Pollyanna Woods

Experience

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  Christ the King Presbyterian Church in East Boston

  Oct 2003 - Jan 2010

  Youth Minister

  • Served youth in a cross-cultural ministry at a Brazilian church• Developed junior and senior high youth groups from the ground up• Planned and taught weekly classes, developed curriculum used in junior and senior high classes, built community, planned and implemented various programs such as: Easter Experience Celebrations, Harvest Party, Christmas Party, fundraisers and Soulfest trips; coordinated church’s Victorian Christmas Pageant and annual concert• Featured as preacher at summer camp from 2003-2005 • Provided individual attention to each group member and their families Show less

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  Individual Family Homes

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2013

  Child Care Professional
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  First Baptist Church of Holden

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  Youth Minister

  - Planned and taught weekly Bible classes, developed curriculum used at Junior and Senior high levels; speaker at youth services - Provided individual attention to each group member

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  Tickled Pink Children's Party Entertainment

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2012

  Owner/Founder

  - Plan and implement creative and memorable children's party experiences - Market children's party experience to parents

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  Medical Interpreters of the North Shore

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2013

  Portuguese Interpreter

  - Interpret communication between medical professionals and Portuguese-Speaking patients - Aid in cultural understanding between American medical staff and Portuguese and Brazilian patients

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  Trinitarian Congregational Church

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Student Ministries Assistant

  • Crafted and delivered sermons once a month• Led small groups • Assisted in coordinating student ministries’ events such as Christmas parties, living nativity, Worcester Serve and sleepovers• Cultivated volunteer leaders, both students and adults• Built relationships with middle and high school students

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  Gordon College

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Director of the Highland Express

   Recruited, hired, on-boarded, developed and managed a staff of about 30 drivers, a head driver, and two interns to run the college shuttle for daily local shuttles, event shuttles, and airport shuttles Produced strategic solutions to help the shuttle service grow and serve students  Was responsible for logistics and budgets for all shuttle activities Collaborated with college departments and outside agencies for van maintenance and rentals

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  Gordon College

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

   Started as assistant, promoted to director in a hall of approximately 100 students and 6 Resident Advisors and then promoted to a director in one of the largest halls on campus, with approx. 200 students and 9 resident advisors Supervised and developed a staff of resident advisorso Teambuilding, staff dynamics and feedbacko Scheduling on-duty shifts as well as performing back-up coverageo Guiding the staff one on one through challenging experiences and teaching leadership with a focus on community development Administered budget, completed recruiting, hiring, and training, and coordinated facilities management Provided holistic support including mentoring for residents, while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality Cooperated with a staff of resident directors to create and execute programming lining up with the residence life mission of “Grow, Experience, Serve,” including teaching and helping coordinate In-Service Training Maintained health and safety of students, including mediating conflict and connecting with mental health resources Show less

  • Resident Director

    Aug 2013 - May 2019

  • Summer Advisor for First Year Students

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Massachusetts General Hospital

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  Administrative Coordinator

   Managing the opening of the Neonatal Feeding and Growth clinic During COVID pandemic, continuing in regular role as well as providing administrative assistance to Pediatric Respiratory Clinic  Managing three states’ credentialing for over 30 doctors to support our community centers and Telehealth Administrative assistant to the chief, assistant chief and administrative director of the divisiono Coordinates calendars for provider and resources, meeting agendas, catering, hiring itineraries, and correspondence all in an organized manner while anticipating needs Supporting the division as a whole by invoicing affiliated sites, ordering supplies, processing reimbursements and completing visa paperwork Show less

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  Brigham and Women's Hospital

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  Senior Administrative Assistant in the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment