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Problem solver, Strategist, Conductor

Location:
Roanoke, TX, 76262
Posted:
November 17, 2023

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Amy London

Phone: 682-***-****

Email: ad08j7@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Visionary thought leader and professional with 20 years of experience in directing and managing business activities of the organization. Includes Federal grant reporting, HR, finance, social media, marketing, development and fundraising, and manage operations efficiently. Possess remarkable analytical, organization, and execution skills. Developed budgets, policies and procedures for cost reduction and improved efficiencies. Articulate in implementing change and establishing standard operating processes and procedures for a smooth workflow. Summary of Skills

• Strong leadership skills for supporting and motivating staff in performing best administrative, HR and financial goals, as well as reaching common goals and objectives

• Solid management and organizational skills to handle and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and within strict deadlines

• Active listening and effective communication skills to problem solve

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate problems and efficiently develop practical solutions

• Effective writing skills to improve the quality of the organization’s internal correspondence, emails, applications, reports, and memos

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, Google Suite, Adobe applications, ZOHO CRM, Raiser’s Edge, QuickBooks, MAC, Windows environment Professional Experience

Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women

A global non-profit educating and empowering women business owners around the world. Fundraising and Marketing Consultant, 2022 to present Oklahoma City, OK I serve as a consultant leading the fundraising and marketing efforts of global nonprofit.

• Developed and implemented a fundraising strategy to include fundraising events, Giving Tuesday, and end-of-year campaign.

• Increased end-of-year campaign donations by 33% from previous year.

• Facilitate fundraising committee calls.

• Lead all marketing content creation, including monthly newsletter, press releases, social media updates.

• Manage social media calendar, oversee website edits, maintain brand standards on all IEEW digital and print collateral.

• Diversify and expand funding sources of foundations, corporations, government, major donors, and individuals; conduct grant research.

• Increased new donors by 20% from previous year through new donor acquisition strategies with fundraising events.

• Planned and executed a week-long Leadership Development program with workshops sessions, speakers, and community business tours for women business owners from Rwanda and Afghanistan.

Marketing Consultants

A legal marketing company in DFW.

Independent Operations Consultant, 2016 to present Fort Worth, TX Serve as Consultant for business operations, website design, social media, and content marketing.

• Develop social media strategy for attorney clients; execute multiplatform digital marketing campaigns.

• Develop and execute an ongoing content promotion strategy.

• Manage paid media budget advertising on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

• Oversee and conduct research projects, as related to attorney practice areas.

• Write, edit and update website content on WordPress platform. Neese for Congress

U.S. Congressional Campaign

Campaign Assistant, 2019 to 2020 Oklahoma City, OK Served as campaign assistant to Congressional candidate for Oklahoma’s fifth congressional district seat.

• Managed candidate’s call-time ensuring fundraising and voter calls goals were met, as a result, successful in raising $1m for campaign.

• Oversaw and processed campaign compliance expenditures.

• Coordinated and executed fundraising events in collaboration with fundraising vendor.

• Managed campaign and candidate’s scheduling; vetted and responded to all invites for candidate to speak.

• Briefed candidate on each event and constituent meeting.

• Maintained campaign headquarters, office supplies, vendor communications.

• Worked with Field Director to plan and execute various campaign activities.

• Maintained campaign database.

• Liaison to compliance vendor, approved expenditures after review with candidate. CNI Advantage, LLC

A growing SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business making a difference in federal government contracting.

Regional Account Manager, 2015 to 2016 Kansas City, MO Serve as the primary onsite management interface with the Regional Executive Officer, Regional Director and Regional Operating Divisions and Staff Divisions of the Health and Human Services Program Support Center.

• Responsible overseeing administrative activities related to facilities management, personnel security, HSPD-12 badging, personal property, and telecommunications.

• Plan and execute Regional Operating Divisions’ community outreach events and Administration visits according to protocol.

• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with divisional leadership as well as external government organizations such as the General Services Administration and the Federal Protection Service.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor assigned staff. Provide training and direction for ensuring the achievement of maximum performance with high standards. Conduct probationary and yearly performance reviews. Brown, PC

A national law firm representing clients throughout the US and internationally in tax litigation, tax controversy, white-collar criminal defense, asset forfeiture, and offshore account compliance. Executive Director, 2013 to 2014 Fort Worth, TX

Responsible for managing the administrative and accounting operations of the firm, including hiring and supervising all non-licensed personnel, billing and collections, evaluating and managing the firm’s operation and information systems; assist in marketing of the firm’s legal services and client development activities.

• Developed and managed business operations functions of information technology, capital equipment planning and management; managed human resources, accounting, payroll, developed and implemented accounting and collections process.

• Led the development and implementation of the firm’s first 401k and profit-sharing plan.

• Drafted employee handbook; wrote and implemented policies and procedures for smooth business operations.

• Through implementation of collection process increased profits by $175,000 in 120 days.

• Reduced labor costs by 41% while still improving daily workflow and efficiency of administrative staff by hiring personnel with the appropriate skillset; enriched firm morale through consistent and clear communications.

• Planned and executed the process of standing up a fully functional second office location. Kaonetics Technologies, Inc.

A technology firm focused on designing platforms for use in defense and renewable energies. Business and Operations Director, 2011-2013 Fort Worth, TX Managed and coordinated business, accounting, and operation activities of the company, ensuring that all work processes were maximized for efficiency. Facilitated the process of project solicitation, selection, prioritization, implementation, and monitoring.

