Hayley K. Sink 601 South College Road • Wilmington, NC 28403-­5959 (336) 423-­9399 • hks5819@uncw.edu SUMMARY A dedicated and passionate nonprofit professional striving to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community who are too often overlooked in our world. EDUCATION Master of Public Administration, expected May 2016 Nonprofit Management Concentration University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina Related Courses: Managing Nonprofits Under the Law, Grant Writing for the Human Services, Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations, Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Leading and Managing Volunteers Bachelor of Science in Sociology, May 2012 Political Science Minor Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia Related Courses: Social Research Methods, Statistics for the Social Sciences, Business Writing WORK UNCW Department of Public & International Affairs, January 2015 to present, EXPERIENCE Wilmington, North Carolina Graduate Research and Editorial Assistant, May 2015 to present • Conduct research in the nonprofit and voluntary sector under the direction of Dr. Jeff Brudney with the primary objective of increasing capacity for nonprofit organizations in the southeastern North Carolina community. • Editorial Assistant for the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly journal. Graduate Teaching Assistant, January 2015 to May 2015 • Assist in the administration and instruction of a 30-­student political science research methods course. Provide support to the Department on various initiatives. UNCW Office of Housing and Residence Life, July 2014 to present, Wilmington, North Carolina Assistant Residence Coordinator, July 2014 to present • Assist in administration of a 662-­student residential area, including supervision of 20 student staff members, staff training and development, student organization advising, counseling, and crisis management as part of a professional staff on-­call duty rotation for 4,100+ students. • Staff Recognition and Appreciation Committee Chair, August 2015 to present Conference Coordinator, May 2015 to August 2015 • Worked with 25 campus and community constituents to coordinate a positive residential conference and camp experience for 7,200+ visitors to UNCW. • Supervised, trained, and developed 7 conference assistants to provide an exceptional level of customer service to all conference attendees and organizers. • Led weekly staff meetings, facilitated staff development and appreciation activities, conducted scheduling, provided support to all conference groups, and served on-­
call for 24-­hour guest emergencies and problem resolution. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ACTIVITIES HONORS House Manager, November 2012 to July 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia • Responsible for creating a caring and safe environment for guests, guest services and orientation, creating and maintaining positive community relations with donors when visiting and touring the House, providing leadership to House volunteers, and overnight management, as well as fund development. • Interim Director of Community Development, March 2014 to July 2014 ABA Therapist & Trainee Mentor, August 2012 to August 2013 Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center, Roanoke, Virginia • Worked as a 1:1 applied behavior analysis therapist and in-­home coach for a nonprofit organization that serves children with moderate to severe autism diagnoses and their families. Business Development Intern, September 2011 to June 2012 Imperial Rina Group, Richmond, Virginia • Communicated with international affiliates, wrote grant proposals, and business plans to assist in creating a Cambodian agricultural commodity import-­export industry with a global reach. Project Development Intern, August 2011 to December 2011 Town of Blacksburg Housing and Neighborhood Services, Blacksburg, Virginia • Served as a liaison to nonprofit organizations and government agencies presenting research and guidelines to be followed in the development of a volunteer and donations center in southwest Virginia to be used in a state of emergency. Administrative & Development Intern, January 2011 to May 2011 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia • Assisted with daily operations, volunteer program development, bookkeeping, and development initiatives while meeting the needs of all families, volunteers, and visitors to the House. Director of Community Initiatives, August 2009 to May 2011 Virginia Tech Student Government Association, Blacksburg, Virginia • Planned and implemented many events as an ambassador between the students and the Town of Blacksburg. • Recruited and organized volunteers and vendors for events, including the Day of Remembrance, which had 320+ volunteers and 5,000+ in attendance. Graduate Student Association Secretary, August 2014 to present UNCW MPA Program, Wilmington, North Carolina Committee Member, February 2015 to present United Nations Women Walk, Wilmington, North Carolina Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, March 2009 to present • Alumnae Relations Chair, January 2010 to December 2010 Pediatrics & RMHC Family Room Volunteer, October 2013 to July 2014 Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia Program Volunteer, October 2008 to May 2010 Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Roanoke, Virginia National Residence Hall Honorary, Virginia Tech Residence Life, May 2009 to present Who’s Who Award, Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, March 2012 Ryan C. Clark Award for Most Outstanding Spirit, Virginia Tech Residence Life, May 2011 President’s Award, Virginia Tech Student Government Association, April 2011 Gold Award, Girl Scouts of the USA, September 2008