Deborah McMillan-Key
*** ********* ***** ****** **, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-***-**** (h) 205-***-**** (c)
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Accomplishments
. Awarded for successfully implementing many "firsts" for both non-
profit and state organizations, building and maintaining relationships
with key leaders and officials in many different communities across
the state.
. Awarded as an educator and professional advocate in communities and
organizations.
. Awarded for exceeding program and income goals each fiscal year.
Professional Strengths
. Highly motivated and proactive, with a success of building and
cultivating key relationships
. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, utilized in
recruitment, training and partnership retention
. Flexible, creative, and strong ability to multitask with different
teams, projects, and levels of communication
. Excellent analytical and organizational/event-planning skills, with a
history of exceeding goals and expectations
. Experienced supervisor and team leader with noted success in employee
and volunteer assignment and task delegation
. Proven record of successful project management, adhering to protocol,
timelines, and budget restrictions
. Extensive Microsoft Office skills, and a history of advanced research
tactics
Work Experience
2008-2013 Cancer Prevention Study-3 State Lead, American Cancer Society,
Birmingham, AL
. Coordinated Cancer Prevention Study-3, to ensure successful
enrollment of 1500 participants across the state.
. Identified and secured corporate, community, and hospital
sites in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Huntsville, AL.
. Cultivated and lead committees (staff, community and
promotional partners) through ongoing communication,
including individual site reviews, verbal and written
feedback, and plan development.
. Trained and assigned placement of lead champions, volunteers,
partners and staff throughout the state.
. Served as a media spokesperson (television, radio, city
council recordings) to promote activities and enhance
community outreach, by identifying and taking advantage of
opportunities gained through promotional partners.
Health Initiatives Representative (Prevention/Early Detection),
Income (Faith Based Relay)
. Identified and recruited churches and community organizations
to implement the Body and Soul program.
. Cultivated relationships with church partners and systems,
training key leaders to become trainers and ensure follow
through with health ministry programs in their local
churches.
. Identified, recruited, and trained community volunteers to
accomplish initiatives in prevention and early detection,
quality of life, and advocacy.
. Implemented the first faith-based Relay For Life, surpassing
volunteer and income goals.
. Organized and promoted events to support fundraising goals
and community awareness.
. Enhanced relationships within hospitals to implement
activities and opportunities to assist cancer patients in
diverse and underserved communities.
2002-2008 Supervisor/Staff Trainer/Caseworker, Department of Human
Resources, Birmingham, AL
. Managed child welfare cases of abuse/neglect, ensuring
confidentiality of highly sensitive client records.
. Developed training modules and enhanced employee assessment
skills and professional development via weekly coaching
sessions, on the job training, and frequent feedback.
. Monitored performance and case records to assign staff based
on placement suitability and performance reviews, taking
disciplinary action up to termination as needed.
. Initiated immediate crisis intervention, utilizing knowledge
of state policies and community resources to make referrals
(hospitals, law enforcement, court officials, etc.) and
develop social service plans.
Relevant Work Experience
1997 - 2002 Sales, Marketing, Administrative and Customer Support in
Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.
Community Outreach
1993 - 2014 Big Sister, Youth Mentor, Community Volunteer (schools, sports,
non-profit organizations), Children's Policy Council
2003 - 2014 Musician/Director, Treasurer (Birmingham, AL)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hampton University, Hampton, VA