Brenda Fort
AR
Summary
Talented, results-driven professional possessing a BS in Criminal Justice and strong organizational skills . Eager and enthusiastic to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Skilled in working under pressure and motivated to learn, grow, and excel.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD SUPERVISOR
US CENSUS BUREAU
CAMDEN, ARKANSAS
12.2014 - Current
- Supervised 15 - 20 field team members covering field service area consisting of 26 counties and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention
- Deliver new-hire orientation, training and ongoing educational programs to foster team development.
- Achieve specific team goals through data collection activity.
- Manage budget and monitor expenditures to keep each survey’s operating expenses in line with surveys’ budget limitations.
- Implement proactive adjustments to field work case assignments by evaluating each FR’s performance and progress.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with respondents, stakeholders, and members of diverse communities at large.
- Prepare custom training materials utilized to enhance existing interviewing abilities, improve communication skills, increase motivation, and encourage cooperation for presentation during weekly team teleconferences.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/MUSEUM EDUCATOR
FRANCIS COUNTY MUSEUM
FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS
09.1999 - 04.2005
- Managed museum's educational program budget.
- Procured equipment and services for conservation efforts of artifacts and visual documentation of county’s history.
- Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through fundraising efforts.
- Established strong relationships with donors, stakeholders, and diverse community at large.
- Developed exhibits and educational programs for presentation and display both onsite and offsite.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas
12.2014
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Delivery
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Management and Training
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
FIELD SUPERVISOR
US CENSUS BUREAU
12.2014 - Current
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/MUSEUM EDUCATOR
FRANCIS COUNTY MUSEUM
09.1999 - 04.2005
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas
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