CANDACE A. BROWDY
Deerfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven executive with proven track record in office management, strategic leadership, human resources management and financial oversight. Known for partnering at all levels to address organizational needs. Proactive leader committed to building and maintaining a culture of accountability, commitment and shared success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Connect Lake County
Lake County, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic HR initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and benefits programs.
- Customized and implemented a CRM platform to track the lifecycle of over 1,000 clients, reducing service times by 10%.
- Oversee all aspects of 72 community-based events attended by more than 2,000 residents.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy, resulting in 28 community partner acquisitions.
- Curated learning content to build and launch a multi-faceted digital skills program for subsidized housing, workforce development, aging, and English-learning community partners across Lake County.
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget, complex grant reports, and state and federal tax returns.
- Procure, track, and distribute 850 laptops and tablets to community clients. communities.
Pandemic Health Navigator Program Manager
Lake County Health Dept. and Community Center
Lake County, IL
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Built and directed the administrative and programmatic operations of a $2.1 million health equity program for the third most populous county in Illinois.
- Served as a strategic advisor to the executive team, providing recommendations on policies, program integration, and sustainability within eight health clinics and fifteen communities.
- Led a talent recruitment effort, yielding over 100 candidates, to build and scale a community health program.
- Managed a team of 30+ field-based and remote team members.
- Managed event logistics for over 150 community-based outreach events.
- Collaborated with the IT department to automate and streamline client data collection and reporting.
- Served as a liaison for 48 external community agencies and stakeholders.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, resulting in a 25% reduction in program expenses.
- Collaborated with the communications department to create marketing and PR materials.
Executive Director (Turn-around)
The Lilac Tree - Center for Divorce Resources
Evanston, IL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Piloted an online learning platform that generated $20,000 in revenue.
- Created and launched access to justice, legal education, and self-representation programs for people facing domestic violence, homelessness, and poverty, resulting in a 30% increase in clients served.
- Collaborated with family court judges and the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice to increase awareness of "equal justice for all" across Lake, Cook, and McHenry Counties.
- In 7 months, raised over $200,000 in individual and corporate gifts to increase giving by 300%.
- Managed all HR, marketing, and finance functions.
- Piloted a telephonic client support program to address the needs of clients with no access to the internet or transportation, resulting in 32 new clients.
- Managed the physical office facility, and procurement of supplies, equipment, software, and external consultants and vendors.
- Organized an annual conference bringing together over 40 lawyers, financial advisors, mediators, and judges to provide information and guidance to 100 attendees.
Principal Consultant
CAB Consulting
Chicagoland Area
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Provided strategic planning, HR, management, and fundraising support to nonprofit organizations.
Executive Director
Schuler Scholar Program
Lake County, IL
01.2007 - 05.2016
- Led a team of 100 people across 13 sites with a $6M budget to provide support to first generation, low income, students of color to ensure they gained access to and succeed at selective colleges and beyond.
- Developed and executed strategic HR initiatives that aligned with organizational goals, leading to a 10% reduction in turnover.
- Drove the performance management system, including 360-degree feedback assessment, that enhanced staff accountability and performance.
- Created short- and long-term strategic plans focused on continuous improvement, annual growth, delivery of core programs, and reputation as a best-in-class college access organization.
- Oversaw the design and construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. ft. office facility that was completed on time and under budget by 8%.
- Designed and implemented a CRM platform, including the migration of critical data, to more efficiently and securely track personal and academic records for over 800 scholars.
- Organized and planned 30+ annual events for 50 to 150+ attendees.
- Executed a comprehensive IT strategy resulting in savings of $25,000 annually.
Executive Director
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Led a team of 10 with a $3M budget to provide high school scholarship assistance and educational support to Chicago students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Executive Director
The Chicago International Charter School
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Led a three-campus charter school to provide a rigorous college-preparatory education for students.
Education
MS - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Loyola University
Chicago, ILBS - Marketing, Sociology
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, INSkills
- Human resources management
- Financial and operations management
- Leadership development
- Microsoft 365
- CRM software
- HRIS software
Timeline
Executive Director
Connect Lake County
05.2023 - Current
Pandemic Health Navigator Program Manager
Lake County Health Dept. and Community Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
Executive Director (Turn-around)
The Lilac Tree - Center for Divorce Resources
06.2018 - 07.2019
Principal Consultant
CAB Consulting
09.2016 - 05.2023
Executive Director
Schuler Scholar Program
01.2007 - 05.2016
Executive Director
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
01.2002 - 12.2006
Executive Director
The Chicago International Charter School
01.1998 - 01.2002
MS - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Loyola University
BS - Marketing, Sociology
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
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