DAWNYEL SPRINGER
Tracy,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience in personnel administration and operational management. Proven track record of leading administrative teams, driving strategic workforce goals, and managing comprehensive hiring activities. Adept at building productive relationships, developing inventive solutions to complex challenges, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality operations and services. Committed to fostering a positive and efficient work environment through effective leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LSEO DIVISION HIRING ADMINISTRATOR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
02.2023 - Current
- Successfully oversaw coordination of monthly division-wide socials, involving hospitality, advertisements, logistics for speakers, and facility requests for 30-250 participants
- Manage, track, and reconcile LSEO’s NR and ER budgets and report data to management
- Track and process division anniversary increases in LAPIS while partnering with the GLs to monitoring IP employees requiring additional assessment
- Successfully processed ~60 hire packages, created ~20 job postings to SmartRecruiters, and coordinated ~70 Interviews, including creating agendas, NR lunch requests, and scheduling various tours
- Interactions with senior division leadership, Engineering PAD, HR, Compensation, and Badge Office
- Received an Engineering Directorate Award for efforts
- Independently identified and created various Microsoft Forms and established workflows to enhance the internal interview, posting and offer processes which resulted in increased efficiency for management and the team
- Evaluates, executes, and implements internal organizational process improvements
- Serve as a team lead mentoring and training new division administrative personnel
- Create, track and report LSEO hiring metrics to identify workforce needs and process improvement
- Establish data visualization and analysis for LSEO DDL and NIF&PS Management on hiring, retention, and attrition metrics
- Served on various committees: LLNL Domestic Travel Policy Review, Engineering Summer Celebration, Engineering
ASSEST MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided daily administrative support for the Asset Management Department (AMD) Team: AMD Department Head, Property Management and Business Division Leader, Assurance, Operation and Systems (AOS) Group, Property Management Group Leader (GL), Travel Management/Special Disbursements GL, Donation, Utilization & Sales (DUS), AMD Department Administrator and back up support to Business Associate Director
- Independently planned and coordinated various meetings/events including coordinating logistics for speakers, catering, facilities, and/or photographers which included an AMD Senior Management Offsite Event
- Interpreted, analyzed, and scrubbed raw data to identify minimum, maximum, and average allowances for specific expense items per FY (FY19- FY22)
- Data was provided to Travel Management GL to implement new institutional policy guidance
- Served as primary Technical Release Representative (TRR) for AMD including DUS, and TID
- Collected, analyzed, and reconciled monthly Term Sales and Bid Sales data for DUS; Term Sales totaling $237,771K, Bid Sales totaling $213,523K
- Tracked Health Services Department metrics to identify COVID-19 impacts
- Anticipated needs of customer(s) within support areas, identified and recommended solutions and paths forward
- Coordinated, processed, tracked, and managed hiring process for the AMD Administrator and TID Administrator for supporting areas
- Managed, tracked, and processed individual Spot Awards for supporting areas totaling $1,800
- LTRAIN Training Coordinator
- Tracked out of compliance reports, provided data to supervisors, and posted daily completions
- Served as Time Absence Coordinator (TAC) for AMD Property Management Division, AOS group, and back up to SDD Division
- Custodian for the Precious Metals Safe in support of the AOS group within the AMD Department.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided daily administrative support for the Engineering Operations Team: Deputy Associate Director (DAD) for Operations, Assistant Deputy Associate Director for Operations, Assurance Manager, Deputy Assurance Manager, Safety Officer, Engineering Service Operations Coordinator, and Training Administrator
- Maintained complex calendars and coordinated meetings involving multiple senior management personnel
- Represented management in administrative and operational matters, responding on their behalf to gather, clarify, and disseminate information
- Assisted in creating PowerPoint presentations for the Deputy Associate Director of Operations
- Managed COVID-19 operations, including PPE stockpile data and Business Continuity lists, and coordinated Townhall meetings
- Led and assisted in planning and coordinating office space for new hires, resulting in the acquisition of ~200 additional office spaces
- Managed the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) / Department of Transportation (DOT) program for Engineering, ensuring compliance with NNSA deadlines
- Served as LTRAIN Training Coordinator and backup for the Engineering Directorate LTRAIN Administrator
- Coordinated multiple large group moves, including building renovations and office relocations
- Created and updated building maps, ensuring accuracy and inclusion of emergency equipment locations
- Led the purchase and installation of consistent patio furniture, collaborating with various stakeholders
- Established processes and guidelines for move requests and conference room management
- Participated in the Administrative Consulting Committee, contributing to the Engineering Administrative Career Development Program
- Successfully onboarded, trained, and mentored new administrative professionals
- Planned and executed various directorate events, including picnics and holiday events.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided daily administrative support for the Engineering Director of Strategic Workforce Development
- Processed domestic and conference travel, expense reports, calendar and meeting requests, visitors (US citizens and foreign nationals), and hospitality
- Planned and coordinated numerous student-related events, including tours, social events, workshops, expos, orientations, university visits, and award ceremonies
- Served as the primary point of contact for the LLNL STEM Day event, managing logistics and running design challenges for ~120 participants
- Coordinated logistics for high-level guest visits, including hospitality, equipment setup, and tour requests
- Managed and coordinated ~90 yearly recruiting events, collaborating with recruiters and division leaders on logistics and follow-up
- Partnered with SHRM and Computations Directorate to host Shadow an Engineer Day for UC Berkeley students
- Organized monthly events and workshops, collaborating with SHRM and TID on communications, registration, and logistics
- Interacted regularly with senior management and staff across various divisions and programs
- Tracked and managed three budgets totaling over $21K, serving as the point of contact for fund processing
- Implemented a new NR request process for five Engineering divisions
- Created onboarding guidelines for the Engineering Scholar Program and reviewed summer applicants
- Developed a SharePoint database for recruiters and tracked diversity metrics for senior management
- Compiled and edited various documents, including itineraries, agendas, reports, and presentations
- Collaborated on the creation of an Engineering Scholar Website and organized design challenges and projects
- Partnered with vendors to procure shirts and banners for recruiting events and summer students.
