Elissa Yonkers Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Oversee on-program participant support for all 5 of organization's J-1 designations, supporting both adult and youth exchange visitors (Summer Work Travel, Secondary School, Intern, Trainee and Teacher)Develop new and streamline existing policies and procedures ensuring they are compliant with each programs Dept of State RegulationWork with developers to.

Oversee application processing for all 5 Department of State J-1 designated programs.

• Develop and implement support mechanisms for recruitment of new host organizations.
• Approve initial program terminations for participants that violate U.S. Department of State program regulations
• Review host organization accounts to ensure compliance with U.S Department of State regulations and internal policies
• Manage and train staff of 6 temporary and salaried staff
• Implemented communication procedures to ensure more than 5,000 participants understanding of program requirements
• Write and update internal procedures to ensure compliance with Summer Work Travel program regulations

Greater Chicago Area

Manage, train and supervise 5 temporary staffDevelop strategies to resolve escalated participant situations based on internal and external program regulationsReview employer accounts before final compliance review to ensure a quick and smooth approval process of all accountsLead weekly meetings to train temporary and permanent staff on program regulations.

Chicago, Illinois

• Manage, supervise and train temporary staff in participant communication
• Serve as primary contact for high profile host organization accounts
• Ensure participant health, saftey, and regulation compliance while on J-1 Summer Work and Travel program
• Train and advise new staff in participant follow up and probation procedures
• Assist in employer relations when Employer coordinators are out of the office
• Prepare and submit employer files for compliance approval

Chicago, Illinois

• Ensure participant health, saftey, and regulation compliance while on J-1 Summer Work and Travel program
• Train and advise new staff in participant follow up and probation procedures
• Assist in employer relations when Employer coordinators are out of the office
• Prepare and submit employer files for compliance approval
• Work with placements team to place and recommend participants with approved employers
• Respond to participant emails and resolve problems in an efficient and timely manner

Joplin, Missouri Area

• Created and implemented process to recognize and engage donors
• Managed and expanded social media presence
• Wrote Grants for funding of multiple projects.
• Served as point of contact for businesses participating in Home for the Holidays Campaign
• JOMONOLA Fundraiser (820 mile cycling tour) Solicited and collected in-kind donations Organized overnight. accommodations
• AmeriCorps VISTA term of service

Chicago, IL

• Worked with faculty and administration to track and aid student progress
• Assisted students with their homework
• Counseled students about academic and personal decisions

Greater Chicago Area

• Maintained and updated organization donor database
• Implemented use of e-receipts for donation recognition
• Wrote reports and update e-mails to grant-giving organizations to complete grant requirements

• Translate articles and op-eds from German into English. These articles focus on how the German-speaking media and culture views the United States culture, government, and its policies.

Burlington, Vermont Area

• Created and implemented use of volunteer sign in database to more efficiently and accurately track volunteer hours
• Raised over $8,000 through direct mail and phone-a-thon campaign
• Co-Led and worked with community members; organized six service projects for MLK Day of Service
• AmeriCorps VISTA Term of service

• Write articles for Al-Jamiat Online
• Compile college information for brochure

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Tutor students in specific areas
• Recommend study skills help
• Offer study skills advice
• Monitor Student progress

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Created public relations materials such as: press releases, fact sheet, fliers and media lists
• Investigated clients needs and advised on media strategy

Greater Detroit Area

• Researched products, markets, and potential customers for clients
• Wrote press releases and calendar listings, and assembled media lists
• Served as a team player and assisted with general operations

Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

-Wrote speeches and talking points for Consulate officials-Researched content and updated and developed power point presentations for school outreach programs-Helped coordinate logistics for school out reach programs-Research for various projects-Wrote descriptions of past events for Consulate webpage to highlight outreach programs-Translation of newspaper.

Bsj, Journalism

Activities and Societies: President of International Career Network Member of German Club, World Student Association

Study Abroad, Gerministik

Full course load of 300-400 level classes. All conducted in German.