Community Engagement Coordinator Project Manager Operations Coordinator
Tabitha L. Cooper 404-***-****
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PROFILE
Versatile, dedicated, and detail-oriented Project Manager and Operations Administrator with over 14 years of combined experience in business operations, community engagement, and event coordination. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead projects from concept to completion, manage cross-functional teams, and meet deliverable deadlines. Proven capacity to successfully coordinate high-impact conferences and community events, managing complex administrative systems and client-centered campaigns for more than 4,000 attendants successfully. Brings a strong foundation in corporate and government communications strategies and HIPAA compliance. Reliable team player with proven strengths in relationship management, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), aligning human and technical resources, and driving business operations and organizational success with care and discretion. Core Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Google Drive Slack Jira Salesforce Monday.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager & Operations Coordinator Outlaw Manifests (Contract) Atlanta, GA 2024 – Present
• Coordinate event logistics and project timelines for signature programming including in-person and virtual wellness events.
• Serve as the lead for event planning, vendor outreach, catering, volunteer coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Manage day-to-day project planning using Google Workspace and Monday.com to track deadlines on key deliverables.
• Support the C-Suite in executing high-touch, trauma-informed experiences that center advocacy and healing initiatives.
• Liaise with local partners, service providers to ensure culturally relevant and accessible creative services and designs.
• Assist in drafting workflows, run-of-show documents, and coordinating retrospective and evaluation meetings. Sr. Executive Assistant & Event Liaison Morehouse College (Contract) Atlanta, GA 2024
• Provided executive-level administrative support to the Provost and VP of Institutional Advancement.
• Coordinated cultivation events, alumni gatherings, and development meetings with internal teams and external donors.
• Maintained and utilized Salesforce Ascend database for tracking guest lists, donor records, and event reports.
• Scheduled and managed multiple calendars, prioritizing meetings across academic and advancement departments.
• Supported logistics for meetings involving board members, faculty, and external philanthropic partners with discretion.
• Drafted official correspondence, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leadership and community meetings. Sr. Executive Assistant & Special Events Coordinator Serta Simmons Bedding Doraville, GA 2022 – 2023
• Planned and managed corporate events including team meetings, leadership summits, and offsite retreats.
• Supervised event logistics including attendee communication, venue design, catering coordination, and A/V tech setup.
• Facilitated C-suite travel, expense reports, and strategic correspondence for the CEO, CMO, CFO, and SVP of IT.
• Supported project deliverables across multiple teams by tracking workflows, timelines, and progress in Monday.com.
• Developed slide decks and agendas for board meetings, project updates, and executive roundtables.
• Tracked vendor agreements, liaised with procurement teams, and ensured prompt invoicing and approvals.
• Implemented systems for managing multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Sr. Executive Assistant & Human Resources Coordinator Beacon Roofing Supply Atlanta, GA 2017 – 2022
• Managed office operations, vendor relationships, and HR special projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Provided administrative support to VPs of HR and Corporate Services, including travel coordination and meeting prep.
• Facilitated new hire onboarding and coordinated training logistics across multiple departments and locations.
• Led the planning and execution of company-wide conferences, virtual workshops, and staff engagement events.
• Drafted internal communications and talking points for staff meetings and policy rollouts.
• Served as lead contact for supply inventory, vendor ordering, and reconciliation through Concur and SAP systems.
• Tracked metrics and milestones for key projects and presented progress during quarterly strategic planning sessions. Office Manager & Community Engagement Coordinator U.S. Steel Corporation Fairfield, AL 2008 – 2016
• Supported executive teams in day-to-day operations including scheduling, correspondence, and compliance.
• Managed logistics and planning for monthly safety trainings and certification renewals across emergency departments.
• Designed presentations and managed logistics for internal events, town halls, and company-hosted community programs.
• Monitored and evaluated employee training programs using Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey.
• Oversaw purchase orders, inventory, and supply chain tracking for administrative and operation’s needs.
• Coordinated fundraising events and surpassed goals by 200% through targeted outreach and donor engagement.
• Collaborated with departments to align company communication strategies and track campaign outcomes. EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Business Administration Central Michigan University 2005 Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Saint Leo University 2003