Tarrah J. Williams
Strategic & Driven Professional
Angier,NC
Summary
To seek a position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Director of Operations
DCA
Raeford, NC
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Interviewed and hired staff/team members and oversaw a team of 10+
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with school/business objectives.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
Teacher
RCCA & NLCA
01.2018 - 08.2020
- High School Level 9-12 English, Latin, World Cultures, and Advanced Bible Study
- Integrated biblical principles and adapted curriculum gained from multiple sources
- Maintained discipline in the classroom and on the school premises with at-risk youth
- Adhered to policies, procedures, and directives governing school operations
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Recruiter/Strategic Sourcing
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assigned to R1 RCM Account
Sr. Recruiting Coordinator & Marketing/Events Coordinator
PeopleScout
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Remote
- Schedule calendar invitations, conference calls, and interviews including travel and daily reporting
- Responsible for maintaining applicant tracking system and sourcing tracker
- Plan and execute trade shows, conference participation, supply shipping, and customs clearance
- Coordinate event logistics, publicity, advertising and collateral material design, approval submission, and prepare for production, distribution, manage separate conference, career fair, and event project plan
- Use and broaden social media to include announcements of company attendance at relevant events in target markets
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Nonprofit Marketing & Strategy Consultant
, NC
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided consultation to nonprofit organizations on program development, outcome based evaluation, marketing, board development, and grant writing
- Successfully submitted proposals for operating support from national and corporate foundations totaling over $1.9M for multiple clients
- Daily program and grant management, administration, marketing and public relations, fund development, social media campaigns, financials, and consultations
- Secured total of $3M through major gift solicitations for 11 clients
Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
JWI Inc
Las Vegas, NV
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Created annual operating programs for membership recruitment, conferences, and other large scale events, community activities and fundraisers
- Plan and fully execute large scale fundraising events, galas, and symposiums
- Develop, plan and manage highly successful social marketing campaigns and signature events increasing the corporate support more than 67% in 2 years, events/campaigns included: annual gala, walk/run, golf tournament, dance-a-thon
- Wrote, tracked, and obtained all funding via grants and multiple capital campaigns
- Within 90 days; built multiple teams, infrastructures, and trained 7 staff members/17 volunteers
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
Fund Development & Office Manager
SpringStone Montessori School
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Effective telephone, mail, electronic, and in-person communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image and gain community support
- Conducting school tours, coordinating parent observations, provide classroom support to school staff, students, and families
- Track classroom supplies, reorder supplies as required
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, assist staff, board members and parent volunteers on various projects and needs including marketing, fundraising, hospitality, and building management
- Attend conferences, present and train staff as needed on classroom supplies and layout
Marketing & Procurement Director
Pinetree Community Services
, NC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Write, edit, and publish news releases and business articles through community channels
- Ensure top-level client confidentiality maintained across all staff
- Created and maintained client and prospective client database with control measures for confidentiality, trained all staff on use and merge capabilities
- Managed all phases of direct mail projects, approved and oversaw print operations, coordinated mailing and tracking process
- Recruited and guided vendors, searched for community based funding and organized all fundraisers
- Planned from concept to execution all phases of multiple fundraisers and community awareness events
Program Director
NC
, NC
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed daily office procedures and oversaw staff members
- Coordinated and led board meetings to ensure compliance with Smart Start funding
- Maintained quarterly report process to track improvements/shortfalls
- Generated all financial and status reports and approved accountant’s budgets
- Applied for and gained 100% of local and federal funding
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Grammar
St. Andrews Presbyterian University
MBA - Business Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV Online 04.2020 - Current
Skills
Program development
Candidate pipeline management
New hire paperwork processing
Time management
Scheduling
Business development
Effective leader
Staff training/development
PR strategy development
Social media marketing
Information gathering and analysis
Strategic planning and execution
Capital spending
Performance analysis
Relationship building
Recruitment
Problem-solving
MS Office Certifications
Timeline
Assistant Director of Operations
DCA
06.2020 - 02.2023
MBA - Business Management
American Public University System
04.2020 - Current
Teacher
RCCA & NLCA
01.2018 - 08.2020
Recruiter/Strategic Sourcing
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sr. Recruiting Coordinator & Marketing/Events Coordinator
PeopleScout
01.2015 - 01.2017
Nonprofit Marketing & Strategy Consultant
01.2012 - 01.2015
Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
JWI Inc
01.2008 - 01.2012
Fund Development & Office Manager
SpringStone Montessori School
01.2006 - 01.2008
Marketing & Procurement Director
Pinetree Community Services
01.2005 - 01.2006
Program Director
NC
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English & Grammar
St. Andrews Presbyterian University