Data Entry, financial management, payroll, bookkeeping, accounting

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Career Objective

To acquire a position that utilizes my analytical, organizational, team building, communication, creative, and “people” skills. To provide leadership for or within a team that builds and maintains strong relationships within the organization and with new and existing partners.

Retired from Ohio University August 7, 2019

Professional experience

WOUB Center for Public Media Ohio University, Athens, OH

September 15, 2003 – August 7, 2019

Director of Development and Communications

This position reports to the General Manager of the WOUB Center for Public Broadcasting, a department within the Scripps College of Communication. Director of Development and Communications oversees all fundraising, events, public relations and information regarding donor activity, customer service,volunteer solicitation, problem resolution and donor communications activities.

Position responsibilities:

Supervise development staff plus various student employees.

Create annual development plan incorporating new fundraising activities, including web development, social networking, twitter and expanded business support.

Insure compliance with Ohio University, FCC and Public Broadcasting fundraising regulations.

Communicate fundraising regulations with WOUB staff.

Insure and communicate compliance with Ohio University regulations regarding fundraising activities, procurement, and other regulations with the Advancement division of Ohio University.

Build alumni donor and volunteer base.

Identify and cultivate potential donors.

Plan and facilitate events including donor and community engagement activities.

Write donor correspondence – donor acknowledgement, direct mail renewal, additional gifts, lapsed and acquisition campaigns.

Script messaging for TV and radio live on-air membership campaigns, taped interstitial messaging, direct mail, and telemarketing.

Produce on-air campaigns for TV and Radio including volunteer coordination, incentives, and business collaborations.

Develops all campaign goals, monitor, and adjust activities to meet goals.

Develop and manage development budget.

Act as on-air talent for radio and TV pledge events.

Speak at events and civic organizations throughout the region.

Represent the Center and Ohio University at national and regional conferences.

Conducts workshop on public broadcasting fundraising at conferences and meetings.

Oversee management of donor database and files.

Assist with grant applications and reporting.

Corporate Communications, Inc./Corporate Design, Inc. Nashville, TN

1999 - 2003

Assistant Manager, Accounting / Manager, Employee Benefits

Corporate Communications, Inc. is an investment relations firm, assisting small to mid-cap corporations with all aspects of public disclosure including SEC filing, annual reports, press releases, and proxy services.

Performed accounting functions including A/P, A/R, GL, invoicing, financial reporting, payroll, employee W2 filing, sales tax preparation and filing.

Maintained personnel records, managed employee benefits package, performed problem resolution, and ensured compliance with OSHA, HIPPA, and TN state employment regulations.

Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) Metro Gov’t, Nashville, TN

1994 – 1999

Fiscal Officer/Assistant Manager Human Resources

MAC administers the Head Start, LIHEAP, CSBG, USDA and other public assistance programs for Davidson County, Tennessee. MAC had a very diverse staff of 150 full and part-time employees serving a diverse community.

Fiscal Officer

Developed and implemented internal accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Performed A/R, A/P, GL, budgeting, payroll preparation, audit preparation, grant writing, financial analysis and financial statement preparation and point for annual audit.

Supervised a staff of eight junior accountants, one administrative assistant and one procurement officer.

Managed grants and fund accounts - Federal grants from DHHS, USDA, state grants, local grants, foundations and a metropolitan government allocation.

Managed and reported on 15 to 25 different funding sources, each with separate program restrictions, federal, local government fiscal year and calendar year.

Developed and managed operating budget of approximately $21.5 million annually.

Presented budgets to board of directors, Mayor’s office, and city council for approval.

Provided monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports to department directors, Mayor’s office, and other funding sources.

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Advised on developed pay plans and job descriptions.

Assisted in the development and implementation of internal human resource policies and procedures.

Coordinated training programs for all managers at Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) for Title VII, OSHA and other federal and state regulations. .

Used team building and mediation certification skills to assist in negotiating hiring practices, employee pay plans, and benefits; with SEIU bargaining unit, the Mayor’s office, and City Council...

Other responsibilities

Provided support to the Director in operational, budget, communication, and HR planning and implementation.

Financial and operational liaison with Metropolitan Government officials, granting agencies, and general public.

Volunteered annually to coordinate and produce various community events cultivating participation from music and professional sports celebrities.

Telecommunications Center (WOUB Center for Public Media)

Ohio University, Athens, OH

1984 - 1992

Accountant

WOUB is licensed to Ohio University and operates four FM radio stations, one AM station, two TV stations and intercampus communications.

WOUB is funded by the CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) federal granting agency, various state and local grants, Ohio University, and individual and business donations.

Prepared annual grant renewal applications.

Acquired new short and long term grants.

Ensured compliance with, and operation within the guidelines of each individual grant, endowed account and individual contribution.

Prepared WOUB financial statements and navigated annual audit, by an independent auditing firm and CPB.

Assisted with events planning and acted as on-air talent for pledge events

Education

Additional training and certifications

Special Skills

Masters, Media Arts and Studies – (partially completed) – Ohio University

BSS (Business Management) – Ohio University

AIS (Accounting) – Ohio University

PBS Major Giving Initiative training program

Court Appointed Special Advocate Certification– Athens, Ohio

Court Appointed Special Advocate Certification– Nashville, TN

Certified Court Appointed Mediator–Nashville, TN

Grant Writing course certificate – Ohio University

Bridges: Building a Supportive Community –Course Certificate Ohio University November 2017

Computer Software Proficiency: Allegiance (donor management software), Advance, Oracle, Solomon IV (accounting software), Great Plains, Excel MS Office Suite, Public Interactive.

Public speaking

Exceptional customer service

Mediation

Professional and community volunteer

Awards and recognition

NETA Development Council Executive Committee

Board of Directors – Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services (retired)

Court Appointed Special Advocate – Nashville, TV, Athens, OH

2009 Nominated for Administrator of the Year, Ohio University

2006 Public Broadcasting Award – On-air Development, eTech Ohio

2000 Coca-Cola Community Service Award, Nashville Chamber of Commerce for philanthropic community events.

1998 Received Honorary Member of Tennessee General Assembly, State of Tennessee for collaboration to acquire a grant for the Tennessee State Classroom for at risk children.

Core Competencies

Leadership & team building Public Relations

Campaign development & analysis Community Engagement

Multi-platform communication Donor and volunteer engagement

Financial Management & analysis Partnership Development

References: Upon Request

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