Cara Gabrielse

Helper of people. Writer of words. Believer in a better world.

Denver Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced leader, communicator, and administrator. Skills include equipping and mobilizing volunteers, collaborating with community agencies, marketing, fundraising, donor relations, and organizing events. History of working with vulnerable populations and nonprofit organizations seeking community transformation.

Experience

  • Medical Office Receptionist at Parker Family Care
    Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 · 11 mos

    Greet and check in patients, verify insurance, schedule appointments, collect payments, and update electronic health records.

  • Christian Living Communities (Englewood, Colorado, United States)
    • Content Writer
      Sep 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Researched and created SEO-optimized content for senior living communities.

    • Digital Marketing and Donor Relations Assistant
      Feb 2020 - Sep 2020 · 8 mos

      Supported the Donor Relations Department through accurate and timely donation processing, maintaining records, and consistent communication with supporters and Board members. Supported the Digital Marketing Department and field sales teams with day-to-day administrative tasks, project management, and content creation for social media and web platforms.

  • Southeast Christian Church in Denver (Parker, Colorado)
    • Outreach Director
      Aug 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

      In September 2017 was hired by Southeast Christian Church as the Outreach and Missions Administrator, supporting the Outreach Director and the Missions Pastor. Developed systems, programs, and events to connect volunteers with opportunities to serve locally and travel internationally. In July 2018 I was promoted to Outreach Director where I oversaw the development and management of the local outreach ministry, including oversight of volunteers and ministry partners, equipping and mentoring volunteers, overseeing the six-figure budget and working with community agencies.

    • Outreach Administrator
      Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr

  • Marketing Director-Personal Assistant at Ridgegate Financial
    Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 · 4 mos

    Responsibilities included creating processes to ensure exemplary customer service, maintaining and nurturing client relationships, maintaining CRM, scheduling appointments and following up with clients.

  • Teaching Director at Student Community Bible Study
    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Volunteer ministry position. Lead all aspects of the ministry including recruiting, training, and shepherding of volunteers, communicating with students and parents, weekly teaching, organizing meals and events, creating and managing social media campaigns, strategizing for growth.