Mary Zagula Email & Phone Number

• Recruit employees (in compliance with agency policies and procedures and external regulations) by collaborating with Managers and Directors, developing job ads, and posting positions internally and/or externally within established guidelines • Partner with the Homestudy and Family Resource Coordinator to create tailored ads, write ups, and social media posts specific to the individual(s) needing placement• Attract, screen, select and onboard qualified candidates as part of recruitment duties• Function as liaison to the Development and Communications Department regarding The Darren FUNd - Track and report items purchased and/or activities supported - Write awareness-building articles for Pathlight's newsletters - Assist with planning and facilitating fundraising or FUNd sponsored events/activities• Photograph individuals and events throughout Pathlight for promotional purposes• Write department letters, announcements, and various other messaging pieces on behalf of the Assistant Vice President of Family Based Living• Disseminate e-newsletters to Care Providers regarding department and organization news and updates • Act as the representative for the Shared Living and Adult Family Care programs at outreach and awareness events including job fairs, transition fairs, conferences, and other tabling eventsServe as one of the department representatives on Pathlight's 403(b) committee and on the state wide Shared Living and Adult Family Care Conference planning committee• Track Employee Retention and Referral Bonuses for eligible Shared Living and Adult Family Care program staff

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

• Executed donor stewardship activities including: gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and event support ( Pathlight's Annual Award Dinners, Holiday Parties, Wellness Committee functions, and third party events)• Managed Donor Database (entered gifts and new donors, maintained accuracy of records, ran queries and reports to meet fundraising and communication needs)• Worked with the Development and Communication team to create strategies to acquire, cultivate, solicit, and renew individual and corporate donors/sponsors• Documented company events and clients served via role as photographer• Coordinated with various agency departments and programs to: create and produce publications including Pathlight’s annual report and fundraising materialscomplete client guardian media releases in compliance with Department of Developmental Services regulations• Acted as point person for several of the volunteer dance teams for Pathlight's largest fundraiser, "Let's Dance" (a spinoff of Dancing with the Stars)

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

• Coordinated administrative duties such as processing expenses and checks for external communications, ordering supplies, maintaining filing system, processing mail, and creating correspondence/content as needed or requested.• Crafted and mailed out acknowledgment letters• Corresponded as the department liaison with fundraising and marketing related vendors and contractors • Covered the front reception desk when needed• Photographed organization events and activities

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

• Arranged and conducted interviews with CIT applicants ages 14-17 and accepted or rejected applicants• Administered, monitored and graded required CIT entrance test • Supervised and scheduled CIT’s daily responsibilities including animal care assignments, educational animal presentations to the public, Zoo Membership recruiting table • Corresponded to CITs and their parents concerning questions, problems and scheduling conflicts• Booked, scheduled, and presented “Zoo on the Go” programs (Educational outreach programs that bring live animals and other educational materials to schools, day care centers, retirement centers, and other locations.)• Photographed events and animals at the zoo and offsite events for promotional purposes• Researched and wrote grants as well as profile-raising articles

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

•Conducted educational Zoo-On-The-Go presentations at the Zoo, at the Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show, private parties, as well as public venues • Photographed the Zoo’s annual fundraising gala, Eggstravaganza Easter event, and the Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show booth•Designed and painted Discovery Room mural using sheetrock, paint and chalk to create a cave atmosphere•Supervised local high school group for their weekly volunteer session•Cared for animals providing nutrition, clean enclosures, and enrichment

Westfield, Ma

• Assisted department secretary with daily office responsibilities such as answering students’ questions and department telephone calls, typing documents, collecting mail, updating bulletin board and making copies• Created flyers for upcoming events and notices• Designed the Annual Communication Dinner pamphlet (2012-2013) using InDesign® and PhotoShop®• Engaged prospective students and families about considering joining the Communication major at WSU open house events• Developed a training manual for future student workers• Designed and painted murals in the Communication Department

Wilbraham, Ma

I worked on various assembly lines in the Cakes Department and in the Specialties Department. I also learned how to operate parts of the machines used for production.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public-Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: Communication Club, Campus Newspaper (The Voice), Student Advocates for Gender Equality, Woman's Rugby, Lambda.

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