Lene Mccollum Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland Area

As the Director of Partner Engagement, I handled the coordination, implementation, and effectiveness of Junior Achievement engagement requirements and technical needs fostering work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills among 10,000 students annually.I developed and implemented volunteer engagement strategies to increase partner/volunteer retention and steward volunteer partner organizations to provide a strong return on investment for their employees’ time, leading to increased financial support for Junior Achievement. I was promoted from my Regional Manager role, demonstrating proven stellar performance and contributing significantly to the organization. I collaborated with various corporate partners and community partners resulting in a more efficient outcome.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

As the Associate Director with Stringfellow Management Group, I spearheaded the management and education/certification programs supporting member credentialing for two national non-profit professional associations with 3,500+ combined members. I handled membership management and education/certification programs supporting member credentialing with the two groups. I actively collaborated in the planning and execution of annual professional association conference programs, including speaker recruitment and engagement, content development for plenary sessions, coordinating peripheral meetings and other events, and various execution logistics.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

In this role, I planned, coordinated, implemented JA programmatic engagement in public schools in 6 central Maryland counties, fostering work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills among >10,000 K-12 students annually. I conceived and cultivated through proactive outreach relationships with compatible sponsoring partners, prioritizing those with like-minded values and goals to promote enduring partnerships.

Ellicott City, Maryland

Throughout my career as the Operations and Events Manager, I have conceived and cultivated through proactive outreach relationships with compatible sponsoring partners, prioritizing those with like-minded values and goals to promote enduring partnerships. I also independently managed the daily operations of the organization consistent with strategic targets and goals, including fiscal management, tracking of donations, and the overall management and oversight of the Howard County Cherry Tree Project (Blossoms of Hope). I engaged in planning and recruiting individual, direct mail, e-commerce, phone, and personal solicitation programs. I have developed organizational web content, press releases, reports, articles, newsletters, and related outreach and communication materials. Additionally, I gained extensive relationship management experience with corporate partners and other stakeholders through strategic communications, customer service, and regular follow-up to promote satisfaction and sustained partnership.

Columbia, Maryland

As the owner, I successfully launched a home-based bakery business that I actively promoted through a social media campaign and blog posts. I have presented various kinds of cookies for the customers to choose what better suits their taste, achieving maximum customer satisfaction. Also, I facilitated a cookie decorating class to share my knowledge and skill to boost those of my students. I managed all cash transactions with no overages or shortages for the bakery’s day to day operations. I handled inventory and organize supplies with accuracy checks for a more organized course on the next day.

Pearland, Texas

Master’S Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor’S Degree, Education

Elementary Education And Teaching