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PATRICIA ANN BIEVER
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and Seasoned professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
- A highly motivated and talented individual with strong leadership abilities and social perceptiveness over and above service-oriented judgment, and decision-making skills
- Extensive experiences working with cultures, families, and communities regarding social issues and a proven track record of philanthropic, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and increased use of social media to leverage, engage and build relationships
- CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Mentored, coached, and trained over 400 volunteers resulting in exemplary increases in student growth.
GRANTS MANAGER
EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER FOOD BANK
El Paso, Texas
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed all grant processes including letters of intent, proposals, written applications, documenting payments and expenditures, optimized grant administration processes, prepared progress reports, ensured compliance with grant regulations, reviewed grant proposals, managed grant database, engaged with donor agencies, educated staff on grant policies, and prepared quarterly and final financial reports
- Aided in securing new and continuous funding, while improving opportunities to identify project targets for grant applications.
- Researched demographics and other quantitative information in support of proposals
- Participated in fundraising events to raise awareness of food insecurity that benefited communities served.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Assigned work to fundraise, staff, and monitor performance to meet targets.
GRANT WRITER/Coordinator
DONA ANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Las Cruces, New Mexico
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Administration of grant and external funding programs to ensure compliance reporting, drawdowns and audit reports
- Researched and identified Federal, public and private grant agencies and foundations in order to identify alternate sources of funding for all county departments, research, and other projects
- Reviewed grant documentation prior to submission and provided technical assistance to ensure compliance and completeness of the application
- Developed and maintained relationships with state representatives, federal and state agencies as well as local organizations
- Assist with research, communications with local partnerships to support grant opportunities
- Generate contracts and funding agreements between all parties and thecounty
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation for review to promote funding program transparency.
DISTRICT MANAGER
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF El PASO, INC
El Paso, Texas
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Improved retail operations to include adequate management and staffing levels, adherence to company policies and procedures, excellent customer service, and strategic planning for retail operations
- Redesigned layout, cleanliness, product display, and/or improvements to stores within the parameters of approved standards and assist store management to adhere to individual store budgets and achieve revenue targets
- Re-trained store managers to establish and implement short and long-range goals, objectives, policies and procedures and develop sales objectives and production goals, the heart of stores revenues
- Coached store management to facilitate the training sales associates, production personnel on the importance of customer service, selling and pricing procedures, donation receiving procedures, and problem resolution
- Strongly delivered by words and actions a commitment to the Goodwill mission to help people with barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of the community.
- Supervised 3 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
STORE MANAGER
JO ANN'S FABRICS AND CRAFTS
El Paso, Texas
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Coached and mentored team members to create plans based on financials to increase sales and address store performance opportunities, managing floor responsibilities and ensure daily duties were performed efficiently, effectively, and timely
- Developed efficient staffing and service levels throughout the store through high-visibility, and open communications while instilling daily goals and responsibilities
- Ensured all programs relating to receiving, payroll, scheduling legal compliance, shrink, audit, and safety are utilized to control store expenses and maximize resources
- Merchandised with insurance that company standards were maintained at all times, according to company directives within given time frames using all corporate driven tools such as plan-o-grams
- Drove to strengthen customer service skills and ensure team provided exceptional in-store experience for customers and achieve sales goals while instilling a sense of urgency within the team when responding to clients
- First year, inventory was improved to 1.8 under Jo Ann standards of 2.0 and Audit compliant.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
NEW MEXICO, INC
Las Cruces, New Mexico
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Re-established implementation and delivery of JA programs in Dona Ana, Luna, and Grant counties
- Organized local and statewide marketing and public relations associated with building volunteer pools and revenue sources from private and community leaders
- Built a network of volunteers, trained to deliver programs in elementary, middle, and high schools, during class and afterschool programs across Southern New Mexico
- Coordinated efforts with team members in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Native American counties to achieve financial and student growth annually
- Developed and communicated with the new local Advisory council board to establish new partnerships in support of the mission
- Prepared and delivered educational and publicity programs and informational material to increase awareness of Junior Achievement's mission and vision
- Launched marketing strategies through newsletters, and internet sources, allowing for more efficient delivery of statewide organizational goals.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
ACHIEVMENT OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST, INC
El Paso, Texas
09.2001 - 07.2007
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
Personnel Manager
DM Dickason Staffing
El Paso, TX
09.1999 - 05.2002
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [Number] new employees.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Santa Teresa, NM03.2001
Associate of Arts - Business
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.1982
Skills
- Reputation for excellent Customer Service
- Excellent mental/physical organizational skills
- Self-Motivated, team player
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong commitment, vision
- Computer literate/proficient use of Social media
- Innovative and effective staff development
- Graduate Degree with emphasis on Leadership
- Strong research, analytical and interpretation skills
- Effective Foundation, State and Federal grant awards
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
Additional Information
- Awarded prestigious JA Summit Award in 2004, 2008, and 2010 for student growth and financial solvency. Instrumental in spearheading and launching the Hispanic Initiative program for Junior Achievement Worldwide, 2009 Organized staffing and operational functions as the District Manager for Luxury Linens first launch in Juarez, Mexico 2005 Supported and administrated the 2020 Census awarded to the county and CARES funding during the Pandemic Successful in grant writing and awards from Federal, State and Foundation grants.
Timeline
GRANTS MANAGER
EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER FOOD BANK
08.2021 - 03.2022
GRANT WRITER/Coordinator
DONA ANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
04.2015 - 08.2021
DISTRICT MANAGER
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF El PASO, INC
10.2013 - 12.2014
STORE MANAGER
JO ANN'S FABRICS AND CRAFTS
07.2011 - 10.2012
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
NEW MEXICO, INC
07.2007 - 12.2010
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
ACHIEVMENT OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST, INC
09.2001 - 07.2007
Personnel Manager
DM Dickason Staffing
09.1999 - 05.2002
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Lubbock Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business
El Paso Community College
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