Sara Olson Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for full cycle recruiting including sourcing, assessing, interviewing, presenting and closing qualified candidates.
• Lead hiring and onboarding across 5 service locations for 150 positions.
• Educate and enroll new employees in benefits programs including 403b, medical, dental and vision packages.
• Collaborate with hiring leaders to attract and maintain top talent.
• Develop relationships with local colleges, universities and community organizations to aid in recruitment efforts.
• Partner with compensation teams and Hiring Managers to develop offer recommendations.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Assisted in raising $1.2 million per fiscal year through events, programs and appeals to support corneal transplantation and research.
• Lead company wide volunteer initiatives and engagement activities.
• Coordinated and delivered public education programs for Lions Clubs, surgeons, sponsors and community groups.
• Executed major fundraising events for 350+ guests that help to raise nearly $120,000 annually.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with volunteers, gift contributors, donor families and cornea transplant recipients.
• Researched and assisted in grant writing needed to support all departments including Global Development, research, and philanthropy.

• Raised over $12 million for the Blackhawks Foundation through programs, events, and auctions.
• Created and managed the ServICE Crew volunteer program for 2,000+ participants.
• Developed and implemented new community events including a back-to-school drive and safe Halloween event for 400+ community members.
• Built partnerships with local human service agencies to provide volunteer and financial support.
• Assisted in promoting and running donation drives including book drives, toy drives and food drives to serve 4,000+ community members.
• Executed events and activities associated with all NHL campaigns to raise awareness and promote inclusivity including Hockey Fights Cancer and Hockey is for Everyone.

Chicago

La Grange, IL

• Coordinated leadership programs for 1,000+ middle school and high school students.
• Collaborated with local high schools to assist teens with college readiness and application processes.
• Managed and supervised intern staff positions as well as youth staff.
• Built curriculum relevant to the teen experience including career exploration, academic planning, social justice issues, body image, bullying, etc.
• Organized leadership conferences and speaking engagements.
• Developed volunteer policies and procedures, codes of conduct and volunteer standards.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Created daily lesson plans and activities for students age 5-18.
• Facilitated an after-school program and sports camps for elementary and high school students.
• Planned and executed special events for youth and families.
• Recruited college students to act as volunteer mentors and tutors.
• Developed and implemented health and life skills, character and leadership, art, sports, fitness, and recreation programming.

Organized events and RSVP tracking for all event attendeesConducted research to support community awareness, medical outreach, volunteer recruitment and fundraising supportWrote and distributed news releases, newsletters and promotional materialsCommunited with local wish families and collected stories and feedback

Chicago, IL

Wrote biographical sketches of wish children, news releases, and newslettersSupported the chapter’s social media strategy through research and updatesInterviewed wish familiesContacted media outlets with updated wish stories, press releases and event news

Peoria, IL

• Planned in-game activities and promotions through research and creative design.
• Coordinated community relations events, groups outings and ticket promotions.
• Performed as liaison for public events promoting the brand.
• Wrote and distributed monthly newsletters and marketing materials.
• Developed games and entertainment for fans including theme nights, autograph signings, and contests.