Tamika A. Murphy

Cell: 843-***-**** Email: acxxw6@r.postjobfree.com

North Charleston, SC 29418

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Board Engagement

Served as a nonprofit Board Liaison for 3 years

Prepared board agenda, meeting overview, and standard materials for board review (prospective funders, financial summaries, funding awards, and lists of declinations)

Recorded meeting minutes and maintained archive of board minutes and decisions

Tracked and managed progress of outstanding items, and performed the foregoing in close communication with CEO, Board Secretary, and other executives with board-related responsibilities

Coordinated logistics for board meetings, committee meetings, and retreats

Managed board project management website

Coordinated on-boarding and orientation of new board members

Served as primary staff administrative contact for ad hoc board-related special projects or committees, as assigned by the CEO or Board Chair

Supported CEO, CDO, and Board Chair to keep Board of Directors engaged and informed

Event/Operations Management

Served as primary point of contact and logistics coordinator for all on-site meetings, national training workshops (approx. 50 – 100 attendees per workshop), and engagement-related events

Assisted in the planning and/or coordinated the successful execution organizational events, i.e., retreats, galas, conferences, etc.

Provided support services to the consultants and subcontractors delivering technical assistance consulting services

Developed and conducted presentations for in-person and online training

Updated organization’s social media content

Prepared contingency and corrective action plans, and periodically measured effectiveness

Developed and monitored HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) handbooks and compliance logs for use in daily operations

Trained and prepared the employees of six produce distribution companies five regional and one international for USDA Facility Audits (all passed with a high percentile grading)

Financial Management

Managed a budget of $2 – $7 million in contract and grant programs funded by public and private sources

Performed budget modifications, in accordance with established organizational protocols and funder regulations

Maintained records of funding awards and disbursement, vendor and subcontractor payments, and other program and administrative expenses by category, reported against budget projections on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and shared information with the Finance Department, accountants, and auditors

Served as primary liaison between department, board, funders, and Finance Department, prepared information for funding applications and reports, coordinated disbursal of funds

Reviewed, approved, and tracked all campaign-related purchase orders

Tracked daily cash and credit card expenditures, prepared expense reports, reconciled credit card statements and created invoices

Reviewed and approved time sheets of approx. 50 – 75 employees charged to restricted funding sources, prior to bi-weekly payroll submission

Grants/Contracts/Project Management

Developed a data-gathering system that collected, analyzed, and allowed for the evaluation and reporting of outcomes for awarded contracts and grants

Managed all pre- and post-award activities: prospect research, proposal and budget development, application submittal, coordination of the roles and responsibilities of internal and external parties, negotiation for funding and/or terms and conditions of funding awards as needed, and outcome measurement reporting

Prepared reports on prospective funders, awards, declinations, vendor payments and reports for board and staff, shared information on organization’s stewardship program publicly as needed

Managed capital, restricted, and unrestricted funds from public and private sources, ensuring that the organization adhered to all programmatic and financial reporting requirements and guidelines

Utilized CRM software to update and maintain funding database (current and prospective funder records, declinations, stewardship email lists)

Provided staff and subcontractors with the forms and support they needed to comply with grant and contract requirements (scope of work, supplemental documentation, reports, etc.); ensured that all communication (written and verbal) was clear, relevant, and up to date

Conducted implementation and ongoing evaluations of all grant and contract-funded programs

Worked directly with Human Resources Director in the processing of all campaign-related new hires, including application intake, background checks, performance evaluations, terminations, and promotions; demonstrated understanding of HR policies and procedures

Submitted all award letters to Finance Department and/or accounting firm as scheduled

Participated in the formulation of fund-raising strategy and specific projects through meetings and discussions with development staff

Office Management

Served as primary point of contact for external in-person, online, and telephone inquiries (sales solicitations, surveys, requests for technical assistance, monitoring of general office email account)

