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Provided support to multiple functions across the two most profitable regions in the companyFunctions included:Purchasing managementData reporting and tailored analysisFinancial reporting and analysisVendor relationship maintenance

Lead client relationships and engagements, facilitated diverse leadership teams in decision-makingPresented trainings and workshops about sector-wide best practices to nonprofits throughout ArkansasServed on the DHS Energy Team as Plug Load & and Paper Reduction Committee ChairManaged customer relationships with Arkansas nonprofitsProvided Arkansas nonprofits with relevant, timely consultationResearched best practices for nonprofitsPromoted volunteerism throughout ArkansasFacilitated first ever Division-wide strategic plan

Taught a grant writing course for the Masters of Public Administration graduate programPrepared and presented relevant and necessary material about grant writingMaintained records of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions

Provided administrative support to the Executive DirectorAssisted Executive Director with the management of membership recruitment and renewalPerformed state energy plan research for the Governor’s OfficeStaffed events hosted by the USGBC-ARPerformed website maintenance

Managed three Eco-Interns and their campus-wide sustainability projectsAssisted the Campus Sustainability Committee with administrative tasks, took meeting minutes, and wrote articles about Committee progress and eventsLead the campus-wide Choices for Sustainable Living Student Discussion CourseAssisted Management Department with maintaining courses on the Blackboard Learning SystemPosted student grades, answered student emails, and provided assistance where needed

Operated a cash register.Performed cash handling responsibilities associated with being a Guest Service Team Member.Provided guests with a very satisfactory shopping experience.

Effectively built capacity in Central Arkansas and participated in community developmentProvided administrative support to the Treatment Action CommitteeResearched federal and private funding opportunities, best-practice program models, and supporting data and statisticsGenerated community awareness on issues pertaining to homelessness through the use of Facebook and TwitterCoordinated outreach efforts for the Camp Services project, transportation needs, food and clothing donations