Human Resources Development Specialist

Tarsha Works

Tarsha Works (Cell) 989-***-****; (e-mail) *************@*****.*** EXPERIENCE:

HR Coaching Consultant/ Funds Development Specialist Tarsha Works Consulting Saginaw, MI, December 2002 – Present Tarsha Works Consulting is a full-service business professional service with more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources, business startups and nonprofit organization set-up. Performs business coaching, personal and professional development and recruiting and on-boarding for client companies.

• Strategically developed a sustainability plan for nonprofit fundraising measures.

• Solicit grant proposal letters and won funding in the amount of $350,000 in a year and a half.

• Create and wrote proposal for a startup community center that won $2.4 Million dollars in ARPA funding as a fiscal sponsor for nonprofit community center in Saginaw.

• Responsible for leadership and leads annual gala fundraising strategy and logistics.

• Marketing and fund-raising efforts including all donor relations and stewardship, community relations, media relations, event’s management, publications, donations of goods, volunteers, and board relations as it pertains to development/fund-raising.

• Set the agenda for weekly event committee meetings to keep drive efficiencies and stay on schedule.

• Create forms, timelines, and power point presentations to assist project managers to effectively manage grant programs.

• Understanding of federal and state funding guidelines and the OMB Circular.

• Actively seek grant opportunities through the federal and state registers, corporate foundation sites, and the Foundation Center database.

• Prepare and administer portfolios plans to leverage ongoing nonprofit and for-profit funding for other Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the State of Michigan.

• Forming relationships with private foundations and other donors. Corporate and Community Relations Leader

• Leader for the community and corporate relations areas including the organization’s event planning, corporate sponsorships, and fund-raising activities.

• Led a team of 17 event professionals and volunteers committee members to deliver a successfully gala and silent auction.

• Established media relations and public relations strategies and goals for the entire organization. Business Coach/Community Organizer

A Higher Standard Nonprofit - Saginaw, MI December 2007 to February 2011 Nonprofit, community-based organization, committed to facilitating, administering and providing comprehensive entrepreneurship and technology learning programs and workforce development services to vulnerable children, adults, and families living in the Saginaw area.

• Recruit, train, and manage teams of dedicated volunteer team leaders

• Organize and execute events such as trainings, meetups and other community-related activities

• Build a network of supporters and advocates in the local business community.

• Build a network of advocates in the broader community of businesses and allied organizations

• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders and volunteers/hosts Tarsha Works

PRIOR CONTRACT WORK EXPERIENCE

Part-Time Adjunct Instructor

Davenport University, Saginaw, MI June 2006 to August 2009

• Instruct four classes: (Conflict Resolution, Business Management, Negotiations and Organizational Development) of 35 students each for 70 minutes, four times each week.

• Maintain a class syllabus, assignment log and additional materials to help the students.

• Participate in weekly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events.

• Plan lectures, assignments and in-field experiences to collaborate with the necessary course curriculum.

Human Resources Corporate Recruiter/Contract Assignment El Paso Oil & Gas – Houston, TX April 2000 to July 2002

• Ran a full cycle recruiting desk from start to finish.

• Pre-screen and interview all candidates and present to hiring managers those that are a strong fit both technically and culturally; making recommendations to hiring managers; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.

• Source and build pipelines using various methods including Monster, Dice and Indeed; established recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives. PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent relationship skills, communication skills and team based project experience

• Proficiency in preparing grant proposal letters, financial documents, grant proposals, business plans, workforce planning, talent management, compensation, and conflict resolution

• Exceptional presentation skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Extensive expertise managing all aspects of lending programs, projects and operations

• Strong abilities in Strategic and Tactical Planning, Relationship Management, Grant Portfolios & Documentation, Startups & Turnarounds

• Recognition for spearheading strategic planning and problem solving in diverse settings

• Excel in budgeting, benefits administration, policy development, and labor needs forecasting

• Discreet and committed to ensuring utmost confidentiality of Client files and documents

• Strategic business partner with advanced knowledge of employment rules and regulations,

• Business Law & Ethics, Risk Management and Accountability PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Non-Profit Management Leadership Certificate Program, Saginaw Valley State University Financial & Accounting Principles; Management Skills; Effective Communication, Fred Pryor Workforce Planning; Dealing With Unacceptable Employee Behavior, Career Track PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

Facilitator of Momentum Program for Minority and Women Business Owners Workshops, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce

Founder & Facilitator of Ahsrat Co. Nonprofit Organization Workforce Development Trainings

& Business Workshops, Ahsrat Co.

EDUCATION Masters of Science, Labor & Industrial Relations & Human Resources, Michigan State University, 2000

Bachelor of Arts, Business, Michigan State University, 2000 REFERENCES Available upon request

MOBILITY International and Domestic

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