Tawney Pauling has over 10 years of experience in non-profit organizations, education, and training. She is currently the Assistant Director at Bright Stars Academy in Elgin, Illinois, where she manages 17 teachers and supports staff and secures grants for technology resources. Previously, she provided training to over 80 employees across 7 Panera Bread locations and planned fundraising events and volunteer coordination for a local non-profit. She has extensive skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

1. TAWNEY PAULING
1185 Buttercup Lane • Bartlett, IL, 60103 • (630) 346-5283 • paulingt1986@gmail.com
Skilled program director with a background in non-profit organizations, fundraising, and training. Demonstrated
ability to lead successful teams and coordinate high numbers of volunteers, with an extensive background in customer-
facing roles. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
2013 - Present
Bright Stars Academy
Elgin, IL
Assistant Director
 Managed the daily activities of 17 teachers and support staff at a 110-student preliminary school serving
predominantly underprivileged students, including scheduling, fundraising, and project management
 Wrote a successful technology grant securing more than $6,000 in tablets, software, computers, and resource
materials used by students facility-wide
 Implemented higher educational standards and comprehensive training for instructors and assistant directors,
resulting in significant improvement in student development and lower employee turnover
 Planned, coordinated, and executed an average of two annual activities per month featuring up to 40 volunteers
and generating up to $3,000 in revenue
 Created and updated comprehensive employment practices and standards in place school-wide, and managed all
aspects of the new employee hiring process, from initial phone screenings through hiring and training
2004 - 2014
Panera Bread
Bloomingdale, IL
Associate Trainer
 Provided comprehensive new hire orientation and training to more than 80 employees at seven locations of
the national restaurant chain across the greater Chicago area, including regular meetings with employees to
assess performance and expectations during initial employment phase
 Mentored at least 10 trainees into associate trainer or management roles, resulting in multiple recognitions
from corporate office each year for outstanding performance in the area of training
2011 - 2012
Humanitarian Service Project
Carol Stream, IL
Project Manager – Fundraising & Monthly Meals
 Planned and coordinated more than 10 fundraising projects for a local non-profit serving underprivileged seniors
and children across DuPage and Cane Counties, with responsibility for managing a team of 7 staff and up to 75
volunteers per event
1* SUMMARY2* EXPERIENCE

2.  Re-started the organization’s “Monthly Meals” program, and used Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to develop
mail, email, and PowerPoint advertisements and volunteer-recruitment materials
 Increased volunteer base by recruiting college-bound students from local high schools in need of extracurricular
and volunteer activities
 Created and expanded the organization’s first social media presence, including daily updates on Facebook, Twitter,
and Shutterfly, increasing HSP’s name recognition and engagement among younger demographics who were not
being reached by existing regular mail campaigns
2010 - 2013
Seller’s Edge
Marengo, IL
Director of Design & Advertising (Part-time)
 Performed a variety of marketing, design, and inventory-related duties for an online bookseller, including design of
business cards for 10 employees and creation of a corporate website
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education & Art Business (2012)
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL