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Donna Williams

Hartford,CT

Summary

Over 15+ years experience in the administrative field supporting non-profit organizations with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Keen professional with the ability to multitask a variety of challenges and responsibilities providing resources for partners, supervisors, families, and students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Associate/Administrative Assistant

COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Inc
Hartford, CT
10.2013 - 11.2016
  • Assisted in the development of a program calendar and activities for the after school program; ensured accuracy of program schedule for year
  • Provided programmatic and administrative support to supervisors, director and front line staff; ensured the effective operation of program
  • Implemented activities and enrichment classes as well as an incentives program; increased student participation
  • Supported program/school events as well as coordinated the logistics of field trips/dances and provided supervision of students
  • Attended initiative and internal programmatic meetings; adhered to organizational and funder requirements
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies; adhered to fixed office budget.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Completed daily data entry, tracked student attendance and maintained the applicant filing system



Administrative Assistant

COMPASS Youth Collaborative
Hartford, CT
07.2008 - 10.2013
  • Entered and maintained database and analyzed data for program supervisors with recommendations
  • Created program attendance sheets to capture daily attendance and behavioral data
  • Maintained, managed, prepared, and organized all files and records for program including confidential student records, applications, minutes and statistical reports
  • Answered phones and communicated effectively with parents regarding student details
  • Designed meaningful bulletin boards with program information for compliance with school requirements
  • Maintained payment records and subcontractor invoices
  • Covered front desk during after-school program hours as well as schools main office when needed.

Administrative Assistant

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
West Hartford, CT
08.2002 - 06.2008
  • Organized and maintained resettlement files in Microsoft Access, retrieval of constituent information from Raiser’s Edge 7.0.
    • Typed and distributed major quarterly reports and memorandums to Executive Committee and Board members.
      • Created spreadsheets; performed mail merges, processed invoices for payment with accuracy and timely submission for approval.
        • Ordered and stocked office supplies for staff of forty, including arranging catering, planning, and confirming internal and external meetings amongst committees.
          • Assisted in the management of a comprehensive corporate sponsorship program for various fundraising events and other areas where appropriate. 
          • Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
        • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
      • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
    • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Capital Community College
2012

Skills

  • 60 WPM typing speed
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Database management
  • Administrative support specialist
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented

Timeline

Program Associate/Administrative Assistant

COMPASS Youth Collaborative, Inc
10.2013 - 11.2016

Administrative Assistant

COMPASS Youth Collaborative
07.2008 - 10.2013

Administrative Assistant

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
08.2002 - 06.2008

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Capital Community College
Donna Williams