Dawn Powers Email & Phone Number

College Park, Md, Us

Supervise the Resource Management Staff and manage administrative planning and projects; including, policy development, audit resolutions and remediation, Internal Controls, communications, the internal 311 customer service program, and human resource activities for 100+ employees for Business Support Services (B). I am a Funds Control Officer and ensure proper management and execution of a multi-million dollar allocation that supports the Security Management, Facility & Property, Field… Show more Supervise the Resource Management Staff and manage administrative planning and projects; including, policy development, audit resolutions and remediation, Internal Controls, communications, the internal 311 customer service program, and human resource activities for 100+ employees for Business Support Services (B). I am a Funds Control Officer and ensure proper management and execution of a multi-million dollar allocation that supports the Security Management, Facility & Property, Field Support, and Real Property Planning Divisions within the National Archives. As the Action Planning Point of Contact, I oversee the development and implementation of office-level people strategy action plans and employee engagement initiatives for (B). Show less

College Park, Md

Maintain an integrated system of financial management services for all Fund accounts, including budget analysis, financial plan development, and budgetary controls.Manages Business Support Services budget. Coordinates, supports, and participates in financial, workforce, performance reporting and program planning, direction and evaluation of operating programs within the Service. Develops administrative policies and procedures for the Service and initiates reviews to improve the… Show more Maintain an integrated system of financial management services for all Fund accounts, including budget analysis, financial plan development, and budgetary controls.Manages Business Support Services budget. Coordinates, supports, and participates in financial, workforce, performance reporting and program planning, direction and evaluation of operating programs within the Service. Develops administrative policies and procedures for the Service and initiates reviews to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes. Collaborates with other NARA organizations to recommend changes in agency-wide policies and procedures.Advises the Service Executive on program management and administrative functions within the Service by providing reports and analyses that support management decision-making. Independently reviews and studies complex issues relating to program management or administrative functions within the Service and appropriately collaborates and coordinates with Service managers and NARA organizations outside the Service to ensure recommendations are comprehensive and complete.Works collaboratively with Service managers on general management and personnel matters. Serves as the principal point of contact for other NARA organizations on administrative functions within the Service and represents the Service Executive with other NARA organizations on such matters. Provides analysis for archival space nationwide and enables Business Support Services to provide support for NARA archival operations programs. Show less

College Park, Md

Created customized advanced Excel spreadsheets for archival storage analysis; data of permanent, accessioned-in-place, and projected eligible records were compiled and analyzed from PMRS, ARCIS, HMS, and consultation with Archival Directors; findings presented to management and executive teams using narratives, tables, and visuals.Administered departmental procurement obtaining goods and services while adhering to relevant legislationParticipated in the initiative for program… Show more Created customized advanced Excel spreadsheets for archival storage analysis; data of permanent, accessioned-in-place, and projected eligible records were compiled and analyzed from PMRS, ARCIS, HMS, and consultation with Archival Directors; findings presented to management and executive teams using narratives, tables, and visuals.Administered departmental procurement obtaining goods and services while adhering to relevant legislationParticipated in the initiative for program improvement to consolidate nationwide storage data and reconcile reporting issues between Research Services, Agency Services, and Policy and Planning.Submitted performance and accountability reports as needed on a quarterly basis.Prepared 1,656 Preliminary Descriptions, 1,591 Legacy Numbers, and 100 ARC descriptions supporting NARA’s 2012 processing and description goals.Conducted program reviews for the National Archives at St. Louis and the National Archives at Kansas City by compiling, analyzing, and highlighting key operational issues, including archival policies and standards compliance.Conducted a critical risk-assessment pertaining to preservation condition of Record Group 405, Records of the United States Naval Academy working on-site at the Nimitz Library in Annapolis, MD, identifying inadequate housing, condition problems, deterioration, and anticipated use of over 780 cubic feet of records.Managed photograph and music acquisition for the Documented Rights Exhibit; negotiated and purchased music licensing privileges with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); purchased copyright privileges through Getty Images.Strategized and executed NR’s nationwide social media initiatives, including providing input and guidelines on social media policies; launched numerous Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Flickr, Blog accounts.Managed and developed 12 General Information Leaflets and supported multiple educational outreach initiatives. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Teach an introduction to the management process and functions as applied to all types of libraries, archives, media centers, and information centers. Course topics focus on self-management; managing effective teams; performance measurement; organizational effectiveness; strategic planning; policy; decision making; communication; project, financial, & human resource management; supervision; leadership; ethics; negotiation; and organizational culture & change.

Graduate of the Excellence in Government (EIG) Program & Co-Coach for the 2017-2018 EIG Program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum holdings and identified relevant photographs for exhibit documentaries displayed in the Illinois Holocaust Museum; provided description and background information for each photograph for copyright credit

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Catalogued and processed entire photo collection comprising over 7,000 images

Southold, Ny

Created a product line of over 60 handcrafted chocolates and developed a service of highly customized gift baskets.Researched, budgeted, purchased, tracked, and stocked inventory using 20 wholesale vendors.Strategized successful marketing campaigns and executed promotional materials. Launched a new brand of unique handmade sand-candles under the name of North Fork Candle Company, Inc.

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology, 4.0

Statistical and research methods in business settings, business and legal fundamentals, selection and assessment, talent development.

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis), Library And Information Science, 3.79

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder of St. Catherine's Guild, Graduate Renew/Catholic Bible Study Organization of Information.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Workplace Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.3

Activities and Societies: Head Student for Psychology Colloquium, Cheerleading Captain

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