Sara M. Seefeldt Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Chief manager of domestic logistics, assets and human capital.

St. Paul

- Support Transitional Employment programs through Community Outreach, and customer service- Monitor state grants through enrollment of participants, tracking progress, and creating regular reports- Coordinate and train peers on documentation, grant, and other organizational needs- Teach 8-week Retail Skills Training to transition-aged youth with a focus on customer service and soft skill development- Solicit, receive, and track program referrals-Develop community partnerships to support program needs

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided initial contact for individuals, partners and referring agencies through intake coordination, enrollment services delivery and program documentation• Ensured that positive relationships are maintained resulting in optimal program outcomes for participants• Evaluated and improved existing programs and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Eliminate barriers to employment through individual case management and weekly job search workshop.-Compile and teach weekly job search and skill building workshops to increase participants employ-ability.-Prepare individual participants for employment through one on one job search activities, retention services and training.-Develop and maintain partnerships with area employers to provide jobs for participants of varying abilities-Conduct study researching nation-wide effects of subsidized employment opportunities on long-term job seekers

St Paul, Mn

-Served youth and the community through leading short-term service trips in Minneapolis/Saint Paul-Upheld the face of the organization while interacting with a variety of people and organizations

- Supervised, led and administered over 35 student employees and volunteers- Served as an office manager working to schedule, plan, and facilitate meetings, events and office organization- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated multiple educational, entertaining, and service events catering to a diverse community- Spoke regularly in front of groups of 15-300 students, staff and faculty - Fostered genuine relationships with diverse members of the community- Led student groups on annual service-learning trip, serving communities in rural Nicaragua

-Maintained the budget and all accounts for Student Senate -Facilitated monthly meetings for all club leaders to strengthen knowledge of club requirements and network -Prepared and presented budget reports, balancing all Senate accounts for weekly meetings

-Created, redesigned and wrote various promotional materials including letters, brochures, pamphlets, emails and press releases-Assisted directors and office staff with administrative tasks necessary to running a more efficient organization-Planned, coordinated, and facilitated benefactor reception and annual Quilt Auction to promote investment and support of the camp

-Worked with administration, outside vendors and Student Senate to successfully provide students with an enjoyable and fulfilling campus experience-Design creative promotional materials utilizing social media to effectively promote events functional-Gained experience in working with others to plan and run events of all different sizes, while keeping in budget and catering to a variety of interests

Office Of Advancement

-Built relationships with a diverse group of people in order to gain trust and promote university support-Collaborated with co-workers to set and accomplish timely goals using strategic measures-Earned the highest amount of pledges and donations among student callers

Master Of Arts (Ma), Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: Masters of Nonprofit Management Student AssociationStudying all facets of nonprofit leadership through rich case.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Service And Outreach, Business Management Minor

Activities and Societies: Jubilate Choir, Community Action Leadership and Learning Center, Ignite Leadership Program, TRUTH (Together.