Dawn Olson
Coordinator
Fallon,MO
Summary
Thrives in high-pressure environments and excels at adapting to new situations and challenges, enhancing the organizational brand. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grants Programs Manager
YWCA St Joseph
3 2023 - 10.2023
- Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.
- Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Provided guidance on developing budgets according to specific funder requirements while maximizing resource utilization across programs.
- Developed strong relationships with funders, enhancing the organization''s reputation and improving collaboration.
- Managed grant applications process, resulting in timely submissions and increased approval rates.
Human Resources Manager
Mancini Fiber LLC
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Directed and controlled various benefit programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 8 new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 8-employee company.
- Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
- Organized and led day staff orientation and training to promote collaboration.
Outreach Advocate
Rape and Abuse Crisis Service
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Advocate for survivors experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault, Court assistance, Protective orders filed, Law enforcement reports, assist with transporting, medical forensics, police and attorney interviews, direct with resources to shelter, housing, protection, etc., Complete and maintain data entry of statistics for grants, on call for crisis relief, Be emotional support.
- Advocate with community meetings System of Care within three of nine counties covered.
- Trained in Safe at Home Assistance, Mental health first aid, certified training in all levels of domestic violence and sexual assault, technology safety, trauma and trauma informed care.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members, fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations to achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Trained and managed team of 11 developers and discussed issues to provide resolution to apply best practices.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with employees.
- Assisted leadership with launch of start-up to achieve safe environment after COVID-19.
- Worked with Executive Director and Director leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Hired and directed teams of 4 employees to achieve daily long term operations and business goals.
Certification Specialist
Office of Administration, Office of Equal Opportunity
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Process new online applications in new online application system to ensure accuracy of compliance with OEO CSR's, process all M/WBE re-certification applications, Process and assign all desk review on-site inspections for new M/WBE applications, assist Clients with new online application system for completion of application, , Assist with supervisor in IT issues with new online application and updating online application for M/WBE Certification Program, perform on-site interviews when assigned, correspond with clients via telephone or email, Prepare Waiting on documents, Acceptance review, on-site scheduling, desk review, final review, suspended withdrawn applications weekly report.
- For management, track all phone calls and emails, perform general office clerical tasks, Assist in Third Party Challenges, assist in composing drafts of correspondence involving the interpretation of agency rules, regulations, and program responsibility, assist in scheduling Contract Compliance Council and Workforce Diversity Council meetings and with OEO's Small Business conferences, Assist with training of new employees, notify OEO M/WBE vendors of upcoming bids and pre-proposal conferences, performs other work as needed.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Legal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA 10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL 02.2007 - Current
Associates of Applied ScienceDegree - Paralegal
Kansas City College of Legal Studies
Kansas City, MO 01.1999 - 2000.01
Skills
Customer relations
undefinedTimeline
Human Resources Manager
Mancini Fiber LLC
10.2020 - 05.2023
Outreach Advocate
Rape and Abuse Crisis Service
12.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Legal Studies
Kaplan University
10.2016 - Current
Certification Specialist
Office of Administration, Office of Equal Opportunity
04.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
02.2007 - Current
Associates of Applied ScienceDegree - Paralegal
Kansas City College of Legal Studies
01.1999 - 2000.01
Grants Programs Manager
YWCA St Joseph
3 2023 - 10.2023
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