Julie Rothacher

• Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
• Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful fundraisers and community outreach initiatives.
• Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization''s goals.
• Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
• Organized recognition events to show appreciation for volunteer contributions, boosting morale and promoting a positive organizational culture.
• Maintained regular communication with volunteers through social media updates, and personal check-ins, keeping them engaged and informed about upcoming opportunities.
• Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
• Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
• Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
• Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
• Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
• Streamlined the volunteer onboarding process for improved efficiency and increased retention rates.
• Led volunteer appreciation events, fostering sense of community and belonging among participants.
• Fostered partnerships with local organizations, expanding volunteer opportunities and community impact.

• Procured furniture determined to be of high resale value.
• Purchases supplies always keeping a tight budget and thriftspending in mind.
• Repaired, refinished furniture.
• Staged furniture for photographing.
• Created online listings for furniture.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written due to handling the sales of all furniture.

• Content creator for the blog as well as all social media outlets.
• Increased website traffic through effective SEO optimization and keyword research for each blog post.
• Analyzed website analytics to identify popular topics and areas for improvement in future content creation efforts.
• Maintained a simi-consistent posting schedule by developing an efficient workflow for researching, drafting, editing, publishing, and promoting new articles.
• Managed editorial calendar, coordinating deadlines and ensuring timely publication of all blog posts.
• Did all the photography and graphic design for the website.
• Learned and carried out webdesign.
• Cultivated relationships with industry influencers through networking events and social media outreach for potential guest blogging opportunities or partnerships.
• Developed a loyal reader base by fostering community through timely responses to comments and questions.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of blog content through user feedback and engagement metrics, making adjustments as necessary to continuously improve performance.
• Enhanced blog engagement by consistently producing high-quality, relevant content tailored to the target audience.
• Streamlined internal communication channels, enhancing collaboration between team members during the content creation process.

• Worked as a two person team to host multiple foster and adoptive parent PRIDE trainings through each year.
• Created information folders for each family.
• Acquired spaces to host each training.
• Scheduled multiple trainers for each session.
• Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
• Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
• Facilitated communication between trainers and participants before and after sessions to ensure clear expectations and follow-up support were provided as needed.

• Welcomed 35 children into our home and family.
• Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
• Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
• Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
• Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
• Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
• Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
• Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
• Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
• Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
• Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
• Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
• Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
• Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
• Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
• Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
• Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
• Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
• Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
• Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
• Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
• Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
• Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
• Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
• Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
• Effectively managed financial resources available for the care of each child within state guidelines.
• Communicated effectively with biological parents as appropriate to facilitate reunification efforts when possible.
• Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
• Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
• Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
• Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.

• Assisted in the building of the business website/blog.
• Edited, formated, and published blog posts.
• Shared new articles and other pertenant information on the business social medai sites.
• Created all graphic designs.
• Maintained a well-organized database system for improved information accessibility in daily operations.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear articles about homemaking on a monthly basis.
• Collaborated with editors for content revisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to publication guidelines.
• Pitched unique article concepts to editors, securing regular contributions to high-profile publications.
• Adhered to style guides and editorial standards, ensuring consistency across all written materials produced for publication.

Conducted a sexual integrity class as a guest educator in public schools in health classes using the Hannah Medical Center's curriculum, then answering questions, and then occasionally continuing education through cultivating relationships with students outside the class room.