Experience in volunteer coordination & management

1. Kelly Lockamy
138 Vickery Lane Savannah, GA 31410 (912) 897-9643
garden_muse@comcast.net
Objective: To provide diverse and interesting services, activities and
opportunities to patients through volunteer coordination and management.
Education:
Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA
Bachelor, Art, Liberal Arts 2004
Certificate: Gerontology
Armstrong State College Savannah, GA
171 hours completed as Biology major 1983-1986
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA
18 hours completed as Photography major 1986-1987
Related Course Work
Human Dimensions in Horticulture Manhattan, KS
& Horticulture For Special Populations 2001-2002
Certificate: Master Gardener 2005
Employment Experience
Union Mission Inc. Savannah, GA
Horticulture Activities Director Apr. 2001- Aug. 2003
Leadership Skills
 Organized and facilitated all plant related activities, indoors and out.
 Arranged for and led field trips.
 Created and facilitated new opportunities for community involvements.
Communication Skills
 Initiated proposals for adding new activities to the Horticulture program.
 Assisted in grant writing as a member of the “Garden Team.”
 Taught basic gardening skills both on site and in a classroom setting.
 Gained community support through formal presentations (i.e. United Way
financial support), and by non-formal solicitations for donated materials.

2. People Skills
 Worked with wide variety of people including those with mental
instability, addiction problems, personality disorders, physical disabilities
and impairments, and was well liked by all those who used this program.
 Worked successfully and cooperatively with the Behavioral Health staff.
Computer Skills
Experience with Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, MS Access, Excel,
Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop on both PC and Mac, and Macintosh’s iDVD and
iMovie.
Brighter Day Natural Food Store Savannah, GA
Cashier and Customer Service Jan. 1998-Apr. 2001
Handled money and balanced transactions.
Answered customers questions about the nutritional products, health and
nutrition.
Compiled a healthcare provider directory of Savannah healthcare
practitioners as a resource for customers.
Attended nutritional, herbal, and alternative healthcare seminars.
Additional Information
Professional Affiliations
 Member: American Horticulture Therapy Association since 2001
 Certificate: Permaculture Design, 2002
 Editor, Unitarian Universalist Church Newsletter, 1996-2003
 Certificate: Master Gardener, 2005
References available upon request.