Melissa Baker
Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Reach For Youth, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Scott Weston
I was a Pack Chairman during her tenure as District Executive. She was a real asset to our recruiting drives. Her leadership and enthusiasm were a constant help to getting things done. I highly recommend her for positions of increasing responsibility!
Scott Weston
I was a Pack Chairman during her tenure as District Executive. She was a real asset to our recruiting drives. Her leadership and enthusiasm were a constant help to getting things done. I highly recommend her for positions of increasing responsibility!
Scott Weston
I was a Pack Chairman during her tenure as District Executive. She was a real asset to our recruiting drives. Her leadership and enthusiasm were a constant help to getting things done. I highly recommend her for positions of increasing responsibility!
Scott Weston
I was a Pack Chairman during her tenure as District Executive. She was a real asset to our recruiting drives. Her leadership and enthusiasm were a constant help to getting things done. I highly recommend her for positions of increasing responsibility!
Experience
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Reach For Youth, Inc.
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Fundraising
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Director Of Operations
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2022
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Cracker Barrel
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Manager
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2018
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American Cancer Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Representative
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Responsible for four communities and their fundraising efforts to provide services for those who have been affected with cancer Identified and recruited 4 executive boards Attended workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources Interviewed and trained all new volunteers Scheduled special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities. Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, websites and social media Show less
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District Director
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Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer, or community training programs.Evaluated the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.Directed fundraising activities and the preparation of public relations materials.Provided direct service and support to Leaders, Youth, and units in south central Indiana.Researched and analyzed member and community needs to determine program directions and goals Established and oversaw administrative procedures to meet objectives set by board of directors and the National Boy Scouts of America.Planned and administered budgets for programs, equipment and support services.Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.Established and maintained relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.Recruited, interviewed and signed up volunteers and staff.Created fund raising event that profited over $12,000 Show less
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District Executive
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Aug 2005 - Oct 2009
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.Train and supervise all volunteers including parents, community leaders and staff.Collaborate with other board members to establish goals and objectives for scouting programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.Build a District Committee (board of directors)Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.Responsible for raising over $100,000 a year to fund the Scouting program, through direct contributions, United Way, Popcorn Sales, and Special EventsPublicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.Analyze youth and leader participation and changes in Scouting emphasis to determine needs for each Scouting Program Show less
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AllianceHealth Deaconess
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Trainer and Manager, Sterile Supply Processing
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Aug 2003 - Aug 2005
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. Developed whole department Training and Training Manuals. Managed 2nd and 3rd Shift, Schedules, Problem Solving, and more Became the liasan between Sterile Supply and Surgery Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed. Worked closely with 6Sigma in both departments Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization. Developed whole department Training and Training Manuals. Managed 2nd and 3rd Shift, Schedules, Problem Solving, and more Became the liasan between Sterile Supply and Surgery Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed. Worked closely with 6Sigma in both departments
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Education
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Purdue University
Bachelors of Arts, Photohraphy