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PATRICIA ANN BIEVER

Management
El Paso,Texas

Summary

Highly Ambitious, motivated and successful leader with 10+ years of Leadership experience and a Comprehensive background leading all aspects of the service industry and successful in both start up and turnaround management roles. An unwavering commitment to customer service, with the ability to build productive relationships, resolve complex issues and fully work and support those served. CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mentored, coached and trained over 400 volunteers resulting in exemplary increases in student growth. Awarded prestigious JA Summit Award in 2004, 2008, and 2010 for student growth and financial solvency. Instrumental in spearheading and launching the Hispanic Initiative program for Junior Achievement Worldwide, 2009 Organized staffing and operational functions as the District Manager for Luxury Linens first launch in Juarez, Mexico 2005 Supported and administrated the 2020 Census awarded to the county and various others. Strategic individual with an exceptional background in Public Service. Highly experienced in building lasting customer relationships. Talented Regional Director known for training employees to achieve maximum potential while generating new business opportunities. Pursuing new role where expertise in Communications will be widely appreciated. Strategic and relentless Program Manager with proven proficiency at raising record-setting funds and at leading and inspiring teams to attain new levels of funding success. Consummate people-person with enviable skills at building trust and long-term relationships with potential donors. Expects and achieves personal and team results while always exhibiting interpersonal respect. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Enthusiastic e eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of team building and training in communication skills . Motivated to learn, grow and excel in . Experienced Manager with over 15 years of experience in Retail. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated Senior Leadership professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Accomplished Leader offering dedicated years of experience and looking for challenging, growth-oriented position. Adept at developing solid partnerships, cementing public support and building strong teams. Seek to apply expertise toward new supervisory role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

GRANTS MANAGER

EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER FOOD BANK
08.2021
  • Supporting upload of application and supporting documentation to FEMA Grants Portal
  • Development of progress reports, requests for information/documents, or other written communication
  • Organized and maintained necessary documentation from client
  • Assist in preparation of project files for audits and review
  • Prepared sub-grant documentation for closeout.
  • Increased funding by soliciting new sources for operating needs
  • Increased Awarded funds over $500,000 in first six months
  • Determined target demographics and initiatives to reach potential grantees.
  • Created and implemented fundraising goals, collections policies, security standards and disbursement plans
  • Evaluated advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts
  • Assigned work to fundraising staff and monitored performance to meet targets
  • Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs

GRANT WRITER/Coordinator

DONA ANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Las Cruces, New Mexico
04.2015 - 08.2021
  • Administration of grant and external funding programs to ensure compliance reporting, draw downs and audit reports
  • Researched and identified Federal, public and private grant agencies and foundations in order to identify alternate sources of funding for all county departments, research and other projects
  • Reviewed grants documentation prior to submission and provided technical assistance to ensure compliance and completeness of application
  • Developed and maintained relationships state representatives, federal and state agencies as well as local organizations
  • Assist with research, communications with local partnerships to support grant opportunities
  • Generate contracts and funding agreements between all parties and county
  • Administrated 2020 Census and CARES Act funding

DISTRICT MANAGER

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF El PASO, INC
El Paso, Texas
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Improved retail operations to include adequate management and staffing levels, adherence to company policies and procedures, excellent customer service, and strategic planning for retail operations
  • Redesigned layout, cleanliness, product display, and/or improvements to stores within parameters of approved standards and assist store management to adhere to individual store budgets and achieve revenue targets
  • Re-trained store managers to establish and implement short and long-range goals, objectives, policies and procedures and develop sales objectives and production goals, heart of stores revenues
  • Coached store management to facilitate training sales associates, production personnel on importance of customer service, selling and pricing procedures, donation receiving procedures, and problem resolution
  • Strongly delivered by words and actions commitment to Goodwill mission to help people with barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of community.
  • Introduced new inventory management measures, effectively decreasing product theft over 30%

STORE MANAGER

JO ANN'S FABRICS AND CRAFTS
El Paso, Texas
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Coached and mentored team members to create plans based on financials to increase sales and address store performance opportunities, managing floor responsibilities and ensure daily duties were performed efficiently, effectively, and timely
  • Developed efficient staffing and service levels throughout store through high-visibility, and open communications while instilling daily goals and responsibilities
  • Ensured all programs relating to receiving, payroll, scheduling legal compliance, shrink, audit, and safety are utilized to control store expenses and maximize resources
  • Merchandised with insurance that company standards were maintained at all times, according to company directives within given time frames using all corporate driven tools such as plan-o-grams
  • Drove to strengthen customer service skills and ensure team provided exceptional in-store experience for customers and achieve sales goals while instilling sense of urgency within team when responding to clients
  • First year, inventory was improved to 1.8 under Jo Ann standards of 2.0 and Audit compliant.

JUNIOR

NEW MEXICO, INC
Las Cruces, New Mexico
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • Re-established implementation and delivery of JA programs in Dona Ana, Luna and Grant counties
  • Organized local and statewide marketing and public relations associated with building volunteer pools and revenue sources from private and community leaders
  • Built network of volunteers, trained to deliver programs in elementary, middle and high schools, during class and afterschool programs across Southern New Mexico
  • Coordinated efforts with team members in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Native American counties to achieve financial and student growth annually
  • Developed and communicated with local Advisory council board to establish new partnerships
  • Prepared and delivered educational and publicity programs and informational material to increase awareness of Junior Achievement's mission and vision
  • Launched marketing strategies through newsletters, internet sources, allowing for more efficient delivery of statewide organizational goals.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ACHIEVMENT OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST, INC
El Paso, Texas
09.2002 - 07.2007

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - LEADERSHIP

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
03.2011 - 12.2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM
11.2022 - 01.2001

ASSOCIATE - BUSINESS

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
09.1978 - 05.1982

Skills

Staff training/development

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Software

Raisers Edge

Sharepoint

Microsoft 365

Timeline

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

University of Phoenix
11.2022 - 01.2001

GRANTS MANAGER

EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER FOOD BANK
08.2021

GRANT WRITER/Coordinator

DONA ANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
04.2015 - 08.2021

DISTRICT MANAGER

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF El PASO, INC
10.2013 - 12.2014

STORE MANAGER

JO ANN'S FABRICS AND CRAFTS
07.2011 - 10.2012

MASTER OF SCIENCE - LEADERSHIP

Lubbock Christian University
03.2011 - 12.2013

JUNIOR

NEW MEXICO, INC
07.2007 - 12.2010

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ACHIEVMENT OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST, INC
09.2002 - 07.2007

ASSOCIATE - BUSINESS

El Paso Community College
09.1978 - 05.1982
PATRICIA ANN BIEVERManagement