Patty Thistle Resume 2025 REDACTED — File 25-0996

PATRICIA (PATTY) THISTLE Boston, MA [phone removed] [email removed] LinkedIn SUMMARY Passionate nonprofit professional with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proven experience in recruitment, relationship building, and project management on various scales. EXPERIENCE Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator | Big Brothers Big Sisters Eastern MA (BBBSEM) August 2023 – Present Boston, MA • Develop and maintain relationships with local corporations, colleges/universities, and community organizations to recruit potential volunteer mentors. • Lead frequent engagement events across the Greater Boston area such as lunch and learns and on-site tabling to spread the mission of BBBSEM: the power of uplifting youth through mentorship. • Recruitment of over 500 volunteer inquiries to date. Collaborate with Boston companies to sign contracts and foster strong partnerships, promoting the state’s top 1-to-1 mentorship agency for kids. • Create innovative initiatives such as language, slide decks, and visual content for engagement with professional partners to further boost brand awareness. Stabilization Mentor for Mothers & Families| Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) 2022-2023 Brighton, MA • Supported 25-30 formerly homeless families in transitioning from shelter to independent living. • Developed strong client relationships to overcome systemic challenges and facilitate access to crucial community resources including public benefits, transportation, healthcare access, and childcare. • Maintained confidential, accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency and state standards. AmeriCorps VISTA Intern- Community Event Planning | The Neighborhood Developers June-August 2022 Chelsea, MA • Planned and coordinated community-building events and celebrations to reconnect neighborhoods in Boston after the COVID-19 pandemic. • Managed and accessed databases such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google Suites, ensuring efficient planning and data management. • Developed partnerships with local businesses to support events. EDUCATION Sociology, Women and Gender Studies | Dickinson College 2018-2022 Carlisle, PA • Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List Spring 2022 • Iota Iota Iota National Women and Gender Studies Honor’s Society- Selected for membership in January 2022 based off academic achievements • Relevant courses: Sociology of Gender Violence, Health Studies, Global Inequalities, Race & Ethnicity SKILLS • Email & outreach copy • Salesforce • Microsoft and Google Suites • Partnership formation & development, Recruitment • Public Speaking • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Strategic Planning