Dallas Richardson
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with over six years of leading teams to plan and complete projects and events successfully. Skilled in managing projects from start to finish, improving processes, and helping teams work better. A strong communicator and problem solver who works well with others, keeps stakeholders happy, and ensures projects stay on track and within budget. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving goals through careful planning and execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Manager
United Negro College Fund
Seattle, USA
12.2018 - Current
- Developed and managed educational programs, including a 14-week college prep program for high school students
- Coordinated the UNCF PNW Gala, the organization’s largest fundraising event, overseeing all aspects of event planning, logistics, and execution
- Motivated team members to achieve goals by fostering creativity and innovative problem-solving
- Facilitated new hire onboarding from interview stages to team integration
- Drafted and submitted grants to secure funding from various sources
- Managed relationships with donors and corporate partners to ensure campaign goals were met
- Networked with individual and corporate philanthropic donors to secure educational opportunities for students
- Generated financial reports to demonstrate ROI for regional and national stakeholders
- Delivered executive-level presentations to regional and national officers and philanthropic partners
Store Operations Assistant
Starbucks Gear Store (Hired by Sunrise)
Seattle, USA
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Oversaw employee recruitment, training, and onboarding processes
- Managed daily store operations by organizing schedules and delegating tasks
- Ensured the cleanliness and organization of the store, maintaining a welcoming environment for customers
Security Officer
Allied Universal - Facebook Office
Seattle, USA
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Monitored building and grounds via security video surveillance
- Secured the premises against unauthorized access and conducted regular patrols
Education
Political Science
Bennett College
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Leadership and team management
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Program Development
- Employee training and development
- Customer service
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Cultural competency and diversity awareness
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Social media management and strategy
- Time management and organizational skills
- Event hosting and coordination
- Networking and relationship building
- Developing proposals
- Presentation skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
References
- Jailya Washington, jadelewashington@gmail.com, (206) 565-6907
- Joy Hollingsworth, joy@joyforseattle.com, (206) 432-7947
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
United Negro College Fund
12.2018 - Current
Store Operations Assistant
Starbucks Gear Store (Hired by Sunrise)
09.2017 - 11.2017
Security Officer
Allied Universal - Facebook Office
08.2017 - 11.2017
Political Science
Bennett College
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