Sandra Leahy Email and Phone Number

I currently run a 24-hour emergency service program through out the greater Boston area. Medical Advocates meet survivors of sexual assault in 19 Boston area hospitals immediately after an assault. I ensure program has complete 24-hour coverage (44 shifts a week). I train, manage and support over 50 volunteers to ensure all volunteers are kept up to date with protocols and all survivors are supported.

Nominated for position, to involve the Bank of America corporation with local nonprofits, and engage 6,000 employees to take time to volunteer and give back to community organizations. Strong focus on Veteran’s Day project at the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, managed over 100 Bank of America Employees worked to winterize the homeless shelter.Managed Christmas in the City 2012; over 600 gifts were donated for children in homeless shelters. Oversaw 260 wish lists written by children and given out to employeesWork with employees in Eastern MA to connect and find projects with local non profitsMaintain and organize monthly calendar for a stream line process for employees to find volunteer projects

Worked in a team of three to provide a wide variety of financial services to U.S. Trust clients. Helped clients manage their portfolio and investment management adjustments as well as, recruiedt new clients, and support the two senior members of the team.

Daily responsibilities include operational analysis, problem resolution and payment processing. Provides quality service, effective and efficient operations support for internal business partners and external customers and clients. Provides advice and assists with training for less experienced team members.

Responsible for the processing of transactions accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment. Identified customer needs and recommended financial products and services. Consistently sought to delight customers and deliver exceptional customer service with a positive attitude. Built customer loyalty; established customer relationships through courtesy, friendliness and trust. Contributed to a positive team environment through: daily dedication, teamwork, team spirit and coaching.

Handled all media relations included phone calls, promotions and press releases. Used media relations to fund raise. Researched up to date statistics on different issues of sexual violence, used statistics to raise awareness through media publications.Managed three interns, delegated tasks and goalsCreated, designed and wrote weekly newsletter for over 400 recipientsWorked creatively to redesign all flyers and brochures to create a current information centerPlanned, organized and over saw multiple large scale fund raising events

Booked theatre and rehearsal locations, hired and facilitated cast and crew. Obtained legal rights to launch productions. Recruited, managed and hired volunteers. Lead and motivated tasks to volunteers. Contacted corporate sponsors and local sponsors for financial backing and increased sales. Arranged all publicity including phone calls, interviews, press releases, advertisements and articles. Designed all printed material, t-shirts and goods to be sold. Responsible for confirming that all proceeds to local and international non-profit organizations. Initiated the non-profit institute at Salem State College that continues to strive today.Exceeded original fundraising goal of $2,00 by raising over $14,000Surpassed original goal of three productions, by achieving nine productionsPrepared a detailed manual for upcoming organizers to continue the non-profit on campus.Increased original volunteer network from ten volunteers to sixty volunteers.Problem solved and increase efficiency by consistently meeting with team members to improve productivity