JESSICA GRIFFIN
RINCON,GA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Innovative Vehicle Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Foundation Director
Effingham Health System Foundation, Inc
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and fundraising strategies to Board of Directors, council members and C-Suite.
- Managed and consistently grew the culture of philanthropy within the organization by establishing programs such as grateful family, grateful patient, and employee giving.
- Collaborated with finance department to review fundraising and campaign financial reports, maintained compliance by keeping accurate records.
- Lead the Foundation Board meetings, prepared presentation, supporting materials and agenda. In addition prepared minutes for distribution.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with donors, and strategic partners.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Represented organization to community by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Coordinated special recognition events, and fundraisers.
- Provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Owner/Designer
Timber and Tulle, LLC
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations. Including bookkeeping tasks, sales tax collection and payments, expense tracking, restocking, and ordering of materials.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls.
- Designed projects according to customer specifications using Adobe Illustrator and Aspire computer software.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Marketed business through social media and special event promotions.
- Created an e-commerce website. Created retail products for sale on Facebook and website.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to client.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
Executive Assistant
JCB
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Supported three vice presidents as well as the purchasing department , marketing department, sales department and customer support.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Reported and supervised the sales staff’s weekly appointments.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Coordinated vacation requests and approvals, maintained expense reports, and followed up with salesmen to ensure timely submission and payments.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Maintained all office equipment.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Used advanced word processing functions such as mail merge to create direct mailing list and client correspondences.
- Coordinated new hire training and bi-monthly sales training programs.
- Facilitated company-wide email communications for vice presidents.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for vice presidents.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Marketing Director
The Porcupine
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Conceptualized, designed, and implemented advertising ad projects from concept to completion including editing, proofreading, and rewriting text for content, clarity, spelling, grammar and punctuation for promotional pieces, advertising designs, newspaper layouts and website.
- Created illustrations, graphics, and text for marketing campaigns for promotional purposes.
- Updated website which resulted in an increase in public awareness.
- Developed mass emails and direct mail campaigns.
- Generated client database for strategic marketing plans.
- Successfully and efficiently worked in a fast-paced environment with ability to change direction midstream as needed.
- Networked within the community to increase business, also spearheaded donation and charity department which included setting budgets and providing promotional support.
Department Manager/Buyer
The Porcupine
02.2003 - 01.2006
- Energized and motivated a staff of 12 to increase sales and employee morale.
- Handled all facets of customer service from assisting customers with their buying decisions to resolving customer issues.
- Received many customer commendations due to my quest for excellence, resulting in satisfied customers and repeat business for the company.
- Coordinated all facets of purchasing, pricing, contract negotiation and inventory management.
- Attended trade shows for purchasing inventory and trend forecasting.
- Developed and implemented purchasing budget, sales forecasting, and trend reports.
- Created efficient report structure which decreased workload and increased productivity.
- Increased sales in the department by 40%.
- Played a major role in the creation and design of restructuring of the department to establish it as a separate identity.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
South New Hampshire University
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, Google Slides, Docs, Sheets Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Extensive customer service experience
- Decision making
Affiliations
Rotary Club of Effingham, Board Member (2021-2022) Leadership of Effingham Class of 2021-2022, Delta MU Delta (2021-Present)
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Innovative Vehicle Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023
Foundation Director
Effingham Health System Foundation, Inc
09.2018 - 03.2022
Owner/Designer
Timber and Tulle, LLC
01.2014 - 09.2018
Executive Assistant
JCB
08.2008 - 04.2010
Marketing Director
The Porcupine
01.2006 - 08.2008
Department Manager/Buyer
The Porcupine
02.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
South New Hampshire University