Mary Evelyn Zachar has over 15 years of experience managing projects, programs, events, and volunteers. She currently serves as Project Director for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at Senior Action in Greenville, SC, where she oversees a $200,000 budget and recruits and trains 300 volunteers annually. Previously, she held coordinator and account executive roles focused on senior activities, association management, and meeting planning. She has a MBA in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management from the University of South Carolina and a BA in speech communications and public relations from Loras College.

1. MARY EVELY N ZACHA R
102 THURBER WAY, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
(864) 516-9539 maryevelynz@yahoo.com
 MEETING, HOSPITALITY AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION
Creative and resourceful professional with proven ability to manage multifaceted projects, programs and
events. Results focused and detail oriented, with effective communication skills and a history of positive
relationship building with colleagues and volunteers. Expertise includes:
• Association & Volunteer Management • Team Leadership
• Program Development & Detailed Execution • Budget Management & Reporting
 EXPERIENCE
SENIOR ACTION, Greenville, SC 2005–Present
Project Director, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – Senior Corp
• Provide administrative/budget oversight and management of government-funded grant program.
• Recruit and train 300 volunteers to work at Greenville County agencies.
• Increased impact community volunteer by 45% in 2 years. Plan appreciation events.
• Wrote work plans based on outcomes, and monitor progress and results.
• Management team member and assist with programs within an active senior center.
THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER, Winston-Salem, NC 2001–2003
Coordinator, Senior Activities & Volunteers
• Worked with board committee on diverse health, social, and lifelong learning programs.
• Assisted with grant writing and delivery of programs and services.
• Co-chaired book sale fundraiser; managed logistics and recruited/directed team of volunteers.
OLSON MANAGEMENT GROUP, Raleigh, NC 1996–2000
Account Executive / Meeting Planner
• Managed 3 clients simultaneously for organization specializing in full-service management of
associations/professional societies.
• Served as executive director for nursing society, managing annual budget of $200,000.
• Planned and executed more than 10 medical and trade meetings annually. Worked with volunteer
leadership on hotel negotiations, programs, and exhibits and served as on-site liaison and
troubleshooter to ensure smooth and successful meetings.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC 1994–1996
Graduate Research Assistant / Meeting Planning Instructor
• Taught undergraduate meeting planning classes. Conducted research for department.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, Chicago IL 1989-1994
Exhibit Manager/Sales Associate for Products and Services
 EDUCATION
M.B.A - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
B.A. - Speech Communications/Public Relations Loras College, Dubuque, IA
 COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL

2. Public Information Volunteer, 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Ocoee River, TN
2014/15 Leadership Conference Chair, South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administrations (SCAVA)
and Board Member, Clarity, Inc., Greenville.