Workshop Coordinator & Presneter

Posted on: 2006-07-02

Johnetta M. Saffold 8538 Spinnaker Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 [email protected] 734-484-4087(H) 734-972-5829(M) OBJECTIVE To seek employment within an organization utilizing my educational leadership and organizational management skills and experience to meet new challenges, develop personal and professional growth. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Ford Motor Company, Ypsilanti, MI (1994-2006) Workshop Coordinator & Presenter o Coordinate and Present Workshops/Event Planning o Market/Promote Workshop via pamphlets, brochures etc o Recruit participants for workshops, and research/interview resource speakers o Compile enrollment statistics Diversity Facilitator/Specialist o Assisted in launching of diversity initiative o Maintained and updated diversity program o Facilitated diversity training through Ford Motor Company’s Human Resource Department o Scheduled training for employees, new hire orientation o Allocated training grant o Identified and reported areas for personal enhancement when dealing with diversity issues o Administered evaluations and submitted reports on equality and other areas of legal compliance o Served as a member on Equality and Diversity Committee Training Facilitator o Scheduled training needs of employees o Prepared matrix to identify employee needs and qualifications o Forecast and reported training needs and expenses o Developed and updated training schedule o Performed individualized job training for new hires Education Committee Chairperson o Researched membership and assessed their educational needs o Supervised classroom, facilitated classes and evaluated participants o Developed and designed surveys, instructive workshops and educational events o Coordinated with various committees and unions to present educational programs o Incorporated leadership and management in all stages of programs and activities o Reported on issues gains and goals at monthly meetings o Provided employee counseling for class scheduling and course information Team Leader o Planned, scheduled and facilitated team meetings o Reported quality assurance, standards, and measurables o Promoted continuous employee improvement and team performance Production Checker/General Utilities Officer o Assembled, inspected and packed off parts for final distribution o Protected company assets by assuring quality control o Monitored safety systems and work conditions according to fire training o Researched and investigated incident reports Johnetta M. Saffold 8538 Spinnaker Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 [email protected] 734-484-4087(H) 734-972-5829(M) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Pop Warner Football, Ypsilanti, MI (2005-present) Scholastics Coordinator o Qualified participants by calculating grade point averages and completing forms o Distributed and collected scholastics addendums o Liaison to team president o Recruited tutors and scheduled tutoring workshops Dispute Resolution Center (Washtenaw County), Ann Arbor, MI (2003-present) Civil Mediator o Facilitate negotiations between disputing parties o Provide a neutral perspective to ensure balance in negotiations o Maintain confidentiality to ensure trust o Assist parties in considering benefits, risks and alternatives UNCF Walkathon Fundraiser (2004-2005) Co-chair o Promoted/participated UNCF Walkathon in 3-5K walkathon o Recruited volunteer support for walkathon o Solicited donations raised over $800 EDUCATION William Howard Taft University, Santa Ana, CA (Online Law School) (2006-2010) JD-Jurist Doctorate University of Phoenix, Livonia, MI (2000-2004) MA-Master of Organizational Management Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (1986-1992) BS-Bachelors of Science: Criminal Justice/SWRK ACCOMPLISHMENTS o Successfully completed Masters Degree (3.2) while working three different shifts at 60-70 hours per week as a single parent with active children o Accelerated from production checker to leadership roles o Recognized by UAW/Ford joint ‘National Programs Center’ as a leader SKILLS Audiovisual equipment, aids and set-up, database management, proficient in Microsoft Office: word, excel and power point. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST