Sydney Slavin Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

The focus of my position is the development, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality strategy to support, expand, and sustain Headquarters-hosted affiliate programs (HQAs). I primarily support HQA staff, support summer and in-school programs, community engagement, and fundraising for each program. • Oversee the operations of 10 HQAs, including the hiring, training, and supporting of each local program directors Ensure each program adheres to YVC Program Standards and YVC’s youth protection policy. • Develop plans, determine goals, draft budgets, and participate in other strategy design to ensure overall program success; the last program year, HQA completed 212 projects for 207 youth who served 5,755 hours in their communities (September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021).• Conduct site visits, complete evaluations, and participate in group feedback sessions to evaluate program success. Support stakeholder evaluation (youth, parent, and agency surveys) and outcomes reporting.• Create and implement a fundraising strategy in all HQA program communities to garner greater support and sustainability for YVC, including youth leadership, transportation, lunches, facilities, etc. • Designed a grant management system to streamline restricted funding for YVC Headquarters and HQAs. Track communications and outcomes, and manage the release of funds each financial quarter.

• Collaborated with staff to develop plans, determine goals, draft financial budgets, and other strategy designs to ensure overall HQA program success. • Ensured proper grant follow-up and reporting as it related to the Corporation for National Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA grant, that allowed for four full-time in-kind AmeriCorps VISTA members. • Recruited, hired, trained, supported, and evaluated four AmeriCorps VISTA members.

Kansas City, Missouri

• Awarded “Customer Care Agent of the Quarter” during my first quarter in this position out of approximately 60 agents.• Formed ongoing relationships with Medicare clients and acted as a liaison between the sales agent, case specialist, and enrollment specialist to help with the transition to a new core plan.• Ensured satisfaction with each client, reduced rapid disenrollment, handled client inquiries, and helped with post-enrollment issues.

Kansas City, Missouri

• Generated $40,000 in funding through cash and in-kind donations from sponsorships.• Monitored the overall grant administration of a $300,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation to 40 international YVC programs. This administration included application review, writing MOUs and award letters, and tracking outcomes.• Strengthened the relationship with donors and a previously untapped alumni network of 4,000 past volunteers.• Spearheaded the 3rd Annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, securing $5,000 from individuals and corporate sponsors.

Kansas City, Missouri

• Supervised the box office staff on event nights for the Broadway and concert series. • Addressed any complication with a patron while providing exceptional customer service and representing the ideals of Starlight Theatre. • Verified all cash and credit card transactions with the Tessitura system.

Truman State University

Activities Director (May 2013-August 2015)• Organized a variety of activities each night for six weeks for an academy of 200 middle school students. • Launched and established new academy-wide events, including Lip Sync, JBA Olympics, and Outdoorsy Day, based on budget changes.• Communicated a description of each activity to Preceptors to ensure the success of each event. Preceptor (June 2012, June-July 2013) • Supervised 3 classes of 25 students each to ensure a positive and healthy learning atmosphere.• Organized problem solving activities between students to promote a safe environment for each student. • Responsible for the supervision wellbeing of over 200 students between the ages of 12 and 15.• Trained in First Aid, AED, and CPR to maintain a safe environment for over 200 students. • Enforced academy rules and regulations.

Cincinnati, Oh

• Maintained and updated inventory before and after shows, and during intermission.• Served customers in a professional manner quickly and enthusiastically.• Attended monthly trainings to learn new signature cocktails and any company policy changes.

Cincinnati, Oh

• Promoted the festival to local businesses and the community, and proposed sponsorships and advertisements with Constella.• Assisted in producing the 2016 Constella Festival, including booking flights, coordinating schedules, and editing program materials.• Researched and wrote grants for the festival and educational outreach programs.

Cincinnati, Oh

• Researched and cold called schools across the nation who would be interested in learning about Culture Monster's documentary film, Maestro.• Created, tracked, updated ,and maintained spreadsheets with information on schools, screening dates, and call history.• Maintained the master calendar and schedule appointments and screenings with schools and universities.

Truman Residence Life

• Communicated information between staff members, Truman students, and parents of Truman students.• Worked with any staff member on any special projects needed.• Maintained and updated the office storage unit.

Truman Student Activities Board

Chair of the Productions Committee (April 2013-April 2014)• Supervised a committee of 6 members and insured a smooth completion of committee projects meeting all deadlines.• Trained 4 new members and overlooked their activities their first semester on the Board. • Collaborated regularly with 34 board members to problem solve, plan activities, and combine groups for particular activities.• Assisted the planning and organization of six different events per semester.• Created individual and committee goals and timelines for committee members.• Maintained a $5,000 budget. Representative of the Lyceum Series• Correspondent between the Board and the Lyceum Committee to ensure clear communication.• Organized any assistance needs on the day-of Lyceum events.

Truman Theatre Department

Assistant Costume Designer-Blood Wedding (September 2013-November 2014)• Researched the time period of the show to gain an understanding of the time.• Assisted the Costume Designer in pulling costumes from the costume stock.• Attended multiple rehearsals to take notes on any costume changed that needed to be made.• Organized track sheets and costume break-down information for the nights of the show.Costume Designer-Be A Good Little Widow, Cock, a/part (September 2013-April 2014)• Worked together with the directors and designers to ensure positive collaboration.• Completed costume renderings or PowerPoint presentations of each costume to the director. • Attended multiple rehearsals to take notes on any costume changed that needed to be made.• Organized track sheets and costume break-down information for the nights of the show.• Maintained a set budget for each show.