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Hadley Dutra

Nantucket,MA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Nantucket Education Trust, enhancing non-profit governance and fostering strong community relationships. Excelled in volunteer management and partnership building, initiating a multi-million dollar housing project and leading significant fundraising efforts. Skilled in decision-making and verbal communication, consistently achieving strategic objectives and financial growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Nantucket Education Trust
09.2023 - Current
  • Oversees board committees and all related events and programs Collaborates on the management of 12 teacher occupied rental units.
  • Helped initiate a multi million dollar teacher housing project currently in the first stages of development.
  • Collaborated on the remodel of a new apartment in teacher occupied housing.
  • Devised and presented ideas for fundraising including a new annual appeal.
  • Shaped solutions and approaches with the public schools by collaborating with the School Committee.


Owner

Design Source LLC
01.2012 - Current


  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal furniture layouts, color selections and fabric selections.
  • Attended multiple design shows and trade fairs to see product and cultivate new relationships with vendors.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

President

Friends Of Nantucket Public Schools
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed and oversaw five fundraising events per calendar year, including a bike a thon, a school dance, the holiday house tour, a drive in movie and a spelling bee.
  • Lead monthly meetings and participated on several commitees.
  • Chaired the Holiday House Tour for three years.
  • Initiated new strategies to attract board members and increase parental participation in FONPS events.
  • Oversaw budget planning and presentations.
  • Communicated via newsletters and regular meetings with school leadership and the parent community at large.


Advertising Sales Director

The Nantucket Independent
04.2006 - 04.2009
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying untapped markets and creating customized advertising solutions for niche clientele.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, consistently resolving issues promptly and professionally to maintain high client satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior sales team members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a positive work environment.

Features Editor

Nantucket Independent
03.2003 - 04.2006
  • Led brainstorming sessions to generate new story ideas that appealed to our local audience.


  • Created niche content for special publications.


  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.


  • Collaborated with photographers, graphic artists and production managers to provide feedback on final newspaper layout.


  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.

General Assignment Reporter

The Inquirer And Mirror
04.2001 - 04.2003
  • Refined writing style over time to cater to varied audiences while upholding professional journalistic tone throughout each piece produced.
  • Diversified portfolio of published articles by covering a wide range of topics such as politics, education, crime, business, sports, entertainment, health issues among others.
  • Specialized in features writing and cultivated a strong community readership.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development by attending conferences and workshops to stay current and follow best practices.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards to maintain credibility and trust with audiences.
  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.

English and French High School Teacher

Colchester High School
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Created curriculum and engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Taught writing technique and style.
  • Taught French to all levels. Took students on field trips to Montreal and to other locations. Fostered a connection to applicable situations like travel and general conversations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And French And Secondary Education

St. Michael's College
Colchester, VT
06.1997

High School Diploma -

Miss Hall's School
Pittsfield, MA
06.1993

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Volunteer Management
  • Partnership Building
  • Donor Stewardship
  • Fundraising expertise

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

President

Nantucket Education Trust
09.2023 - Current

President

Friends Of Nantucket Public Schools
09.2014 - 01.2018

Owner

Design Source LLC
01.2012 - Current

Advertising Sales Director

The Nantucket Independent
04.2006 - 04.2009

Features Editor

Nantucket Independent
03.2003 - 04.2006

General Assignment Reporter

The Inquirer And Mirror
04.2001 - 04.2003

English and French High School Teacher

Colchester High School
08.1998 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - English And French And Secondary Education

St. Michael's College

High School Diploma -

Miss Hall's School
Hadley Dutra