• Managed business operations functions of information technology, capital equipment planning and management; managed human resources, payroll and accounting.

• Managed all treasury functions; prepared budgets, performed year-end closing and processed all employee tax filing forms.

• Investor relations’ management (high net-worth individuals) for company’s venture capital fundraising, employing keen judgment and diplomacy skills.

• Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with vendors; managed company rebranding process.

• Responsible for coordination of corporate event planning.

• Managed personnel files; updated Employee Handbook; wrote and implemented policies and procedures for smooth business operations.

• Advocated reclassification of worker comp codes, resulting in a 75% cost reduction of workers compensation policy and reduced General Liability insurance coverage by 55%. Hillwood Management Hillwood International Energy A Perot company operating in real estate, oil & gas, and financial investments. Executive Assistant, 2008 – 2011 Dallas, TX

Supported the President of Sarah & Ross Perot, Jr. Foundation (Sarah Perot) and the Vice Chairman of Hillwood Energy in a corporate and family office setting. Actively supported two executives in critical decision-making in business and personal planning initiatives by efficiently compiling and producing detailed communications. Applied critical thinking abilities in proactively identifying and resolving problems.

• Contributed diplomatic skills in interacting with high-profile clients and staff according to the appropriate protocol procedures.

• Event planning: drafted event briefing papers, arranging transportation, updating guest lists, selecting menu, and contracting vendors.

• Managed business and personal expenses with QuickBooks software, business and personal monthly bank account reconciliations, tracked investments, reviewing monthly with accountant.

• Led project management coordinating with team members in multiple locations (US, UK, & Russia).

• Managed professional and personal calendars in Outlook, including all domestic and international travel (via commercial and private jet), reservations, and engagements. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

The government-contracting arm of the Chickasaw Nation. Business Development Associate, 2006-2008 Norman, OK Maintained full accountability for liaising between corporate business development team, operational executives, and program managers. Developed and presented innovative PowerPoint presentations and written responses to RFIs and RFPs. Supported the performance of complex market research and competitive analysis and stayed abreast of industry knowledge of business issues and market trends.

• Procured and cultivated more than $1 million in new business for the healthcare and manufacturing division.

• Traveling across the country, proactively built key relationships with contracting officers in government agencies delivering presentations regarding the company's portfolio of services, further illustrating exceptional communication skills.

• Served as the representative to female business owners across the country for Native American Minority Empowerment Program.

• Given the special project by the Deputy of Operations, led a team to accomplish staffing a 250-person call center and being fully operational in less than 90 days on one of the largest contracts in the company’s history.

Terry Neese Organizations - Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Women Impacting Public Policy Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence was established to assist women and minorities to start and grow small businesses.

Women Impacting Public Policy is a non-profit membership organization advocating for female and minority small business owners on Capitol Hill. Executive Director, 2005-2006 Oklahoma City, OK Executive Assistant, 2003-2005 Oklahoma City, OK Executive Director

Proficiently prepared and allocated a $350K annual operating budget. Actively liaised between the Governor’s offices, state agencies, private sector, and chambers of commerce, serving as the public representative for the organization. Managed workflow for optimal productivity and efficiency, while motivating and leading teams to achieve and surpass performance goals.

• Prepared and executed annual operating plans for the center, collaborating with board members in developing annual plans and initiatives.

• Researched, wrote, and submitted grants for matching funds.

• Updated and analyzed data for Federal grant reporting; submitted data quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.

• Counseled and assisted female and minority small business owners in developing business plans.

• Increased program revenue and new clients by 65% over 4 months thru developing and implementing small business workshops.

• Instructed a 13-week Entrepreneurship Course and designed weekly e-newsletter with distribution to 13,000 recipients.

• Served as an advisory council member on the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. Executive Assistant

Actively collaborated with the CEO in completing business and personal projects, administrative operations, and scheduling to meet critical timelines, specifications, and goals. Utilized strong comprehension of organization policies, rules, and regulations to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Updated C-Level executives on company issues by drafting and maintaining current reports and overseeing confidential files.

• Managed successfully the business office operations and data base of a 500,000-member national organization; coordinated communications with board members and membership on behalf of CEO’s office.

• Assisted with fundraising, managed corporate and private donor relationships.

• Managed special events and press conferences across the nation, with budgets in excess of $150K and more than 500 attendees.

• Managed key relationships with the White House Administration, Government Agencies (Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Commerce), US Senate, Congressional staffs, and corporate sponsors diplomatically, while implementing appropriate protocol.

• Worked with the Small Business Committee in the US Senate and US House of Representatives in coordinating female and minority business owners to testify before Congress to assist in creating policies affecting small business owners.

• Increased grant funding by $125k through research, writing, and compliance with grant reporting.

• Developed and managed internship program, collaborating with area universities. Education

B.S., Business Administration (While Working Full-Time) - Oklahoma City University, 2010 Honors: Magna cum Laude, President’s Honor Roll

Community Affiliations

Former Committee Member - Downtown KC Infrastructure Former Advisory Council Member - Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Budget Chair - OK Governor’s and OCSW 2006 Women’s Summit Planning Committee Citizen - Chickasaw Nation

Security Clearance

Public Trust



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