Kara Cunnane Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va

Astoria, New York

Provided consistent, proactive, high quality support and programming to the volunteers and their site/communities during each program year. This included retreat programming, volunteer support and check-ins, maintaining relationships with sites and community support people, as well as program evaluation. Facilitated a safe, yet stimulating environment for volunteers to develop and grow both personally and professionally, particularly in our core values of simplicity, social justice, spirituality, and community.+ Designed, planned and implemented all educational and retreat opportunities for volunteers both domestically and abroad+ Acted as primary liaison with existing placement agencies, regularly checking in with site supervisors to ensure GSVs are developing professionally+ Performed regularly scheduled check-ins with the volunteers to offer support, guidance, and encouragement for them to engage in each of the four tenets of the program+ Coordinated health insurance, maintenance needs, stipend, reimbursement and housing concerns for the volunteers with partner agencies+ Led site visits and evaluation processes for volunteers in each placement at midyear and end of year+ Acted as primary liaison with GSV community support people and assist them in building relationships with their respective volunteer communities through an initial training and regular check-ins+ Led GSV team in recruiting, interviewing, and screening process for new applicants+ Told the story of the GSV experience through social media+ Participated in and supported GSV development efforts, including curating and editing speeches for fundraisers+ Supported GSV board committees as assigned+ Assisted in tracking finances, billing, organizing files, and data collection

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Temp work as a(n):Analyst Assistant in Revenue Cycle -- The Hospital for Special SurgeryAugust 24th - September 30th, 2015> Assisted in Physician Practice Management/System support> Assisted with building and maintaining financial reports database, month-end reporting, physician performance score-cards> Assisted with analysis of MD office and external billing company revenue cycle performance, and any financial analysis as neededReceptionist -- Columbia University's Facilities DepartmentAugust 8th - August 17th, 2015> Received and directed guests within department> Performed clerical office tasks e.g. faxing, printing, mail distribution, calendar coordination> Managed multi-line phone system

- Commited to daily life in intentional community- Supported housemates with disabilities with their individualized goals- Assisted with daily life activities: scheduling, cleaning, cooking, hygiene- Accompanied housemates with disabilities during medical appointments- Advocated for housemates with disabilities in meetings and community- Managed and budgeted finances of housemates with disabilities- Instructed on and developed Behavior and Individualized Support Plans

Bellwood, Il

WSSS Adult Day Health Services provides care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allows the freedom to go to work, handle personal business or just relax while knowing their loved ones are well cared for and safe.The Adult Day Services specialized programs are designed to help older and impaired adults live as normal and happy lives as possible, while remaining in the familiar environment of their own homes and communities. The Adult Day Services programs promote maximum independence for the older adult and create opportunities for companionship and socialization.Manager (Full-Time Volunteer Staff Position) accomplishments:+ Wrote and submitted grant proposals for program development+ Provided one-on-one care and support for clients+ Arranged and facilitated daily schedule of activities+ Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of daily progress+ Coordinated, planned, implemented community outings+ Supported clients with interpersonal skills and creative self-expression

Newman Library, Virginia Tech

+ Mentored by the Assistant Director of Collections Management+ Crosschecked databases+ Culled database and stacks for ASERL Cooperative Journal Retention Project+ Responded to questions and requests via LiveRef online help feature+ Instructed patrons in use of Addison Library Catalog

Blacksburg, Va

+ Organized, created, encouraged, facilitated community+ Invented, planned, managed events+ Mentored and supported residents+ Collaborated in team-building with fellow advisors+ Enforced campus policy and provided conflict mediation+ Connected students to campus services, extra-curricular activities

+ Prepared drink and food orders+ Customer service+ Cleaning

100 Hubbard Street, Suite A; Blacksburg, Va 24060

+ Friendly face for customers on-site+ Answered and transferred phone calls+ Managed incoming and outgoing mail+ Greeted and assisted customers+ General office tasks i.e. photocopying, scanning, faxing, e-mailing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature, Language, And Culture

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, English Club, University Honors, Newman Catholic Campus.

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