Alison Pinkston
Beverly Hills
Summary
Visionary Executive Director with expertise in leadership, financial management, and strategic planning. Drives organizational success through effective communication, problem-solving, and team motivation. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction while contributing to a progressive organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Crystal River Main Street
Crystal River
04.2023 - Current
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance project visibility.
- Led community engagement initiatives to foster local business growth.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss economic revitalization strategies.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support Main Street development programs.
- Managed volunteer programs, recruiting and training community members for projects.
Fundraising Consultant
Great American Opportunities
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet organizational goals.
- Developed strategic fundraising plans for various projects and initiatives.
- Conducted research on potential donors and funding opportunities.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration efforts.
- Analyzed fundraising data to inform future strategies and decisions.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes by analyzing feedback from stakeholders.
- Organized materials delivery, space setup, and donations for events.
Office Assistant
Great American Opportunities
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments and meetings for staff members to optimize their time management.
- Organized and maintained office filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client questions and concerns promptly.
- Supported staff by managing document processes, including copying, scanning, filing, and ordering supplies.
- Prepared and processed business and government forms and expense reports to ensure timely submission and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN01-2008
Coursework focus - Business Administration
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01-2006
Skills
- Fundraising management
- Program development
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event coordination
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Business administration
- Community outreach
Timeline
Executive Director
Crystal River Main Street
04.2023 - Current
Fundraising Consultant
Great American Opportunities
01.2015 - 01.2017
Office Assistant
Great American Opportunities
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern Indiana
Coursework focus - Business Administration
Vincennes University