Darla Taylor
Columbia,MO
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
Centralia, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Provided administrative support to the team including preparing documents, reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Processed invoices, payments and other financial transactions accurately.
- Organized meetings and conferences, including scheduling of resources, venues, catering, travel arrangements and agendas.
- Handled customer inquiries promptly via telephone or email.
- Ordered office supplies as needed ensuring cost effectiveness and availability of stock items.
- Managed calendar schedules for senior managers to coordinate appointments and meetings.
- Assisted with training new employees on company policies and procedures relevant to their roles.
- Answered customer questions, researched issues, and directed visitors to correct office personnel.
- Created and managed effective promotions and events.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Analyzed data from various sources to generate meaningful reports for management review.
Foundation and Volunteer Services Manager
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Audrain
Mexico, MO
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Developed and executed annual fundraising campaigns to meet philanthropic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers and staff members.
- Oversaw grant writing process from start to finish, ensuring successful submission of applications.
- Established strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations and other organizations to increase financial support for the foundation.
- Created comprehensive budget plans for all projects and programs under the foundation's purview.
- Directed recruitment of new board members in alignment with organizational mission and values.
- Analyzed data related to funding sources, grants awarded and program outcomes to inform decision-making processes.
- Maintained an active presence in the nonprofit community through speaking engagements at conferences and attending networking events.
- Organized special events such as galas, dinners and golf tournaments to raise money for the foundation's initiatives.
- Implemented innovative strategies to engage potential donors and encourage charitable giving.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Facilitated communications between board members, staff members and external partners regarding progress toward shared objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports on financials statements for review by executive leadership team.
- Provided guidance on policy development matters related to fundraising activities.
- Coordinated volunteer activities across multiple departments within the foundation.
- Generated press releases to promote upcoming events hosted by the foundation.
- Designed marketing materials such as flyers and brochures highlighting services offered by the organization.
- Monitored donor trends over time in order to maximize contributions received annually.
- Ensured proper stewardship of donations through regular follow-up correspondence with supporters.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2004
Skills
- Office Management
- Revenue Generation
- Media Relations
- Fundraising expertise
- Volunteer Management
- Legal Compliance
- Operations Management
- Annual Planning
- Program Oversight
- Staff Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Budget Planning
- Community Outreach
- Budgeting and cost control
- Public Speaking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Board Oversight
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Branch Office Administrator
Edward Jones
05.2022 - Current
Foundation and Volunteer Services Manager
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Audrain
05.2016 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Missouri State University