Michelle Star Bedford
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in supporting organizational needs, enhancing partnerships with over twenty business entities at Northern Lights Council Scouting America, and excelling in emotional and relational awareness. Demonstrated expertise in work planning and prioritization, alongside significant achievements in project management and confidential information handling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District Executive
Northern Lights Council Scouting America
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted the Scout Executive to support the organizational needs of the nonprofit.
- Organized and led a board of volunteer leaders to administer the district.
- Maintained and built upon relationships with over twenty business partners for our exploring program.
- Managed multiple projects and competing priorities including membership growth, recruitment of adult volunteers, fundraising, product sales, program operation, event planning, training, and leading committees.
- Handled confidential materials with discretion while maintaining professional communication with sensitive topics.
- Traveled regularly throughout the district and council for program administration, training, and relationship building.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies including training requirements and program site standards.
Assistant
SnapCab
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Assisted the HR Manager with recruitment, phone screens, onboarding, offboarding and other sensitive materials.
- Supported the Marketing Manager with the coordination of their team.
- Reviewed the emails for the Marketing Manager and let them know about time sensitive communications.
- Worked independently and with a team to submit written award submissions for our products many of which earned Fast Company Awards, NeoCon Design Awards, and other international design awards.
- Served the Organizational Strategy Manager with the creation and editing of the "My Purpose" video series to highlight each of our employees.
- Received incoming calls and welcomed visitors to the office. Scanned and organized job records for the project managers and woodworkers.
Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Dermatology Group
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks for five top doctors in the Philadelphia area.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming phone calls and sending urgent communications to the doctors maintaining an attention to detail.
Intern Assistant
VisionForward
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Wrote the meeting minutes for Lynn Yeakel, the Director of the national, non-partisan, nonprofit initiative to accelerate the pace of women's progress by illuminating and eliminating the bias and barriers that perpetuate gender inequity in the United States.
- Completed research and compiled data to invite women who had run for elected office, regardless of the result or party affiliation, to join the coalition of delegates at Drexel's Institute for Women's Health and Leadership.
- Assisted the Director with her goal of sending thank you letters to all women who had run for any form of elected political office within the United States.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Society
Bryn Athyn College
Bryn Athyn, PA05-2017
Skills
- Emotional and relational awareness
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Work planning and prioritization
- Positive attitude
- Interdependent
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Women's United, United Way of Bemidji
- Young Professionals Network, Bemidji
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
District Executive
Northern Lights Council Scouting America
02.2023 - Current
Assistant
SnapCab
12.2019 - 02.2023
Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Dermatology Group
08.2017 - 12.2019
Intern Assistant
VisionForward
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Society
Bryn Athyn College
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