Arvin Strange
Manager
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Milwaukee School District
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Executive Director
South Metropolitan Planning Corporation
Madison, Wisconsin
2013 - 2015
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
New Communities Program Director
Network Of Woodlawn
09.2006 - 04.2013
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
Tax Analyst
American Family Insurance
06.1992 - 09.2006
- Recommended financial solutions in relation to tax implications.
- Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
- Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Interpreted and applied federal and state tax codes for personal, business and corporate taxes.
Education
Master of Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI09.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Upper Iowa
Madison, WI06.2003
Skills
- Program Development
- Community Partnerships
- Organizational Skills
- New Markets
- Serving Diverse Communities
- New Market Penetration
- New Market Development
- New Program Implementation
- Program Funding
- Program Budgeting
- Program Management
- Program Administration
Work Availability
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Milwaukee School District
07.2015 - 09.2021
Executive Director
South Metropolitan Planning Corporation
2013 - 2015
New Communities Program Director
Network Of Woodlawn
09.2006 - 04.2013
Tax Analyst
American Family Insurance
06.1992 - 09.2006
Master of Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor of Science -
Upper Iowa