Missy Reams

About Missy Reams

Passionate advocate for food insecurity, homelessness, and early childhood education, with a proven track record of mobilizing volunteers and community resources to address critical social issues.I\'m a high-energy team player with a distinct record of success for formulating and implementing effective organizational projects in diverse and ever-changing work environments. My progressive and positive approach to goal achievement means that no task is too big and no dream is too great. I have a \"can-do\" attitude that lets me impact the world around me with every new day!My strengths lie in unifying team efforts and cultivating the support, cooperation, and enthusiasm of a diverse group of people. My excitement is contagious. I love being a liaison in all situations to bring people together. I am a believer in the power of kindness, an ally to all, and a supporter of the much change needed in our world.

Experience

1. Families Forward

   Mar 2025 — Present · Des Moines, IA, US

   Inspires individuals to support the mission of Families Forward with passion and purpose.• Coordinated 8,651 volunteers, delivering 27,471 hours of service, equivalent to 13 full-time employees (FTEs) per week (in 2024)—demonstrating strategic volunteer mobilization and impactful community engagement.• Manages large-scale volunteer operations with up to 100 volunteers at a time. • Mobilizes community support and maximizes volunteer impact through strategic recruitment, retention, and program development.• Builds relationships with community partners, schools, religious and civic organizations, and businesses.• Coordinates with program directors to forecast volunteer needs.• Oversees recruitment, screening, and placement of volunteers.• Matches volunteer skills with organizational needs.• Maintains volunteer database and track impact metrics.

Education

• Drake University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Area of Specialization: Nonprofit Management

  2014 — 2017

• Des Moines Area Community College

  Fashion Merchandising

  1989 — 1989

• Drake University

  B.S.B.A., Marketing

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Youth Programs
• Grant Writing
• Membership Development
• Advertising
• Budget Process
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Volunteer Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Support
• Technical Documentation
• Customer Acquisition
• Communication
• Technical Support
• Relationship Management
• Project Planning
• Volunteer Training
• Client Presentation
• Forecasting
• Social Media
• Time Management
• Volunteer Management
• Youth Development
• Promotions
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Technical Writing
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Customer Service
• Membership Growth
• Literacy
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Email Marketing