VOLUNTEER TEACHER ASSISTANT
ART FREILER SCHOOL/TRACY LEARNING CENTER
TRACY, CA
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Reviewed directorate job requisitions for accuracy and completeness
- Worked directly with division contacts to understand their request and update as appropriate
- Prepared resume review packages
- Worked directly with recruiters as needed
- Assisted in coordination and preparation of the Engineering Scholar Luncheon
- Complied data and prepared complex reports
- Arranged travel
- Provided support to Administrative Operations Managers and Hiring Administrator
- Maintained databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
- Coordinated, scheduled, and arranged meeting and travel calendars and screened telephone calls
- Reviewed summer applications and hire files for accuracy and completeness.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLAR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Reviewed directorate job requisitions for accuracy and completeness
- Worked directly with division contacts to understand their request and update as appropriate
- Prepared resume review packages
- Worked directly with recruiters as needed
- Assisted in coordination and preparation of the Engineering Scholar Luncheon
- Compiled data and prepared complex reports
- Arranged travel
- Provided support to Administrative Operations Managers and Hiring Administrator
- Maintained databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
- Scheduled appointments, maintain calendars, and screen telephone calls
- Reviewed summer applications and hire files for accuracy and completeness.
ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLAR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Provided support to the Engineering Training Manager/Coordinator
- Maintained training plans for the Associate Directors Office
- Established and maintained complex databases and reports for training and education
- Provided support for training programs, including arranging off-site locations, scheduling, and notifications
- Provided support for Engineering’s Summer Program
- Organized and coordinated training activities, including composing, and distributing class notifications and event announcements, badging, class set- up/break down, enrollments and certificates.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Las Positas College
Livermore, CASkills
- Attention to detail with the ability to balance conflicting priorities with short deadlines under pressure
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and management
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Continually maintains a high level of productivity
- Ability to lead, influence and inspire others
- Resourceful, strategic & creative thinker, self-motivated, and a quick learner
- Extensive knowledge of LLNL Engineering policies and procedures
- Advanced computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Forms, Power Point, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, ePay, Adobe, Comcur, LEAP, Catering, EAM, FMS, Webex, IM, LINCS, LAPIS, LTRAIN, TIME, VTS, CAT, SmartRecruiters
Training & Education
- ED7105-V Coaching Mindset Essentials for Managers: Mod. 1
- ED8381-V Coaching 101 - General Education
- ED4062-V Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager
- ED7718-V Dare to Lead: How to Have Tough Conversations
- ED7384 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - General Education
- ED7091 Strengths Finder 2.0
- ED7375 Business Writing Essentials
- ED9257 Microsoft Excel- Advanced
- ED9256 Microsoft Excel- IntermediateED9258 Microsoft Excel- Pivot Tables
- Engineering NIF& PS Administrative Leadership Development Program Participant
Accomplishments
- Bronze Award Recipient for developing a complex spreadsheet for office space needs, leading to the acquisition of ~200 additional office spaces.
- Engineering Directorate Award for hiring efforts.
Timeline
LSEO DIVISION HIRING ADMINISTRATOR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
02.2023 - Current
ASSEST MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2022 - 02.2023
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
08.2017 - 06.2022
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
08.2017 - 01.2020
VOLUNTEER TEACHER ASSISTANT
ART FREILER SCHOOL/TRACY LEARNING CENTER
08.2013 - 08.2017
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
01.2007 - 07.2008
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS OFFICE FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLAR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2004 - 01.2007
ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOLAR
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY
06.2004 - 08.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Las Positas College