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Rowena St Pierre

Nespelem

Summary

Analytical leader with extensive experience in data analysis and strategic planning. Proven track record in managing climate action projects and securing funding through grant proposals, driving impactful community initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Climate Action Coordinator

Colville Confederated Tribes
Nespelem
03.2023 - Current
  • Climate Change Steering Committee Lead
  • Climate Action Implementation
  • Climate Data Resources & Information
  • GHG Inventory
  • Develops and writes grants proposals
  • Project Management
  • Coordinated community events to foster tribal engagement and cultural awareness.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and workshops within the organization.
  • Developed communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with departments to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
  • Assisted in grant proposal preparation to secure funding for community programs.
  • Organized training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintained records of project activities and participant feedback for reporting purposes.
  • Supported leadership in strategic planning initiatives for tribal development projects.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
  • Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.

Nespelem Town Council Position 3

Town of Nespelem
Nespelem
11.2021 - Current
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Collaborated with executives to develop long-term plans and policies.
  • Oversaw committee work to ensure alignment with mission and vision.
  • Facilitated communication between board members and stakeholders.
  • Reviewed financial reports to guide budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to other board members to ensure the organization's mission is fulfilled.
  • Facilitated discussions around difficult topics or decisions when necessary.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.

Energy Associate

Northwest Indian College
Lummi
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Data Collection
  • Systems Sizing Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • HomerGrid Data base
  • Helioscope data base
  • Solar installation

Occupancy Specialist

Colville Indian Housing Authority
Nespelem
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Record Retention/analysis
  • Data research/reporting/audit prep
  • Requisition, vouchers, ledgers
  • Verify background and utilities
  • Maintain 100 incomplete and completed waitlist files with constant reviewing and updating
  • Data Entry into Housing Data Systems
  • Prepared lease agreements and move-in orientation
  • Calculated rental monthly payments based on income.
  • Maintained 74 tenant Annual and interim Recertifications.
  • Performed Annual and 30, 60, and 90 day Inspections.
  • Coordinate and maintain VASH Program/reports/grant management
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and Annual reporting.
  • VASH Monthly rental payment processing.
  • Ensure tenant and veteran compliance with federal regulations.
  • Entered in tenant payments and closed out daily accounts.
  • Maintain hardcopy and electronic filing systems.
  • Maintained Events and covid grants
  • Coordinated community events.
  • Request work orders for tenants.
  • Maintained inventory for community events and promotional
  • Managed tenant applications to ensure compliance with housing regulations.
  • Conducted eligibility assessments for potential housing applicants.
  • Maintained accurate records of tenant information and occupancy status.
  • Assisted residents with lease agreements and housing policies.
  • Provided support in resolving tenant inquiries and concerns effectively.
  • Organized community outreach programs to promote housing services offered.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline occupancy procedures and best practices.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from tenants and landlords.
  • Performed periodic site visits to inspect units for condition, cleanliness, safety.
  • Analyzed rental applications, credit reports, income verification documents, and other related information.
  • Collaborated with maintenance staff on unit repairs or renovations as needed.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tenant files for review by management staff.
  • Coordinated inspections with third party vendors when required.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to ensure proper completion of move-in and move-out processes.
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
  • Compiled and conveyed operational and financial data to regional manager.

Senior Technician

Human Resources
Nespelem
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Knowledge of HR law, policies, and regulations.
  • Calculated business math calculations.
  • Learned, applied, interpreted Tribal policy and procedures.
  • Researched, gathered, analyzed data to give conclusions and recommendations.
  • Conduct new employee orientation
  • Complied a PowerPoint presentation to train managers on new database.
  • Set up and closed job files.
  • Set up an electronic and hard copy filing systems.
  • Ran background checks, set up polygraph tests.
  • Compiled job announcements and job descriptions.
  • Composed letters, memos, emails.
  • Coordinates and set up and facilitated interviews and submitted analysis to HR Director when needed.
  • Proficient in computers, office machines, and databases.
  • Complied pamphlet of HR recruiting to Council.
  • Reviews and enters PIC sheet data.
  • Proficient human relations, communication skills.- trained summer youth workers in interview based setting and how to fill out PIC
  • Coordinated, set up, tear down employee

Senior Office Assistant

TERO
Nespelem
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Data entry
  • Contract routing, distributing
  • File management
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Job dispatch
  • Communication skills
  • Coordinate meetings
  • Draft letters for director
  • Put together TERO book of policies and procedures

Office Assistant

Colville Tribal College
Nespelem
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Data entry
  • Records management
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Coordinate trainings
  • Recorded meeting notes
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Student record management

Office Assistant/Wex Worker

CCT Purchasing
Nespelem
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Records management
  • Inputted purchase orders
  • Closed out purchase orders
  • Received mail and distributed

Education

Climate Action Planning Certificate - Enviornmental Science

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Tribal Governance with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

North West Indian College
Lummi, Wa
06.2022

Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree

Salish Kootenai College
Nesspelem, WA
08.2015

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Computer skills
  • Solar Feasibility studies
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Tribal Sovereignty
  • Climate action implementation
  • Grant proposal writing
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Community engagement
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budgeting and resource allocation
  • Research and reporting
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and guidance
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Presenting ideas and plans
  • Logistics coordination
  • Budget planning
  • Workflow management
  • Budget management
  • Permit applications
  • Business administration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Financial management
  • Process improvement
  • Event planning
  • Business development
  • Contract management
  • Administrative oversight
  • Updating stakeholders
  • Recordkeeping
  • Risk management
  • Decision-making

Affiliations

  • Nespelem Town Council, Position #3
  • Grant County Climate Committee
  • Chelan County Climate Committee
  • Tribal Advisory Group for PNW Pollinators
  • Coach/Assist youth basketball
  • Referee middle school volleyball games
  • Vice Chair for Nespelem School Parent Committee

Certification

  • Climate Action Planning, Gonzaga University
  • Human Resource Certificate
  • NAHASDA Essentials

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Climate Action Coordinator

Colville Confederated Tribes
03.2023 - Current

Energy Associate

Northwest Indian College
01.2022 - 03.2023

Nespelem Town Council Position 3

Town of Nespelem
11.2021 - Current

Occupancy Specialist

Colville Indian Housing Authority
10.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Technician

Human Resources
04.2015 - 10.2015

Senior Office Assistant

TERO
04.2015 - 10.2015

Office Assistant

Colville Tribal College
02.2014 - 04.2015

Office Assistant/Wex Worker

CCT Purchasing
06.2013 - 09.2013

Climate Action Planning Certificate - Enviornmental Science

Gonzaga University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Tribal Governance with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

North West Indian College

Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree

Salish Kootenai College

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