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Management Professional

Leadership & Administration ~ Project Management ~ Training & Development

Public Speaking ~ Negotiations ~ Relationship Management ~ Financial Administration

         Possess solid leadership experience spanning organizational management, internal communications, orientation/onboarding, staff management, strategic planning, project coordination, resource allocation, data analysis, and budgeting.

         Considerable expertise in planning, organizing, and managing daily workflow to optimize efficiency.

         Skilled at connecting with, influencing, aligning, and managing people from all cultures and backgrounds.

         Reputation for business acumen, initiative, resilience, and commitment to achieving results.

         Creative, methodical, and diplomatic; proven ability to balance numerous projects according to stringent budget constraints and demanding deadlines.

         Excel at fostering trusting relationships conducive to organizational growth and sustainability.

         Able to quickly build credibility and deliver informative and enlightening proposals and presentations.

         Well-versed in community relationship-building, Board/employee relations, marketing, grant writing, and fundraising.

         Transparently partner with all key stakeholders to expedite and ensure project success.

Wayne State University, 2006 Present

Conference & Event Coordinator, School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (2015 Present)

         Spearhead full-scope planning, coordination, and execution of numerous conferences and events for continuing education purposes.

         Receive gifts from commercial supporters and ensure compliance with ACCME policies; successfully secured $60K+ in pharmaceutical grants and commercial support in less than one year.

         Research topics for live conferences, solicit guest speakers, manage registration process, secure vendors, monitor budget, and prepare final revenue and expense report.

         Oversee speaker arrangements including invitation, commitment forms, A/V needs, travel policy forms, disclosure statements, reimbursements, thank you letters, travel, accommodations and honoraria.

         Submit applications to gain outside accreditation for conferences as well as Continuing Medical Education (CME) application for approval of ACCME credit for each conference.

         Produce influential post-conference reports detailing attendance, associated income, evaluations, commercial support, expenses, and opportunities for improvement.

         Input and update conference/event registration, reports, transcripts, mail merges, and other related data in CME Tracker software.

Donor Relations Associate, Development and Alumni Affairs / Constituent Relations (2008 2015)

         Planned, arranged, and facilitated multiple donor recognition projects and naming opportunities.

         Updated contacts according to stewardship reports, and demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in processing approximately $743K in in-kind and matching gifts annually.

         Orchestrated event logistics for Charter Night, Annual Investors Luncheon, annual recognition night for donors of $10K+, donors with named endowments, and annual children s theatre production held at Hilberry Theatre.

         Instituted three-year calendaring system for local and regional events and trained division staff in program use.

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         Formally acknowledged gifts of $10K+ in writing on behalf of University President and Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs.

         Oriented, trained, mentored, motivated, and delegated tasks to student assistants and new division staff.

         Prepared board meeting materials for Anthony Wayne Society , the university s premier giving association.

         Accurately and efficiently administered internal requisition requests, special payment authorizations, and purchase requisitions.

Assistant to Controller, Associate Controller, and Director of Accounting (2006 2008)

         Performed the complete spectrum of administrative functions including calendar management, drafting correspondence, generating monthly reports, tracking expenses, and analyzing financial projections.

         Scheduled appointments, arranged travel details, and compiled materials for executive-level meetings and conferences.

         Coordinated all facets of faculty/staff capital campaigns and administrative professional conferences.

         Contributed sound financial capabilities to process journal vouchers and bank reconciliations.

Assistant to Director, Facilities Planning & Management (2006 2007)

         Delivered comprehensive executive support encompassing calendar management, travel arrangements, business correspondence, financial reports, presentation materials, and construction contracts.

         Held concurrent roles as faculty/staff capital campaign coordinator, project manager for Michigan Association of Physical Plant Administrators (MIAPPA), and conference coordinator for Wayne First Capital Campaign in the Office of Facilities Planning & Management.

         Supported HR by assembling new hire package for engineers, conducting orientation process, and advising in employee FMLA verification.

         Governed all aspects of year-end planning event for Finance and Facilities Management.

Jubilee Christian Church - Community Revitalization and Stewardship Program, 2002 2005

Program Administrator

         Collaboratively authored credible and compelling grant proposals for federal, public, and private sector funds.

         Reviewed and ensured grant compliance for all contracts at federal, state, and local levels.

         Applied dynamic communication and relationship-building skills to secure $10K+ annually through personal solicitation and stewardship of public and corporate sponsors.

         Project-managed annual community engagement and fundraising events to achieve organizational goals.

         Built portfolio of prospective and current donors, and precisely tracked incoming financial data to support budgeting and planning activities.

Wayne State University:

M.Ed., Educational Leadership - expected graduation December 2016

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 2013

Harassment Prevention on Campus; Management Essentials; Flexibility in the Workplace; Leadership Lab (Decision Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking); Fundraising; Communication Skills; Stephen Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Time Management, How to be an Exceptional Assistant)

Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Photoshop, PageMaker 1.0, CME Tracker