Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of all programs. Passionate about leading and overseeing daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with Board of Directors to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Work History
Executive Director
Kenosha Human Development Services
04.2017 - Current
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media.
Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
Monitored productivity and forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
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