Jessica Perkins
Spokane,WA
Summary
Seasoned Program Coordinator with broad-ranging expertise in operations management and financial administration. Highly skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions. Compassionate professional with background in human services, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excels in various communication strategies, and problem-solving skills to support individuals and communities effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
HHS/CDC/NIOSH - Spokane Mining Research Division
Spokane, WA
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to meet program objectives and deadlines.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.
- Developed and maintained budgets for various programs, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase program visibility and participation.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Gathered statistical data and wrote reports on program outcomes.
- Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities for management.
- Created promotional materials for publicizing events associated with the program.
- Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during organized events.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Developed brochures, newsletters, and flyers on program initiatives.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for events annually, ensuring seamless execution.
- Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting program achievements and challenges.
- Monitored budget allocations for various aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements.
- Identified opportunities to improve or enhance program initiatives and operations.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.
- Compiled reports summarizing progress towards goals and objectives of the initiative.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted purchasing plans accordingly.
- Managed budget allocations related to purchasing pharmaceuticals from vendors.
- Managed budget allocations for purchasing supplies, materials, equipment.
- Coordinated with vendors on purchasing decisions when necessary.
- Assisted with the planning and scheduling of office events.
- Managed calendars by arranging appointments, meetings, conferences.
- Created efficient processes for data entry and record keeping.
Unit Program Coordinator
Tyler Smith
Fairchild AFB, United States
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Delivered comprehensive presentations on key program initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of program activities, including budgeting and expenditures.
- Provided administrative support including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes.
- Prepared presentations outlining key findings from research studies or evaluations.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members regarding program goals or objectives.
- Drafted internal communications regarding policy changes or new procedures.
- Reviewed account details to check eligibility and compliance with program requirements.
- Reviewed existing programs for potential cost savings or efficiency improvements.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Created and distributed reports summarizing progress towards project objectives.
- Monitored program performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided technical assistance to staff on program implementation issues.
Educational Technician
Natasha Allison
Fairchild AFB, United States
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Communication professional leading 13 team leads for 5 meetings weekly
- Communication professional engaging in leading meetings between supervisors and staff during training sessions
- Conducts over 5 team meetings a week within the classroom in order to build partnerships between classroom and facility staff
- Proficient in managing critical issues such as resource constraints, scheduling limitations, and exercising personalized leadership style
- Managed critical issues such as injuries or emergencies for over 70 staff and 125 children during an 8 hour supervisory shift for 5 consecutive days during AF inspection in July 2022, coined by FSS Commander for excellence
- Communication professional who values making connections and building partnerships between facility patrons, as well as staff
- Excels under critical conditions, managed 70 employees and 125 children during AF inspection emergency fire evacuation drill
- Managed team communications during 2 active shooter emergency exercises
- Coordinated the review of an employee contact list for accurate emergency information with the 92 FSS CDC Assistant Director
- Managed and reviewed visual communication products before the dispersement to patrons, as well as employees
- Communication professional who has built positive professional personal connections/partnerships with leaders such as 92 FSS commander, 92 FSS flight chief, 13 GS-05 staff, over 70 CDC employees, and more than 50 patrons throughout employment at the CDC
- Proficient in identifying commander's priorities during critical seasons and implementing priorities in order of importance
- Coordinated the planning of employee farewells for the facility to participate in (ongoing)
- Assists in the planning, organizing and carrying out of visual information for the center to patrons of the child development center
- Skilled in drafting, coordinating and producing newsletters, photographs and written communication to patrons
- Communication professional participating in monthly GS supervisor meetings to discuss solutions to current or potential problems
- Proficient in notifying team members of topics discussed in meetings in order to communicate accurate information and maximize understanding
- Participates in monthly meetings with trainers to maintain certification of multiple AFI requirements
- Has obtained approximately 100 hours of trainings over 2.5 years in order to stay current with public and AFI standards at the CDC
- Maintains work environments in order to meet AF standards and in the care of children of active duty military, contractors and civilian patrons
- Coordinated the planning of morale boosting activities for coworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Worked full-time throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support the FAFB mission
