Elsie Barnhart
Decatur,GA
Summary
Experienced program manager focused on relationship-building, event organization, and database related needs. Successful track record of coordinating application and adjudication processes, planning and executing multiple events offsite within budget, and collaborating with a team to design and implement programs. Committed to working across lines of difference in a respectful way that honors right relationships between people and with the world.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Forum For Theological Exploration
Decatur, GA
09.2010 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Admissions Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Chicago
09.2002 - 07.2003
- Managed admissions processes for approximately 100 incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
- Handled inquiries from prospective students and parents to provide detailed information regarding admissions process.
- Coordinated with financial aid office to streamline scholarship awarding procedures, maximizing assistance opportunities for deserving students.
Manager of Admission Services
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
07.1998 - 07.2002
- Oversaw all aspects of application and selection process at competitive liberal arts university from targeted mailings to on campus visits and interviews
- Planned and administered University scholarship program
- Assisted with planning and coordination of annual campus recruitment events
- Supervised staff and four to ten work study office assistants
Procurement Assistant
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Maintained database of over 100 bidders and retail distributors for campus purchasing projects
- Placed orders for variety of goods and services including industrial supplies, food and food service equipment and real estate rentals
- Organized and distributed state and local bids for multi-million dollar campus projects
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA05.1995
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong communication skills
- Extremely organized
- Managerial experience
- Event Coordination
- Vendor Relations
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Formstack and Salesforce database
Apt
Apt. 2E
References
- Christine Miller, Senior Admissions Counselor, Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, 350 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, (312) 475-6870
- Barbara B. Henry, Director of Alumni Services, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319, (404) 364-8443
- Eric Dumbleton, Office of Development, Santa Clara University, 900 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95053, (408) 554-4400
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Forum For Theological Exploration
09.2010 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
09.2002 - 07.2003
Manager of Admission Services
Oglethorpe University
07.1998 - 07.2002
Procurement Assistant
The University of Georgia
08.1996 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oglethorpe University