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Emily Brooks

Lindale,TX

Summary

Comprehensive executive leadership experience with not-for-profit, animal welfare and conservation focused organization. Ability to bring teams and conflicting perspectives together through trust and authenticity fostering creative solutions to reach mission achievement. Tirelessly dedicated to serving animals in need. Committed to being a part of an organization that prioritizes animal welfare and serves the greater good. Known for finding solutions in crisis situations and utilizing strategic budgeting to push progress.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Tiger Creek
10.2022 - Current
  • Managing Multi-Million Dollar Operating Budgets and Capital Projects
  • Contractor management
  • Board Executive
  • Increasing revenues/reducing expenses
  • Project Management
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Organizational Analysis
  • SOP development
  • Compliance auditing
  • Demonstrated expertise in fundraising campaign management, successfully driving initiatives that secure major gifts and sustainable funding.
  • Excelled in financial planning and budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility while aligning resources with the organization’s mission.
  • Leadership focused on employee learning and development, fostering a culture of growth through strategic leadership development and people development programs.
  • Prioritized employee wellness and benefits management, creating a supportive environment that promotes well-being and retention.
  • Skilled in business planning, contractor management, and strategic vision enabling the ability to guide the organization toward long-term success and impactful outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive budgeting for the organization, employee training and continued education programs.
  • Led fundraising initiatives including solicitation of major gifts.
  • Led planning, development, and implementation of construction projects.
  • Managed all aspects of animal care, strategic planning, master plan implementation and business administration.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with high dollar donors to generate estate gifts.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to staff.

Managing Director

Tiger Creek
05.2015 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw a diverse range of initiatives, including estate planning and procurement.
  • Led the development of the organization's website to enhance its online presence.
  • Implemented innovative online fundraising strategies, which significantly improved donor acquisition and retention.
  • Provided training and guidance to staff and effectively delegated duties to optimize operations.
  • Played a key role in sustaining and expanding community outreach and education efforts.
  • Actively participated in strategic planning and created impactful presentations that represented the organization to the public, key stakeholders, and business partners.
  • Consistently drove the organization toward growth and mission achievement.
  • Coordinated with the Program and Services to sustain and grow community outreach and education.
  • Estate planning and procurement.
  • Provided leadership and performance reviews to advance organizational mission.
  • Created sense-of-urgency campaigns to generate immediate funds.
  • General management of day-to-day operations.
  • Supervised events team and social media content production.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums
  • Project Name: Association of Zoos and Aquariums

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
  • Project Name: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators
  • Project Name: International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators

Education

BBA - Management

University of Texas
05-2012

Master of Science - HRD

University Of Texas At Tyler

Skills

  • Direct mail and online fundraising
  • Estate Planning
  • Donor Retention
  • Event team management
  • Policy development
  • Mentoring & Coaching

Certification

ICS-100, INTRODUCTION TO INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

Accomplishments

  • Animal Welfare Professional
  • Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, Texas Parks and Wildlife
  • AZA PTM Director

Personal Information

Title: Executive Director

Timeline

Executive Director

Tiger Creek
10.2022 - Current

Managing Director

Tiger Creek
05.2015 - 10.2022

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators

BBA - Management

University of Texas

Master of Science - HRD

University Of Texas At Tyler

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