EVELYN JANET ARCHIE

Upper Marlboro, MD 301-***-**** ad4rej@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly efficient and results producing Business Management professional with over 20+ years of diverse organizational work experience and skills in areas relating to: Executive Office Administration and Government Relations; Project Coordination; Public Engagement; Advocacy; Community Outreach and Event Planning.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Office and Staff Management

Project and Proposal Coordination

Social Media Apps /Messaging Management

Mail Messenger/ E-Newsletter/Website management; Constant Contact; GovDelivery;

Excel, Spreadsheet & Database Management

Government Relations and strategic direction of grassroots efforts and mobilization concepts

Non-Profit Grant coordination and Grassroots/Fundraising efforts; knowledgeable of Governmental and Legislative Affairs

Education

University of Maryland Global Campus - Adelphi, MD

Bachelor of Science in Business Management Studies

Work History

Community Manager: 08/2017 to 12/2023

Prince George's County Government - County Council D4 Office – LARGO, MD

Managed various large community/public events and meetings: Duties included – all grassroots efforts; logistical event management and staff delegation; research appropriate venue/event locations per event; managed all internal and public outreach efforts which included: invoice and budget tracking; researching and confirming event speakers and management of all meeting materials/supplies;; Past Events Managed: large community meeting such as: Pandemic Mass-Meals/Food distributions to over 500 Seniors; created Social Media posts; planned all legislative Seminars; Conferences, Senior Luncheons & Budget Town Halls.

Provided executive administrative assistance to office Chief of Staff and Council Member.

Researched and coordinated D4 non-departmental grant and proposal applications submitted to County non-profits. Ensured all grant applications met County guidelines and adhered to all state regulations; developed and maintained grant database information, submissions, progress and reporting. Distributed final approval/denial letters to awardees.

Coordinated with various County agencies to compile resource data which directed assistance to residents.

Cultivated and strengthened relationships with other elected official offices/ political staff and stakeholders.

Developed outreach efforts with residents, community partners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, county schools, businesses; local media sources. Managed monthly production and distribution of District 4 Office E-Newsletter: updated and managed office webpage and all social media platforms in connection with content and communication.

Created logistical Event Plans for staff & volunteer workers; managed and tracked event costs; accounts payable due dates for time sensitive payment processing required by Finance Department.

Managed all event coordination relating to requisitions, purchase orders and special event items. Maintained inventory control of all office branded event supplies, promotional items/gifts, staff apparel. Trained new office staff and provided back-up staff & office management in absence of Chief of Staff and Council Member.

Constituent Services Specialist/Event Coordinator: 12/2014 to 07/2017

Prince George’s Government - County Council Office D4 – UPPER MALBORO, MD

Handled all citizen complaints and requests for assistance from citizens, both in writing and orally, ensuring all pertinent information obtained from the citizen. Prepared correspondence for signature of Council Member acknowledging receipt of complaint in a timely manner.

Worked independently, exercised professional judgement and discretion presenting solutions to constituents. Expedited all investigation efforts and performed home/community site visits as needed.

Represented Council Member as required at meetings/events; coordinated special projects as assigned.

Scheduled and managed flexible staff work hours that included overtime, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Developed and maintained professional working relationships with other County Council offices; school officials; various County agencies and departments to advocate, address inquiries and sensitive matters on public's behalf. Provided monthly constituent case reports to Chief of Staff and Council Member.

Office Manager/Executive Assistant: 11/2008 to 12/2014

Prince George's Government - County Council Office D2 – UPPER MARLBORO, MD

Provided Senior Level Administrative/Executive support to County Council Member and Chief of Staff.

Coordinated grassroots efforts and coordinated all logistical management items relating to approved legislative: Organized and Managed Annual Town Halls; Public Budgets Sessions/Hearings; Conferences/Departmental Trainings.

Managed all scheduling requests for meetings with local companies, other county officials, government agencies and County Executive's Office. Structured Council Member's calendar; email; scheduled speaking engagements and planned community events. Provided office training for inexperienced staff members, supervised interns, and part-time staff.

Managed Council District legislative official website; constituent database and Social Media accounts. Governed distribution of public informational mass-mailing to all County residents/voters. Addressed written constituent inquiries; calls; meeting and event invitation requests and managed requests for official proclamation certificates.

Prior Employment History/Industry Backgrounds:

2006 – 2008: K. Hovnanian Homes (formerly Washington Homes) in Landover, MD – Office Manager; Project Coordinator and Events Administrator.

2001- 2006: The Louis Berger Engineering Group and Fannie Mae in Washington, DC – Proposal Coordinator; Engineering Assistant and HR/Recruiting Assistant.

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