Odessa W. Scott
Bowie,Maryland
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator & Physical Facilities Manager
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage four CABCoFA buildings: Campus, Woodshop (Sculpture Studio), Warehouse (N.W.), and Oddfellows. This role requires 24/7 on-call availability. Support the Office of Planning & Real Estate Development in renovating CABCoFA by coordinating with the Deputy Director, contractors, Deans Office, and Department Chairs to manage department relocations and project implementation. Maintain daily communication with contractors on site visits and schedule updates. Assist the Deputy Director and Contract Project Manager with all renovation tasks, and oversee departmental returns through inspections. Ensuring that buildings and their systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security) operate correctly and efficiently, including scheduling regular maintenance and repairs. Space Management and Planning: Maximise space use to satisfy departmental requirements. Enforce health and safety standards, comply with regulations, and oversee emergency readiness. Managing contracts and vendor relationships for services such as cleaning, security, landscaping, roof replacement, and the renovation of classrooms, suites, and offices. Communicate facility issues and projects with senior management, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
- Dean Phylicia Rashad (2021-2023)
Administrative Coordinator to the Associate Dean & Childers Hall Building Facilitator
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
01.1996 - 01.2021
- Review revenue, spending, and program needs; coordinate staff input and management goals to help prepare budget requests and documents. Assist with budget allocations as directed by central administration. Served as lead liaison for District of Columbia Fire Marshals inspections at Childers Hall and Doors & More Buildings. Initiates procedures to monitor and control program and department spending, tracks revenues and expenses, estimates annual budgets, recommends fund reallocations as needed, and helps departments stay within budget. Help develop policies and procedures to manage routine purchasing by bids, purchase orders, and petty cash in line with University policy and requirements.
- Division of Fine Arts
- Dr. Tritobia Hayes Benjamin, Associate Dean, (1996-2013) (Deceased)
- Dr. Gwendolyn Everett, Associate Dean, (2013-2019)
- Dr. Lisa Farrington, Associate Dean, (January 2019-2021)
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Howard University
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Oversees and coordinates the work of administrative support staff in the department. Develops and implements standards, policies, and procedures to maintain office files and manage general administrative tasks as required. Reviews personnel recommendations, purchase orders, contracts, service requests, and other administrative documents to ensure adherence to university policies and procedures. Coordinates and implements corrective actions as required.
- College of Fine Arts
- Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Jeff Donaldson, Dean (Deceased)
- (1996 College of Fine Arts was abolished and placed as a division of the College of Arts & Sciences)
Secretary to the Dean
Howard University
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Process various types of correspondence, forms, and reports—often complex or technical—from computer files or drafts. Create graphic formats, type correspondence for the Dean, maintain confidential records, and manage office documentation. Coordinate college lectures, luncheons, and special events.
- School of Human Ecology
- Immediate Supervisor: Dr. O. Jackson Cole, Dean
- School Abolished/Reassigned to College of Fine Arts
Secretary to the Administrative Assistant
Howard University
01.1974 - 01.1986
- Coordinates event planning for the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center Gallery, including exhibitions and special luncheons or dinners. Oversees building operations and custodial services. Handles personnel recommendations, budgeting, requisitions, annual reporting, filing, referrals, appointments, correspondence, inventory management, petty cash, and provides secretarial support to department heads as needed.
- Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
- Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Michael R. Winston, Director
Secretary
Howard University
04.1971 - 01.1974
- Prepare correspondence for President James E. Cheek and department heads concerning alumni donations, meetings, and event invitations. Support event planning for alumni luncheons, meetings, and the Annual Alumni Soiree. Greet visitors, handle communications, manage files and records, procure supplies, and coordinate meetings and conferences. Process departmental materials including budgets, personnel recommendations, payroll, reports, and requisitions.
- Department of Alumni Affairs
- Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Brenda Lawson Brown, Director
Education
Cortez Peters Business School
Washington, D.C.01.1972
Non-degree - undefined
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia01.1969
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Time management
- File organization
Awards
The President and Board of Trustees of Howard University, The LaRue Barkwell Capstone Distinguished Service Award on Charter Day Observance March 7, 2020. Please note: This is the 1st Award A Staff Has Received from the President and Board of Trustees., Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Dean’s Award (Angel Award) 2021-2022. Presented May 11, 2022, Outstanding Leadership Award, Executive Women’s Golf Association, Southern Maryland Chapter 2015-2016
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator & Physical Facilities Manager
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
01.2021 - 01.2023
Administrative Coordinator to the Associate Dean & Childers Hall Building Facilitator
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
01.1996 - 01.2021
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Howard University
01.1991 - 01.1996
Secretary to the Dean
Howard University
01.1986 - 01.1991
Secretary to the Administrative Assistant
Howard University
01.1974 - 01.1986
Secretary
Howard University
04.1971 - 01.1974
Non-degree - undefined
Norfolk State University
Cortez Peters Business School
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