Experienced executive leader driving organizational success and fostering collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for adaptability, resilience, and consistent delivery of results in evolving environments. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication abilities, and a results-driven approach contribute to a track record of success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, CEO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NORTH SOUND COUNCIL
08.2019 - Current
Provide ongoing mission excellence and specific point mission evaluation
Supervise consistent excellence and transparency of finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems
Actively engage and energize volunteers, community members, board members, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders
Develop, recruit, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors
Develop board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing operations as well as consistent mission activities with all upper and all western Washington District Councils
Develop effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program status to measure successes and challenges
Act as main contact in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer for internal review, financial audits, reviews, bank inquiries and funding inquiries
Expand revenue generating activities, mainly Thrift Store operations, to support existing program operations and expansion while retiring debt
Responsible for raising 3.5 million dollars to build new production facility in 2023
Implemented POS system for stores and new rotation system accounting for 15% increased sales
Partnered with City of Monroe to implement new housing program to house single mothers with children
Total budget revenue increase of $700,000 in 3 years
Executive Director
PARENT TRUST FOR WASHINGTON CHILDREN
09.2017 - 08.2019
As Executive Director of PTWC I was responsible for implementing companywide policies, allocating company resources, giving constructive feedback to management, and developing a market strategy and ultimately reporting the progress to the board of directors
Work closely with board of directors and committees, informing, assessing, and addressing issues that affect the organization
Oversee the daily operations of the organization, providing executive direction of all program strategy, compliance, quality assurance, and program efficiency
Identify and implement staffing requirements for efficient operations, maintaining a strong culture and work climate that attracts and retains staff, and drives the organization’s mission
Represent the organization and increase awareness by being the spokesperson and liaison with local media
Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow
Comply with all federal, state, and local legislation
Executive Director
SEATTLE MILK FUND
12.2013 - 02.2017
As the Executive Director I was responsible for the administrative, financial, strategy and management tasks that support the organization’s sustainability
Responsible for growing the program two-fold
Increased revenues by 28% and balanced the budget while increasing the reserve fund
Donor support increased by 38%
Increased staff size and doubled hours worked weekly; benefits added and salaries increased
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Executive Director
TESSERA
07.2010 - 11.2013
As the Executive Director of Tessera, I was responsible for making sure that the mission of providing a unique learning environment for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities was carried out so that they might realize their potential for life-long independence in both our residential living and our community programs
Secured funding for purchase and remodel of $2.5-million-dollar center to serve individuals with developmental disabilities as well as overseeing all aspects of remodel process
Managed and helped develop programs for day center as well as community integration programs
Supervised all staff and contracted employees to include both Directors and indirect reports
Managed annual budget of $2million plus
Prepared and secured all grant proposals, corporate donor solicitations, and major donor solicitations to maximize fundraising initiatives
Developed and implemented strategic plan and marketing plan
Board development and expansion to increase both number of members and range of abilities
Leadership of Board Committees to assure development and implementation of short-term and long-range organizational objectives
Executive Director
NORTHWEST INFANT SURVIVAL & SIDS ALLIANCE
08.2007 - 07.2010
The Executive Director for the Northwest Infant Survival &-SIDS Alliance (NISSA) is the chief staff person for NISSA, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to providing informational and emotional support to bereaved families, educating the general public and health professionals about SIDS, and working toward the ultimate elimination of this tragic medical phenomenon
Program Delivery -Follow Board mandates in the development and delivery of quality programs
Board Administration-Support all administrative functions of the Board of Trustees by advising and informing Board members and supporting Board committee responsibilities
Financial, Tax, and Risk Management - Manage the Foundation’s resources within yearly established budget guidelines, recommend yearly budget for Board approval, and manage all licensing requirements
Be conversant with the fiscal requirements for non-profit organizations
Personnel and Office Management - Manage all aspects of NISA-SIDS Foundation’s personnel and office according to authorized personnel policies and procedures
Communications and Public Relations - Assure that the NISSA adheres to its mission, and that all its programs are consistently presented in strong, positive images to parents and families, community groups and organizations, and to professionals
Fundraising - Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, and administrating fundraising records and documentation
Education
Communications/PR
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
1996
Skills
Community Engagement
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Operations Management
Budgeting and financial management
Staff Management
Relationship Building
Public Speaking
Program Leadership
Leadership Development
Accomplishments
Successfully raised over 3.5 million dollars in order to build a new 6000 square ft. production facility. Handled all project management of new facility to include design, construction facilitation and cost supervision in current position.
Timeline
Executive Director, CEO
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NORTH SOUND COUNCIL
08.2019 - Current
Executive Director
PARENT TRUST FOR WASHINGTON CHILDREN
09.2017 - 08.2019
Executive Director
SEATTLE MILK FUND
12.2013 - 02.2017
Executive Director
TESSERA
07.2010 - 11.2013
Executive Director
NORTHWEST INFANT SURVIVAL & SIDS ALLIANCE
08.2007 - 07.2010
Communications/PR
Boise State University
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