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Monica Dorsey

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/Executive Director

Love Your Neighbor
Columbus, Ohio
01.2012 - Current
  • Provide leadership for all operational aspects of the nonprofit organization including program development and implementation.
  • Recruit and train volunteers to ensure that the mission and goals of the nonprofit are met.
  • Manage databases of volunteers, donors, sponsors, grantors, vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with federal laws pertaining to nonprofits organizations.
  • Organize special events such as sponsored community service and outreach activities to raise funds and awareness of the organization's mission.
  • Create a budget for the organization, monitored expenditures, and revised as needed.
  • Oversee social media marketing campaigns designed to promote services offered by the organization.
  • Collaborate with board members to create short-term and long-term organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase donations and grants.
  • Maintain up-to-date records on all donor contributions including pledges made throughout each fiscal year.
  • Coordinate with other organizations that provide similar services in order to maximize resources available within the community.

Inventory Management Specialist

DLA Land and Maritime
Columbus, Ohio
02.2010 - 01.2024
  • Managed inventory for the 21 Nuclear Reactor Program division of Land and Maritime
  • Created and maintained Purchase Requisition in SAP, FEDMall, and other Federal databases to procure inventory for backordered stock
  • Implemented measures to minimize losses due to shrinkage or damage in transit, storage, handling.
  • Collaborated with touch points touchpoints both internal and external to Department of Defense to alleviate wait times for out-of-stock items due to shipping delays or route disruptions due to COVID19
  • Worked in partnership with Organic Manufacturing to satisfy orders that could not be filled due to manufacture closure or part obsolescence
  • Provided monthly briefings for any vessel that was in non-commission status due to material unavailability.
  • Managed daily cycle counts and full audits monthly to keep inventory records accurate and current.
  • Ensured compliance with DLA policies regarding inventory management.
  • Tracked order status and communicated changes or delays to customers as needed.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to develop solutions for customer service issues related to inventory availability.
  • Supported purchasing activities by researching availability for material fulfillment through DLA Organic Manufacturing,
  • Identified process improvements that would reduce waste while increasing productivity.
  • Created detailed reports on inventory levels and usage trends.
  • Analyzed demand forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels in anticipation of customer orders.
  • Compared inventory use against materials planning to verify consistent product availability and adequate production support.
  • Documented assets in SAP and maintained inventory at desired levels.

President

Columbus Area Chapter of Blacks in Government
Columbus, Ohio
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Serves as Chair of the Executive Committee and the ex-officio member of all standing committees, except the Election and Nomination committees
  • Guides the implementation of all membership-approved programs and initiatives
  • Presides over all Chapter regular, special and annual meetings
  • Serves as Chapter's representative to the Regional Council and as one of the delegates to the National Delegates Assembly.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the local chapter of the Blacks In Government organization.
  • Represented Blacks In Government at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
  • Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as event catering for our Region V Quarterly meeting.
  • Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Analysis and Practices

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.2009

Skills

  • Nonprofit Governance
  • Board Reporting
  • Team Engagement
  • Strategic Vision
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Inventory Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Inventory Tracking Software
  • Customer Service
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Records Management
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • SAP
  • MS Office

Certification

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), Project Management Institute – October, 2024

Timeline

Founder/Executive Director

Love Your Neighbor
01.2012 - Current

President

Columbus Area Chapter of Blacks in Government
01.2012 - 01.2019

Inventory Management Specialist

DLA Land and Maritime
02.2010 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Analysis and Practices

The Ohio State University

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), Project Management Institute – October, 2024

Monica Dorsey