- Conducts communicative meetings between patrons and staff in efforts to mitigate misunderstandings
- Routinely works as a leader during supervisory shifts for the FAFB CDC and performs duties associated the GS-05 title which include but are not limited to: responding to calls for problems within classrooms, communicating with patrons via telephone to notify them of 1187 reports, mitigating employee frustrations, finding solutions to problems within classroom schedules, conducting successful fire evacuation procedures, verifying attendance on 1182 and 1930 documents, ensuring the proper closure of the CDC building at closing hours, preparation of incoming shipments of supplies, maintaining communication with flight chief, director, and assistant directors throughout the day, and collecting attendance data from classrooms during every hour
- 8 years total experience in childcare, 3 served at the FAFB CDC establishment, with 8 months at the GS-05 level
- This is a federal job
- Supervisor: Natasha Allison (2076121342)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Public Affairs/Promotional Assistant
101.3 KATY FM
Temecula, United States
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Communication professional who built visual presentations in Canva, PowerPoint and adobe InDesign
- Managed and coordinated the release of visual communication designs and dates for web-based content
- Communication professional who managed over $7,000 worth of video and audio equipment for public promotional events
- Executed promotional events for the public through live broadcasts over radio and in the public
- Communication professional who drafted more than 50 scripts for on-air personalities to communicate on the air
- Built connections with clients and public at promotional events to gain engagement with the radio station
- Set up / break down of approximately $7,000 worth of station audio equipment and displays at promotional events
- Communication professional engaged with public during weekly events that involved interviewing for on-air excerpts and for web-based content for stations' social media platforms
- Managed the connection of $7,000 worth of audio equipment at public events in order for on-air personalities to effectively engage with the public
- Performed office administrative functions such as receptionist duties and updating stations' web-based content daily
- Created visual communication for the agency in order to build brand community engagement, briefings, speeches and scripts (PSA's)
- Worked closely with the agency to build brand engagement in the public through web-based content such as photographs, videos, new releases, visual and written communication
- Drafted presentations for stakeholders that included gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data to identify potential problems of brand engagement with the public
- Drafted presentations for stakeholders that included gathering, evaluating, and interpreting data that identified actual statistical information of web content interactions between the agency and the public
- Supervisor: Loren Coronado (9095507331)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Master's degree - Communication, Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH, United States04.2020
Bachelor's degree - Communication, Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH, United States11.2016
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance assessments
- Expense tracking
- Marketing materials
- Facility management
- Project management
- Report creation
- Volunteer management
- Standard operating procedures
- Vendor management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Scheduling proficiency
- Program management
Additional Information
Held a Government Purchase Card and managed purchases for Spokane division research and requirements. Managed critical issues such as injuries and emergencies for over 70 staff and 125 children during an 8 hour supervisory shift for 5 consecutive days during AF inspection in July 2022, coined by FSS Commander for excellence. Coined by CDC Director for maintaining a positive environment and attitude through challenging situations. Excellent crisis management skills. Able to type 40 words a minute. Excellent in delegating tasks for effective time management skills. Organized. Able to perform effective public speaking skills. Skilled at working in stressful situations. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign and Canva. Some basic skills with Excel.
References
- Elisa Solis, Spokane Mining Research Division, Program Management Officer, 5093548023, esolis@cdc.gov
- Alisha Martinez, USAF, Electrical Journeyman, (716) 603-7455
- Natasha Allison, Fairchild AFB, 92 FSS Flight Chief, 2076121342, natasha.allison.1@us.af.mil
- Loren Coronado, 101.3 KATY FM, Media Coordinator, 9095507331, loren@kolafm.com
Availability
- Permanent, on-site or Telework, Full-time
- M-F, 40 hours per week or more if needed.
Job Related Training
- Communication, Media and Society, 06/2017
- Knowledge and New Media, 09/2017
- Identity and Personal Brands, 12/2017
- Strategic Communication in a New Age, 06/2018
- Reputation Management; building a brand, 12/2018
- Crisis Communication, 06/2019
- Integrated PR Campaigns, 06/2019
Desired Locations
Spokane, United States
Affiliations
- Acted as CFC (combined federal campaign) coordinator with the Spokane Minding Research Division. Helped coordinate charity campaigns that raised money for local charities.
- Acted as secretary for the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron booster club.
Accomplishments
- Received the Civilian Achievement medal from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base for recognition in distinguished performance during time as Unit Program Coordinator.
- Received acceptance to the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Southern New Hampshire University in 2015.
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Specialist
HHS/CDC/NIOSH - Spokane Mining Research Division
06.2024 - 03.2025
Unit Program Coordinator
Tyler Smith
01.2023 - 06.2024
Educational Technician
Natasha Allison
11.2019 - 01.2023
Public Affairs/Promotional Assistant
101.3 KATY FM
06.2015 - 06.2016
Master's degree - Communication, Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's degree - Communication, Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
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