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Brenda Lyle

Boulder,CO

Summary

At The Family Learning Center, I spearheaded strategic initiatives, driving organizational growth and fostering a culture of collaboration. My expertise in financial management and community engagement, coupled with a talent for building robust stakeholder relationships, significantly enhanced operational efficiency and expanded outreach.

Work History

Executive Director

The Family Learning Center
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Strengthened governance structures, establishing clear policies and procedures for board management and operations.
  • Drove significant growth in volunteer engagement by implementing targeted recruitment campaigns.
  • Improved stakeholder relationships and trust by maintaining transparent communication channels.
  • Led organization through significant transition period, maintaining stability and focus on strategic goals.
  • Expanded organization's outreach, executing strategic partnerships with local and international NGOs.

Education

Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Program management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Program leadership
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Leadership development
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • Crisis management
  • Grant writing
  • Human resources management
  • Fundraising expertise

Accomplishments

Lifetime achievement recipient- Boulder NAACP

Educator of Year Award - Boulder County

Women who light up the community- Boulder Chamber of Commerce

Community Leadership Award- Hunt Alternative Fund

Citizen of Achievement- League of Women Voters

Local Hero Award- Denver Post

Community Pacesetter Award- Boulder Daily Camera

City of Boulder Human Relations Commissioners

Board member- Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain AdoptionExchange, Women's Foundation, Boulder Valley School District Drop out Prevention Committee

Timeline

Executive Director

The Family Learning Center

Los Angeles Southwest College
Brenda Lyle