China Wilson
Marietta,GA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Analytical problem-solver, proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Development
American Diabetes Association
01.2022 - Current
- Kept operations responsive and agile with proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving of routine and complex concerns.
- Assisted Executive Director in developing financial operations and administering of budgets.
- Trained staff on specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Networked with local and regional businesses to promote partnerships and drive growth.
- Set up and ran Community Leadership Board meetings between senior leadership and third-party stakeholders to conduct joint operations and cement partnerships.
- Built and strengthened relationships with vendor representatives.
- Investigated industry trends to identify optimal approaches for prospective donors.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
- Provided recommendations in development of fundraising technologies and processes.
- Supported capital project planning and contributed to feasibility studies.
- Spearheaded annual fundraising and new donor recruitment events.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Lead teams of up to 30 to include personnel and volunteers, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Developed and implemented business plan and marketing strategy for Georgia market.
- Elicited stakeholder feedback and input through interviews and surveys.
- Prepared, reviewed, discussed, negotiated and finalized contracts with over 25 clients, bringing in $185,00 in revenue per year.
- Developed CRM database of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, direct mail, email campaigns and networking.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop successful marketing strategies.
Development Associate
UNCF Atlanta
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for new employees and volunteers.
- Identified training needs and helped to develop content while evaluating existing programs.
- Obtained, organized and developed training procedure guides.
- Executed individual business plan to exceed revenue goals and quotas related to growth and new income sources.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to local campaigns and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
- Maintained organization's social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
- Assessed donor specific needs and created fundraising programs to assist with meeting specific goals.
- Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
- Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
- Attended special events, acting as representative of UNCF and making new contacts with possible donors.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to institution's mission, programs and goals.
- Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
- Oversaw proper handling of administrative requests, ensuring effective allocation of resources, teams, and necessary finances.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with all levels of team members to facilitate timely and accurate reporting functions.
- Liaised with external parties and vendors, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvements and savings.
- Provided assistance to leaders and staff to reach objectives in corporate policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Worked with specialists across various departments to achieve successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
Program Administrator
KickStart Music Learning Technologies
08.2012 - 11.2017
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Developed afterschool program and summer camp music and arts program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Interviewed and hired talented with expertise in education, music, and childcare to increase strengths within already gifted department.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Oversaw team of up 35 personnel focused on executing the county's largest music and arts summer camp.
- Oversaw team of 14 during the annual school year to execute a music and arts afterschool program.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating with programs' Executive Director/Founder.
- Assisted Executive Director/Founder with developing budget and schedule.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost community interests and diversify offerings.
- Resolved client issues quickly, increasing customer retention rate.
- Set and oversaw program budget.
Central Office Administrator
Henry County Public Schools
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping and other administrative functions.
- Maintained open communication with community stakeholders to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Kept detailed records of supplies and office equipment use to budget and make orders for new supplies.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Evaluated office documentation to check accuracy and complete missing pieces, avoiding delays and maximizing team productivity.
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Supported English Department Coordinator with proactive correspondence management and document coordination.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep department lead informed about office operations.
- Assisted with coordination and hosting of company events.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Assisted upper management by coordinating travel plans, coordinating special event and taking meeting minutes.
- Teamed with leaders across all departments to meet deadlines and establish culture of cross-functional collaboration.
- Transcribed meeting minutes for recordkeeping and submitted to senior management.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Compiled and distributed reports and contracts for distribution internally and externally.
School Business Manager
Atlanta Public Schools
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and instructional needs.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked with community stakeholders to secure use of building for community events.
- Developed process for school events (graduation, baccalaureate, senior activities, homecoming, and more).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05.2022
Skills
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Contract Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Research and Development
- Volunteer Engagement
- Special Events Management
- Donor Management System Software
- Effective Communication
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Community Partnerships
- Policies and Procedures Planning
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Associate Director, Development
American Diabetes Association
01.2022 - Current
Development Associate
UNCF Atlanta
11.2017 - 11.2021
Central Office Administrator
Henry County Public Schools
01.2015 - 02.2016
Program Administrator
KickStart Music Learning Technologies
08.2012 - 11.2017
School Business Manager
Atlanta Public Schools
01.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Claflin University
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