DONNA ALSTON

814-***-**** adxyus@r.postjobfree.com Newark, DE

Professional Summary

Energetic, self-motivated professional with demonstrated high level ability multitasking while thriving in consistently shifting environments. Recognized for integrity, meticulous attention to detail, high level of productivity, excellent communication skills, and consistent positive interaction with diverse populations.

Core Competencies

Project Management

Time Management

Customer Relations

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Data Assemblage and Reporting

Accuracy

Judgment

Problem Solving

Initiative

Technologically savvy

Research

Planning

Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher), Goggle Docs, eSchool Plus, IEP Plus, PHRST, Peoplesoft, DSC, Grants Connect, S2P,Vendor Maintenance, Travelport, WebCt; familiar with NWEA Dynamic Reporting, LexisNexis.

EDUCATION

DUAL MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT (Organizational Leadership/Public Administration), 2017 Wilmington University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Organizational Management), cum laude, 2014, Wilmington University

Inductee, Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ON-BOARD COMPANIES, East Windsor, NJ 2022 – 2022

Administrator

DuPont Global Community Impact, S&I+

Contributed to the overall organizational goals of providing an unencumbered and interactive non-profit grant award process; providing essential technical and interactive support and personal interaction to DuPont non-profit grantees.

Reduced turnaround time for grant award payments using problem solving capacities to streamline and eliminate deficiency in grantee setup process; resulting in the near elimination of stagnant grantee payments.

Processed all grant payments in newly launched S2P sourcing system; analyzed reports and provided any essential data and documentation for disbursement inquiries and/or discrepancies.

Tracked and maintained records of grant payments; secured overdue grant reports and charitable payment receipts from grantees, created spreadsheets, maintained electronic systems and databases, and followed up with DuPont sites to ensure timely spending and reporting of GCI-funded contributions.

Created manual with step-by-step instructions and links to pertinent resources and individual units within the DuPont organizational structure.

Tested new applications and programs in grants management platform, providing any pertinent feedback.

Created grant summaries for internal DuPont use.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Newark, DE 2018 – 2019

Senior Administrative Secretary Etta J. Wilson Elementary School

Contributed to the overall school success by initiating and maintaining new document and records management processes and procedures for the smooth workflow.

Contributed to a decrease in negative student/parent behaviors and fostered the school’s goal of providing a positive environment by providing positive liaison interaction to students and parents.

Increased daily attendance as overseer for student excessive tardiness and unexcused absences by interacting and communicating successfully with parents the effects on overall student success.

Updated and maintained all internal and external financial processes, records and reports.

Maintained all cumulative records and files; overseeing secure records for internal/external transport and retention.

Oversaw all building usage with outside community members.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Wilmington, DE 2017 – 2018

Financial Executive Secretary Payroll and Benefits

Participated in HR Pre-Employment Meetings with assigned employees explaining the state and local benefits available to the new hire.

Participated in the annual Open Enrollment available to all CSD employees, assisting employees with the review of state and local benefits available to them.

Prepared information for input into PHRST based upon established schedules/deadlines.

Key entered HR and Benefits data into PHRST for all assigned employees.

Reviewed PHRST critical reports to identify and correct errors on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Maintained employee records, supporting documentation and hardcopy files as required.

Exercised good judgment and confidentiality in conformance with district policy.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Wilmington, DE 2010 – 2017

Administrative Secretary Teaching and Learning

Provided strong administrative support to Senior Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education

Oversaw all office management streaming lining practices and procedures for operative success of unit.

Oversaw all purchasing, independent contracts, vendor contracts, purchase orders and requisitions.

Created and compiled administrative reports and correspondence.

Interacted on a daily basis with outside support personal providing necessary materials and documentation for schools success.

Oversaw attendance reporting for principals and administers.

Oversaw are materials distribution to principals of elementary schools.

Provided student assessment support for communications for report development and data tracking.

Provided summer school support; drafting reports, data, transportation and parent communications.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA 2007 – 2009

Administrative Assistant to Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dickinson School of Law

Planned, organized, and streamlined multiple open house, recruiting, and scholarship events simultaneously for two campuses:

Managed all travel arrangements, selected sites, drafted contracts and retained vendors, managed advertising and invitations.

Secured guest speakers and planned formal dinners.

Played key role in managing two-week orientation session and registering 500+ students.

Created custom data reports and correspondence.

Compiled, proofread, assembled, and distributed confidential reports and documents.

Processed all reimbursements for recruiters, guest visitors, and prospective/admitted students.

Managed and oversaw travel arrangements and logistics for all recruiters (15+ per season).

Implemented and oversaw day-to-day office procedures and processes.

Acted as liaison for all prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, and general public; coordinating class visits and campus tours.

Managed major mailings (5000+).

Supervised student workers.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA 2006 – 2007

Research Assistant, Research and Prospect Development

Prepared custom research reports and documents.

Assisted with special projects by University administrators and Division staff.

Identified funding sources utilizing targeted software programs.

Generated tier lists of prospects for special events and projects.

Assisted with supervision of staff and office management.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Wilmington, DE 2005 – 2006

Secretary II, Drew Educational Support Services

Assisted departments with the development of proper departmental policies and procedures; as Document Control Coordinator, posted all procedures on district intranet.

Supported district-wide assessments including analysis of data for the impact of assessments on student achievement.

Supported development of school profiles.

Input, verified, and maintained district data records and databases.

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE 1995 – 2005

Administrative Assistant, Facilities Planning and Construction

Executive Secretary, Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship Secretary, English Language Institute

Supervised support staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

Managed daily work flow of office and monitored office expenditures.

Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated work methods, operational procedures, and related use of personnel,

funds, and equipment; recommended and implemented improvements.

Served as Program Coordinator for MA in Economic Education and Entrepreneurship for Educators.

Managed, manipulated, and maintained Center’s database; generated ad hoc reports.

Managed Teacher Resource Library; restructured loaning process.

Created and oversaw distribution of center’s flyers, brochures, and newsletters.

Maintained and updated website. Maintained online courses utilizing WebCT.

Customer Service/Merchandising Work Experience: 1995 – Present

Part-time – SASR, Survey, Driveline, SPAR, Mosaic, CPM

Various Independent Contractor positions as Merchandiser, Field Representative, Auditor, and Mystery Shopper which requires strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with customers and store level personnel, high levels of attention for detail, an ability to solicit cooperation for corporate directives to establish compliance, an ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to regularly use good judgment and discretion to accomplish goals and project objectives.

Volunteer Work:

Women in Action/United Way of Delaware

2017

Kingswood Community Center

2016

Big Brother Big Sister of America

2014

Delaware Long Term Care Ombudsman

2009

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