JESSICA BEDINGFIELD
Salt Lake City
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Visual Art Institute
- Current
- Coordinate tuition assistance scholarship program for youth and adult programs
- Created digital marketing plans for the organization’s social media accounts and newsletters
- Research grant opportunities and manage grant calendar
- Oversee quarterly course registration for over 200 students and 150 families
Development Manager
Utah Arts Alliance
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Created a paid membership program with over 300 members
- Profiled 75 key prospective contributors of the Wasatch Front for development opportunities
- Conducted research on the philanthropic activities of corporations and foundations to solicit donations
- Trusted to maintain delicate relationships of board members and artists while cultivating potential donors
Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator
Mountainland Association of Governments
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Distributed over $27 million in three counties in COVID relief funds
- Individually taught over 100 grant applicants application protocols that enabled funding
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions associated with economic development projects
- Created and managed relationships with local, state, and federal government agencies to secure funding for projects
- Assisted in the preparation of grant applications and proposals to support business growth initiatives
Education
MA Management and Leadership -
Western Governors’ University
01-2020
BS Political Science - Art History
Utate State University
01-2015
Skills
- Program Development
- Grant Research and Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Content Development
- Social Media Management
- Curriculum Development
- Event Management
- Problem-solving
- Training and development
- Data collection & research
Timeline
Development Manager
Utah Arts Alliance
01.2023 - 01.2024
Community and Economic Development Program Coordinator
Mountainland Association of Governments
01.2020 - 01.2022
Program Manager
Visual Art Institute
- Current
BS Political Science - Art History
Utate State University
MA Management and Leadership -
Western Governors’ University