GINNIE STERLING
Fresno, CA *3722
Cell: 805-***-****
Email: ablxks@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Qualifications
Summary:
Work Experience:
Seeking position with ability to contribute extensive experience and skills
to ensure the organization exceeds expectations and goals.
. 10 years government experience specializing in grant writing and
administration from proposal stage through reporting and fiscal
compliance; secondary specialty in community and economic development
and neighborhood revitalization.
. 5 years nonprofit and community-based organization experience with
emphasis on developing community resources, recruiting professional and
volunteer personnel and operating efficiently and effectively within
budget requirements.
. 18 years experience in legal and paralegal, title and escrow and
construction professions.
. Effective public relations skills, including delivering formal and
informal presentations, written communications and planning and
conducting fund-raising events.
Grants By Sterling 1-06 to Present
Position: Independent, contract grant writer
Duties: Proposal writing and research. Board development and
strategic planning.
City of Santa Maria 4-98 to 1-06
Position: Grants Administration / Community Outreach Coordinator /
Special Projects
Duties: Proposal writing, data collection, reports and grants
administration. Community and economic development. Meet grant deadlines.
North Fork Community Council 10-95 to 11-97
Position: Administrator
Duties: Business recruitment and retention. Proposal writing and
reporting. Public relations. Volunteer coordination. Special event
planning. Meeting logistics including Board of Director activities.
Office management.
Work Experience
(Continued):
Education:
Activities:
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce 8-93 to 10-95
Position: Executive Director
Duties: Program administration and budget.
Staff and volunteer supervision. Originate, print and mail community
newsletter. Public relations including weekly news articles.
Main Street Porterville, Inc. 10-92 to 8-93
Position: Program Manage (Part-time)
Duties: Special event planning. Reports to Board. Public speaking.
Porterville Fair 10-92 to 8-93
Position: Secretary / Manager (Part-time)
Duties: Facilities administration. Contract negotiations. Public
presentations.
E M Tharp, Inc. / Allen West & Associates 6-88 to 1-95 (Part-
time after 10-92)
Position: Paralegal / Director
Duties: EPA compliance. Specialty advertising. Safety coordinator.
Credit and collections.
Porterville Ready Mix, Inc. 6-86 to 6-88
Position: Dispatcher
Duties: Schedule and dispatch concrete trucks.
Adair Brown Company & M. F. Brown Engineering
2-83 to 6-86
Position: On-site Job Coordinator
Duties: Compliance paperwork. Schedule
subcontractors.
First American Title & Insurance Company
2-77 to 2-83
Position: Escrow Office Manager
Duties: Process escrow transactions.
Fresno State College - 75 units
Major: Journalism
Fresno County Women's Chamber of Commerce
Professional Women's Resource Board
References Available Upon Request