Monica Patel Vernier

Grassroots Manager at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Lansing
Languages
  • American Sign Language Professional working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Grassroots Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
      • May 2021 - Nov 2022

      •Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics,effectively support goals, and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operationalneeds.•Recruited 900+ volunteers for five departments.•Conducting general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools,networks, community partners, and social media to obtain volunteer applicants tracked for referral andapproval.•Develop a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitmentagencies/organizations, market segments, and populations to create a robust network and strongcandidate pipeline for future needs.•Leveraging recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, user groups, andprofessional associations to identify and attract to qualified candidates for volunteer positions.•Work with departments within the organization to determine current volunteer needs, addresschallenges and collaborate on targeted outreach. Show less

    • Volunteer Engagement Representative
      • Jan 2020 - May 2021

      •Develop a volunteer needs assessment for assigned territory and implement a comprehensive volunteer onboarding program for each volunteer position. •Serve as a Facilitator for all volunteer training coursework. •Supervise teams of volunteer trainers and ensure all training is thorough and documented. •Facilitate scheduling of volunteers for assigned positions and supervise team of leaders and schedulers. •Implementation of volunteer engagement strategy. •Review volunteer satisfaction data and work with operational teams to develop engagement/retention strategies to improve volunteer satisfaction within territory. Show less

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Volunteer Coordinator
      • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

      Assessed the needs of the organization and met the needs through recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers. In addition, I managed Special Event volunteers which is included proper staffing at Special Events, working with staff members the need to recruit, schedule and confirm volunteers for special events and programs and serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers. Assessed the needs of the organization and met the needs through recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers. In addition, I managed Special Event volunteers which is included proper staffing at Special Events, working with staff members the need to recruit, schedule and confirm volunteers for special events and programs and serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Supportive Service Coordinator
      • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

      As a Supportive Service Coordinator, my responsibilities include assessing the needs of participants and linking participants to the appropriate providers and community resources. In addition, I ensure participants are reaching housing, financial stability and self sufficiency goals.

    • HRC Specialist
      • May 2017 - Jan 2018

      I work with people with disabilities or mental illness who are facing homelessness or who are homeless. My responsibilities include screening participants for potential programs within the Community Housing Network using HMIS, provide community resources and link those in housing crisis or need with appropriate resources.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Server
      • May 2011 - Sep 2015

      Opening operations included brewing coffee, brewing tea, stocking the pastry case, filling the fridge with milk, juice, and fruits, set out the condiments and cleaning duties. I was also responsible for making beverages per Starbucks standard, operating the register and provided excellent customer service. Opening operations included brewing coffee, brewing tea, stocking the pastry case, filling the fridge with milk, juice, and fruits, set out the condiments and cleaning duties. I was also responsible for making beverages per Starbucks standard, operating the register and provided excellent customer service.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Outreach Volunteer
      • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

      Educated the community on the capabilities of individuals with disabilities, the importance of community inclusion, and how the community can best support individuals in having a quality life. I also focused on increasing awareness of the services of BCBDD through the building of positive relationships with citizens, businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups.

    • Community Outreach Specialist Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      As a former intern at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, I focused on a variety of tasks:A. Increase awareness of the services of BCBDD through the building of positive relationships with citizens, businesses, organizations, schools, and community groups. B. Facilitate a positive presence and value in the community through participating in and networking with a variety of community and civic groups as well as attending a variety of community activities and events as an ambassador of BCBDD. Network with businesses for possible employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. C. Educate the community on the capabilities of individuals with disabilities, the importance of community inclusion, and how the community can best support individuals in having a quality life. Show less

  • Stepping Stones
    • Cincinnati, Ohio Area
    • Volunteer Coordinator
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

      Assessed the needs of the organization and met the needs through recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers. Promoted volunteering through publicity strategies and campaigns. I also trained, managed and evaluated volunteers. Assessed the needs of the organization and met the needs through recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers. Promoted volunteering through publicity strategies and campaigns. I also trained, managed and evaluated volunteers.

Education

  • The George Washington University
    Master of Public Health - MPH
  • Miami University
    Human Development and Family Studies, Disability Studies & Community Based Leadership
  • Sinclair Community College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication and Media Studies

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