Melony Jackson
Marysville,Washington
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Tanana Chiefs Conference, adept in funding research and building strong community networks. Excelled in proposal development and relationship building, significantly enhancing funding opportunities and program success. Skilled in compliance monitoring and excellent communication, consistently achieving project goals with innovative strategies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Administrator
Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
Tulalip , WA
06.2023 - Current
- The Grants Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and assisting the Grants & Self-Governance team in their day-to-day activities. The administrator ensures that comprehensive grant administration services are provided to the Tulalip Tribes, Programs/Project Managers, and Grants Finance.
- Actively seek, identify, and monitor potential funding opportunities.
- Assist in securing funding for various, diverse programs from a multitude of federal, state, local, regional, foundation, and private funders.
- Coordinate the collection of data and information for proposal completion.
- Direct and lead the Grants Administrator and Grants Development Specialist in proposal development and grants administration.
Tribal Justice and Government Manager
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Fairbanks, Alaska
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Work with Tribes and their Court Clerks, in the TCC region to develop and/or strengthen tribal council codes and constitutions, such as but not limited to Court Clerk hand books and tribal court judges Bench book
- Personnel, and Client Services
- Develop and conduct Tribal Administrators and Councils Members training specific to each tribes needs in regards to tribal self-determination, tribal operations and tribal courts, TFYS and ICWA programs
- Provides guidance to tribes in resolving administrative and personnel issues
- On site supervisor for the Tribal courts personal
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Wellness & Prevention Office Manager
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Fairbanks, Alaska
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervises, leads, provides guidance, and support to the wellness and prevention administrative staff
- Assigns duties to the Wellness and Prevention Administrative support staff and oversee office work flow to ensure compliance with TCC policies and procedures, HIPAA, CFR confidentiality and privacy regulations
- Mentors and trains on best practices in office administration
- As well as Compiles and prepares information for grant reporting, contracts and other quarterly reports for the Wellness and Prevention Director and project managers as well as maintain records related to communication with funding agencies
Cage Cashier
Royal Casino
Everett, Washington
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Perform duties in compliance with Washington State rules and regulations, as well as company policy and procedures
- Execute cash handling transactions; maintain inventory, paperwork and/or supporting documentation for the transactions
- Assist guests with transactions such as cashing out chips for cash, credit/debit card cash advance, check cashing, etc
- Assist with and complete transactions to transport chips to/from casino gaming tables
- Create Player's Club accounts
- Insure bank and inventory balance for proper shift change
- Complete and retain task specific paperwork
Reservation Communications Agent
Tulalip Resort and Casino
Tulalip, Washington
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Provide 4-star Diamond Service in high volume setting
- Assist with room reservations for all guests (Leisure, Corporate, or Special Events) and any transportation needs, and all special request or needs for Guest stay
Receptionist
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Fairbanks, Alaska
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided customer service duties, greeted public and refers them to appropriate staff members, answers multi phone line system, routes calls, and take messages
- Assisted staff with administrative duties as requested
- Maintain accurate daily accounting of attendance and donations
- Assist with completion of necessary reports as requested
- Maintain agency inventory system
- Distribute incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail including bulk mail
- Maintains front desk area, keeping it clean and free from clutter
- Types and word processes documents as needed
- Orders office supplies and monitors inventory
- Updates and maintains mailing lists
- Produces mailing labels and reports as requested
- Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with employees, peers, and consumers
- Facilitates special event registration and execution
- Assists with various program operations as requested and other duties as assigned
Executive Administrative Assistant
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Fairbanks, Alaska
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Executive Officer, and the governing Board of Commissioners, as well as all Departmental Managers company wide
- Coordinate and maintain events calendars
- Schedule, prepare materials, record and transcribe meeting minutes
