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1. EDUCATION
CALHOUN COLLEGE
Huntsville, AL
02/2015 – 03/2015
Certificate:
Grant Writing
OAKWOOD COLLEGE
Huntsville, AL
01/2002 – 09/2003
Bachelor Degree:
Business – Organizational Mgmt.
Honors:
Graduated Top 10% of Program
Graduated Top 20% of Class
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
Huntsville, AL
08/2000 – 06/2002
Associate Degree:
Computer Aided Visualization
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Mac and PC
SOFTWARE & EQUIPMENT:
Peachtree Accounting
CostPoint Lotus Notes
MaxHire Share Point
FileMaker Deltek
Adobe Fax Machines
Microsoft Office
Word Visio
Excel Project
PowerPoint PageMaker
Publisher
Wanda A. Williams
313 Golden Russet Circle
Harvest Alabama 35749
256 . 682 . 6674
wwilliams1020@gmail.com
Website: www.wdagrw.com
CLEARANCE LEVEL
Secret (Inactive)
TOTAL YEARS / MONTHS IN FIELDS
Years (Y) or Months (M) of Experience
Field of Work 0 – 2 3 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15 16 – 20
Defense Contract Environments 15Y 9M
Property Management 12Y
Public (State) Environments 4Y
Commercial Environments 13Y
Nonprofit Environments 1Y 9M
Federal Contract Environments 5M
SUMMARY
Skilled professional with over 15 years in positions inclusive of
Publications/Proposal Assistant, HR Assistant, Administrative and Procurement
titles supporting environments of DoD contracting, commercial and other offices.
Other experience are in automating offices, writing guidelines, manuals and
standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and e-commerce. Recently established as a
Grant and Resume Writer / Owner-Operator.
Areas of Expertise:
Performing HR Tasks
Technical & Grant Writing
Supervising/Training Staff
Business & Defense Industries
Managing Calendars and Travel
Authoring Policies & Procedures
Procurement of Overhead Supplies
Preparing Correspondence & Reports
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WORK CHRONOLOGY
Co-Owner / Assistant Property Manager Administrative, Pubs, HR Assistant
Private Real Estate S3
, Inc.
2002 – Present 2012 – 2013
Grant & Resume Writer Ops Admin Assistant Sr. (Temp)
Williams Development Associates United Space Alliance (USA)
2015 – Present 2011 – 2011
Grant Writer (Vol.) Acting Asst. Supervisor / Examiner
Huntsville Community Drumline Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
2015 – 2015 2006 – 2010
Office Manager Customer Service Representative
Fellowship P.C. Media Solutions
2013 – 2014 2004 – 2006
Resume & Career Consultant (Vol.) Administrative Assistant
Still Serving Veterans SAIC
2013 – 2013 1998 – 2004
Corporate Receptionist (Temp) Purchasing / Procurement Assistant
FPMI Solutions Teledyne Brown Engineering
2013 – 2013 1989 – 1998
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- Draws interest in properties by preparing signs and postings of available housing.
- Oversees property viewing and the process of negotiating contracts with potential tenants by explaining contract
terms of occupancy.
- Maintains records of sales, rental, property availability, maintenance, and operating costs.
- Plans and coordinates general maintenance and repairs.
- Prepares formal correspondence to tenants when needed to include lease renewals, eviction notices, service
information, and other instructions or agreements.
- Uses spreadsheets to track rental payments and maintenance projects.
GRANTS / PROPOSALS
- Contracts work as freelance Grant Writer / Development Associate with non-profit organizations completing
applications for program/project funding.
- Researches grants and creates a Source List by comparing the required qualifications needed by clients to
participate in the offered funding.
- Interviews Program Coordinators to become familiar with grant requirements.
- Compiles material inclusive of organization’s description, mission and vision statement, budget, tax information,
determination letter and other support pages according to set standards, order, clarity, conciseness, style, and
terminology.
- Edits, standardize, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Incorporates in grant / proposal packages all support information relative to the organizations including
descriptions, missions, visions, budgets, brochures, fliers, and other support material with embedded graphics and
photos using Word and Adobe applications.
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- Assisted Proposal / Publications department with proposal preparations using Share Point.
- Collected tables and formed pages with embedded graphics, charts, and figures.
- Created, designed and published final proposal packages.
