Tammany Buckwalter
About Tammany Buckwalter
Tammany Buckwalter serves as the Employee Engagement and Volunteer Specialist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, where he has worked since 2017. He oversees volunteer programs, manages budgets, and enhances employee engagement through various initiatives.
Work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Tammany Buckwalter has been employed at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital since 2013, serving as Director of Provider Relations and Events for 11 years. In addition to this role, she has worked as Employee Engagement and Volunteer Specialist since 2017. In her current position, she oversees the budgets for all programs and volunteer services, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Buckwalter manages the recruitment and onboarding process for all volunteers and designs and conducts volunteer training and education, overseeing the deployment of over 200 volunteers across two campuses.
Education and Expertise
Tammany Buckwalter studied at Bentley University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background in marketing supports her roles at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, where she designs marketing materials for employee events and directs the employee engagement survey to analyze outcomes for workplace culture improvement.
Background in Media and Sales
Prior to her current roles, Tammany Buckwalter worked at The Baltimore Sun Media Group from 1999 to 2004. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including Special Events Sponsorship Sales, Sales Coach Interim, and Account Executive. Her experience in media and sales has contributed to her skills in managing events and engaging with stakeholders effectively.
Achievements in Volunteer Management
Tammany Buckwalter has successfully implemented an online volunteer scheduler and communications tool to enhance volunteer management at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. She has also significantly increased the volunteer program by 300%, growing the number of active volunteers from 50 to over 200. Additionally, she manages the employee values reward system and promotes corporate culture through various initiatives.
Employee Engagement Initiatives
In her role as Employee Engagement and Volunteer Specialist, Tammany Buckwalter designs marketing pieces for employee events, including themed picnics and holiday luncheons. She moderates monthly Manager Forum Zoom calls to facilitate communication among managers and directs initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and workplace culture.