Amanda King

Experience

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  Pfizer

  Aug 2001 - Nov 2004

  Contractor - Unit Clerk

  • Provided daily support of the Facilities Management & Engineering Group. • Coordinated network meetings between national locations. • Researched & documented department organizational information vs. plant need.• Managed "just in time" material ordering for production floor• Quality checked FDA process documents

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  Allegan County Michigan Works!

  Nov 2004 - Sept 2005

  Job Coach

  • Aided walk in clients seeking resume assistance and job search guidance. Was promoted to Job Coach assisting with individuals participating in state assistance programs and their employment search. This position required dealing with clients from various backgrounds both economically and culturally. Had to work with individuals with less than high school education up to college education in customizing their individual resume and job searches. • Instructed participants in proper job search techniques such as how to best present themselves when applying for a job, calling to check on their application, interviewing, and following up with employers.• Managed overflow of clients for coaching, counseling and job force returns along with documenting progress and recording state mandated requisites. • Authored and administrated training programs and curriculum in career development and created and implemented SOP’s for Employment Services Department. Show less

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  Kellogg Company

  Sept 2005 - Jan 2007

  Contractor - Office Professional

  • Supported the six managers overseeing the production plant including communication preparation & distribution of educational & department information and SAP report generation for the Maintenance Department and purchase order creation. • Managed employee orientations by creating schedules, coordinated required training, and tracked documentation through electronic and hard copy. Also coordinated the plant Emergency Response Team’s continued training sessions.

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  Dow Chemical

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2010

  Project Support

  • Supported the department responsible for creation and assembly of safety data sheets and managed product documentation.• Managed customer regulatory letter process managing a database of product regulations and qualified compliance. Maintained database by updating product information and completing compliance letter request from business to business request and documenting request.• Maintained an efficient flow of information between all levels of internal and external contacts on a wide spectrum of the department’s plans and priorities. This included generating, coordinating, and distributing reports and other information. Show less

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  Larkin Food Center

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2018

  Store Manager

  • Effectively managed Larking Food Center, a rural convenience store.• Responsible for the planning of marketing, communication and customer relations in support of the company’s vision including the managerial oversight of staff and budget, and the execution of that plan.• Developed policies and procedures for Larking Food Center staff for daily responsibilities and created step by step instructions for all recipes to ensure consistency. Also determined job positions and responsibilities. Organized which position was responsible for certain tasks and clearly defined each roll to increase productivity. • Oversaw the daily operation of the store from supply ordering, employee scheduling, pricing, menus and waste reduction.• As General Manager at Larkin Food Center worked to increase store inventory from $100,000 to now having over $400,000 and increased customer base. With increasing inventory, prepare and manage an approved financial budget for weekly vendor orders. Show less

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  Family & Children's Services of Mid-Michigan

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Director of Fund Development

  • Responsible for direction, development and implementation of annual fundraising activities and coordinating all agency development activity and grant writing. This included initiating new fundraising opportunities and developing strategies to revitalize and improve existing fundraising projects.• Worked in conjunction with fellow team members, as well as volunteers, to promote themission of Family and Children’s Services which is to inspire hope and well-being for people of all ages by providing counseling, education and support.• Created a new special event to raise funds for the newly developed postpartum support group, Midland Mom Prom. Secured name copyrights and created an online presence for the event. Developed a blog, social media, email distribution list and radio promotions for the newly created event. Obtained 6 sponsors that were new to our organization and raised $8,000 in the debut year of the event.• Prepared marketing material to be used for direct solicitation and cultivation of prospects related to fundraising and other agency visibility campaigns. Including maintaining confidential and accurate records of contributions and acknowledging the contributions in a timely manner. Show less

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  Midland County

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

  Drug Court Case Manager

  • Supervised and oversaw a caseload of 25 participants in a growing program that promotes both accountability and treatment for substance-abusing offenders with the goal of returning productive individuals to our community.• Conducted interviews, screened, and evaluated referred offenders for the appropriateness of their placement into the Midland County Adult Drug Court program.• Worked in partnership with Michigan Department of Corrections Probation Agents & treatment providers to create case plans designed to address the needs of participants.• Acted as a liaison with varying agencies and businesses to assist in finding employment, housing, transportation, and other services as needed by program participants.• Researched funding opportunities for problem solving court programs; coordinated and managed state and federal grants and funding issues, including budget and program oversight.• Researched and sought out funding sources for a new program to help participants obtain basic needs to prepare them for interviews. The program is “Fresh Start to Employment” and provided funds for participants to gain basic undergarments, interview clothes, haircuts and shaving products to best present themselves when applying for jobs. Was able to secure $7,950 in grant funding to support the program.• Assisted in coordinating the National Drug Court Institute regional conference, Retooling Your Program. Maintained communications with five other counties in ensuring they completed pre-conference reporting and managed day of logistics. Secured conference location and worked with staff to ensure a fluid event. Show less

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  Midland County Habitat for Humanity

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2024

  Impact Manager

  • Developed a marketing plan in partnership with the ReStore Manager and CEO and implement the communications plan to reach objectives outlined in the strategic plan. • Produced captivating social media posts to tell the story of Habitat homeowners and the impact of the program. Used the story filled posts in partnership with creative and informative posts to promote Habitat and inspire donations. • Created the character Bob ReStore to mimic the TV Star Bob Ross. Used the character to creatively promote sales, and information about Habitat. •Maintained brand management ensuring social media posts, written communications, e-newsletters, website, and all print copy follow brand standards and are mission driven.• Worked in partnership with the CEO to develop a fund development plan to sustain the scheduled new home builds. In 2020 launched a 3 year capital campaign to fund multifamily housing with a goal of $500,000 and were able to raise over $600,000 with year end campaigns, sponsorships, event fundraisers, and grant proposals to area foundations. • Created a bundled sponsorship program to allow for streamlined year round sponsorships. • Secured over $20,000 in sponsorships for the annual fundraiser in partnership with the Marketing Committee. • Streamlined the volunteer program by incorporating forms from the donor database and website to develop an online volunteer registration system. • Oversaw all fundraisers from concept to execution. Arranged all event details including working with vendors, site location, created all print and promotional materials• Utilized ClickBid to effectively pivot all fundraisers from in-person events to virtual. In partnership with the ReStore Manager inputted all silent auction items, sponsors, and event details into online system Show less

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  Alma College

  Aug 2024 - now

  Development Director (Major Gift Officer)

  • Focus on key fundraising efforts that align with Alma College’s fundraising plans.• Responsible for securing major philanthropic support for annual, campaign, special restricted, and endowment fundraising opportunities.• Engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making gifts of $1,000 and more.• Manage a portfolio of up to 150 prospective major donors. Develop donor-centered cultivation strategies.• Plan and collaborate with faculty on cultivation and stewardship with developing enewsletter communications and outreach. Show less