Dedra Mosley

Dedra Mosley (Opened to relocating) Secret Clearance [email protected] • (817)714-9145 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A highly dedicated professional specializing in outreach, marketing, and recruitment to promote career opportunities with USAID. Experienced in collaborating with executive staff, team members, and stakeholders to strategize recruitment initiatives, interpret policies, and finalize Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with universities. Proficient in creating high-level documents such as briefings, talking points, and executive presentations. Skilled in recruitment initiatives to include workshops and conferences, from identifying hiring needs as related to recruitment for USAID. Strong background in researching and analyzing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure effective recruitment, partnerships, and outreach. Demonstrates expertise in critical thinking, leadership, resource allocation, and compliance, with a focus on evaluating staffing challenges and implementing effective solutions. Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to upholding confidentiality while providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. United States Agency for International Development Program Specialist/Analyst (DEIA) – GS 11 | Series 0301 Fort Worth, TX (Washington, DC) January 2023 to present 40 hours per week Supervisor: Neneh Diallo, Chief Diversity Officer Office of the Administrator - (C) 202 286-5356 Minority Servicing Institute Program Support Specialist: Recruitment: Provide expert advice on recruitment strategies, specializing in minority-serving institutions. Interpreted and applied policies, regulations, and standards while offering solutions to address recruitment challenges and ensure compliance. Developed and implemented effective recruitment methodologies to attract diverse talent, aligning with organizational goals and promoting inclusive hiring practices. Supported the organization in navigating complex recruitment issues, ensuring a fair and equitable process, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion within minority-serving institutions. Assists in the management of the agency participation in outreach events, such as workshops and conferences, and coordinate presentations at events. Networks with above listed groups and career centers to schedule on-site interviews, as well as on campus interviews. Accompanies and arranges college visits for agency managers. Work directly with supervisor to assist in the coordination of the recruitment, interview and selection process for Foreign Service Nationals and Interns to ensure a fair and equitable process, with a strong focus on diversity. Public Engagement and Communication: Organized public forums, webinars, and video chats to disseminate information. Research and gather information to distribute media and historical information to keep the stakeholders informed about project developments, program goals, plans and objectives to increase enrollment and engagement. Project Management and Coordination: Created and led project-specific workgroups composed of members from various departments. Coordinated schedules and timelines, self-managing projects while monitoring goals and analyzing situations to determine effective actions. Outreach and Education: Collaborated with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to share data and historical collaboration information. Organized conferences and presentations, traveling to colleges for workshops and outreach events designed to prepare students for careers in government. Assisted in offering competitive grants to support student programs. Reporting and Documentation: Created and maintained high level detailed reports and records related to project activities. Completed High Level Executive Form Letters, drafted and updated essential documents, including briefings, memoranda, and correspondence for higher-level officials, ensuring clarity and accuracy. Partnership Building and Resource Management: Manage recruitment partnerships with external organizations by negotiating terms, selecting the most suitable agreements (e.g., MOU, contracts), and coordinating logistics to ensure successful collaboration and effective execution of recruitment activities. Provide Customer Service Excellence through building relationships with youth organizations, universities/colleges and diverse organizations; working with EnCompass for strategies to plan for Conferences. Coordinating and conducting regular meetings with stakeholders to maintain open communication and provide information. Training Development and Delivery: Designed and facilitated engaging internet and in-person training presentations for missions, bureaus and offices, both in-person and virtually. Texas Real Estate Agent Realtor Fort Worth, Texas August 2022 to present license 20 hours per week Supervisor: Colleen Love, Broker (C) 817-822-9143 Outreach and Relationship Building: Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to reach the underserved community to educate on programs and campaigns to purchase homes, while fostering positive relationships with potential buyers and sellers to generate leads that have a positive outcome. Performance Oversight: Research performance reviews of community-based development organizations, evaluating their effectiveness in implementing programs that serve low- and moderate-income populations. Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate purchase agreements and contracts for both buyers, sellers, and renters ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Prepare and review critical documents, including representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases. Market Research and Strategy Development: Researched market conditions and trends to advise clients on optimal strategies for buying and selling properties. Develop marketing strategies to promote listings effectively. Uplift Ascend Preparatory School Family Engagement Program Support Specialist Fort Worth, Texas October 2020 to February 2022 40 hours per week Supervisor: Yasmin Bhatia, 469-621-8500 Recruitment: Recruit scholars and volunteers to maintain enrollment initiatives and engagement. Maintain enrollment records, reported shortfalls to Executive Staff, and managed files for Title I Funding. Interpreted data to identify demographic trends and meet enrollment targets. Administrative Support: Provided daily administrative assistance to Executive Staff, Directors, Teachers, and Operations Department. Coordinated and scheduled weekly executive meetings, tracked time and attendance for program scholars and volunteer staff, and prepared daily correspondence for various stakeholders. Data Management and Analysis: Created and maintained Learning Management Systems and enrollment databases. Analyzed enrollment data and trends to inform recruitment and marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with diversity and inclusion goals. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Developed strategic relationships with organizations, community leaders, and advocacy groups. Established ongoing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in under-resourced communities. Policy Review and Improvement: Identified and addressed issues with current policies, collaborating with Executive Staff to implement necessary updates. Coordinated background check applications and followed up on processing procedures. Fort Worth Independent School District - Family Support Program Specialist Monnig Middle School Fort Worth, Texas September 2017 to September 2018 40 hours per week Supervisor: Richard Johnson, 817-814-2976 J.T. Stevens Elementary School Fort Worth, Texas September 2018 to October 2020 40 hours per week Supervisor: Richard Johnson, 817-814-2976 Recruitment: Recruit scholars and volunteers to maintain enrollment initiatives and engagement. Maintain enrollment records, reported shortfalls to Executive Staff, and managed files for Title I Funding. Interpreted data to identify demographic trends and meet enrollment targets. Technical | Editing and Quality Assurance: Provided comprehensive administrative support to executive staff, managing volunteers, managing calendars, scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing, reviewing, and editing correspondence for approval. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Enhanced family and community engagement by planning events that promote diversity and inclusion for enrolled students. Coordinated background check applications and follow-ups, supported administrators with visual performing arts and AVID interviews, and prepared the campus newsletter. Data Management and Analysis: Managed data and conducted needs assessments to identify service delivery gaps and informed program recruitment and development efforts. Utilized data analysis to improve program effectiveness and evaluate key performance indicators, ensuring compliance with regulations. Worked with low- and moderate-income individuals. CITY OF FORT WORTH Fire Department - Administrative Staff and Customer Support February 2016 to September 2017 40 hours per week Convention Center - Program Office Administrative Assistant January 2015 to February 2016 40 hours per week Community Center – Program Director and Program Support July 2013 to January 2015 40 hours per week Supervisor: Human Resource, 817-392-7750 Staffing Assistant Recruitment Responsibilities: Assist with the Civil Service with recruiting Fire Fighters to include managing the communications, answering questions regarding qualifications, developing and executing recruitment plans, sourcing and screening talent, processing reports, researching files, and maintaining essential confidential records such as training certifications, awards, Texas Department of State Health licenses, EMS documentation, and Civil Service records for over 900 employees. Provide offboarding processes, including preparing transition documents, conducting exit interviews, and managing the return of company equipment and access badges. EDUCATION COLLEGE Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration, Tarrant County College Certificate of Completion in Management I, Tarrant County College Certificate of Completion in Management II, Tarrant County College CERTIFICATIONS Prosci Change Management LICENSE Texas Real Estate Commission Realtor #791552 SKILLS Data Entry Software, Application Processes, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite De-escalation Tactics, Crisis Intervention, Issue Reporting, PowerPoint, Video Conferencing, Social Media Management, Google Suite, Zoom, Video editing, Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Photo Shop, Excel, Teams, Google Meet