Versatile Business Development Associate highly effective at generating leads, developing pipelines and building long-term partnerships. Offering 10+ years of elevating public profiles and identifying potential partners to meet growth objectives. Thrives on challenge and competition, adept at navigating complex community landscapes and leveraging opportunities for success. Passionate about driving business growth, strategic mindset, and strong interpersonal skills make a valuable asset in achieving organizational goals.
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Diane Baldwin
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Oakland University
Adjunct Instructor, School of Health Sciences
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Designed curriculum for the Introduction to Community Engagement course for the minor in Community Engagement; teach the course in hyflex mode via Moodle
- Help students understand the nuances, value and best practices of working with real people in real time on real problems
- Engage students in community service, video reflection, analysis & collaboration
- Course topics include: social determinants of health, asset maps, culture, diversity, equity, resources, advocacy, communication strategies, stakeholder convenings, listening skills, building trust, project management, meeting facilitation, the value of service and more
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
Oakland University
Campus-Community Engagement Coordinator
08.2014 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with business communications via email, social media and mailings.
- Evaluated donation and sponsorship requests and made funding recommendations.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
Associated Builders & Contractors of SE Michigan
Director of Education
11.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Created, grew and maintained relationships between the trade school, the association members, business owners and community organizations
- Built relationships with instructors to support them through organizational change and culture shift
- Analyzed current practices, procedures, protocols and needs of the school to make recommendations for streamlining activities, reducing duplication, growing new programs and improving systems
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Freelance writer, editor and English instructor
01.1991 - 01.2018
Job overview
Gurukul Montessori Academy
Director
01.2011 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Managed staff which included hiring, evaluation, promotion and training
- Helped Indian families orient to life in America and navigate the American educational system
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Education
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
M.A. from Educational Studies, w/a focus on Policy & Leadership
University Overview
Skills
- Community engagement
- Partnerships
- Cross-sector networking
- People management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Networking
- Collaboration
- Identifying assets
- Listening
- Assessing need
- Interpersonal skills
- Facilitating public meetings
- Public speaking
- Creating advisory boards
- Gathering community input
- Research
- Evaluation of data
- Writing
- Communication
- Content creation
- Podcast skills
Professional Development
Professional Development
- Leadership Macomb, 09/01/19, 03/01/22
- Community Engagement certificate: Collaborating for Change, 09/01/19
- University of Michigan MOOC (in collaboration with EdX and 2U)
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, School of Health Sciences
Oakland University
09.2019 - Current
Director of Education
Associated Builders & Contractors of SE Michigan
11.2017 - 02.2019
Campus-Community Engagement Coordinator
Oakland University
08.2014 - 02.2023
Director
Gurukul Montessori Academy
01.2011 - 01.2015
Freelance writer, editor and English instructor
01.1991 - 01.2018
University of Michigan
M.A. from Educational Studies, w/a focus on Policy & Leadership
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