Fred Humphrey
Eldred
Summary
Results-driven operations professional with proven track record in optimizing business processes, enhancing productivity, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at strategic planning, resource management, and driving operational efficiency in dynamic environments. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, leveraging leadership skills to align teams with organizational goals and deliver tangible outcomes.
Known for reliability, decisive problem-solving, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Direct oversight of NYFA's 3 major sources of earned revenue, NYFA Learning, NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship and NYFA Classifieds. all on-boarding, payroll, benefits administration, and labor law compliance
- Organized activities to enhance collaboration NYFA's transition to a PEO (ADP Total Source) and directly manages all on-boarding, benefits administration, labor law compliance, and staff learning and professional development
- Coordinated development of new strategic plan with outside consultants and staff and board committees to align organizational goals.
- Coordinated redesign of NYFA website, NYFA.org, to improve user experience and support organizational outreach.
- Led team to ensure effective performance the Mosaic 2.0 project, including grantmaking and HR
- Directly manages NYYFA's technology team
- NYFA serves approximately 1M constituents in person and online, annually, through four flagship programs: Learning, Awards & Grants, Fiscal Sponsorship, and Online Resources.
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC)
02.2017 - 01.2023
- Co-manages with Executive and Artistic leaders on organizational structure, strategic planning, fiscal health, facilities management, and staff advancement
- Manages $3.5 mil annual operating budget, $8 mil invested assets in cash reserve and endowment, estimated $4 mil in its visual art collection and physical plant value estimated at $35 mil
- Reports quarterly and serves on Board Investment and Finance committees, partnering with Treasurer, Development Director and President/CEO to position BAC's assets, gifts and earned income for long-term health and growth
- Directs operations and maintenance of BAC's facilities: 2 theaters, 4 studios, and a $400,000 renovation of its administrative offices to ensure COVID compliance and safety for staff and guests
- Executed annual audit processes, developed and managed budgets, and prepared fiscal reports for funders and internal departments.
- Oversees all hiring, transitions, staff professional development needs, growth opportunities and restructuring strategies for a team of 10 full-time, 8 part-time and125 hourly employees
- Oversaw hiring, staff transitions, professional development, and restructuring strategies for team of 10 full-time, 8 part-time, and 125 hourly employees
- Managed onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and ensured compliance with labor laws
- With external consultants, re-drafted all job descriptions and personnel policies
- Oversaw analysis of pay scale equity
- Maintained active engagement from staff and leadership throughout DEI training and investigations
- Authored and routinely updates organization wide COVID protocols and safety policies in consultation with City, State and Federal guidelines Human Resources
- BAC is a 50,000 sq. foot multidisciplinary performance and rehearsal venue providing space for experimentation and gathering in service of a vibrant and international community of artists, founded by acclaimed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Finance Manager
Ascend Leadership
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions to ensure timely financial transactions and maintain cash flow
- Coordinated annual audit process
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with all outside vendors
- Coordinated annual audit process to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with outside vendors to optimize service agreements and reduce costs
- Implemented all human resource functions, including onboarding of all incoming staff
- Oversaw logistics of the annual Ascend National Convention & Career Fair, the largest gathering of Pan-Asian business leaders, professionals, and students in North America
- Promoted mission of Ascend Leadership, driving workplace impact for Pan-Asian business leaders. is the largest Pan-Asian business professional membership organization in North America, whose mission is to drive workplace and societal impact by developing and elevating Asian and Pacific Islander business leaders and empowering them to become catalysts for change.
Education
No Degree - Education and Business Major
Long Island University, C.W. Post
ManhassetSkills
- Compliance management
- Financial oversight
- Business administration
- Talent Management Strategy
- Team collaboration
- Organizational development
- Change management
- General management and administration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Corporate communications
- Leadership
- Executive Operations Management
- MAC and Windows proficient
- Budget creation and administration
- Operations administration
- Management team leadership
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
01.2023 - 11.2025
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC)
02.2017 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
Ascend Leadership
02.2015 - 02.2017
No Degree - Education and Business Major
Long Island University, C.W. Post
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Yard, 2023-present, Board Treasurer
Contemporaneous, 2020-2024, Board Treasurer
The Dream Unfinished, 2017-2024, Board Treasurer
Turning Point SRO, Inc., 2014 – 2016, Board Chair
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, 1997 – 2007, Board Treasurer
New York State Black Gay Network, 2006 – 2008, Board Treasurer