Non Profit Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Shelia Bowen Dudley
Springfield, GA 31329
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1st Ranger Battalion Sua Sponte Foundation
501c3 Non Profit
**** – Present
Director of the Board (Ranger Liaison)
The Sua Sponte Foundation is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization comprised of a small group of veteran 1/75 Rangers and patriotic civilians. The Foundation was created in 2010 to provide assistance to Rangers and families of the 1st Ranger Battalion, part of the U.S. Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment based at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga. The Foundation’s name, Sua Sponte – Latin for “of their own accord” –is the regimental motto.
With the support of donations from individuals and businesses, the Sua Sponte Foundation:
Assists 1/75 Rangers and their families in times of crisis
Hosts and sponsors events to increase the morale and cohesiveness of the 1/75 Rangers and their families
Maintains and cares for the 1/75 Memorial site to the highest standard
It is the Sua Sponte Foundation’s goal to ensure ninety-eight percent (98%) of donations go directly to its mission and cause
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiments, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga 31405
July 1988 – Jun 2016
Administrative Assistant to the Commander
I served the Special Operations Community at the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia from July 1988 until June 2016. I remain a volunteer.
Duties:
US Passport Agent
Received visitors and dignitaries
Performed all travel related services for the command group
Processed travel vouchers
Prepared correspondence
Attended meetings reporting discussions and details in reports
Planned and executed social activities
Planned annual formal (1350 attendees)
Liaison with families of injured and deceased Rangers
Gold Star Family Liaison
Project Manager for the 1/75 Memorial, a tribute to Rangers killed in action and training
Awards and decorations:
U S Army Ranger Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 (only woman inducted in the Hall of Fame)
2015 Charles E. Pimble Special Operations Command Lifetime Achievement Award
2014 Special Operations Command Employee of the Year
Honorary Gold Star Mother for 75th Ranger Regiment Association
Honorary Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment; Honorary Ranger, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; United States Special Operations Command Volunteer of the Year
Civilian of the Year for Fort Stewart, Georgia and Hunter Army Airfield
City of Savannah, Georgia Community Star
Awardee of the Order of St. Maurice
Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service (This is the second highest civilian award presented by the Secretary of the Army and is equivalent to the Legion of Merit Military Award)
U S Army Ranger Hall of Fame, Class of 2019 (only woman inducted in the Hall of Fame)
Education:
High School diploma, Central Gwinnett High School
320 credit hours Dept of Defense training
Associates Degree in General Studies, Central Texas College
5 credits from BBA, Brewton Parker College
Previously held SECRET and TOP SECRET clearance
Hospitality Coordinator
2010-2020
During this time owned and operated a Savannah Historic District vacation rental Advertised and promoted on various sites, I.e., VRBO, Homeaway, etc.
Corresponded, welcomed, advised guests on activities in and around Savannah; performed online and in person bookings; procured service and technicians as necessary; ordered supplies and maintained inventory; directed housekeeping staff on scheduled stays.
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