Program Coordinator Project

Ometra V. Okuwoash, MBA, CSM

**************@*****.*** • 501-***-**** • P.O. Box 2114, North Little Rock, Arkansas SUMMARY

Result-driven program project coordinator with over 10 years of experience in project coordination within the public service sector. Proven track record in planning, time management, communication, and problem-solving. Expertise in recruitment and retention processes, innovative leadership, and process improvement. Excels in strategic planning and team leadership, ready to bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Source Advisors. EXPERIENCE

Arkansas Energy and Environment, Program Coordinator, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Jan 2020 - Present

• Spearheaded a communication process that improved the average time-to-hire by 8 days by initiating consistent contact with potential applicants across professional networking platforms.

• Identified talent needs for specific departments, reducing the average time-to-hire by 87%, and managed the recruitment cycle for 14 offices.

• Coordinated hiring and onboarding for 50 positions, reviewed over 300 applications, and updated hiring practices to enhance recruitment processes.

Arkansas Energy and Environment, Program Manager, Arkansas Energy Office Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

• Managed LIHEAP, assisting over 66,000 households with energy assistance, by developing and implementing sustainable program goals.

• Recruited, hired, and managed five staff members, reducing time-to-hire by 87% and ensuring full staffing for 14 action agencies across 75 counties.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to allocate funds, develop budgets, and coordinate program status and goals, enhancing program efficiencies.

Arkansas Energy and Environment, Program Coordinator, Communications Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

• Spearheaded internal communications projects, improving efficiency by 75% by managing requests and creative projects, and ensuring timely completion.

• Coordinated and collaborated with multiple entities, enhancing communication and project alignment, resulting in a 75% increase in project success rates.

• Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, leading to a 75% increase in community engagement and streamlined project workflows.

Arkansas Energy and Environment, Program Coordinator, Office of Land, Regulated Storage Tanks Oct 2008 - Nov 2017

• Provided technical assistance and training on petroleum storage tank guidelines, ensuring compliance with APC&EC Rule 12, resulting in improved regulatory adherence by 100%.

• Analyzed data from work site assessments, enhancing the accuracy of the petroleum tanks program by 100% through detailed evaluations and recommendations.

• Defined and documented requirements with clients and managers, streamlining processes and improving stakeholder alignment, leading to a ##% increase in project efficiency. EDUCATION

Louisiana State University- Shreveport

Master • Business Administration

Concentration: Project Management

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bachelor of Science • Biology

Minor: Chemistry

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SKILLS

Innovative leadership skills • Effective interpersonal skills • Process improvement • Project coordination • Microsoft Office Suites • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Out of the box problem-solving skills • Strong planning and presentation skills • Team motivator

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