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Work History
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Pat Ross

Jackson,TN

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at United Way of West Tennessee, adept in resource management and volunteer coordination. Skilled in problem-solving and teamwork, successfully raised $28 million and enhanced community engagement. Excelled in customer service, managing over 5,000 inquiries annually, demonstrating flexibility and dependability.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Director 211 HUB/Volunteer Services

United Way of West Tennessee
09.1990 - Current

211HUB

  • Resource Management: maintain up-to-date knowledge of resources and services for West Tennessee
  • Client Interaction: answer over 5,000 calls per year from individuals and companies seeking help and provide information or referrals to appropriate services
  • Documentation: record call details, including the nature of the request and the services provided


Volunteer Services

  • Recruitment: develop and implement strategies to attract volunteers. Outreach through various channels, including social media, community events and partnerships with other organizations
  • Planning: develop and manage volunteer programs and projects, ensuring they align with the organization's goals and objectives
  • Scheduling: created and manage volunteers schedules, ensuring that there is adequate coverage for events in our Volunteer Hub website
  • Reporting: maintain records and opportunities on Volunteer Hub


Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

  • Partner with Cadence Bank and IRS to provide trained volunteers to provide free tax service to low income families for over 20 years
  • Make appointments and provide information to taxpayers about the service clients
  • Serve as a volunteer tax prepare to help provide tax services to over 250 taxpayers each year


Christmas Partners

  • Partner with over a dozen agencies and organization to provide holiday assistance to over 1,000 families
  • Set up applications for holiday assistance as an online application and also set up and take application in person


Senior Resource Director

  • Develop strategies to do fundraising campaigns and initiatives to secure financial resources from donors, grants and other sources
  • Ensure that programs and services have the resources they need to operate effectively
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors through personalized communication and engagement
  • Acknowledge and appreciate donors through thank-you notes, recognition events, and other forms of acknowledgment
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors through personalized communication and engagement
  • Maintain and manage donor database to track giving history
  • Create long-term plans for donor development that align with the organization's goal and objectives
  • Share compelling stories and impact reports to illustrate the difference donors make and inspire continued support
  • Set and monitor goals and metrics for donor development activities to measure success and make improvements
  • Participate in community events and activities to raise awareness about the organization and attract new donors
  • Have raised $28 million dollars


Assistance to Finance Director

Maintain and imported pledge cards and payments in system

Assisted with closing of end of the month finance records






Personnel Assistant/Permit Clerk

Conalco Carrier, Inc.
06.1980 - 08.1990
  • Personnel Assistant
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires.
  • Supported HR initiatives by coordinating events, such as team-building activities and staff meetings, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Maintain all personnel records and provided documents necessary to make staff payroll, W-2 taxes and personnel policies
  • Set appointments and meetings with corporate personnel and local staff


Permit Clerk

  • Maintain all personnel files on 350 drivers and owner operators
  • Prepared and executed all documents needed for leasing a owner/operators truck with the company
  • Maintain time sheets on all drivers and entered in system for payment
  • Provided all legal permits and license plates to drivers in order for them to travel within 48 states
  • Prepared and train drivers on record keeping and audited all drivers log books to ensure there were following the rules of driving an 18 wheeler




Education

Administrative Assistance - Business

West Tennessee Business College
Jackson, TN
05.1993

Bethel College
Jackson TN
09.1979 - 05.1981

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
09.1975 - 05.1976

High School Diploma -

Jackson Central Merry High School
Jackson, Tn
05.1975

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Flexible and Adaptable

Dependable and Responsible

Multitasking

Accomplishments

2022 - Shirley Jones Ambassador of the Year

2022 - 31 Influential Women - Women History Month

2012 - 20 Most Influential Women in West Tenn

2005 - American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts

2004 - Girl Scouts Women of Distinction

1994 - Unsung Hero - Citizens of Madison County



Affiliations

  • Chamber Ambassador for Greater Jackson Chamber (25 years)
  • Class of 2012 Leadership Jackson
  • Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce Board 2013/14
  • Shannon Street Blues Fest - 7 years

Timeline

Senior Director 211 HUB/Volunteer Services

United Way of West Tennessee
09.1990 - Current

Personnel Assistant/Permit Clerk

Conalco Carrier, Inc.
06.1980 - 08.1990

Bethel College
09.1979 - 05.1981

Jackson State Community College
09.1975 - 05.1976

Administrative Assistance - Business

West Tennessee Business College

High School Diploma -

Jackson Central Merry High School
Pat Ross