Celeste T. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

Served as the national contact for volunteers at the Parkinson's Foundation, organizing and implementing a complete volunteer service program including recruitment, training and coordination across the organization. I identify opportunities for volunteer engagement within the Foundation and develop programs for volunteer activity across the country as well as plan and execute the annual Volunteer Leadership Summit.

Atlanta, Ga

Served as the face of the Foundation at the local level, organizing our signature charity walk Moving Day in multiple markets as well as programming for the Parkinson's communities in these markets. Built a network of support for people with Parkinson's, their families, and their friends.• Growing Moving Day Atlanta, raising over $172,000 in 2017 and over $225,00 in 2018• Overseeing and managing the first Moving Day Winston-Salem, raising over $83,000 in 2018• Establishing the first Moving Day Jacksonville, raising over $50,000 in 2018• Leading volunteer committees in multiple markets, cultivating community ambassadors• Managing relationships with local Parkinson's Foundation community grant recipients

Atlanta, Ga

• Established Georgia’s inaugural Bonne Santé fundraiser, raising over $46,000• Engaged volunteer network, led the first recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award • Provided logistical support for Kidney Walk, Golf Classic Tournament and Gala fundraisers• Systematized cash receipts, corporate sponsorship and donor communications• Created content for local social media accounts/webpage, ensuring consistent messaging

Montclair, Nj

• Led nearly 400 volunteers during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance• Connected 30 community partners to student volunteers at the MSU Community Service Fair• Developed charity projects in cooperation with students, staff and student organizations• Managed Volunteer Resource Center website, OrgSync portal and digital outreach

Atlanta, Ga

• Helped promote monthly international dinners dedicated to raising cultural awareness• Contacted local media, drafted press releases and researched free publicity opportunities• Filmed and edited videos promoting fundraisers and international trips

Atlanta, Ga

• Promoted the NKF Patient Empowerment Workshop for Fall 2013 in Atlanta, GA• Managed local media outreach and social media accounts• Researched potential sponsors and initiated relationship with Premiere Exhibitions

Smithfield, Ri

• Hosted student information sessions (1 – 30 students)• Assisted: pre-departure meetings, return orientation, and semi-annual study abroad fair• Updated office website and social media• Organized weekly ‘Study Abroad Log’ in student newspaper

Smithfield, Ri

• Assistant to author Dr. Bradford Martin as he completed his book, The Other Eighties• Researched historical topics and identified potential source material• Collected and reviewed academic articles• Proofed and provided feedback on completed chapters

Master Of Science, Anthrozoology

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, 3.73

Magna Cum Laude Victoria University of Wellington-- Wellington, New Zealand Spring Semester 2010 Stirling University International Summer.