Patty Sigmon-Maize Email & Phone Number

Santa Ana, Ca

Irvine Chapter

EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED, IRVINE CHAPTER, EDD, Irvine, CA 2011- 2012Past President, Past Co-Director of Marketing (Volunteer)Coordinated with 8 department directors in the operation of 130-member chapter• Assumed position in circumstances that did not allow for transition plan and worked with directors to establish a strategic plan. Rolled out program with no gap in services. • Identified and negotiated meeting location that met stringent chapter/EDD requirements. Secured facility bookings for 18 months with zero costs and zero insurance requirements. • Recruited speaker for first program within two weeks and confirmed 12 speakers for the biweekly events during term. Lined up speakers through 2012 for incoming term.• Initiated process to streamline board meetings. Created efficiency and decreased directors’ time in meetings by 50%. • Achieved Group Citation Award presented by International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP), Orange Empire Chapter, recognizing EU Irvine July 2011-2012 board for outstanding performance.

Coordinated activities with students, parents and local community to encourage student achievementImproved volunteer recruitment through networking, training and involvement; increased attendance to monthly workshops by 75%Developed and facilitated multiple workshops in topic development, speaker screening, marketing and orientation to programs and services; extremely comfortable with public speaking and presentationPrepared monthly newsletters; solicited articles from educators to focus on accomplishments; worked with editor of Orange City News to publish monthly columnShared information with other local schools to assist them in increasing program participation; made presentation at Orange County Department of Education to share successful strategies for involvement and retention

Created extensive databases to inform and recruit community members for special events, committees, and workshops and programsFacilitated the expansion and/or creation of human resources departments and various other functions where none previously existedManaged special events throughout Orange County including all operations, sales and marketingFacilitated student-led research projects, e.g., reviewing nutritional guidelines for snacks and lunchesEstablished guidelines and worked closely with speakers and vendors to ensure quality control

Certificate In Volunteer Management, Volunteer Manager

Certificate, Human Resources

Associate Of Arts, History

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