Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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BRANDY COOMES

BRANDY COOMES

Executive Director
Shelbyville,IN

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Mainstreet Shelbyville Inc
09.2010 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with businesses, residents and strategic partners.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Advocated for organization and mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.

Interior Designer

Colour Palette Interiors
09.2007 - 07.2009
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
  • Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.1996

Skills

  • Strategic Direction
  • Fundraising Coordination
  • Program Leadership
  • Board of Directors Support
  • Build Revenue Streams
  • Public Speaking
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Resident Engagement
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Grant Submissions
  • Executive Leadership
  • Mission and Vision

Accomplishments

  • Awarded City of Shelbyville Ambassador Award for outstanding service to the community.
  • Achieved national accreditation through Main Street America for the past 7 years.
  • Secured sustaining funding sources and increased non-profit revenue by 140%.
  • Implemented two new grant programs while increasing scope of existing grant program.
  • Created three new community events to highlight downtown and increase the quality of life in Shelbyville

Additional Information

  • Indiana Community Development Course- Ball State University 2015
  • Shelby Senior Services - board of directors
  • Tri Kappa Sorority- service organization

Timeline

Executive Director

Mainstreet Shelbyville Inc
09.2010 - Current

Interior Designer

Colour Palette Interiors
09.2007 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Western Kentucky University

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