Ensured that office equipment, software, and supplies were inventoried, maintained, kept secure, and replaced as needed (considered ecological and social criteria), solved day-to-day problems with hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and services, corresponded with vendor technical support as required

Researched, recommended, and purchased hardware, software, and office equipment

Ensured that staff was trained and equipped to use office equipment and software

Maintained email distribution lists, including contacts for technical training workshops, and board, funder and general organization communications

Interviewed, trained and supervised Executive Office interns and volunteers

Performed additional administrative and office management duties

Property Management

Managed two residential properties, a single-family home and a triplex

Conducted apartment tours for potential tenants and answered any questions

Addressed tenant inquiries and resolved complaints

Maintained tenant relations with regular tenant visits and phone calls

Scheduled and oversaw all maintenance, repairs, and renovations, as needed

Reviewed completed applications and assessed household information against file history and program regulations

Created and updated marketing materials for both properties

Monitored common areas for cleanliness and safety

Monitored and documented all income, including delinquencies

Collected and kept careful records of rental payments

Reviewed all leases to guarantee that tenants received the proper level of service

Maintained required city and/or state licenses, inspection and zoning permits, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consulting Operations, Opportunity Finance Network (Philadelphia, PA) 03/2014 – 12/2015

Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)

Director of Grants Administration 11/2012 – 06/2013

Grants Program Manager 07/2011 – 11/2012

Grants & Stewardship Coordinator 01/2011 – 07/2011

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer 11/2008 – 01/2011

Executive Assistant to the CEO, Robert Half (Philadelphia, PA) 04/2008 – 11/2008

Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Inc.

Executive/Personal Asst. to the CEO, Independent Contractor (N. Wales, PA) 02/2007 – 02/2008

Property Owner/Landlord, Self-Employed (Philadelphia, PA) 09/2006 – 12/2015

Executive Assistant to Partners, Independent Contractor (Philadelphia, PA) 02/2006 – 02/2007

Philadelphia Produce Market Wholesalers, LLC

Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor (Philadelphia, PA) 06/2001 – 12/2015

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Exceptional follow-through utilizing creative talents, active listening, flexible disposition, behavior, and strong verbal/written communication

Naturally, go the extra mile

Ability to interface with culturally diverse individuals of all levels

Excellent organizational, quantitative, analytical, math, accounting, problem solving, presentation and report development skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Adept at managing simultaneous projects and successfully prioritizing multiple tasks with sound judgment

Dynamic collaborator, but equally comfortable working independently, with minimal direction and supervision

Proactive and assertive, but diplomatic and discreet in addressing responsibilities

Eager to assist wherever needed

Actively practice patience, grace, tact, and diplomacy, while seeking to find the value in all relationships

Excel under pressure, in a fast-paced environment

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage people, projects, and budgets

Energetic and flexible, with a strong desire and aptitude to learn and master complex processes

Believe that tasteful humor is a healthy, a must-have in the workplace; Always prepared to start or join in on the laughter

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and federal grants and/or contracting procedures, as well as OMB Circulars (A-110, A-122, A-133) and GAAP

Practical experience in American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009, Combined Federal Campaign, CDFI Fund, Department of Education, Department of Justice, and Grants.gov reporting

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

2014 Brand Hero Award Recipient

Award to “recognize staff who live Opportunity Finance Network’s brand values every day.”

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounting: QuickBooks

CRMs: MicroEdge GIFTS, Nutshell, Quickbase, Salesforce, The Raiser’s Edge

Event Management: Cvent, Eventbrite

Email Marketing: Constant Contact, MailChimp

Google Apps for Work

Internet research

MS Office Suite Applications

Online Meetings/Web Conferencing: Free Conference Call, GoToMeeting, WebEx, Zoom

Project Management: Basecamp, Dropbox, Freshdesk

Surveys: Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey

EDUCATION

School of Business & Industry, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 08/1996 – 05/1997 GPA: 3.20

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