Selena King, MPA
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Michelle Smith
Selena was a wonderful resource to our Texas Action for Healthy Kids team! She always kept communication lines open, was very responsive to our requests and went out of her way to make sure the projects we were working on were successful. Selena is dedicated, caring and committed to her work. Her talents and and her outgoing personality are wonderful assets any organization can benefit from having!
Michelle Smith
Selena was a wonderful resource to our Texas Action for Healthy Kids team! She always kept communication lines open, was very responsive to our requests and went out of her way to make sure the projects we were working on were successful. Selena is dedicated, caring and committed to her work. Her talents and and her outgoing personality are wonderful assets any organization can benefit from having!
Michelle Smith
Selena was a wonderful resource to our Texas Action for Healthy Kids team! She always kept communication lines open, was very responsive to our requests and went out of her way to make sure the projects we were working on were successful. Selena is dedicated, caring and committed to her work. Her talents and and her outgoing personality are wonderful assets any organization can benefit from having!
Michelle Smith
Selena was a wonderful resource to our Texas Action for Healthy Kids team! She always kept communication lines open, was very responsive to our requests and went out of her way to make sure the projects we were working on were successful. Selena is dedicated, caring and committed to her work. Her talents and and her outgoing personality are wonderful assets any organization can benefit from having!
Credentials
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Non-Profit Management
Labor Relations
Experience
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Midwest Dairy
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United States
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Dairy Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellness Manager
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Jul 2018 - Present
Partners with Doctors, Dieticians and Sports Fitness Professionals, and Reputational Thought Leaders to educate and promote the benefits of dairy to stakeholders. Supports and allocates funds throughout Illinois Schools Districts to provide nutritious school meals to students. Partners with Food Banks to fund and support their consumers. Relationship lead for the partnership with the Chicago Bears Builds relationships with community organizations, politicians, and others to amplify the dairy farmer story; and communicate the benefits of dairy vis a vis consumer diet and lifestyle. Serves on a Diversity and Inclusion Committee that is integral in informing the Dairy Industry leadership on timely, vital issues. Leads a Employee Resource Group Reviews the research and contributes to messaging specific to the relevancy for communities of color. Show less
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DePaul University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Manager
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Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
The Business Manager is responsible for fiscal and administrative operations of Family and Community Services. The position manages budgets and financial reporting, electronic record-keeping and billing functions. Manages front office operations and staff and oversees facility maintenance. The position also processes accounting and purchasing paperwork, inventories and orders supplies, creates forms. Responsibilities & Duties Develop, manage and reconcile all FCS grant and operating account budgets. Oversee all accounts payable, procurement and position control functions. Coordinate annual closing of budget accounts with Restricted Accounting. Coordinate financial audits. Manage TIER database system, including forms design, report creation, security, remote access and technical support. Oversee service billing, monitor billing activity and statistics, and interpret billing policies and procedures. Oversee administrative functions of the department and ensure administrative compliance with DePaul operating policies and procedures; supervise front office staff and oversee front office operations. Participate in Administrative Team committee. Show less
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Easter Seals, Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Director
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Administrative Services*Serves a key management role relative to the 2016 move into a new office space as the Point of Contact (POC) with external entities such as Realtor, Property Managers (both sites) and contractors renovated the space and has helped facilitate a $5.5 million dollars savings from the relocation. (also done in Project Management role)* Responsible for coordinating all moving activities and space design and making sure office culture and moral stay high in the transition.*Manages overall departmental budgets of over $5 million dollars and operational activities and projects including: planning and reporting, coordination of grant activities, and external meeting activities.(also done in Project Management role)*Manages the 3 person Information Referral Team.*Manages the mailroom and front desk staff(also done in Project Management role) Show less
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Program Manager
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
Easter Seals Inc., Chicago, IL (12/2012 – 1/2016)Program Manager*Performed background research and tracked trends in Easter Seals priority service areas. Identified and analyzed major program trends impacting the organization, disability related issues and people with disabilities. *Provided strategic input for Strategic Initiatives business operations including affiliate support and new business opportunities. *Coordinated Strategic Initiatives AVP/Director projects and goal activities to assure smooth delivery of departmental services, resources and training*Collaborates with other headquater’s department staff and affiliate staff on pertinent projects and project teams as requested including meeting logistics for on- and off- site meetings. Show less
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Action for Healthy Kids
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field and Events Manager
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Jan 2007 - Aug 2012
Nation's leading non-profit organization fighting childhood obesity and undernourishment Field and Events Manager Coordinated, created and maintained national events for 500+ volunteers and 3,000+ students across the country. Organized fundraising and awareness-building events. Trained, recruited, and engaged 2,000+ volunteers. Developed a variety of training workshops ranging from school wellness and membership-building to Webinar instruction for state teams, staff and volunteers. Coordinated and administered school grant programs, totaling $500,000+. Culled data of granted programs, assessed impact and reported to funding agencies. Researched and managed grant proposals. Maintained departmental budget and contracts. Managed office. Maintained membership database and communicated with 50 state and Washington, D.C. teams. Provided teams with coaching and technical assistance. Supervised five project coordinators. * Database management, communications outreach and technical assistance efforts helped grow organizational membership from less than 5,000 to 34,000 in five years. * Helped develop and manage over 100 school-based team projects across the country. * Initiated and maintained relationships with a range of groups with specialized interests (state teams, school administrators, funders, community organizations and health agencies). Show less
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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Public Service Intern
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Aug 2004 - May 2006
A state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois families through healthcare coverage and child support services.; Managed and evaluated department's client tracking system and organized pre-work and distribution of monthly reports. Wrote reports and memos to colleagues and supervisors and assisted colleagues on projects. Trained and assisted new interns on client tracking system. A state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois families through healthcare coverage and child support services.; Managed and evaluated department's client tracking system and organized pre-work and distribution of monthly reports. Wrote reports and memos to colleagues and supervisors and assisted colleagues on projects. Trained and assisted new interns on client tracking system.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
University of Illinois Springfield
Masters, Public Administration -
2000 - 2004
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science, Communication; Public Relations
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