Developed and cultivated professional relationships with key internal and external partners and organizations.  Responsible for the management of the regional volunteer services paid staff.  Coordinated with all regional departments and staff to assure new volunteers are engaged, integrated into the delivery of services and empowered to make a personal impact resulting in satisfaction with their volunteer commitment.  Worked with corporate partners as well as civic organizations, to provide team building volunteer opportunities for their employees. Developed and managed the volunteer Speakers Bureau to utilize dedicated volunteers to represent American Red Cross at speaking engagements and third party events.