Project Manager Administrative Assistant

Work Experience

Human Resources Project Manager

May 2008-July 2010

International Justice Mission (IJM), Washington, DC

. Created and populated SharePoint workspaces for the administration

and HR workgroups, as well as guide the larger organization to

implement the software which allowed for greater collaboration and

information sharing;

. Managed the department budgets by monitoring monthly budget to

actual reports, making recommendations on new project spending, and

inputting budget figures into the Financial Edge system for the

next fiscal year;

. Assisted the Vice President of HR in department communication,

including the collection of statistical and financial data for

inclusion in special and periodic reports requested by the

executive office and the board of directors;

. Led the IJM Team Forum, an employee led initiative similar to GE's

Work-Out meetings, which allowed for greater staff involvement and

input into shaping the culture of the organization;

. Facilitated the renewals of liability insurance plans; and

. Continued to perform duties of the Administration Manager as listed

below.

Administration Manager

July 2007-July 2010

International Justice Mission (IJM), Washington, DC

. Coordinated an expansion project to build-out over 23,000 square

feet of space, which included monitoring the construction and

furniture installation, and relocating 25 staff to work within the

newly constructed space;

. Mentored and trained administrative staff as they provided

professional management support which increased the level of

efficiency within the office, and enabled improved systems to be

implemented in a timely manner;

. Conducted interviews with administrative candidates to evaluate

their experience and skills, and participated in debriefs to

provide input in the hiring decision;

. Directed a volunteer team of 15 people at the annual conference

with over 800 participants in the event registration, set-up and

tear-down, and other behind the scenes details;

. Managed the office by coordinating renovations, space allocation

matters, liaising with landlord and property manager, controlling

inventory of shared materials, training new staff, interns and

volunteers in office and administrative procedures; and

. Supervised the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant and the

operations of the front desk.

Executive Assistant, Education and Church Relations

January 2003-July 2007

International Justice Mission, Washington, DC

. Arranged weekly domestic travel for the Senior Vice President of

Education, including advanced logistical and material preparation,

which allowed for worry-free travel by the Sr. Vice President;

. Provided logistical support to the Director of Church Relations in

the planning and preparation of volunteer trips for IJM church

partners to experience IJM's work in the field and bring them

deeper into a partnership with IJM;

. Compiled, edited and sent a weekly newsletter via e-mail that

provided meaningful connection for constituents to become more

engaged with the work of the organization; and

. Monitored and evaluated incoming speaker requests, and made

recommendations for IJM to pursue engagements that would further

the strategic vision of International Justice Mission.

Director of Health and Safety

November 2000-August 2002

Hoosier Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross, Muncie, IN

. Coordinated training for community businesses and corporations,

while increasing the public's awareness of American Red Cross

programs and services through community events; and

. Managed the credentials of more than 150 certified American Red

Cross instructors, and recruited new volunteers and instructors to

teach life-saving programs.

Education

B.S. Secondary Education, Mathematics; Junior High/Middle School

Endorsement

Taylor University, Upland, IN, May 2000 GPA: Cumulative 3.50/4.0

Major 3.2/4.0

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