Brandon Inkles
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in project management and community engagement, currently as an Area Director with Young Life East Side. Proficient in fundraising strategies and volunteer coordination, successfully overseeing a $200,000 budget while mobilizing teams to provide transformative support for adolescents. Committed to driving impactful community partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director
Young Life
New York, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Facilitate community partnerships among three schools and four local church organizations to collaborate on emotional and developmental support for middle and high school students.
- Supervise, train, and mobilize a team of one staff member and fifteen volunteers to execute Young Life's work.
- Oversee fundraising of a $200,000 annual budget for outreach efforts on the Upper East Side.
- Manage a local board of eight individuals to develop community connections and support the overall mission of the organization.
Transfer Admissions Counselor
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed all phases of recruitment efforts for transfer students across 5 of the University’s 8 Colleges
- Reviewed applications, evaluated credentials, and recommended final admission decisions to the Director of Transfer & Graduate Admissions
- Initiated contact with prospective students via phone, email, and in-person meetings to present on the University and inform of next steps in their admission process
Client Experience Specialist
Quicken Loans
Detroit, MI
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Engaged in rotational leadership program focused on developing skills in client experience, operations, and sales.
- Conducted approximately 60 calls daily to assist clients with mortgage verification, including employment and homeowners insurance.
- Cultivated relationships with more than 100 realtors to elevate Quicken Loans brand visibility and drive loan conversions.
Chief Community Manager
Grubable, Inc.
Detroit, MI
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Acquired over 100 new accounts by targeting leads among existing and potential customers.
- Collaborated with nine non-profit partners across metro Detroit to promote agricultural and social justice.
- Delivered internal performance reports to CEO, analyzing customer needs and competitive activities.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating issues and recommending process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Gordon College
Wenham, MA05.2013
Skills
- Project management
- Fundraising strategies
- Community engagement
- Budget management
- Volunteer coordination
- Team leadership
Timeline
Area Director
Young Life
06.2019 - Current
Transfer Admissions Counselor
University of Detroit Mercy
11.2017 - 02.2019
Client Experience Specialist
Quicken Loans
02.2017 - 09.2017
Chief Community Manager
Grubable, Inc.
06.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Administration
Gordon College
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