Dexter Lee-Viator

Experience

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  Woodman's of Essex

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Assistant Retail Manager

  Created monthly work schedules for staff of six; Responsible for ordering and inventory of the store; Oversaw everyday operations of retail store and assisted customers; Trained employees in retail software: Focus Point of Sale

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  Journeymen Theatreworks

  May 2007 - Aug 2009

  Co-Founder, Public Relations Coordinator, Performer

  Oversaw the design and production of public relations and publicity material for productions.Coordinated press releases and kept contact with local news publications.Performed in productions such as 'The Fantasticks' and 'Romeo & Juliet'.Journeymen Theatreworks, an entirely student-run organization with a twofold mission: First, to provide young actors, technicians, designers, and directors the opportunity to learn and apply valuable, professional skills. Journeymen emphasizes each member's collaborative involvement in all facets of the production process. Second, we strive to generate public enthusiasm for the theatre within our community. With a goal to ultimately inspire and enliven both new and existing theatregoing communities with the empathy, self-belief, and vivacity which the theatre always encourages in its audience. Show less

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  Assumption College

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Work Study

  Contacted alumni, parents, and benefactors to contribute to the Annual Fund.

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  Westfield State University

  Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Graduate Assistant for Residence Education

  Worked closely with Assistant Director for Residence Education to promote and assist with successful monthly programming in the residence halls. As a member of the Department of Residential Life professional staff, participated in an all-campus duty rotation, checking in with Resident Assistants and responding to incidents and contacting the appropriate staff regarding maintenance and facilities issues.

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  Springfield Technical Community College

  May 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Intern for Student Activities & Development

  Assisted and planned implementation of social, recreational, and educational programming for the campus community. Served as staff advisor to the Campus Activities Board and assisted with the Student Government Association. Supported the organization and maintenance of Clubs and Organizations, including details relating to the Student Activities Trust Fund (budget). Researched, developed, and implemented a monthly program celebrating particulars of that month. Assisted in advising the Student Ambassadors Program (a peer-to-peer student mentor program). Show less

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  Becker College

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2018

  Supervised graduate student assistant in campus programming, marketing communications, commuter support services.Assisted Student Affairs Assessment Committee creating division-wide evaluation plan.Directed recruitment, selection, trainings of Campus Activities Board (CAB) officers.Advised Gay/Straight Alliance.Initiated collaboration with Alumni Relations resulting in combined Family Weekend and Homecoming.Collaborated monthly with campus partners reviewing, coordinating campus event logistics.Provided logistical management for three June orientation sessions, fall Opening Weekend, two Transfer Orientations. Show less Worked with full-time professional staff to develop, implement, maintain, and grow an emerging leaders program (B.L.U.E. Crew). Planned and facilitated basic leadership training sessions for student leaders. Assisted in the planning, staffing, and execution of various campus-wide events and initiatives. Advised student leaders in the development and creation of Senior Send Off programs. Developed a comprehensive resource guide for Clubs & Organizations on campus. Initiated an assessment plan for emerging leaders program (B.L.U.E. Crew). Show less

  • Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Student Leadership

    Jun 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Graduate Intern for Campus Activities and Leadership Development

    Dec 2012 - May 2013
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  Worcester County Food Bank

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2020

  Community Engagement Coordinator

  Recruited, trained, coordinated volunteers.Managed 60+ volunteers to ensure donated food was sorted to meet quality standards, distributed to Partners.Developed internship program for SNAP Outreach and Application assistance.Built relationships with, scheduled group volunteers.Engaged, educated public at various community events through outreach tabling, tours.Recorded volunteer hours for monthly Human Resources and Finance reporting.

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  The Greater Boston Food Bank

  Nov 2020 - now

  In my role as Manager of Community Investment at The Greater Boston Food Bank, I oversee program management of 65+ distribution sites, manage the Federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program distribution, and supervise an Assistant Manager. Through effective leadership and coordination, I work with colleagues to improve distribution efficiency. Manage and order food for 45+ direct distribution sites across Eastern MA to ensure food is distributed to neighbors in need.Onboard, train, and support site coordinators in client management software.Coordinate with program sites to ensure data accuracy.Collaborate across teams to ensure orders are fulfilled and delivered.

  • Manager of Community Investment

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Assistant Manager of Community Investment

    Nov 2020 - Oct 2022