Human Resource Project Manager/Grants Project Manager

Stefanie Jackson

***** ***** **** * *** Ridge, Arkansas 72751 ǁ 479-***-**** ǁ ********.*.*******@*****.***

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Summary

A highly dedicated and results-oriented HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL with a demonstrated record of ability in talent development and corporate giving. Leverages excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to develop and manage high-performing project teams and interface with internal and external partners at all organizational levels. An adaptable and detail-oriented problem solver with extensive experience, both commercial and corporate philanthropic organizations.

Key Skills and Abilities

Project Management

Corporate Training

Employee Onboarding

Training Resource Development

Corporate Communications

Marketing Materials

Orientation Program Development

Grant Management.

Experience

WALMART, Bentonville, Arkansas

Human Resources Project Manager, 2015-2017

Supported implementation of corporate training for entry level associates. Communicated effectively with diverse populations to address concerns and answer questions. Assisted with training development to improve associate performance at store level. Partnered with internal teams in the creation of resource materials for use by all stores. Tested system and reporting capabilities for field associates and leadership. Worked on communications, resource development, reporting, marketing materials, and orientation program for new associates.

WALMART FOUNDATION, Bentonville, Arkansas

Project Manager, 2010-2015

Coordinated with executive matching grant program to process matching grants for donations. Managed and assisted disaster relief and northwest Arkansas programs to support communities. Organized and attended annual events with local non-profit organizations to network and identify gaps in community support. Created guidelines and promoted local grant programs, worked with government and business partners to support giving in local communities across US, and communicated grant decisions. Managed multiple grant programs supporting organizations in northwest Arkansas and nationwide. Worked with company executives to match personal contributions. Supported public affairs and federal relations with corporate and foundation grants. Represented foundation at local charity events.

Oversaw multiple budgets and grants, ranging from $1,000 to multi-year grants resulting in over $1,000,000.

Supported strategy development for Northwest Arkansas Grant Program.

Grant Specialist, 2008-2010

Specialized in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) giving programs, strategy, and non-profit support. Worked directly with local non-profits through local community events. Communicated and processed matching requests from company executives. Oversaw multiple grant programs and budgets distributed to company stores, clubs, and distribution centers nationwide. Supported Northwest Arkansas home office department budget, and Northwest Arkansas organizations.

Grant Coordinator, 2005-2008

Processed grants from stores and home office departments. Completed grant processing for several granting programs, including volunteerism program and program supporting associates. Evaluated validity of each grant processed. Performed customer service by phone, email, and fax from stores, clubs, distribution centers, and home office departments regarding grants.

Additional Experience

Administrative Assistant, 2004-2005. Opened, sorted, delivered, keyed mail, maintained department mailbox, and processed faxes. Compiled store grand opening orientation binders. Filled role of backup for store grant coordinators. Processed applications to support associates affected by Hurricane Katrina and took calls from displaced associates.

Customer Service Representative, 2002-2003. Answered questions from associates and medical providers regarding claim status, benefits eligibility, explanation of benefits and general benefits questions. Accepted over-the-phone credit card payments from associates who were on a leave of absence and had to pay their insurance premiums. Supported claims processing and assisted associates who needed to enroll in benefits.

Education

MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNVERSITY, Joplin, Missouri, Business Administration, expected completion, 2018

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bentonville, Arkansas, Degree in Arts, 2015

Professional Development

Institute for Applied Management and Law, 2016

Dale Carnegie, 2014

Leadership Foundations, 2011

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