Rebecca McDowell

Experience

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  The Village of Orland Park

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Recreation Services Representative

  •Organized and developed multiple green programs including: Green Team, Green & Gorgeous Beautification Program, Green Tent Challenge, Residential Rewards Program, and the Green Festival. •Designed games and activities at summer events; Back to School Bash, Wednesday Happenings, and Independence Spectacular•Raised funds of $30,000 to support the Taste of Orland Park, the Mayor’s Annual Golf Outing, and Turkey Trot•Created flyers, news releases, and website update for the Village’s programs•Managed 25 pool cashiers at the Aquatic Center and trained staff•Supervised teen volunteer program consisting of 30-40 students •Managed cash including deposits and record keeping Show less

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  The Five Star Institute

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Call new members welcoming to the FORCE• Recruit members to attend company regional events• Coordinate regional events• Fulfill member’s benefits• Respond to all calls and emails in a timely manner• Perform administrative tasks as needed• Communicate to all members on a monthly basis •Interacted with executive, administrative, and management personnel, external customers and vendors•Composed correspondence and reports using a variety of computer software •Provided general information to clients, commercial occupants and vendors •Registered clients for all company conferences•Managed company circulation system for various magazine subscriptions

  • Director of Force Benefits Department

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Concierge

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Dallas College

  Aug 2014 - now

  •Develop department’s budget; monitor and approves departments expenditures related to professional development•Plan and implement staff development activities/programs for college faculty and staff•Conduct various needs assessments to determine training needs•Serve as a liaison for college to identify internal and external presenters/trainers suitable for program needs•Research a variety of topics: courses, materials, training, and consultants•Negotiate contracts for goods and services required for program content•Generate reports that track program success and participation rates•Develop/implement effective HR training programs such as performance management, leadership development, and training development•Supervise: Design and execute a staffing plan to meet requirements through selection, training, and supervision of assigned staff•Performs duties related to SACS Show less •Coordinated semester job fairs of over 65 employers and oversee all media and public relations requests•Supervised 8 work study students, CART providers, and note takers•Communicated with outside agencies to solicit CART providers and negotiate contracts for services•Wrote schedules and approve timesheets for Career and Disability Department Staff •Interviewed part time staff to meet office needs•Developed training programs and assist with Career Workshops•Oversee departmental budgets •Created inventory orders, office supplies, and travel arrangements Show less

  • Employee Experience Specialist

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Event Planning Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Senior Manager-Organizational Program Development

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2021

  • Director of Organizational and Staff Development

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Administrative Assistant II

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2016