Delphine Davis

Delphine Davis

Adjunct Instructor at Henry Ford College

Greater Detroit Area, US
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Summary

A dedicated Experienced Professional with successful and rewarding results in corporate, non-profit, and educational venues developing, planning, implementing and managing events. Strong skill sets managing teams with an "in the trenches-mentor" style, providing tools for individual success.

Key Skills

Office Management

Event Management

Microsoft Outlook

Records Management

Calendaring

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database Administration

Microsoft Word

Desktop Publisher

Spreadsheets/Reports

Microsoft Excel

Ellucian Software

Experience

2014 Mar - Present
Recruiter
Henry Ford College
  • Create and implement various recruitment activities designed to attract prospective students
  • Create and maintain calendar (s) of events for staff and the college community
  • Maintain healthy lines of communication with staff and the college community
  • Create and provide agenda for group tours
  • Provide tours to prospective students and new hires
  • Speak to individuals and groups regarding the benefits of pursuing higher education
  • Assist Marketing and Communications with the development of marketing materials
  • Advise and train students keeping them encouraged and focused on their goals
  • Provide student ambassadors networking opportunities outside of campus tours and clerical work
2014 Mar - Present
Recruiter
Henry Ford College

• Create and implement various recruitment activities designed to attract prospective students.

• Create and maintain calendar (s) of events for staff and the college community.

• Maintain healthy lines of communication with staff and the college community.

• Create and provide agenda's for group tours.

• Provide tours to prospective students and new hires.

• Speak to individuals and groups about the benefits of pursuing higher education.

• Assist Marketing and Communications with the development of marketing materials.

• Direct students to appropriate staff to resolve issues or concerns.

• Provide student ambassadors networking opportunities outside of campus tours and clerical work.

2012 Jan - 2013 Jun
Substitute Teacher
Warren Consolidated Schools

Fulfilled both short and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, executing regular teacher lesson plans effectively to students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds

2011 Jan - 2012 Jun
Substitute Teacher
Warren Consolidated Schools

Fulfill both short- and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, executing regular teacher lesson plans effectively to students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.

2007 Jan - 2011 Dec
Office Manager/Adm. Assistant /Case Worker
The Salvation Army
  • Supervise employees and volunteers enabling a supportive rapport with the community.
  • Managed multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management, and accounting)
  • Coordinate with Officers and Human Resources on the operations of the facility
  • Resolved customer/client issues safeguarding a strong, positive relationship throughout the community
  • Authorized utility assistance for eligible residents
  • Processed staff payroll and invoices for payment
  • Manage and coordinate monthly food order
  • Manage client payment of utilities
  • Review invoices for payment
  • Work with Officers on financial matters (banking and costs related to maintenance of equipment, food and office supplies)
  • Prepared incident reports as needed
2007 Jan - 2011 Jan
Office Manager/Adm. Assistant /Case Worker
The Salvation Army

Managed multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management, and accounting) Coordinated travel arrangements, maintained database and ensured the delivery of community service for Detroit residents. Resolved all customer/client issues and safeguarded a strong, positive relationship throughout the community. Trained employees and volunteers so that they could provide a discerning relationship with the community. Provided utility assistance for eligible residents and ensured accurate, on-time completion of funded program. Processed staff payroll, reports and invoices for payment. Established inventory procedures to control outgoing food (prepared and stored) and donated items. Provided food for the community using various sources such as Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners and trucking companies carrying overstock. Managed the operation of the facility including the alarm system, panel and camera/monitor equipment, electrical units and all appliances. Prepared incident reports as needed.

Work History Highlights:

Worked with the community, placement agencies, creative, printing and graphic houses, US and Global embassies, media outlets and District courts.

• Created a positive atmosphere of hands-on experience working with the public and employees with interpersonal skills and basic guidelines for work ethics.

• Developed and implemented inventory processes for incoming and outgoing food items that improved monthly and weekly reporting by 85%.

• Developed a user friendly in-house time sheet report for vacations and sick time that enabled management to view and calculate at any given time.

• Implemented "Safe From Harm Training" to employees and volunteers for awareness and to prevent lawsuits of any unethical behavior in relation to children.

• Streamlined the process and preparation of press materials that significantly reduced cost by 50%.

• Identified obsolete media affiliates and insurance agencies that reduced the required number of mailings by 52%.

• Created and published weekly calendar of events enabling suppliers and management to meet deadlines.

• Created memos, letters and presentations for embassies around the world for annual press previews held in the US.

• Created annual global media invitation list for press previews.

• Worked closely with executives and suppliers to coordinate and implement creative designs and print material for auto shows and relevant events.

• Provided overall agenda for overseas media touring Michigan.

• Compiled overseas press articles for analysis.

• Worked very closely with suppliers establishing logistics for annual press previews and employee offsite meetings.

• Supplied international media with market and product data for print and broadcast. Adhered to deadlines with 3 - 6 hour turnaround of data.

• Supported international standards and OSHA.

• Reviewed invoices with suppliers and accounting effectively staying within budget.

Education

Wayne State University Detroit
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Awards and Certifications

Cornerstone University Grand Rapids
Master of Arts in Leadership, Leadership/Management

Master of Arts in Leadership/Management

Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI

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