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Work History
Education
Skills
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Candice Bailey

Aurora,CO
Candice  Bailey

Summary

Top-notch leader with proven track record of success leading, organizing, and growing organizations focused on community driven solutions. Strong background in strategic planning, systems interruption, and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest policies, tactics and best practices.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Light Carrier

Executive Director
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.

McBride Impact

Executive Director
01.2019 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.

Lighthouse Consultants Colorado

CEO
02.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

AAS from Human Services Management
2011

DENVER BUSINESS

No Degree from Business Management
1997

University Overview

Honor Roll

Skills

  • Coaching and Counseling
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Develop Business Structures
  • Build Revenue Streams
  • Systems Thinker
  • Speech Writing
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Executive Leadership
  • Board Oversight
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Training Methods
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Project Management
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Team Leadership
  • Industry Expertise
  • Outreach Programs
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Corrective Actions
  • Leadership Development

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Boots of Justice for outstanding service to the community 2020 from Shorter AME
  • Awarded Loren Watson Advocacy 2021 from the Urban Leadership Foundation Colorado for outstanding service to the community.
  • Awarded Civic Engagement Leader 2020, 2021 & 2022 by Greater Denver Ministerial Alliance for outstanding service to the community.
  • Awarded Aurora NAACP Advocate 2020 for outstanding service to the community.
  • Awarded Motus Theaters 20022 Voice of the Impacted for outstanding service to the community.

Additional Information

  • Colorado State Commissioner of Jail Standards
  • Founder of Colorado Police Oversight Commission
  • Aurora Police Oversight Taskforce
  • Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health Steering Committee
  • Arapahoe County Community Corrections Board
  • Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee
  • DOJ Law Enforcement Grant Committee
  • Youth Violence Prevention Committee
  • Big Green DAO Steering Committee
  • Clean Slate Colorado
  • Just Leadership USA Member
  • Colorado Coordinator Child Leadership Training Institute

Timeline

Executive Director

Light Carrier
09.2019 - Current

Executive Director

McBride Impact
01.2019 - 04.2023

CEO

Lighthouse Consultants Colorado
02.2017 - Current

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

AAS from Human Services Management

DENVER BUSINESS

No Degree from Business Management
Candice Bailey