Denisse Jensen
Carmel,IN
Summary
Successful Executive Director with over 15 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-culture team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
Indianapolis, IN
01.2015 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Program increase 35% annually
- Increased family participation 608% over our four-year operational period.
- Conceptualized GiGi's At Home-March 2020. Virtual platform now reaching 81 countries.
Senior Project Coordinator
United Leak Detection
09.2009 - 01.2015
- Analyzed project costs to confirm 23% ROI for new proposals.
- Created project roadmaps for staff, defining specific milestones and timelines to encourage timely project completion.
- Authored best practice guidelines to participating project members, setting policies and protocols to maximize efficiency and reduce risk.
Aquatic Director
YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
Indianapolis
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Recruited and trained 125 part time staff and volunteers for fitness and aquatic programming.
- Established new campaign partners for YMCA Annual Campaign.
- Directly oversee annual staff of 75 that include all aspects of aquatic facility management.
Senior Program Director
YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations in Aquatics, Youth Sports and Wellness Departments.
- Revenue up 10% through maximizing existing revenue streams and innovative new revenue streams.
- Developed Aquatic Task Team from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Education
Exercise Science And Wellness
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN1998
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Integrity and Transparency
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Operational Efficiency
- Stakeholder Relations
- Innovative and Visionary
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Fundraising Campaigns
Professional Development
Occupational Therapy-Site Mentor 2022
Johnson & Wales University
BSW Field Instructor - Spring 2022
Indiana University School of Social Work
Additional Information
- Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Board Member; 2022-Current
- Girl Scout USA, Appreciation Pin Award Recipient, 2021
- Lions Club International, Carmel Club-Board Member; 2020-Current
- The Arc of Indiana, Professional of the Year 2019
- Carmel TechHounds Board Member; 2019-2021
- Jefferson Award, 2015
Timeline
Executive Director
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
01.2015 - Current
Aquatic Director
YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
12.2013 - 10.2014
Senior Program Director
YMCA Of Greater Cincinnati
05.2011 - 10.2013
Senior Project Coordinator
United Leak Detection
09.2009 - 01.2015
Exercise Science And Wellness
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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