Beverly Orton Jones
Relationship Manager I Conscious Leader
Golden,Colorado
Summary
Spirited, entrepreneurial professional, proficient in strategic capabilities; concept/planning/execution while maintaining big picture focus. Sweet spot is building collaboration and co-creating desired outcomes. Accomplished in presentation development, training and delivery. Comfortable engaging a variety of diverse stakeholders. High tolerance for ambiguity matched with desire to organize it.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Industry Partnerships
Colorado Department Of Higher Education
Denver, CO
07.2019 - Current
- Created inaugural Office of Industry Partnerships, to advocate for development and growth of a broad spectrum of relationships among industry, higher education institutions, and students
- Led first of its kind audit of work-based learning components required by degree programs Assessed all public 2-year and 4 year institutions, with 100% institutions participating, revealed 72% of degree programs have required component.
- Point of contact in Department's effort to develop more opportunities for students and increase ease and longevity of University-Industry partnerships
- Collaborate with other state agencies on strategy development and business engagement
Senior Corps/Retired Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator
Volunteers of America Colorado
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed strong relationships with 600+ volunteers
- Supported Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) initiatives by developing educational programming and facilitating training sessions on opioid epidemic
- Invited to be on Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention's Public Awareness workgroup in conjunction with Colorado Attorney General’s office
- Opioid Awareness Program showcased at Corporation for National and Community Services Conference
- Maintained knowledge of legislation and federal policy related to programming, making necessary modifications to accommodate changes
Strategic Business Consultant
Verus Global, Inc
Littleton, CO
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Spearheaded development of new business division with nonprofits thereby diversifying revenue streams
- Increased existing nonprofit portfolio 400% in one year
- Cultivated and developed strong, long-term client relationships with Senior Executives, creating 15 new key accounts in three years
- Ability to understand partnership models in complex, changing industry and generate partnership ideas
- Increased negotiation skills and exceeded financial goals
- Strategized with both marketing department and facilitators on nonprofit trends to ensure clients’ needs were met or exceeded
- Proficient with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
Education
Certificate - Managing The Company of The Future
University of London
London, UK 03.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Anthropology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Relationship Building
undefinedTimeline
Certificate - Managing The Company of The Future
University of London
03.2020 - 05.2020
Director of Industry Partnerships
Colorado Department Of Higher Education
07.2019 - Current
Senior Corps/Retired Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator
Volunteers of America Colorado
08.2017 - 07.2019
Strategic Business Consultant
Verus Global, Inc
05.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/Anthropology
West Virginia University
08.1987 - 05.1991
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