Hilary Hoffman
Stowe,VT
Summary
Proven track record in achieving campaign success at local, national, and international levels through the strategic utilization of grassroots efforts, the cultivation of key partnerships, and the implementation of effective fundraising strategies. Extensive background in advocating for environmental and humanitarian issues within the US Congress and on a global scale. Demonstrated organizational development experience includes the successful establishment of two Vermont non-profits. Founded a socially responsible Vermont company, successfully producing and marketing a land-based product nationwide.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATION & STRATEGIC PLANNING DIRECTOR
MIND, HEART, AND MUSCLE
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with founding staff to develop organizational framework for implementing strategies aimed at building a sustainable organization.
- Developing comprehensive strategic plans to achieve long-term goals and objectives.
- Identifying and successfully establishing partnerships with potential funders and grant makers to secure essential resources.
- Cultivating relationships with external partners, ensuring mutually beneficial collaborations that will contribute to overall success of organization.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY OF VERMONT ELDERS
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Elevated awareness on Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse by promoting, scheduling, and delivering educational presentations across all 14 Vermont counties. Achieved exceptional 538% increase in number of presentations compared to previous year.
- Established strategic partnerships with key entities, including hospitals and FQHCs, serving up to 80% Medicare recipients, enhancing outreach and education efforts.
- Led statewide outreach initiatives resulting in remarkable 767% increase in Vermonters reporting basic and complex Medicare fraud cases.
- Executed strategic initiatives that contributed to substantial 631% increase in traffic to VT SMP website over same period previous year.
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
THE VERMONT HAY COMPANY
09.2011 - 03.2017
- Principal strategist and planner for company producing Vermont certified organic land-based product.
- Whole Foods Markets retailed product in six out eight of their regions in country first season in production.
- Achieved wholesale accounts with Williams-Sonoma, Dean & DeLuca and other high end retailers in 48 states.
- Managed all aspects of business including procurement, production, marketing, and financials.
- Directed requisite 1% of profits to Greensboro Land Trust as member company of 1% for the Planet.
ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CTR FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
04.2005 - 04.2009
- Supported founding visionary and board president to establish community-based Center to promote economic development through sustainable agriculture and value-added food products.
- Developed strategies, programs and projects to increase audience and enlarge financial support.
- Secured VHCB grant for acquisition of sizable property with historical and agricultural significance to Town of Hardwick and Center.
- Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Cultivated grant making opportunities that aligned with program goals and objectives.
PROGRAM MANAGER
GLOBE USA
11.2001 - 12.2003
- Raised awareness for need to enhance environmental standards of export credit agencies among members of theUS Congress, European and Asian parliaments.
- Created RENEW initiative to steer greater amounts of export finance toward renewable energy schemes. Floated at 2002 Earth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa and achieved UK endorsement.
- Raised substantial programmatic support from Rockefeller Brothers' Fund.
- Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with clients and stakeholders.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
US COALITION FOR THE UNCCD
02.1999 - 02.2000
- Directed successful advocacy campaign to gain US ratification of UN Convention to Combat Desertification, first Rio-era environmental treaty fully adopted by US Senate.
- Focused attention of Washington policy-makers on growing problem of desertification and solutions envisioned within framework of UNCCD.
- Increased coalition's influence by raising support for UNCCD among major corporations.
LEGISLATIVE AIDE/CORRESPONDENT
US SENATOR JAMES M. JEFFORDS
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Assisted US Senator on foreign policy issues and worked to establish his position as leader in Senate on behalf of human rights, international family planning and international environmental issues.
- Furthered Senator's legislative agenda by utilizing influence of grassroots and strategizing with advocacy groups.
- Organized major events, including press briefings and briefings with high-level officials from US government and international organizations.
- Tracked legislation and other developments in assigned issue areas.
ACTING ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER
InterAction
05.1995 - 09.1995
- Facilitated InterAction initiative, endorsed by 35 major development, humanitarian and human rights organizations, calling upon Administration to respond to growing humanitarian crisis in Burundi.
FLIGHT DISPATCHER
AVIOR/UNOSOM
05.1993 - 10.1993
- Dispatched UN aircraft operating out of Mogadishu International Airport during high security risk period.
- Coordinated with multiple military, UN, bilateral and NGO entities for movement of personnel and goods.
- Prepared dispatch release documents for all flights.
WRITER/RESEARCHER
SAVE THE CHILDREN USA
01.1993 - 09.1993
- Procured date on field projects ranging from reforestation to famine mitigation for USAID and other contributors' reports.
Education
Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot's License -
Flight Safety Academy
Vero Beach, FL06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06.1988
Cultural Immersion Semester -
School For International Training
Katmandu, Nepal12.1987
Skills
- Program development and management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Writing skills including grants, issue briefs, reports
- Budget creation and management
- Event planning
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
Timeline
EDUCATION & STRATEGIC PLANNING DIRECTOR
MIND, HEART, AND MUSCLE
01.2024 - Current
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY OF VERMONT ELDERS
11.2022 - 12.2023
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
THE VERMONT HAY COMPANY
09.2011 - 03.2017
ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CTR FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
04.2005 - 04.2009
PROGRAM MANAGER
GLOBE USA
11.2001 - 12.2003
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
US COALITION FOR THE UNCCD
02.1999 - 02.2000
ACTING ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER
InterAction
05.1995 - 09.1995
LEGISLATIVE AIDE/CORRESPONDENT
US SENATOR JAMES M. JEFFORDS
01.1995 - 01.1999
FLIGHT DISPATCHER
AVIOR/UNOSOM
05.1993 - 10.1993
WRITER/RESEARCHER
SAVE THE CHILDREN USA
01.1993 - 09.1993
Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot's License -
Flight Safety Academy
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Vermont
Cultural Immersion Semester -
School For International Training
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