Cheryl West
Summary
Forward-thinking, accomplished Development Specialist with more than ten years of expertise built through a successful record of leading development projects, initiatives and special events. Highly motivated, organized and collaborative professional with expertise in strategic planning, management, budgeting, stewarding relationships, outreach and mentoring staff. High emotional intelligence and compassion used to cultivate rapport, trust and relationships with a diverse range of individuals, groups, communities, organizations and audiences to optimize organizational visibility, financial goals, collectively resolve complex problems and deliver a diverse funding base. Successful at managing multiple priories with a calm, positive attitude that fosters a collaborative and inclusive sense of community and belonging.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Education and Development Consultant
Independent Contractor
01.2014 - Current
- Evaluated organizational effectiveness and staff performance that resulted in recommendations and coaching to address overall improvements.
- Developed and delivered critical thinking and life skills sessions at five sites for more than 1200 clients.
- Provided special education and learning challenged sessions for a variety of clients across three years.
- Created and organized a sold out initial annual special event nonprofit fundraiser, as well as candy sales.
Director of Development
Massachusetts Bay Community College
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Elevated grants revenue from $54,000 to $4M in the first year.
- Secured $40 million for initiatives within three years.
- Cultivated cross-campus, community, business and statewide partnerships through collaborative meetings, shared values and innovative funded initiatives.
- Worked with senior management to define a variety of project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental cooperation to drive successful projects.
- Established standards, procedures and ensured regulatory compliance for funding support.
Program Manager, Evaluator and Research Associate
University Of Massachusetts Lowell
09.1998 - 10.2010
- Managed, supervised and reported on multiple award winning funded projects, research and trainings.
- Secured $9 million in funding.
- Mobilized diverse community outreach that resulted in meaningful partnerships, events and solutions.
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff, students, faculty and volunteers.
- Coached, trained and mentored team members on education strategies to accomplish experiential education and service-learning goals.
- Developed, chaired and sustained ongoing university-community advisory boards..
- Coordinated and co-hosted special events, community conversations, national conferences and trainings.
Race Relation Council Facilitator
Lowell Police Department
02.2000 - 09.2003
- Developed and expanded diverse community and police participation through DEIB priorities and solution-oriented dialogue to integrate cultural awareness and competence.
- Council outcomes utilized to improve police policy, hiring practices, statewide training and broad community communications.
- The U.S. Department of Justice adopted the race relations council initiative as a national training model.
Education
Sc.D. - Work Environment Policy
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2009
Master of Science - Community And Social Psychology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Biology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative
- Mentor Staff
- Event Planning
- Creative Visionary
Timeline
Education and Development Consultant
Independent Contractor
01.2014 - Current
Director of Development
Massachusetts Bay Community College
10.2010 - 11.2013
Race Relation Council Facilitator
Lowell Police Department
02.2000 - 09.2003
Program Manager, Evaluator and Research Associate
University Of Massachusetts Lowell
09.1998 - 10.2010
Sc.D. - Work Environment Policy
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Science - Community And Social Psychology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Biology
University of Oregon
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