Jeri Bucy
East Helena,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in program development and stakeholder collaboration. Adept at leading strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive workforce training success. Recognized for optimizing processes and fostering strong relationships, resulting in significant improvements in training outcomes and community engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Services Consultant
J. Bucy Consulting
Helena, Montana
02.2021 - Current
- Established small business to improve client communication and enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed sales data and retail procedures, guiding training programs for new recruits.
- Developed comprehensive business and marketing plan for restaurant launch in Helena.
- Executed ongoing marketing strategies via social media, radio, television, and local events.
- Collaborated with management teams to evaluate workflows and propose policy improvements.
- Researched regulatory policies across jurisdictions to anticipate operational changes.
- Maintained customer satisfaction standards, consistently achieving or surpassing targets.
- Created customized consulting solutions tailored to diverse client needs.
Director of the Community Education Center
Helena College
Helena, Montana
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed, marketed, and delivered short-term workforce training programs and enrichment classes.
- Collaborated with Helena College directors to establish pathways for stackable credentials.
- Oversaw development and implementation of Montana Motorcycle Safety program.
- Engaged industry stakeholders to garner support for training initiatives.
- Guided high school students in navigating training options for swift workforce entry.
- Participated with Montana higher education leaders to strategize coordination of impactful short-term trainings.
Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
Accelerate Montana
South Central Montana
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Established and nurtured relationships with workforce stakeholders to align training initiatives.
- Identified employer training needs and collaborated with partners to develop relevant programs.
- Coordinated marketing efforts with Accelerate MT to promote training and employment opportunities.
- Scheduled training programs based on employer hiring demands and applicant interests.
- Guided potential trainees through program selection, application, enrollment, and employer placement processes.
- Monitored success metrics of training participants and tracked employment outcomes.
- Delivered presentations on Rapid Training Program at stakeholder conferences to enhance visibility.
- Facilitated collaboration among Accelerate Montana’s workforce and economic development initiatives.
Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau/U.S. Department of Commerce
Montana statewide
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Planned, developed, and coordinated partnerships across Montana to ensure comprehensive counting in 2020 Census.
- Managed Montana State Complete Count Committee, coordinating with 14 counties and three tribal governments.
- Established collaborations with various organizations to eliminate enumeration barriers and enhance participation.
- Developed presentations delivering accurate content across diverse environments.
- Conducted research and analysis to formulate detailed annual plans for Community Partnership and Engagement Program.
- Communicated effectively with regional staff, local media, and community leaders to support Census efforts.
- Facilitated Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Sites statewide to encourage high self-response rates.
Membership Director
Montana Nonprofit Association
Helena, Montana
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Enhanced MNA's earned revenues by fostering business relationships and securing sponsorships.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of membership network across Montana, including budget management and strategic marketing planning.
- Managed staff, volunteers, and contractors to support membership and business product initiatives.
- Cultivated community relationships to drive long-term business growth and engagement.
- Acted as liaison between vendors and nonprofit organizations to initiate partnerships and resolve issues.
- Planned and executed membership events, including workshops, networking sessions, and MNA's Annual Conference.
- Engaged next generations in nonprofit sector roles through outreach for board service, employment, and volunteering.
- Conducted prospect research to solicit corporate memberships, donations, event sponsorships, and business collaborations.
Division Administrator/Tourism Director
Montana Department of Commerce
Helena, Montana
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Responsible for establishing goals and priorities around marketing Montana as a premier vacation destination and film location to the high value 'geotraveler'
- Supervised 29 FTE including six direct reports
- Directly managed a statutorily appropriated budget of over $22 million annually
- Reorganized division to launch a team to communicate best practices and leverage opportunities for regional tourism organizations, convention visitor bureaus, local Chambers of Commerce and businesses to enhance healthy diverse economies all across Montana
- Spearheaded a major initiative to bring organizational website (Visitmt.com) up to an industry leading inspirational site. The process required significant facilitation as it was an extensive multiyear budget, RFI, RFP, and multiple statements of work with Information Technology Services Division (ITSD-MT) oversight
- Worked to leverage the Montana brand as a business brand, initially by creating new ways to unite agriculture to tourism and enhancing the state's Made In Montana program product sales. Eventually, the entire program became Brand MT rather than Montana Office of Tourism and Film
Sales and Marketing Director
The Montana Lottery
Helena, Montana
05.2005 - 08.2011
- Established goals and programs for Lottery products, enhancing marketing strategies and advertising initiatives.
- Analyzed sales trends to project revenues and optimize resource allocation for new products.
- Focused efforts on critical areas, achieving record year-over-year sales and increased state transfers.
- Supervised 16 employees, including seven remote sales representatives across Montana.
- Allocated and tracked nearly $4 million of annual budget for scratch ticket production and advertising.
- Achieved 39% increase in revenue and 71% rise in transfers to General Fund during tenure.
- Contributed to RFP team for gaming services, resulting in $14 million savings over seven years.
Education
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.1992
Skills
- Leadership and strategic development
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Program development
- Workforce training
- Process management
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal communication
- Marketing and communications strategy
- Verbal and written communication
- Process optimization
- Budget management
- Policy analysis
Training And Professional Development
- Project Management Course, The Leadership Institute, San Diego, CA, 06/01/16
- Leadership Helena, Helena Chamber of Commerce, 2024/2025
- Leadership Helena, Accelerate MT, 06/01/23
Timeline
Director of the Community Education Center
Helena College
03.2024 - 06.2025
Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
Accelerate Montana
05.2022 - 03.2024
Professional Services Consultant
J. Bucy Consulting
02.2021 - Current
Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau/U.S. Department of Commerce
08.2018 - 10.2020
Membership Director
Montana Nonprofit Association
06.2016 - 08.2018
Division Administrator/Tourism Director
Montana Department of Commerce
08.2011 - 05.2016
Sales and Marketing Director
The Montana Lottery
05.2005 - 08.2011
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
The University of Montana
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Montana