Data Entry Management

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Email: **********@********.***

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City: Vernon Hills

State: IL

Zip: 60061

Country: USA

Phone: 336-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

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Jenny Whitley

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CAREER SUMMARY

I am administrative specialist with more than 15 years` experience in program development and expansion, as well as program evaluation. My professional experience has been focused in the non-profit sector; I was the Executive Director of a 501(c)(3) for five years and a program director for ten years. My accounting experience includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entry and general ledger, payroll, cash budgeting, financial reporting, and audit preparation (private, State, and Federal audits). I have successfully completed graduate level coursework in accounting and finance. I also have extensive experience with grant writing and oversight of grant funded projects.

Human resource experience includes hiring and supervision of as many as 30 employees, as well as managing employee benefits. I most often utilize a database to manage detailed information (using ACCESS and Excel); and I have experience with statistical software for the purpose of analyzing evaluation data. My undergraduate degree included classes in computer programming and I am able to learn new software applications in a relatively short amount of time. I am proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.

I have excellent oral and written communication skills. I am comfortable presenting to large groups or meeting with clients and staff individually to provide personalized service. I have experience working with executive committees and boards; as a staff liaison and administrator I facilitated meetings, prepared agendas and presentations, and distributed minutes. I currently serve on the board of directors for a small non-profit agency and participate in the personnel and finance committees.

EDUCATION

B.A. Psychology, Minor, Sociology University of North Carolina at Greensboro

M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (GPA 3.85)

MBA (In progress) DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management (GPA 4.0)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smart Start of Forsyth County Winston Salem, NC

Contract Administrator/Director 2001-2011

Objective: My primary role was to plan and supervise the integration of state funded pre-kindergarten classes into elementary schools and private childcare by leveraging funding from various state and federal sources for the county; and by providing support for teaching staff, as well as additional services to children and families with risk factors associated with school success.

Accomplishments: Expanded funding resulted in the growth of this initiative from 140 children in 10 classrooms to over 700 children in more than 50 classrooms each year. I created a comprehensive system for managing the enrollment/eligibility process for more than 1300 applicants (annually), and streamlined the process for multiple agencies to one consolidated point of entry.

Administration, Accounting, and Strategic Planning:

* Identified funding sources and facilitated collaboration and with partner agencies

* Responsible for administering our county`s State contract for pre-k funding; prepared annual contracts for funding partners and monitored for compliance

* Managed documentation and data entry for monthly payment requests, as well as reconciliation with the agency`s general ledger.

* Responsible for acquisition of materials and equipment through a bid process consistent with State mandated cost principles

* Developed and maintained database for annual enrollment process (using Excel and ACCESS)

* Developed annual budget utilizing blended state and federal funding

* Responsible for documentation for State audits (financial and program); also prepared for federal and private audits as a requirement of blended funding.

* Conducted annual site selection process to award contracts for state funded classrooms

* Collaborated with representatives of partner agencies to develop program policies and procedures to meet state and federal funding requirements, and to address specific needs of diverse populations

* Responsible for hiring and supervision of program team

Grant Writing

Prepared written grant proposals and PowerPoint presentations to acquire additional grant funding to facilitate growth and expansion of pre-k programs. Proposals and grant awards included the following: Kate B. Reynolds Foundation, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, North Carolina Partnership for Children, North Carolina More at Four, and Smart Start.

Program Coordinator 2001-2009

Objective: In addition to providing direct program oversight for the countywide pre-k program, I provided educational expertise to partner agencies that received funding from our organization. The goal was to further the mission of Smart Start through grant awards for innovative and effective early education, family support, and health services for families with preschool children.

Strategic Planning and Program Development

Participated in strategic planning process to develop funding opportunities for Smart Start and in the development of the annual Request for Proposals for potential grantees

Worked with community volunteers as part of the allocations process to review proposals and make recommendations for funding

Provided training to partner agencies to assist with grant writing, evaluation, and program development

Program Evaluation, Monitoring, and Contract Compliance

Monitored program results by facilitating collection and data entry process for evaluation outcomes for pre-k programs

Analyzed data and produced technical and summative written evaluation reports

Monitored program results and contract compliance for partner agencies receiving Smart Start funding

Provided written quarterly program updates for stakeholders

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Contracted Program Evaluation Consultant 1998 - 2001

Collected and analyzed countywide data and prepared formative and summative evaluation reports

Provided evaluation data and technical assistance for grantees during strategic planning and allocations processes

Conducted focus groups and assisted clients with development and implementation of surveys and other assessment instruments to measure desired outcomes

Assisted with grant writing for evaluation projects

Davidson County Community College Lexington, NC

Early Childhood Quality Enhancement Consultant 1996 - 1998

Objective: I was a member of a team that was tasked with the creation of a technical assistance program to improve the quality of childcare in Davidson County as a part of the Smart Start funding initiative. We developed the program based on current research and best practices as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Early Childhood Adjunct Faculty

Davidson Community College

Salem College

West Market St. United Methodist Church Early Childhood Center

Greensboro, NC

Executive Director 1990-1995

Objective: In this position I was tasked with facilitating the development of a large childcare facility to provide full day services for professionals in the downtown business community. This initiative necessitated the creation of a new 501(c)(3) organization, and involved an extensive building renovation project, as well as the integration of existing services with the expansion project.

Administrative and Fiscal Accountability:

Management and operational oversight of large child development center

Fiscal planning and reporting

Personnel/HR management

Provided leadership and served as a staff liaison for the Board of Directors

Developed personnel and operational policies and procedures

Supervision of 30 teachers and assistants

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