Zack Agerton

Experience

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  Frogtown Cellars

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  Server

  -Served food and wine-Set up and breakdown for special events

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  Martin Elementary School

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Internship

  -Taught in 5th grade, self-contained special education, 1st grade, and resource special education-Attended Faculty, IEP, RTI, -Taught science olympiad lessons-Coach for Odyssey of the Mind team

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  Push America

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Crew chief of build america

  Spent 6 weeks traveling with a team of men to 6 different summer camps for people with disabilities. At these camps we built accessible amenitities such as playgrounds, wheelchair ramps, etc. I was responsible for the teams safety, Worksite production, all equipment, and non-sponsored meals. Logged over 800 hours community service.

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  Chestnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Internship

  -Taught in a 2/3 multi-grade classroom-Taught in a special education resource classroom comprised of students from 2-5 grade.-Co-teach in 5th grade -Attended all faculty, IEP, and RTI meetings-Full time taught in resource classroom for 4-5 weeks

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  North Hall High School

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Assistant wrestling coach
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  Push America

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Project Manager

  Spent 6 weeks traveling with a team of 20 men to 6 different summer camps for people with disabilities. At these camps we built accessible amenities such as playgrounds, wheelchair ramps, etc. - Managed all team functions and safety- Worked with peers to solve problems and build amenities- Key experience on problem solving skills- Led team meetings, team morale, and travel- Worked with numerous other non-profit organizations- Gained public speaking and professional social experience Show less

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  The Ability Experience

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Logistics Coordinator

  -Planned and coordinated a 72 day cross-country cycling trip for a team of 38 men from Seattle, Washington to Washington D.C. to raise awareness and over $100,000 for people with disabilities. -Acting expert for all route details, sponsors history, and events pertaining to the Journey of Hope, including: providing instruction in route changes and facilitating on road fundraising. -Coordinated logistics between sponsors, local governments, disability centers, and the team.-Contracted sponsorships with over 150 local organizations and sponsors to cover all meals, lodgings and activities. Local sponsors and personal fundraising of over $3000 provided for all 216 meals. Show less

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  Independence Place Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  WIPA Intake Specialist

  -Developed and oversaw the implementation of an 8 team national beep baseball tournament-Recorded all intake data for WIPA consumers -Planned and coordinated adaptive sports training for public school teachers

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  The Ability Experience

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Director of Special Events

  -Assist in planning and implementation of construction related events.-Develop exciting and interactive team member communication through Convio TeamRaiser.-Serve as liaison to all camps and organizations interested in hosting the Ability Experience. -Ensure timely and appropriate disbursement of grant application. -Assist in the generation of corporate sponsor and support for events.-Actively recruiting year round for construction related events.

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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

  English Literacy Resource Primary School Teacher

  Peace Corps Samoa’s current program focus is on promoting English literacy in Samoan primary schools. The Primary School English Literacy Project was developed in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture (MESC) and was officially launched in fall 2012. Volunteers in the Primary School English Literacy Project play an important role in helping Samoans develop the skills they need to succeed and thrive. Volunteers not only build the English literacy skills of students but help teachers incorporate student-centered teaching methods. They also work to improve information and communication technology resources and to increase the community’s involvement in literacy activities.Accomplishments and Responsbilities: -Directed preparations for Peace Corps Samoa’s 50th anniversary celebration, including: designed and implemented an outreach of over 1,500 former volunteers in junction with Peace Corps HQ: coordinated the itinerary and other logistics as part of a committee for 200+ attendees. -Created, planned and implemented as part of a 3-person committee the inaugural Boys United In Leadership Development conference, a 3 day camp teaching 30 boys representing 10 schools partnered with 10 community advocates about leadership, healthy life choices, and future career possibilities. -Formed and facilitated English literacy instruction for 50 at risk students in 8 small groups. Students saw an increase of over a 50% in their English Literacy Assessment (ELA) scores. -Awarded as a winner of the Blog It Home Contest. My blog as well as 7 others were elected from a pool of over 300 applicants to spend a week in Washington D.C. sharing our host country’s culture with multiple groups. We were also able to meet with the White House media team to develop our social media, story telling, and technical skills. Show less

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  The Ability Experience

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Director of Logistics

  The Ability Experience is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which aims to raise funds for people with disabilities and develop undergraduate college students into servant leaders through shared experiences. The Ability Experience raises over $2.5M annually.Responsibilities: - Developed relationships in a 12-state territory to meet goals in the areas of fundraising generation, community engagement, and social awareness.- Planned weekend construction programs for college students to build accessible amenities at 7 disability camps nationwide.- Oversaw all aspects of logistics for our construction service project, Build America, which travels across the nation to 6 different Summer camps for people with disabilities logging over 4,000 hours of work and saving camps $80,000 in material and labor costs. Show less

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  TREESCHARLOTTE

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

  Event Coordinator

  TreesCharlotte plants, preserves, and celebrates our city’s urban forest. Since our inception seven years ago, we have planted/distributed more than 32,000 trees, given out more than 41,000 seedlings and engaged nearly 17,500 volunteers. We accomplish this through tree giveaways and plantings in neighborhoods, schools, parks, churches and other non-profit spaces. We love bringing communities together through the beauty, health, and gift of trees. Responsibilities: • Pre-event preparation, from soliciting volunteers to organizing the flow of the event to preparing materials.• Orchestrate and upkeep approximately 30 partnerships to execute over 40 events to ensure 5,700 trees are planted in the city of Charlotte. • Manage and create an ongoing event calendar in partnership with TreesCharlotte’s sponsors, volunteers, and event hosts. • Responsible for pre-event preparation, including soliciting volunteers to organizing the flow of the event to preparing materials.• Create signup forms and calendar posts in WordPress.• Track and archive event analytics for reporting impact and progress. • Engage volunteers prior, during, and post events. • Execute email communications to volunteers, sponsors and all parties associated with events.• Delegate event setup, including unloading and organizing 7-gallon trees, moving tents/tables, water coolers, etc.• Oversee day-of-event management and troubleshooting to ensure smooth execution. Follow-up conversations with all parties. Show less

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  Humane Society of Charlotte

  Apr 2023 - now

  Volunteer Program Manager

  The Humane Society of Charlotte believes in working to improve our community by creating new, loving families, and building a world where there are no more homeless and unwanted animals. This is an ongoing process — for every animal we can connect with a new family, another animal in need comes to HSC’s shelter. As a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the HSC relies on the generous support of animal lovers, grants, bequests, and fees for service.• Recruit new volunteers through creative outreach strategies• Maintain a streamlined application and onboarding process• Retain seasoned volunteers through creative engagement strategies• Expand and enhance volunteer involvement, appreciation, and retention• Build relationships with current and new volunteers• Create and manage a mentor program; develop a team of mentor volunteers committed to supportingand teaching fellow volunteers• Recognize and praise volunteers for their contributions and accomplishments, model and encourage allstaff members to appreciate volunteers and the value they add• Provide training, supervision, and coaching for active volunteers; promote a strong commitment toteamwork, customer service, and consistent standards• Continually monitor and evaluate volunteer work assignments to ensure they are meaningful, safe andsupportive of our mission and goals• Monitor & update volunteer shift calendars to ensure maximum shift coverage• Provide conflict resolution and problem-solving support between volunteers and staff• Assist with organization-wide events, new projects, group volunteers, and one-time volunteeropportunities that further benefit the volunteers and the animals’ welfare• Work closely with all departments to best utilize volunteer service to fulfill expanding needs• Work closely with Managers and Team Leads to ensure protocols and procedures for volunteer use areconsistently documented, communicated, followed, and updated• Other duties as required Show less