- Maintained both electronic and hardcopy files of previously and currently submitted proposals.
- Operated various copier equipment, binding machine, and CD/DVD burners to produce published versions of
proposals and manuals.
SUPERVISOR / TRAINER / LEAD
- Upon request served as Acting Assistant Supervisor over a staff of 6 – 8 Examiners in their assisting the general
public tests, licenses and IDs.
- Responded to all inquiries by customers for info related to the department in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Implemented district-wide notice to schools for licensing tests during vacation and holiday breaks.
- As District CDL Monitor, travelled to third party training centers to monitor instructors and drivers.
- Tested and re-tested commercial drivers, and monitored examiners in administering the same.
- Lead purchasing assistant of the indirect procurement department.
- Supervised, trained, and directed daily operations of office staff members assigned to the procurement area.
PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT
- Responsible for familiarization of U.S. Army and DoD regulations and standards or FAR.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Responded to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Contacted vendors to schedule / expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missing or late deliveries, and other
issues.
- Reviewed request for quotes (RFQs) verifying accuracy, terminology, and specifics using AS/400 terminal.
- Prepared, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files, reports and price lists.
- Tracked the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
- Authored Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) manual used in all purchasing sectors as a guide in setting up
purchasing files and processing audited and unaudited files.
- Designed and set up department databases for tracking company vehicles; monitoring the usage of copiers;
documenting purchases for various rental, blanket, and maintenance orders; and noting the status of representation
and certifications forms on vendors.
- Performed general office duties such as typing, filing, data entry, faxing, taking messages, and other tasks as
assigned.
HUMAN RESOURCES / RECRUITING
- Currently as a Freelance Resume Writer, have successfully written resume profiles for Analysts,
Engineers, Logisticians, Technicians, Medical Clerks, Legal Representatives, Regulatory Affairs
Professionals, Personnel and Operations Managers, Publications and Documentation Specialists,
Information Technology (IT) Administrators, and a host of other backgrounds.
- Assisted veterans with researching and suggesting employment opportunities.
- While working in Receptionist position, assisted HR department with reformatting resumes in
MaxHire database for use with federal contract proposals.
- As a Human Resources Assistant, helped with in-processing and out-processing of employees.
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- Maintained confidential information of active and inactive personnel files.
- Input new hire info incorporating position title, address and benefits information, and salary and bonus info using
CostPoint.
- Checked and verified I-9 data through E-Verify and State labor agency.
- Prepared and printed Personnel Action Forms.
- Coordinated change of status (COS) with Payroll and Time.
- Assisted in processing worker's compensation claims.
- Made revisions to benefit information based on approved insurance programs.
- Reviewed completed insurance / benefits claim forms for completeness for processing.
- Maintained tuition reimbursement program data base and processed forms for payment.
- Processed performance appraisals, salary, supervisors and other changes.
- Prepared interview schedules via automated interview tracking system.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and hotel accommodations for applicants.
- Collected interview summary sheets and assisted in preparing offer / rejection letters.
- Maintained weekly new hire and termination report and office board postings.
- Prepared monthly Organizational Chart for the CEO, Admin Director and Business Units.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Provided a highly professional, courteous and efficient point of contact for the CEO, President, VP, and other
executive staff.
- Liaison for CEO by coordinating meetings and or changes of such with all levels of management.
- Prepared CEO agendas and arranged meetings held via Webex.
- Monitored calendars for in-office staff, business meetings, schedules and appointments.
- Arranged travel for staff members for U.S. and abroad.
- Reconciled expense reports once travelers returned to office.
- Assisted in coordinating events and social engagements.
- Prepared and maintained report database.
- Compiled tables and created documents with embedded graphics using Word and PowerPoint applications.
- Created spreadsheets using Excel to include pivot tables.
- Incorporated notations for weekly status/metric reports.
- Prepared purchase orders / requisitions.
- Created, designed and published/produced bulletins, forms, and special programs.
- Assisted Proposal / Publications department with proposal preparations using Share Point
- Entered data and maintained database information for weekly and monthly reports.
- Prepared and distributed minutes, programs, publications, and other materials.
- Performed data management of employee records using CostPoint.
- Experienced in automating office environments, and writing guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP)
for support personnel.
- Fashioned resumes for military veterans reentering civilian workforce environments.