Amber Zionkowski
Middletown
Summary
Accomplished Corporate Social Responsibility leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic philanthropy, employee engagement, and nonprofit partnerships. Proven success in designing and executing nationwide giving campaigns, managing corporate volunteer initiatives, and building impactful nonprofit collaborations. Recognized for award-winning employee engagement strategies and delivering measurable results in alignment with corporate goals and social impact. Adept at program management, internal communications, data analysis, and event execution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
AAA Club Alliance
Wilmington
03.2020 - Current
- Lead and manage the development and execution of CSR and ESG strategies, including nationwide philanthropic initiatives supporting causes like hunger relief, disaster recovery, and education.
- Coordinate employee giving programs, corporate donation processes, and volunteer time off (VTO) efforts with measurable year-over-year participation growth.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, United Way, The Arbor Day Foundation, Feeding America affiliates, and local education foundations.
- Organize and oversee virtual and in-person employee volunteer events; responsible for all planning, communication, tracking, and reporting.
- Administer volunteer and donor tracking software; generate reports for internal stakeholders and executives.
- Collaborate with PR and Marketing teams to highlight CSR programs through newsletters, social media, and press releases.
- Serve on Donations Committee to evaluate philanthropic requests and sponsorship opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment and impact.
- Produce the company’s annual ESG Report; analyze and summarize data related to social impact, employee engagement, and environmental efforts.
- Tie CSR efforts into wellness, retention, and recruiting strategies in collaboration with HR and senior leadership.
- Key Achievements: National CSR Award Winner (2020, 2021)
Analyst, Quality Assurance
AAA Club Alliance
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Supported CSR tracking by assisting with the development of metrics, KPIs, and compliance protocols.
- Provided support in data analytics and internal documentation processes for environmental and health & safety goals.
Coordinator, Payments and Analysis
AAA Club Alliance
03.2006 - 07.2014
- Led process improvement initiatives that intersected with philanthropic budget allocations and nonprofit payment tracking.
- Provided financial reporting and recommendations to improve funding efficiency and payment accuracy.
Education
M.S. - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2021
B.S. - Psychology
Wilmington University
01.2015
A.A. - General Studies
Cecil College
01.2012
Skills
- Philanthropic Program Management
- Employee Giving & Engagement Campaigns
- Strategic Nonprofit Partnerships
- Corporate Volunteer Programs (VTO)
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Data Collection & Impact Analysis
- Internal & External Communications
- Event Management & Sponsorships
- Press Release Drafting & PR Support
- CSR & ESG Strategy
Technology And Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Event & Auction Platforms (internal platforms)
- Volunteer Management Systems (custom platforms)
- Press Distribution Platforms (experience with internal PR writing)
Volunteer Leadership And Engagement
- Founder, The Zionkowski Volunteer Group, 2016, Present, Organizer of book drives, community cleanups, food bank collections
- Mentor, William Penn High School Mentoring Program, 2015, 2020
- Manager, Bayberry Little Free Library & Adopt-A-Highway Program
Timeline
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility
AAA Club Alliance
03.2020 - Current
Analyst, Quality Assurance
AAA Club Alliance
07.2014 - 03.2020
Coordinator, Payments and Analysis
AAA Club Alliance
03.2006 - 07.2014
M.S. - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
B.S. - Psychology
Wilmington University
A.A. - General Studies
Cecil College