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Mark B Epstein

Bethesda

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a School-Based Programs Coordinator at Manna Food Center, excelling in project management and program coordination. Proven track record in successfully transitioning food support programs and orchestrating impactful fundraising events, leveraging strong communication skills and QuickBooks expertise to drive organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

School-Based Programs Coordinator

Manna Food Center
Silver Spring
12.2024 - Current
  • Monitored project progress and provided updates to Manna staff.
  • Helped to transition the KIND weekend food support program following the merge with Manna through the end of the 2024-2025 school year
  • Provided constant contact and updates to all schools and volunteers in the KIND program to facilitate a smooth transition from KIND to Manna

Bookkeeper/Administrator

Kids In Need Distributors
Bethesda
01.2012 - 12.2024
  • Maintained accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks for all income and expenses for a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
  • Coordinated weekend food bag program for food-insecure kids in Montgomery County Public Schools to include constant communication with grocery stores for the food orders, communication with the participating schools in setting the delivery dates, and communicating with the volunteers to ensure an ample number of volunteers for each successful delivery.
  • Worked to put on an annual fundraiser to raise money for the KIND, to include every aspect of the event, including (but not limited to) ticket sales, food and drink for the event, tracking all income and expenses, filing for 1-day alcohol license with Montgomery County, and maintaining constant communication with all vendors providing for the event to ensure a smooth and successful fundraiser.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Speech Communication

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
12-1989

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Data analysis
  • QuickBooks usage
  • Program coordination
  • Event planning
  • Regular communication with all people involved in the KIND Program (school counselors, principals, volunteers, vendors, etc)

Timeline

School-Based Programs Coordinator

Manna Food Center
12.2024 - Current

Bookkeeper/Administrator

Kids In Need Distributors
01.2012 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Speech Communication

University of Maryland, College Park
Mark B Epstein