Rachel Bowen Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview:The Board Liaison is responsible for working closely with the Executive Leadership Team to manage all board logistics.Essential Duties: - Manage all Board logistics, including meetings, mailings, sign-on letters, event invitations, updates, and other important communications. - Handle new Board member orientation and onboarding and support Board engagement strategy. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all Board members, Executive Committee members, and Board related matters. - Work closely with the Executive Director, Executive Leadership Team, and Development Department on Board communication and planning. - Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding all Board and Executive Committee Members. - Provide administrative and strategic support regarding Board matters. - Attend all Board Meetings and prepare minutes and agendas.

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Coordinates, plans, and executes two largest events each year (150 attendees for January retreat and 300+ attendees for annual conference)- Assists smaller Department events by setting up registrations, website event pages, and schedules out event asset creation as needed per event for 15-100 attendees- Project manager for graphic design, videography, and photography projects with multiple typically happening at one time, ensuring we met deadlines- Edits and updates Squarespace website- Creates and schedules out monthly newsletter and media campaigns to promote events, resources, and updates through Mailchimp and social media channels- Tech support and host for online Zoom webinars- Manages CRM records, data, and settings for our office through Elvanto and, previous to that, FIle Maker - Created and manages SurveyMonkey Apply programs we use to assess workers who apply for Ordination- Records, edits, and publishes podcast episodes

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Project manager for graphic design, videography, and photography projects with multiple typically happening at one time, ensuring we met deadlines- Edits and updates Squarespace website- Creates and schedules out monthly newsletter and media campaigns to promote events, resources, and updates through Mailchimp and social media channels- Tech support and host for online Zoom webinars- Manages CRM records, data, and settings for our office through Elvanto and, previous to that, FIle Maker - Created and manages SurveyMonkey Apply programs we use to assess workers who apply for Ordination- Records, edits, and publishes podcast episodes

Portland, Oregon Area

- Served the ANW District Board - Coordinated all travel logistics for quarterly meetings- Set up the board room with board materials and snacks- Prepared meeting agendas with review from the DS and Finance Director in our office- Updated board records as needed and organized board notes and decisions after each meeting- Communicated with board about yearly meeting information and any additional meetings for the Executive board team- Set up travel arrangements for DS and Assistant DS- Managed and arranged appointments for two calendars - Processed reimbursements for directors and subsidy requests for leaders using Excel- Assisted DS with event coordination of two large events being the point of contact for keynote speakers, musicians, and other event volunteers- Posted job openings to National website and ANW website- Assisted with miscellaneous administrative tasks and answering phones- Consulted on technology updates and renovation of conference room to better accommodate hybrid and remote board meetings

Eagle Creek, Or

- Assisted someone with a disability- Helped them with basic needs (meals, hygiene, and transportation) and building social skills- Administered medication as directed- Maintained their daily schedule of events

Oregon City, Oregon

- Coordinated the annual fundraising gala with 200 attendees, annual golf tournament, and appreciation dinner for 130 volunteers- Redesigned and edited the CASA website- Maintained media presence online (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) to increase awareness of CASA’s mission to push donors and potential volunteers to our website- Designed digital content and physical assets for all communication campaigns- Tracked and managed donor records and maintained donor engagement through Network for Good (now Bonterra) donor management platform- Organized and prepared mass mailing campaigns- Recruited and scheduled CASA volunteers for community awareness events (i.e. booth events and fundraisers)

Santa Cruz, California

- Assisted patients with scheduling, and checked health benefits through their insurance companies- Selected as sole scheduler for newly-implemented Sports Rehab Clinic in addition to managing the calendars of the clinic’s 16 other physical therapists through Clinicient

Redding, California Area

- Served as venue host for business meetings and community events- Managed volunteer event staff - Maintained cleanliness, organization, and technical operations for events at facilities

Redding, California Area

Coordinated and prepared guest housing accommodations - Prepared housing contracts and keys - Scheduled room prep and clean-up with janitorial staff and oversaw the execution of room prep - Tracked all guests and followed-through on any changes or payment requirementsManaged multiple office calendarsAssisted with scheduling and coordinated all campus events in Resource Scheduler - Scheduled meetings and meeting spacesMain point of contact for the office - First one to communicate with all staff and guests that enter the office - Answered phone - Answered emailsAssisted the VP of Campus Operations - Submitted work orders to maintenance and facilities staff - Researched projects - Organized manuals - Tracked campus vehicle reservations and all key check-outsAssisted with events when needed - Set up and tore down events - On-call host during events (A/V needs, extra resource requests, etc.)

Redding, California Area

- Managed band members schedules and rehearsals- Strategically planned music sets for chapels using Planning Center (1-2 times weekly)- Led music sets vocally

Redding, California Area

- Tour guide to prospective students, faculty, and staff.- Hosted prospective students overnight- Prepared personal folders for prospective students for preview weekends

Redding, California Area

- Set up and tore down for events- Hosted during events- Managed set up and tear down team occasionally

Taipei City, Taiwan

Worked with CEO of coffee shop/ church with 8 other interns to improve the marketing and management of the coffee shop.- Led "Coffee Talk" - A weekly English club put on to help the local area practice their English- Participated in Project BAM - Had to create a business plan with American and Taiwanese people for a local start-up within two days - Presented business plan to local business leaders who chose the best business plan created - Received 2nd place- Worked on marketing projects to advertise the coffee shop and church to target audience- Served in homeless ministries and participated in coffee shop events (open mic, baking class, etc.)- Visited local schools to put on English workshops to students- Participated in Mandarin language courses

Troutdale, Or

- Served food and beverages at weddings, business meetings, and other various events- Organized buffet tables and decorations to be aesthetically pleasing for events- Directed co-workers during set-up and tear-down

Eagle Creek, Or

- Cooled down and bathed horses after training- Mucked stalls- Cleaned barn common areas