Earline L. Bell

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St. Louis, MO 63101

314-***-****

ad39mj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

Extensive corporate work history has prepared me to be effective in the areas of business management and organizational development. Accomplished, talented, and reliable administrator with excellent interpersonal skills. Adept at quickly establishing rapport with people of diversified backgrounds on all levels. Utilize excellent time management skills and self-motivated. Detail oriented and well developed social skills to keep operation running smoothly. An efficient planner and coordinator that believe in collaborating with team members and senior management to facilitate productivity and quality performance. Takes pride in providing excellent problem solving abilities while quickly responding to clients needs. A conscientious and energetic pioneer in the field of leadership and community. Knowledgeable of social service delivery for clients at risk. Resourceful, manage confidentially and positively shape the work environment

501© 3 NON-PROFIT CHARITY & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICES:

Downtown Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors, Present

The Santo Art Foundation, Former Board Member

Art St. Louis, Former Board Member

Downtown St. Louis Residents Association, Greater St. Louis

President, December 2008 - December 2014

Responsible for multi-level efforts to improve the quality of life for downtown residents through education, public forums, safety initiatives, promotions, and special events.

Provided a voice for over 15,000 residents in downtown St. Louis.

Upgraded organization status to a 501©3 non-profit charity organization.

Established a public policy team to work with developers and government agencies.

Responded to constituent’s inquiries and concerns by email, phone or correspondence.

Continued ongoing fundraising and membership recruitment efforts. Initiated and managed community base programs; residential surveys, neighborhood meetings, focus groups, community concerts, art events, house tours, photography contest, children events, and holiday food drives.

Addition to providing leadership for DSLRA served as a Ex-Officio Board Member on the Downtown Partnership Community Improvement District Board (CID); Served on the Downtown Partnership’s Social Service Committee, Washington Avenue Task Force, International CEO Search Team, Marketing Committee, Neighborhood Watch Committee, Public Safety Committee, Economic Development Committee and Residential Affairs Committee.

Publisher & Editor for “Experience Downtown St. Louis Residential Living” publication.

Served as 7th Ward Committeewoman; responsible for activities related to election days

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

Unique Productions Arts & Crafts, Greater St. Louis

Personal Enterprise, Art Consultant Part-time, January 2014 - Present

Provide creative developmental art workshops to underserved communities for today’s youth. Engage participants in exploring arts integration while building confidence in using arts across a variety of content areas. Work with professional educators in the fields of drawing, painting, photography, jewelry makers and much more. Collaborate and partner with educational institutions, social service agencies, neighborhood groups, corporate sponsors encouraging them to invest in the future of our youth. Plan and manage art exhibitions and cultural events. One stop shop providing artists, collectors and businesses a central connection to art. Showcase and sell art prints

featuring exclusive themes. Worked part-time as art gallery attendant for Webster University-Arcade Contemporary Arts Projects Downtown STL & the Pulitzer Gallery. Self-taught Artist and Photographer.

City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety, Greater St. Louis

Neighborhood Improvement Specialist, October 2022 - February 2022

Liaison between city government, community leaders and community organizations to assist with resolving neighborhood problems and complaints. Conducted regular site visits to assigned wards to verify complaints; monitor code enforcement; and identify code violations. Work with city departments and agencies to effectively resolve issues in a timely manner. Facilitated and participated in the development of Neighborhood Action Plans. Knowledgeable of City ordinances and regulations relating to physical nuisance issues. Promoted community organization through organizing block units, housing co-ops, coalitions and landlord associations. Stabilized and improved the quality of life in neighborhoods. Attended ongoing training and weekly staff meetings. Prepared and submitted weekly reports.

St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment/Mers Goodwill, Greater St. Louis

Project Manager, January 2018 - July 2019

Served as a proxy and represented the Executive Director in high-end meetings. Partnered with City departments, State of Missouri agencies and SLATE partners to achieve workforce development goals and objectives. Actively participated in out of town traveling, corporate business events, community collaborative, panel discussions, business webinar series, apprenticeship programs, and community job fairs. Strategically planned logistics and facilitated Department of Labor & Department of Transportation Monthly Pilot meetings for 40 to 50 major stakeholders. Managed the oversight of all aspects of special projects life cycle. Participated in diversity and inclusion meetings with corporate businesses, general contractors and subcontractors to encourage them to adhere to the City of St. Louis Ordinance 70767. Ensured all construction contract compliance issues were captured, accurate and resolved pending issues. Build continuous professional relationships with stakeholders, general contractors, subcontractors, unions, project managers, and superintendents. Organized and lead workforce construction presentations and site visits. Trained and supervised administrative team members on construction projects guidelines and regulations. Worked with neighborhood groups on future revitalization plans and followed up on action items. Overseen construction Trade Tuesdays with walk-in clients engaging them to consider direct career paths in various construction trades. Managed cross-functional teams on large-scale projects. Research and identified federal and state grant opportunities. Author of We Make History Together, Construction News publication.

