HR and Facilities Coordinator

• Feb 2021 - Present

Collaborate on the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.Perform basic data entry and auditing. Assist with payroll and timekeeping.Maintain employee records in ADP WorkForce Now HRIS.Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.Support basic IT functions and manage IT equipment inventory.Recruit new employees.Support employees onboarding and offboarding processes.Complete I-9 Forms and verification.Create, edit, and review policies.Coordinate staff training opportunities.Increase employee engagement through staff surveys, staff events, and other opportunities.Conduct shopping, supply ordering, and vendor cost evaluation.Organized an equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant selection process. Led a staff committee to develop COVID-19 protocols. Show less

HR and Facilities Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

Kitchen Programs Coordinator

• Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

Provided administrative support for the culinary department, including the Kitchen Ready job training program, Southside Kitchen Catering social enterprise, GO Café at Givens Gerber park, and Southside Soul food truck.Coordinated tracking and reporting of training program outcomes to meet grant compliance requirements.Maintained training calendar and curriculum updates for Kitchen Ready program. Scheduled guest chefs, speakers, and field trips in coordination with chef instructor.Consulted with clients to develop catering menus, provide quotes and contracts, and schedule services.Optimized communication with kitchen staff to ensure that all catering orders were prepared accurately.Prepared a weekly report with catering financials, marketing, and customer testimonials. Monitored accounts receivable and contacted customers for debt collection. Investigated and resolved customer complaints. Show less

Administrative Coordinator at UpStaff Personnel - a social enterprise of Green Opportunities

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

Transferred to UpStaff Personnel, a social enterprise that provides temporary staffing opportunities to graduates of GO training programs and individuals facing barriers to employment. Served as primary point of contact for the business including greeting and directing applicants and visitors, handling and routing telephone calls, and organizing meetings.Managed the new employee onboarding process including I-9 verification, running background and E-Verify checks, guiding new employees through the digital onboarding platform, and maintaining appropriate employee records.Maintained the General Manager’s calendar and scheduled appointments. Collected and reviewed weekly timesheets, and processed payroll.Monitored all accounts payable and receivable.Prepared financial reports and projections.Coordinated company purchases. Show less

Social Enterprise Assistant

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Tzedek Social Justice Fellow

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

Prospected and wrote grant proposals; secured $697,000 in grant awards.Coordinated organizational and partnership efforts around voter engagement.Provided staff support on the Racial Justice Coalition through detailed minute taking, intra-coalition communications, and meeting agenda creation.Participated in Tzedek Social Justice Fellowship professional development and educational programming around racial justice, LGBTQ rights, and combating anti-Semitism.Co-created and co-facilitated a workshop on southern coalition building at Creating Change, a national LGBTQ conference.Assisted Development Specialist with implementation of donor and volunteer engagement events and fundraisers.Conducted a needs assessment of the afterschool program. Cross-researched local afterschool programs, conducted stakeholder surveys, and provided recommendations to the Advancement Director.Entered donations in Bloomerang. Show less

AmeriCorps VISTA: Sustainability Associate

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

AmeriCorps VISTA: Grants Coordinator

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Managed and tracked over 25 grants awarded to teachers in Asheville City Schools. Enhanced the grant application, tracking, and reporting process through the use of Foundant Technologies. Provided technical assistance to grant applicants. Implemented communication and fundraising plans in conjunction with the Development Director. Wrote grant proposals and secured over $15,000 in grant awards from local, regional, and national entities. Developed media materials that reached over 1,300 people including press releases, social media copy, and a video campaign featuring teacher grantees. Filmed, edited, and promoted the featured videos online. Show less

Development and Shelter Intern

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

Assisted Development Director in grant writing. Maintained donor database records through Raiser’s Edge. Served as the Volunteer Coordinator for 2013 High Country Turkey Trot. Supported day-to-day shelter operations including conducting Resident Intake Interviews. Assisted Development Director in grant writing. Maintained donor database records through Raiser’s Edge. Served as the Volunteer Coordinator for 2013 High Country Turkey Trot. Supported day-to-day shelter operations including conducting Resident Intake Interviews.

Development Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Maintained donor database records. Developed and implemented a grant reporting process. Tracked the progress of 10 grants. Assisted in planning the annual fundraiser. Maintained donor database records. Developed and implemented a grant reporting process. Tracked the progress of 10 grants. Assisted in planning the annual fundraiser.