- Maintain all records to include resolutions, oaths, meeting minutes, and associated files
Store Manager
Mallots General Store
Yakutat, Alaska
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Direct and oversee the recruitment, selection, training and development of all staff for all departments
- Manage Staff Schedules, payroll, customers’ accounts and grocery orders
- Day to day duties as needed
- Ensured compliance with all labor laws and regulations
Customer Service Agent
ERA Aviation
Fairbanks, Alaska
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Provide excellent customer support to clients in the travel industry
- Assist clients with various travel needs ranging from responding to inquiries and complaints to ticketing, checking-in passengers, processing and securing baggage, to boarding flights
- Perform gate duties to include: checking flight tickets, assisting and directing passengers, making announcements, checking aircraft, and confirming cabin security
- My strong communication skills and well-developed awareness enable me to communicate comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds, occupations, and cultures
- My exceptional interpersonal skills enable me to build positive rapport with customers
- By listening attentively, clarifying misunderstandings, and managing conversational flow during challenging situations helped in resolving complex issues
- I demonstrated the ability to develop positive client relationships and retain clients
Lead Secretary
Kake City School District
Kake, AK
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Provide administrative and clerical support ranging from telephone and office reception; providing necessary information to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and public to typing routine correspondence and maintaining office files and records
- Coordinate staff meetings, professional development training sessions, parent committee meetings, and student and staff recognition ceremonies
- Process invoices for payment, initiated purchase requisitions, submit timesheets, and issue reimbursement for petty cash
- I encouraged parental involvement by providing opportunities for parents to become involved in their child's education
- Plan, promoted, and actively participate in school-wide community events and fund raising activities
- Compile statistical data for federal grant funding and program audits
Customer Service Agent
LAB Flying Service
Kake, AK
04.2000 - 10.2003
- Anticipate the needs of clients in a fast-paced environment and ensured customer satisfaction
- I performed all aspects of the travel needs of customers, from making reservations to selling tickets, arranging seat assignments, processing luggage, and general gate duties
Health Project Manager
Organized Village of Kake
Kake, AK
09.1993 - 07.2001
- Managed three projects within the Community Health Program; Teen Center, Positive Approach to Community Health for Teens, Diabetes Awareness Center
- Also researched and submitted grant proposals to receive new X-Ray equipment for the clinic
- As the project manager I was in charge of interviewing and hiring for various federally funded programs
- I coordinated cultural events in the community
- Administered program evaluation and compiled statistical data for grant reporting
Education
Tribal Management Program -
University of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Ak01.2025
Restaurant Management Program -
LaCordon Blue Western Culinary Art
Portland, OR02.2004
General Educational Diploma -
Yakutat High School
Yakutat, AK05.1987
Skills
- Funding research
- Proposal development
- Compliance monitoring
- Grant research
- Funding strategies
- Budget monitoring
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Research skills
- Crisis management
- Time management abilities
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Social media management
- Community networking
- Excellent communication
References
- Vanessa Cruger, HR Officer, Interior Regional Housing Authority, 828 27th Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709, 907-452-8315
- Lolonda Cavanough, Board Member, Organized Village of Kake, PO Box 113, Kake, Alaska, 99830, 907-723-0160
- Tiffany Simons, Chief Learning and Development Administrator, Tanana Chiefs Conference, 122 1st Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99701, 907-799-9392, Tiffany.Simmons@tananachiefs.org
Timeline
Grants Administrator
Tulalip Tribes Of Washington
06.2023 - Current
Tribal Justice and Government Manager
Tanana Chiefs Conference
12.2019 - 06.2023
Wellness & Prevention Office Manager
Tanana Chiefs Conference
05.2017 - 01.2019
Cage Cashier
Royal Casino
01.2016 - 03.2017
Reservation Communications Agent
Tulalip Resort and Casino
09.2013 - 12.2015
Receptionist
Interior Regional Housing Authority
10.2012 - 08.2013
Executive Administrative Assistant
Interior Regional Housing Authority
07.2011 - 12.2011
Store Manager
Mallots General Store
08.2007 - 10.2010
Customer Service Agent
ERA Aviation
02.2005 - 07.2007
Lead Secretary
Kake City School District
01.2005 - 05.2005
Customer Service Agent
LAB Flying Service
04.2000 - 10.2003
Health Project Manager
Organized Village of Kake
09.1993 - 07.2001
Tribal Management Program -
University of Fairbanks
Restaurant Management Program -
LaCordon Blue Western Culinary Art
General Educational Diploma -
Yakutat High School
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