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SDPPP is a Community-Based organization (CBO) that prepares individuals, families and communities to provide suicide prevention through training, support, resources and referrals for those at-risk for or impacted by suicide. Based in Duluth, GA, SDPPP engages in suicide education workshops, seminars, and coaching (small group and one on one) in Metro Atlanta, GA; and, has served as the subject matter expert in conferences held in other select cities around the country. SDPPP offers promising programs that help trusted adult gatekeepers to be ready to respond to youth who are at-risk; and adults, families and community-based organizations to respond to adults, particularly middle-age adults who are at-risk. A promising program is a program offered by a CBO that engages in localized community support independent of the government. These programs are created in response to their community’s most pressing need, and they facilitate services to address those needs. CBOs bring awareness to pressing issues and offer hands-on solutions to help community stakeholders and concerned residents reach individuals that openly express need, and those that are hard to reach or identify; for example, those who have suicidal thoughts, but no visible behavior yet; or those who have made suicidal attempts that have gone unnoticed. Mental health supportive organizations like SDPPP work to bring awareness to suicide, it’s warning signs, and of clinical and community preventive services available. In harmony with the Surgeon General’s Report and the Georgia’s Suicide Prevention Plan Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2015 – 2022, SDPPP’s broad goal is to foster healthy and empowered individuals, families, and communities through advocacy, education and training to save lives and end suicide. SDPPP’s recommendations for zero suicides include: 1. Advocacy, Education and Training2. Coordination of Resources and Referrals3. Crisis Line4. Mobile Crisis Unit

Reviewing, approving and denying grants based on FOA.

Respect and collaborate with fellow panel members.Read and establish a thorough understanding of the FOA, paying particular attention to Section I. Funding Opportunity Description, Section IV.2 The Project Description, and the evaluation criteria in Section V.1. Criteria.Provide relevant knowledge of the program area and agree to the requirements for the grant review’s integrity, time commitment, and workload (e.g., extensive reading and writing, lengthy discussions).Provide good writing and analytical skills, and be proficient with computers, typing and the internet.Ready to commit and contribute a fair amount of time and effort throughout the entire grant review session. Read the entire application and assess how well the applicant addresses the FOA evaluation criteria and complete the initial scoring and comments independently, without conferring with other people or resources.Notify the Subject Area Manager (SAM) or Chairperson of any conflict of interest prior to the start of the panel process or if it becomes apparent during the review process.

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Manage sales department to meet and exceed organizational goals.Compliance Operation Auditor.Implement and execute Excellence of Operation Management (EOM).Partner with internal and external business partners implementing HR Policies.Coach, consult and mentor sales representatives daily.Performance Management.Execution of: hiring, counseling, consulting, training, performance and salary reviews.Manage Compliance ProceduresHandle and resolve escalated inquiries and problems.Project Management.Perform call evaluation for coaching and performance evaluations.Manage budget and contributes to planning and management. Identify trends and obtain key business areas.Create high performing environment.Workforce Planning/Management.Apply eligibility and underwriting rules to Auto rating.Assess employees based on trending analysis, coaching/development; and evaluate through mid and end of cycle processing.Key Results:Maintain high level customer retention and satisfaction by developing my team and achieving 95% quality results.Created high performing environment by committing to having honest and timely performance and development conversations resulting in 30% employee promotions.Business Partner Consultation resulted in leadership awareness of HR performance management, policy and procedures.Achieved monthly operational goals of 90% to 94%.Developed employees resulting in 25% being promoted to other Departments.

Worked with customers, State Farm agents, attorneys, witnesses, repair shops and service providers to settle automobile accident claims.Investigated and evaluated facts of a claim including property damage to or bodily injury.Evaluated, negotiated, and settled claims within authority levels. Maintained confidentiality of customer claim information. Used internal claims systems and other technologies to execute job duties. Communicated with customers and associates via telephone, in person, and written correspondence. Worked in a collaborative team environment handling a large volume of claims, primarily over the telephone. Provided assignments and direction to claim processors and claim service assistants.

Managed all Church Events at all three locations.Managed multiple Ministries.Managed six figure departmental budget.Created, compiled and distributed bulletins throughout three locations.Church calendar management/event coordination.Managed church website emails.Printed, prepared and distributed membership baptism, baby dedication certificates. Ran reports and provided event rosters. Created class and event nametags as requests.Assisted in monthly Church Editorial Magazine.Managed building supplies and food.Explored tools and methods for improving ministry event management.Assisted in Monthly Magazine publications.Key Results:Managed six figure department budget effectively.Successfully prepared and logistically managed National Baptist Convention, and other Events.Recreated Bulletins designs.Successfully managed bulletin team and bulletin insert calendar.Met with Business Partners to discuss event logistics.

Implemented human resources programs by providing human resources services, talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions.Consulted with business partners on effectively addressing performance issues and ensuring that HR leadership is aware of on-going concerns, compliance violations or legal issues. Completed special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.Collaborated with Employee Relations and Corporate Law on performance management, charges, suits, appeals, complaints, and misconduct related investigations. Key Results: Key player in e-recruitment software training, organizational development and staff retention. I demonstrated effective virtual communication skills engaging Business Partners within the enterprise.Staffing, Employee Relations/Development resulted in fostering open door policies. This created positive dialog yielding a 50% employee retention rate.Played a key role in Business Partner Consultation where I coached various levels of leadership on various HR issues resulting in better people management skills.Recognized for exemplary performance by Executive Management for creating high yielding results in the Great Lakes District.Provided excellent on-boarding, training, orientation, and exit interviews that resulted in lower turnover by 25%.

Provided guidance to leadership on using tools available to appropriately differentiate performance and pay.Applied strategic business focus, influence, resourcefulness and critical thinking skills to execute HR strategies and support business plansConsulted with business partners throughout the performance review process including consensus building discussions and understanding of compensation programs.Consulted with business partners on effectively addressing performance issues and ensuring HR leadership is aware of on-going concerns, compliance violations or legal issues. Supported business partners in identifying causes surrounding workforce issues and assisted in developing solutions. Discussed proposed disciplinary actions and potential outcomes with HR management prior to meeting with business partner. Applied knowledge of employment law in providing guidance to business partners. Key Results:Staffing, Employee Relations/DevelopmentBusiness Partner ConsultationRecognized for exemplary performance by Executive Leadership due to building strong, trusted relationships with Managers resulting in positive and impactful team results.

Provided excellent service to customers.Sold products and services to customers.Problem resolved issues and concerns.Team Lead on several Projects.Trained peers and management on Products and Services.

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