BRIDGET BATEMAN
(269) 598-9072
BRIDGETABATEMAN@GMAIL.COM
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49508
PROFILE
I excel as an effective
communicator, relationship
builder, creative problem solver,
and event planner. I prioritize
connection, care, and culture,
ensuring these values are at the
heart of all that I do.
linkedin.com/in/bridgetbateman
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and
Communication
Hope College, 2022
SKILLS
Relationship Building
Strong Communication
Marketing
Fostering Positive Culture
Client Service
Organization
Event Planning
Social Media Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Small Giants Community, Remote | Feb. 2022 - Present
Enhances relationships between the internal team and current or prospective clients of the
Small Giants Community who are seeking purpose-driven mentorship and training.
Creates leadership development content and promotes it via conferences, virtual events, blogs,
and leadership certification programming.
Plans and executes a personalized experience for 200+ conference attendees and organizes 20+
conference speakers.
Supports marketing and communication efforts through creating email campaigns and running
social media channels for an audience of 7,000+ business leaders.
DIGITAL MEDIA SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Peachwave Frozen Yogurt, Holland, MI | May 2021 - December 2021
Evaluated corporate-wide social media performance of 30 stores, condensed data, and identified
general areas for improvement to thrive on digital media.
Created and distributed digital media video content for the company’s website and social media
channels.
PROGRAM INTERN
Kids’ Food Basket, Holland, MI | Feb. 2021 - May 2021
Assisted with coordinating meal distribution to serve 875 children per day across 9 sites.
Implemented process improvements to volunteer shift organization, reaching over 50
volunteers per week.
Helped raise $7,000 through detail-oriented project management of the 'Feeding Our Future'
expansion campaign phone fundraiser.
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Resthaven, Holland, MI | May 2020 - April 2021
Built and strengthened relationships with Dementia residents through cognitive tasks,
exercise programs, and other activities prescribed by a Recreational Therapist.
Used quick thinking and empathy while working with memory care residents, maximizing
resident experience.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WYLD LIFE VOLUNTEER LEADER
West Ottawa Schools, Holland, MI | Sept. 2019 -Dec 2021
Prepared weekly club activities and talks for 15-20 kids alongside other leaders.
Built meaningful relationships with students as they grew their faith.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Hope College, Holland, MI | Aug. 2020 - Dec 2021
Planned 15 events per year with up to 1,200 students in attendance at each event.
Encouraged community building and provided the student body with opportunities for creative
outlets.