Desmond L. Miller
Mebane,NC
Summary
Skilled in recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers at all levels, and engaging them in enhancing programs, processes, and personnel. Led teams to improve community involvement and fundraising opportunities.
Specialties: Emerging leadership, fundraising, membership and volunteer management, fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, brand development, community outreach, marketing, communications, recruiting community leaders, program development, conflict resolution, and effective communication across diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Director
YMCA of the Triangle
Raleigh, NC
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Lead the planning and delivering of events, ensuring that the highest quality expectations are exceeded
- Manages the budget through controlling costs, ordering of supplies, and managing inventory
- Monitors project team workflow and efficiencies
- Estimates resources needed to achieve project goals and project expenses
- Tracks project and event milestones and deliverables
4H Youth Development Agent
North Carolina A&T State University
Williamston, NC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Determine appropriate volunteer positions
- Recruit, develop and utilize youth and adults to be active members of a 4-H Advisory Council and County Extension Council to help identify local issues, conduct and evaluate educational programs, secure resources for Extension programs and communicate curriculum needs to the University
- Develop and implement a 4-H in-school program (clubs and school enrichment)
- Provide programs that are research based, designed for diverse audiences, include a variety of educational delivery methods and contain evaluation components based on sequential learning and demonstrate behavioral change
- Serve as a group facilitator to convene or intervene with groups that need a neutral facilitator to help the group identify, solve problems and/or make decisions
- Partner with other groups/agencies in the county such as family resource centers, FFA or other youth serving agencies in the county to provide youth programs
- Maintains a system to provide clientele information on a timely basis
- Build collaborations with other agencies and organizations to solve community problems and multiply effectiveness
Director of Marketing, Development & Marketing
Boy Scouts of America
Raleigh, NC
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Led and coordinated fundraising initiatives, including donor outreach, direct mail campaigns, and event planning to support organizational goals.
- Managed daily operations of the development and marketing departments, providing administrative support and ensuring smooth workflow for projects and events.
- Developed and implemented marketing and communication plans for council and district events, training, and activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Supported volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement, fostering community partnerships and expanding program reach, particularly in urban and rural areas.
- Collaborated with board members, field staff, and volunteers to achieve fundraising and outreach targets while maintaining strong media and web communication strategies.
Education
Master Courses - Leadership, Policy, And Advocacy in Early Childhoo
University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Greensboro, NC01.1999
Areas Of Proficiency
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Recruitment Development
Certification
- Lifeguard
- CPR-PR, First Aid Instruction
- Water Safety Instruction and Pool Operations
- Automated External Defibrillators (American Red Cross) YMCA Certified
- BSAC Trainer (Basic School Age Care) Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care
- Employee Resource Group Leader
Timeline
Senior Program Director
YMCA of the Triangle
01.2022 - 01.2024
4H Youth Development Agent
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Marketing, Development & Marketing
Boy Scouts of America
01.2015 - 08.2019
Master Courses - Leadership, Policy, And Advocacy in Early Childhoo
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
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