Project Coordinator

Posted on: 2011-01-04

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration-Concentration in Project Management

American Inter Continental University-Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Child Services, Atlanta, GA October 2009-Present

Assisted Project Lead in formulation of program goals, objectives, strategies, and program evaluation

Designed and utilized score boards to measure program goals and achievements

Responsible for the design and dissemination of collateral to organizations and general public

Conducted research and analysis providing general advisory reports to department management

Directed and provided guidance to out staff employees through visits, directives, conference calls and training

Lead speaker and liaison for community outreach events and programs

Helped develop internal management controls to identify resource requirements, indications of problem areas and procedures in need of improvement

Executed project statewide marketing campaign and public relations efforts

Developed and maintained 90+ community partnerships linking existing providers and bridging new relationships

Implemented program initiatives of the Temporary Child Care Assistance program serving over 26,000 children

Marketing Coordinator

GODIVA SALON, Atlanta, GA July 2008-September 2009

High-level calendar management and appointment setting

Coordinated with webmaster to maintain website performance and functionality, including social networking sites

Developed the writing and production of copy for ads, service menu, invitations and announcements

Lead verbal, written and electronic communications activities to staff and clients

Evaluated technological processes that increased company efficiency and supported customer service efforts

Campus Activities Director

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Valdosta, GA August 2005-May 2007

Administered program and coordinated $125,000 annual budget

Ensured achievement of project deadlines, communication and marketing efforts and event goals.

Supervised implementation of advertising campaigns to attract increased participation

 Supervised staff in planning, membership recruitment and programming of campus activities

Coordinated client relation services between institute officials and other organizations

Coordinated time records, surveys, and monitored effort and results of all events and event facilitators

Facilitated planning, organizing, and management of the event logistics

Managed facility related issues including waste management, student resources, crisis intervention

 Coordinated leadership development training and presentations

Lead student and administrative leaders workshops to increase performance and reduce risk   

MEMBERSHIPS, PHILANTHROPY AND ASSOCIATIONS

NHTSA Nationally Certified (CPS)-Child Passenger Safety Technician

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

American InterContinental University Alumni Association

SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Alumni Association

National Cares Mentoring Movement-Atlanta Chapter