Lynne Mimms
AUBURN HILLS,MI
Summary
Proven leader in volunteer coordination and interpersonal communication, adept at fostering relationships and maximizing volunteer engagement for Urban League Of Detroit. Skilled in volunteer recruitment strategy and schedule coordination, achieving over 90% volunteer satisfaction. Expertise in leveraging software for efficient operations, ensuring project success and cost savings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
Urban League Of Detroit
2022.06 - Current
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers throughout their tenure, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization''s goals.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.
- Maintained regular communication with volunteers through newsletters, social media updates, and personal check-ins, keeping them engaged and informed about upcoming opportunities.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Served as a liaison between volunteers and senior leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and promoting a transparent environment where concerns could be addressed promptly.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
- Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
- Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify specific needs for volunteers, optimizing resource allocation and improving program effectiveness.
Administrative Assistant
Construction Watch
2011.05 - 2020.02
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Purchasing Manager
Detroit Chassis, LLC
2000.05 - 2009.07
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $[Amount].
Finance/Payroll Clerk
Wayne County Sheriff's Department
1996.04 - 2000.05
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Collaborated with the human resources department to ensure proper management of employee benefits and deductions.
- Maintained [Number]% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into system.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, fostering a positive working environment.
- Developed effective communication channels for addressing employee concerns regarding paychecks, leave balances, and overtime calculations.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Education
Business Management
Central State University
Wilberforce, OHBusiness Management
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Volunteer Coordination
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Volunteer orientation and onboarding
- Phone Etiquette
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Schedule Coordination
- Volunteer tasking
- Work Scheduling
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Volunteer Screening
- Volunteer recruitment strategy
- Recruitment planning
- Schedule Preparation
- Delegating Work
Certification
Certification from Accounting Aid Society of Michigan.
Additional Information
- Active Volunteer for Sierra Leone, I personally raised over twenty-five thousand dollars towards building schools in South Africa.
- Volunteer with Junior Achievement at Detroit Public Schools
- Volunteer at Triumph Church- Media MInistry, Decision Time Counseling and Hospitality
- Volunteer at Regency Street - worked with seniors and their activities
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
Urban League Of Detroit
2022.06 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Construction Watch
2011.05 - 2020.02
Purchasing Manager
Detroit Chassis, LLC
2000.05 - 2009.07
Finance/Payroll Clerk
Wayne County Sheriff's Department
1996.04 - 2000.05
Business Management
Central State University
Business Management
Eastern Michigan University
Certification from Accounting Aid Society of Michigan.
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