Jonathan Cross
Eatonville,WA
Summary
Forward-thinking Executive Director experienced in developing and managing staff, budgets and programs to achieve results. Offering more than sixteen years of experience at executive level. Applies skills in ministry, leadership, mentoring, and training to motivate organization's members in meeting organizational mission and program goals. Successfully raises public awareness about community-based programs and services. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
CenterPoint Eatonville
Eatonville, WA
06.2008 - Current
- Designed and implemented community event through the coordination of seven local outreach agencies to create large community awareness event, free to the public, with national music acts, food trucks, vendors and inflatables for children.
- Facilitated and created four new programs for the community to address issues of: 1.) Facilitate recovery options for rural drug / alcohol abuse in adults, 2.) Address food insecurity through an after school program with dinner, for middle / high school teens, 3.) Mitigate the cycle of loneliness for elderly community members by offering bi-monthly tour options, 4.) Created a team of local craftsmen to help, free of charge, with home repairs for those in need.
- Built community facility for emergency / disaster preparedness and housing.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement through weekly staff and creative team meetings.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy, community events and online presence.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Community Engagement
- Team Leadership, Training, and Development
- Innovation and Creativity
- Relationship Building
- Leadership Development
Affiliations
- Avid Snow Skier and outdoorsman
- Happily Married for ____ years
- Raised four amazing daughters
Accomplishments
- Awards ?
Certification
- Certifications & Licences?
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
CenterPoint Eatonville
06.2008 - Current
- Certifications & Licences?