Carondelet Community Betterment Association, Greater St. Louis

Office Manager/Executive Assistant, May 2013 - November 2013

Performed diversified administrative support to Executive Director, including management of calendar, appointments, coordinate travel arrangements and plan meetings Composed correspondence and memos. Generated statistical reports, type board agendas and minutes. Edited grants and prepared press releases. Managed business and vendor phone calls. Planned and coordinated special events; business luncheons, neighborhood meetings, fundraisers, food drive campaigns, United Way 100 Neediest Cases and Target’s Back to School programs. Served as graphic designer, created power point presentations, senior newsletters, invitations and fliers. Distributed meeting notifications and special events information via postal mail, email, social media and events sites. Maintained RSVP lists and sign in sheets. Updated databases for memberships, clients and businesses. Supervised front office staff and trained volunteers.

UPS Business Center - Renaissance Hotel Downtown, Greater St. Louis

Marketing Specialist, Contractual Work, January 2011 - April 2013

Worked with Marketing Public Relations teams on the development and implementation of ideas and targeted marketing efforts for store events and promotional activities. Represented the company at manager’s meetings, convention meetings, and press conferences. Identified and pursued potential partnerships, unique opportunities and leverage real time-time trends to elevate brand awareness. Proposed new ideas to improve and provide quality services. Assisted store manager with data input, reports and record keeping.

The Cochran Firm, Greater St. Louis

Office Administrator, January 2004 - November 2007

Responsible for comprehensive administrative support which included assisting office manager and managing attorney. Identified client needs and assigned them to appropriate areas or attorney. Researched information for case files. Planned conferences, depositions, and travel arrangements. Processed client intakes. Prepared calendar of events notifications, memorandum, and correspondences. Upgraded database system. Trained newly assigned personnel on various projects.

St. Louis Development Corporation, Greater St. Louis

Real Estate Specialist/Real Estate Division, September 2001 - October 2003

Reduced a backlog of 10,000 Land Reutilization Authority real estate properties by designing and implementing a citywide internal database system to better manage properties and enhance future development projects. Researched and analyzed real estate legal documents. Investigated and insured that purchasers and developers were in compliance within city ordinances and codes. Granted extensions and renewed contracts. Developed procedures for submitting reports while meeting time sensitive deadlines. Recommended changes in real estate practices and policies in order to eliminate conflicts of interest. Provided statistical data, summaries of monthly reports, and annual reports to upper management and Mayor’s office.

St. Louis Development Corporation, Greater St. Louis

Contract Compliance Specialist/Contract Compliance Division, June 1998 - August 2001

Ensured constructions and professional contracts were properly and legally executed. Reviewed and evaluated contracts for insurance, bonding, licenses, taxes, and compliance goals. Submitted contractors recommendation for approval or denial of complying with MBE/WBE requirements. Conducted regular site visits to construction job sites. Maintained records and database of MBE/WBE certified firms. Monitored program participants to ensure quality services were rendered and made assessments of additional needs. Prepared reports and presented to boards and governing authorities. Functioned in the capacity of liaison to project managers. Participated in MBE/WBE workshops and seminars.

St. Louis Development Corporation, Greater St. Louis

Coordinator/Business Assistance Center, December 1996 - May 1998

Assisted clients with obtaining business licenses and building permits. Managed office administrative services. Coordinated staff schedules and assignments. Maintained database and files. Prepared statistical reports and payroll reports. Trained staff on policies and procedures. Facilitated staff meetings and prepared weekly agendas.

City of St. Louis, Mayor’s Office, Greater St. Louis

Administrative Liaison to Legislators, November 1994 - November 1996

Functioned in the capacity of a liaison to the Board of Aldermen, City Counsel’s Office, local and state government officials, and other city departments. Provided diversified administrative services to legislative personnel. Coordinated meetings and maintained itineraries. Documented board bills and distributed to Board of Aldermen. Processed complaints and inquiries from citizens, and provided resolving solutions. Worked on special assigned projects.

City of St. Louis Forestry, Recreation & Parks Department - Greater St. Louis

Coordinator for Special Projects, April 1993 - October 1994

Administrative Hearing Office for the Saint Louis Agency on Training & Employment Youth Program. Designed systems and processes to collect delinquent payments for services provided by the Forestry Division. Assisted in reporting flood costs to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

EDUCATION: O’Fallon Technical High & Vashon High 1972-1976. Continuing professional and technical education includes seminars, networking and courses in business management, business law, and computer courses taken at Forest Park Community College and the American Institute of Banking, St. Louis, MO. Proficient with using MS Office, Google Products, email, and other networking applications.

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