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Jacqueline  Rhoades

Jacqueline Rhoades

Alexander

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp, adept in organizational management and innovation fostering. Excelled in strategic visioning and partnership development, securing significant funding and enhancing community health outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and teamwork skills, achieving impactful results through effective leadership and collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

President, Board of Directors

LISA West Elementary PTO
01.2025 - Current
  • Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all stakeholders.
  • Led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, setting the direction for future growth and success.
  • Strengthened board governance by implementing best practices and providing ongoing training for board members.
  • Stewarded donor relationships through regular communication and personalized stewardship activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission.
  • Championed fundraising efforts, securing significant financial support for key programs and initiatives.
  • Directed crisis management response plans during challenging situations to minimize negative impacts on the organization''s reputation.
  • Oversaw program development and evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, partners, or other third parties to secure favorable terms in support of organizational objectives.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Registered organization with a Secretary of State's office as a 501(c)3

Volunteer

Healing Waters
05.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
  • Amplified non-profit reach by managing social media campaigns.

Development Consultant

Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to design, implement, and evaluate development programs, ensuring alignment with their goals.
  • Built lasting relationships with key industry players through exceptional networking skills, leading to new business opportunities for clients.
  • Continuously met or exceeded project deliverable timelines and quality expectations, resulting in a strong track record of successful engagements.
  • Evaluated existing policies within organizations to provide recommendations for improvements aligned with best practices in international development.
  • Played a key role in the successful completion of high-profile projects by coordinating efforts among team members, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement through well-orchestrated communication campaigns and events.
  • Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely delivery of projects.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to identify potential funding opportunities and partnerships.
  • Secured additional funding for clients by skillfully writing grant proposals and building relationships with donors.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored development solutions and strategies.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams of consultants, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving results.
  • Developed strategic plans for clients that effectively addressed their specific needs and priorities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, and global development issues relevant to client industries-informing strategic decision-making processes accordingly.
  • Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
  • Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
  • Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.
  • Conducted cold- calls to prospect external lead sources and advance sales process.
  • Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

President, Board of Directors

Hill Farm Elementary PTO
05.2020 - 08.2024
  • Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all stakeholders.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and overseeing strategic planning initiatives.
  • Led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, setting the direction for future growth and success.
  • Mentored up-and-coming leaders within the organization to cultivate a strong pipeline of talent ready to assume expanded responsibilities when necessary.
  • Developed robust partnerships with external stakeholders to foster collaboration and further the organization''s mission.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion within the organization through targeted efforts in hiring practices, programming choices, or partner engagements.
  • Strengthened board governance by implementing best practices and providing ongoing training for board members.
  • Stewarded donor relationships through regular communication and personalized stewardship activities to ensure continued engagement in our mission.
  • Championed fundraising efforts, securing significant financial support for key programs and initiatives.
  • Directed crisis management response plans during challenging situations to minimize negative impacts on the organization''s reputation.
  • Increased public awareness of the organization''s mission through targeted marketing campaigns and community outreach events.
  • Oversaw program development and evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, partners, or other third parties to secure favorable terms in support of organizational objectives.
  • Managed executive staff recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations to maintain an effective leadership team.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.

Health Director

Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with government agencies, ensuring compliance with all regulations and adherence to best practices in public health management.
  • Evaluated the efficacy of existing health interventions, making data-driven adjustments as needed to ensure maximum impact on community wellbeing.
  • Enhanced community health through strategic partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, consistently seeking new approaches for enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Developed targeted outreach initiatives to address specific community health concerns or underserved populations effectively.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to achieve departmental goals and improve overall performance.
  • Oversaw the implementation of new technologies aimed at improving patient care quality, such as electronic medical records systems or telehealth solutions.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers as healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured the delivery of high-quality healthcare services by establishing rigorous performance standards.
  • Increased staff retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive health programs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of existing health policies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to promote awareness of available healthcare services among community members.
  • Reduced instances of communicable diseases within the community through proactive prevention efforts and education campaigns.
  • Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
  • Managed and recorded facility maintenance and upkeep budget.
  • Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
  • Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
  • Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
  • Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
  • Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology - Psychology

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock
05.2016

LPN - Nursing

Baptist Health School of Nursing
Little Rock
01.2000

Nursing

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
08.1998

High School Diploma -

Benton High School
Benton
05.1996

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Innovation fostering
  • Organizational management
  • Strategic visioning
  • Crisis management
  • Succession planning
  • Fundraising
  • Leadership team building
  • Sales and marketing
  • Project management
  • Operations oversight
  • Negotiation
  • Partnership development
  • Remote team management
  • Budget management
  • Business planning
  • Consulting
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

President, Board of Directors

LISA West Elementary PTO
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Healing Waters
05.2020 - Current

President, Board of Directors

Hill Farm Elementary PTO
05.2020 - 08.2024

Development Consultant

Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp
01.2018 - Current

Health Director

Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology - Psychology

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

LPN - Nursing

Baptist Health School of Nursing

Nursing

Henderson State University

High School Diploma -

Benton High School
Jacqueline Rhoades