Cindy Mergen Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Mo, Us

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Signature and Academy leadership programsManage Rosie, an advocate network for women founders, business owners, and leaders in the regionDevelop and carry out volunteer, social, and professional development events for program alumniLead volunteer committees for the above-stated programsCollaborate with staff and Board to develop and monitor annual budgets and strategic goals

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Adjunct instructor for the Social Advocacy course, an elective in the Master of Nonprofit and Civic Leadership program.

Remote

I previously held this position from December 2018 through March 2020. I resigned in March 2020 due to the major disruption to the travel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and was offered the opportunity to return in June 2021.---Partner with the executive director in the management of all programming and communicationsAssist teachers with the travel planning process by providing guidance on flights, tours, vaccinations, visas, cultural considerations, and moreDevelop curricular resources for teachers with a focus on expanding K-12 students’ cultural consciousness, including lesson plans, reading lists, and country-specific learning materialsDevelop professional development resources for educators to become more competent in teaching global citizenshipGuide educators through the coursework required to receive graduate credit on GEEO programsStrategically create systems and structure for a growing nonprofitPlan and administer board of directors meetings and manage board member engagement on action items

Springfield, Missouri Area

Position held April 2017 through December 2018 and April 2020 through June 2021 for a total of 3 years. Key accomplishments during March 2020 through June 2021 tenure:- facilitated the collection and distribution of over 100,000 face coverings as well as other PPE and cleaning supplies during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic- granted over $180,000 in Coronavirus Response Funds to local nonprofits- launched the United Academy for Inclusion and Belonging, a 2-day diversity development course for nearly 250 local nonprofit leaders and officers of the Springfield Police Department- assisted in the development of United Way's new Community Investment strategy, which addresses the root causes of community issues to achieve lasting systemic changeMain responsibilities:Coordinate the annual Community Investment process, including panelist training, agency presentations, compilation of Findings and Recommendations, financial certification, and distribution of over $1.3 million annuallyProvide administrative assistance to the President/CEOPlan and administer board and executive committee meetingsCreate & maintain accurate minutes, meeting notices, memos, rosters and official corporate documentsManage Greene County's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federal aid program under FEMALead staff for daily operations and maintenance for properties owned by United Way of the OzarksOrdering of supplies, services, and business equipment

Location Independent

Executive administrative support: calendar, inbox and file management as well as travel planningCommunication and client services: client communication and contact managementProject management: to-do list management as well as planning of any client events such as sales meetings, tradeshows, parties, etc.

Central & South America, Asia

Lead short-term educational programs in developing countries with high school studentsFoster a strong link between education and culture of the host countryMaintain positive group dynamics and cohesiveness among students and teachers 24/7Manage program budget, risk assessment, and communication with SAGE headquarters in Fort CollinsCarry out site visits, risk management evaluations, and networking sessions with on-site providers

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Develop new partnerships with educational institutions, on-site providers, and NGOs in SAGE destinationsMaintain strong communication with traveling schools, educators, and students pre- and post-travelImplement yearly incentive program for educators, the SAGE Summit on the Summit professional development retreat in Fort Collins & Estes Park, ColoradoServe as the “Director of Fun”- coordinate staff outings, meetings, and retreatsCarry out all duties of Educational Travel Coordinator listed below

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Coordinate academic travel programs, including all logistics, curriculum, & assessmentDesign program-specific marketing materialsManage deadlines, contracts, and payment details with schools, airlines, and on-site providersMaintain knowledge of passport and visa requirements for each country in portfolioOrganize administrative files and databases, including Salesforce maintenance

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Recruited students for opportunities in study abroad, intern abroad, and volunteer abroadCommunicated with college campus partners across the U.S. regarding representation at study abroad fairsMaintained large database of addresses to minimize shipping errorsPartnered with affiliate providers to plan and execute large, multi-day projects

Springfield, Missouri Area

Taught introductory Spanish language courses for college studentsEvaluated students and maintained grading data using BlackBoard and BannerParticipated in departmental meetings and foreign language teaching conferences

Springfield, Missouri Area

Taught introductory Spanish language courses for college studentsEvaluated students and maintained grading data using BlackBoard and BannerParticipated in departmental meetings and foreign language teaching conferences

Lugo, Spain

Instructed English classes in a public elementary schoolAssisted the fulltime classroom teacher in creating an authentic English language learning environment

Glendale, California

Barcelona Area, Spain

Instituted a new English-language program at a non-profit agency that caters to South American immigrants in Barcelona and its suburbsGenerated and carried out unit plans and lesson plans for classes for all ages

Master Of Nonprofit & Civic Leadership

Program details: http://www.drury.edu/master-of-nonprofit-and-civic-leadership Here is an article regarding my experience in the MNCL.

Professional Education: Educating Global Citizens, International/Global Studies

How can we prepare our students to be engaged global citizens? What is global competence and how can we cultivate it in our students? How.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Spanish Education And Tesol

Education record