Cheryl A. Clark
Clinton,MD
Summary
Initiative-taking professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the areas of: Contracts Administration, Federal Grant Allocation, Budgeting, Diversity Management, Finance/Accounting and Human Resources Management. Strong business acumen, financial background, and the ability to build internal and external coalitions, lead people, manage change and drive business results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Membership
Turning the Page
Washington, DC
01.2021 - Current
- Member of the Board of Directors for Turning the Page, Inc. Serve as Secretary of the Board and serve on the Programs Committee. Collaborated with CEO and upper management to establish strategic goals to grow the organization over the next five years. Participated in the hiring process for staff positions.
Vice President, Program Operations
Reading Is Fundamental
Washington, DC
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Reporting directly to the Chief Programs and Content Officer. Accountable for all aspects of book operations management and planning, and the related development and refinement of work processes and systems. Accountability for inventory management and fulfillment. Provided strategic direction, coordination, and guidance to the Account Manager in the management and planning of Read for Success product sales and revenue goals. Ensured requisite support to the Community and Digital teams to achieve long-term and annual goals within their relevant portfolios.
Vice President, Books for Ownership
Reading Is Fundamental
Washington, DC
10.2010 - 01.2017
- Deputy Project Director, $9.3 million grant; Department of Education. Member of the Executive Leadership Team (2009) reporting to the President and CEO. Accountable for reporting on more than 17,000 multi-state program accomplishments to the Department of Education and other clients. Budgetary management of department’s $24 million budget (pre- 2012). Provided technical assistance to senior managers and staff. Promoted child literary mission. Presented to groups, clubs, and agencies at local and state-wide conferences. Review of operations and programs on a continual basis. Supervision of the day-to-day operations in a culturally diverse department with all levels of staff.
Chief Operating Officer, Programs
Reading Is Fundamental
Washington, DC
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Deputy Project Director, $9.3 million grant; Department of Education. Member of the Executive Leadership Team (2009) reporting to the President and CEO. Accountable for reporting on more than 17,000 multi-state program accomplishments to the Department of Education and other clients. Budgetary management of department’s $24 million budget (pre- 2012). Provided technical assistance to senior managers and staff. Promoted child literary mission. Presented to groups, clubs, and agencies at local and state-wide conferences. Review of operations and programs on a continual basis. Supervision of the day-to-day operations in a culturally diverse department with all levels of staff.
Senior Director of Programs Operations
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
Washington, DC
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Reporting directly to the Vice President of Literacy/Education Programs. Responsible for the operational oversight of all RIF service offerings. Oversight of overall departmental responsibilities in the absence of the VP. Supervised Regional Unit Managers, Senior Managers of Federal and Private Funds. Assisted the VP of Programs in the development of operational procedures. Represented Programs Department in ongoing inter-departmental efforts to extend online software initiatives. Managed the framework for programs staff, including the development of contract management training modules, language and literacy programs and other professional development materials.
Regional Unit Manager
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
Washington, DC
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Reporting to the Vice-President of Programs. Managed the day-to-day operations of the Programs Department. Accountable for the coordination of all programmatic staff. Supervised, recruited, and hired the staff for the unit. Conducted regular unit meetings (group and individual) and provided on-going team building activities for staff. Ensured program accounts received high quality service. Awarded innovative programs funding and renewed individual contracts up $25,000.
Technical Resources Coordinator
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
Washington, DC
03.2000 - 10.2006
- Reporting to the Director of National Book Programs. Provided leadership and coordination for the department’s workflow. Served as the lead technical resource for internal and external customers. Reviewed second stage and problematic proposals for pragmatic cost-effective solutions. Supervision of the grant processors unit. Monitored program compliance. Established guidelines and developed strategies to ensure compliance. Managed the database for corporate funds received through RIF’s targeted giving programs.
Program Specialist
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
Washington, DC
09.1994 - 03.2000
- Reporting to the Director of the National Book Programs. Served as liaison between local program sites and RIF. Reviewed proposals and performance reports. Provided technical assistance by phone and in person.
Education
MBA - Public Administration
Strayer University
BBA - Management
Strayer University
Certificate - Diversity and Inclusion
Cornell University
Skills
- Budgeting
- Quality Control
- Contracts Management
- Employee Engagement
- Customer Service
- Resources Management
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Financial Reporting
- Staff Development and Training
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- Allocated $24 million in funding to more than 17,000 U.S. literacy programs.
- Managed the distribution of 4.4 million books to fifteen million children on an annual basis.
- Promoted to Vice President of Books for Ownership
- Promoted to Regional Unit Manager
Timeline
Board Membership
Turning the Page
01.2021 - Current
Vice President, Program Operations
Reading Is Fundamental
01.2017 - 08.2020
Vice President, Books for Ownership
Reading Is Fundamental
10.2010 - 01.2017
Chief Operating Officer, Programs
Reading Is Fundamental
06.2009 - 10.2010
Senior Director of Programs Operations
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
05.2007 - 06.2009
Regional Unit Manager
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
10.2006 - 05.2007
Technical Resources Coordinator
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2006
Program Specialist
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
09.1994 - 03.2000
Certificate - Diversity and Inclusion
Cornell University
BBA - Management
Strayer University
MBA - Public Administration
Strayer University