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Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Coordinate the grantmaking process for targeted and competitive grant opportunities, including the creation, scheduling and posting of application documents Outline requirements of all applicable agency, state, and federal rules and regulations; supporting the recruitment and training of grant applicants; Manage the grant review process with internal and external stakeholders by compiling submitted applications, preparing documents for agency leadership, and preparing and tracking the execution of notices of award Monitor grantees’ program performance, including progress toward achieving program outputs and outcomes, working with grantees and with local partnership, data, and evaluation staff at South Carolina First Steps (SCFS). Support other teams in monitoring grantee budgets and expendituresAssist with the preparation of grant applications and associated materialsMaintain the organization’s record-keeping systems for grant awarding and reportingAssist with the preparation of reports on grantmaking and grantee performanceSeek and compile feedback from grantee organizations, team members, and other partners

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Perform data entry, analyze, review, and compile reports of database files to detect errors and maintain data integrityReceive, review, prepare, create, submit, upload, and enter various records and reports for my organization's leadership teamBe able to explain and discuss records and reports in detail at an expert levelOperate and Maintain computers, printers, and other office electronics Perform routine secretarial/clerical duties: copying, faxing, filing, email, etc. Maintain and Secure confidential filesExperience with computer software: Microsoft Suites, especially EXCELUpdating and maintaining accurate student information in PowerSchool Support systems adopted by the District Attend meetings to report on systemsPrepare materials and facilitate meetings and training at leadership and support staff-level for new hires, tenured employees, and clientsReport to the leadership team and collaborate with other staff membersRespond to questions from parents, clients, and staff Provide assistance and tech support to staff and clients Manage Social Media and newsletters; update and post information relative information to targeted demographic

Winnsboro, South Carolina

Collaborate with social workers, counselors, and teachers to organize parent workshops, community teambuilding events, and information sessions in the community and school;Provide information to parents pertaining to school's procedures and instructional programs as well as resources available to them throughout the school system and community;Survey parents to obtain an understanding of their needs and utilize survey data in determining specific resources to make available to parents;Conduct monthly meetings at school and the community;Coordinate in-house programs and resources for families by scheduling outside agencies to come into the school as needed and appropriate;Create and maintain an inviting parent resource room for the purpose of making the school accessible to families and encouraging adult engagement in children's education;Monitor the effectiveness of parent programs and resources and make judgments as needed to improve the efforts of the program/resources;Schedule parent-teacher conferences at the request of a teacher or parent;Make home visits to parents as appropriate;Contact parents to serve on committees or to attend events at school;An active member of the School Improvement Council (SIC;)Attend Title I meetings and conventions;Maintain necessary Title I documentation and prepare all paperwork for audits

Columbia, South Carolina

Managed a caseload of over 2000 clientsPreformed paralegal-related duties to assist State’s Attorneys such as: drafting, verifying, and filing legal documents, schedule and attend hearings, and mediating child support negotiation hearing Analyzed clients’ financial needs in order to develop the best course for financial assistanceEmployed early intervention strategies to improve and enforce payment through researching, gathering and processing information.Coordinated with other states and abroad to extend efforts in establishing and enforcing court ordersMaintained case records and narratives, in both written and electronically documented format, as required by agency and government policy in a timely and accurate manner.

Created, coordinated, and managed training schedules, records and databases related to training progression and outlined personalized training plans to assist in future development opportunities for associates, hourly & salaried managers at a store levelLiaison for Store & District Office; Communicated daily with the District Talent and Development, and District & Market level Management TeamsAssisted in administrative duties for the Human Resources CoordinatorScheduled and facilitated training classes for hourly associates

Woodstock, Ga

Scheduled and facilitated training classes for hourly associatesAssessed training needs for new and existing employeesIdentified internal and external training programs to address competency gapsInform employees about training optionsMap out training plans for individual employeesPresent training programs using recognized training techniques and toolsFacilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coachingTrack and report on training resultsProvide feedback to program participants and managementMaintain employee training recordsManage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment

Led a motivated a team of associates dedicated to always providing the highest level of customer serviceMonitored work performance, and provided instant and quarterly recognition and constructive development opportunitiesWorked closely with all levels of management to ensure positive customer experiences Delivered a platform to collect customers’ feedback, and delivered this data to senior management to improve our relationships with customers

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Web Developer

Web Application Development and Data Analyst

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Design And Visual Communications, General