000 volunteers covering two states. Created, implemented, and supported fundraising, membership and programming initiatives. Created 16 new units throughout Arizona, which included event planning, membership and leadership. Developed strategic planning to include fundraising and membership outreach. Coordinated annual gala, installing officers and recognizing outstanding volunteers. Produced a marketing campaign to enhance a new image in order to attract a younger demographic and to enhance community awareness. Promoted and marketed Hadassah including its health, education and environmental programs, fundraising programs and advocacy issues. Coordinated annual Date with the State, bringing volunteers and state legislators together for day of lobbying. Created and implemented programming events to enhance membership and fundraising. Staffed multiple volunteer committees. Implemented leadership development series for over 250 women. Contributed written material bi-monthly for chapter e-newsletter and other promotional materials. Created membership campaigns to meet national retention goals. Trained volunteers on area of membership, leadership, and programming. Responsible for creating and maintaining annual budgets Supervised one Show less



B'nai B'rith Youth Organization

• Senior Regional Director

  • Jan 1992 - Apr 1998

  Responsible for administration, supervision and organization of an internationally based youth organization for the greater Phoenix; Administered several youth leadership and training programs at the local and international levels for over 500 teens. Cultivated and supervised teen leadership to act in advisory role for youth organization. Developed and implemented many innovative fundraising events for teens and adults. Successfully built and managed a highly productive staff of more than 25 professionals, including volunteers. Developed and managed a series of innovative and award winning youth based community service programs/social service programs. Coordinated an adult community board of directors for the organization ensuring its longevity. Successfully managed and allocated an annual budget of more than $100,000. Show less



Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center

• Phoenix , AZ

• Preschool Assistant Director, Teacher, Day Camp Director

  • Aug 1988 - Apr 1998

  • Established policies to run the preschool/day camp • Hired and supervised staff • Created and maintained a budget • Developed and implemented curriculum. • Conducted parent meetings • Conducted periodic evaluations of each child’s progress and dealt with children having behavioral problems • Responsible for program facility maintenance and keeping up with state regulations • Responsible for daily operations • Taught classes • Developed and conducted staff training • Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and child’s progress • Developed and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files • Developed daily activity plans Show less