Dallis Roberts
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Dynamic Community Engagement Manager dedicated to advancing health equity, inclusion, and community impact. Skilled in leading Employee Engagement and DEI initiatives, organizing impactful events, and managing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals. Proven track record in fundraising, volunteer coordination, and maximizing community outreach through effective budget management and partnerships. Passionate about promoting social justice and enhancing community well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
10.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage internal and external community initiatives to promote health equity and inclusion.
- Coordinate community relations activities, including program development, implementation, and relationship-building with community organizations, leaders, and officials.
- Cultivate sponsorships and partnerships with community organizations to support shared goals.
- Coordinate employee participation in community initiatives promoting health, wellness, and essential needs, such as the Pride Parade, Rip Roar DSM medical tents and other free health screenings.
- Lead initiatives within the Employee Engagement Committee, organizing events such as Employee Appreciation Day, recognition days, Hospital Week activities, and coordinating employee gifts.
- Chair the DEI Advisory Committee, driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
- Supported fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, event planning, and organization of events such as BMC Golf Outing and Rose Soiree.
- Coordinate One Iowa LGBTQ+ certification trainings, providing inclusive education to healthcare providers, business leaders, and staff to promote respect and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Coordinate community volunteer projects, including tie blanket drives, donation drives, and heart health screenings.
- Lead the organization of the annual service awards dinner, managing venue selection, catering arrangements, invitations, and coordinating service award gifts with vendors.
- Organize and oversee employee nights out, including events such as Iowa Wolves and Iowa Cubs games.
- Collaborated on the implementation of Iowa Wild Recovery Night, assisting in its inaugural execution.
- Coordinate and organize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including lunch and learn panels, an internal DEI book club, and a DEI calendar of events.
- Manage and allocate community budget to support local non-profit organizations, ensuring strategic distribution for maximum community impact.
- Assist in managing social media accounts to promote community events and initiatives, ensuring consistent and engaging content.
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, emphasizing health equity, social determinants of health, food insecurity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), among other critical community priorities.
- Assisted with team projects for major events, including the opening of the Drake Clinic, the reopening of the Pediatric Clinic, the 100-year birthday celebration, and DSM Unveiling.
Human Resources Representative
Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Provides coordination for and leadership to Human Resources projects including New Employee Orientation, employee training programs, and other projects as assigned.
- Help facilitate and direct Employee Engagement Committee and DEI Advisory Committee.
- Create internal templates, reports, and other internal marketing materials.
- Provides coordination for Human Resources projects including New Employee Orientation, employee training programs, and other projects as assigned.
- Performs data entry on new employee records and makes changes to existing employee records.
- Process employee status and position changes and notify Payroll and Benefits Coordinator of appropriate changes.
- Assists in management of performance management and performance evaluations procedures.
- Completes activities and timely management of the service recognition of staff.
- Assists in management of performance management and performance evaluations procedures.
- Completes activities and timely management of the service recognition of staff.
- Reviewed new hire paperwork to confirm completion of forms and presence of supporting documentation.
- Maintained detailed and thorough HRIS database with exhaustive employment information.
- Offered friendly and knowledgeable customer service to team members and employees.
- Organized and conducted orientation sessions, job skills training and employee development initiatives.
- Analyzed compensation data to ensure competitiveness within industry market.
- Monitored employees through regular assessments and performance evaluations.
- Addressed employee relations issues, harassment allegations and work complaints.
- Organized employee records consistently, staying compliant with internal and government requirements.
Administrative Assistant
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33
Des Moines, IA
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Provide administrative and telephone support for the training center.
- Manage and coordinate the rotating apprentice school schedule with apprentices and contractors.
- Monitor and track all 350+ apprentices' monthly on the job training hours, work evaluations, and grades.
- Regulate all continuing education classes, order all examinations, and manage all certifications and continuity forms for members.
- Assist all members (2,000+) with their continuing education for state license renewal.
- Process new apprentice applications, schedule monthly interviews, and facilitate the onboarding process for the newly accepted apprentices.
- Balanced and maintained bank accounts in QuickBooks.
- Coordinated internal events, including the High School Weld Off, Christmas parties, and Apprenticeship Board meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2018
Skills
- Event planning
- Canva (for graphic design)
- Volunteer management
- Content creation
- Digital communication
- Social media management
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Promotional marketing strategy
- Community outreach
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Fundraising expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Committee experience
- Staff Training
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
Affiliations
- Sand Volleyball League | Personal & BMC Teams | Sands Volleyball Club, participating in weekly matches.
- Tampon Slinger | Give Grace, Give Hope Period Packing Party | International Women's Day annually, organizing supplies to bridge the gap in access to menstrual products for low-income and homeless individuals.
Accomplishments
- Nominated for AMA Nova DEI Award for outstanding marketing participation in Pride Parade, showcasing dedication to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Certification
DEI Management Certification Program
- Expected Completion: October 2024
Description: Delivers strategic and tangible action steps for building and sustaining successful DEI practices across workforce, workplace, and marketplace. Includes development of personal action plans and roadmaps for ongoing DEI initiatives.
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Broadlawns Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources Representative
Broadlawns Medical Center
12.2022 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33
04.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Iowa State University