Years of professional experience
Kathy Sacher-Wilson
Idyllwild,California
Summary
Vast knowledge and experience in organization management, administration, creating and implementing processes and policies, finance, professional standards, ethics, program development and management, strong in community involvement. Accomplished Executive Director 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.
Overview
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Work History
Executive Director
Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council
Idyllwild, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Organizational management, oversite of all staff and projects.
- Identify, recruit, train, and develop team of employees who can lead projects and manage strategic business functions.
- Create and implement processes, policies, and directives.
- Grant writing, management, and reporting.
- Prepare budgets and oversee finances, exercise control of budget and all arrangements to meet financial objectives.
- Develop and manage community outreach and education programs
- Promote transparency and collaboration throughout organization.
- Awarded and managed $2,900,000. in state and federal funding to date.
- Manage defensible space, DDD tree removal, invasive pests, and other fire prevention and forest health programs.
- Work closely with corporate board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Drive strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Create promotional materials and provide insightful information to social media, websites, and print media to educate public.
- Prioritize and allocate valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Oversee business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Accounting/Bookkeeper
Kat's Bookkeeping
01.2015 - Current
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts receivables, payables
- Payroll
- Sales tracking
- Data entry
Executive Officer/Association Executive
Idyllwild Association Of Realtors
Idyllwild, Ca
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Association management.
- Reviewed association performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Responsible for development, promotion, and operations of organization.
- Execute contracts and commitments.
- Organizing Association events.
- Ensure all activities support focus of organization.
- Perform variety of MLS tasks, and oversee all MLS activity.
- Travel for educational requirements, and advise Board and membership of new regulations.
- Revise Bylaws and MLS Rules and Regulations as needed.
- Accounting and bookkeeping.
- Preparation of all billing, payroll, budgets, and financial reports.
- Exercise control of budget and all arrangements to meet financial objectives.
- Represent association in all local government matters.
- Grant writing and management.
- Certified in Professional Standards and Ethics Administration.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Evaluated expenses and set appropriate budget levels.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures, and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports, and access.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- *Resigned to accept Executive Director position with Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council.
Office Manager
Idyllwild Automotive
, Ca
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Accounts Payable, and Receivable
- Payroll, invoicing, scheduling, ordering parts and Supplies
- Current Permits and Licensing
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, record keeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Oversaw quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Employed in this position until business sold in March 2016.
Assistant to Facilities Department Head
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild, CA
04.2008 - 10.2009
- *Temporary position covering for employee on extended sick leave.
- Data entry, prepared work schedule, obtained bids, prepared budgets, and reports, prepared and submitted purchase orders, accounts payable, and receivables.
- Maintained active permits for Building and Health Departments.
- Worked closely with department head to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Communicated proactively with supervisors, explained issues, and teamed on appropriate solutions.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Participated in strategic planning.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes, and created documents for meetings.
Youth Counselor
Idyllwild Town Hall
Idyllwild, CA
09.2006 - 01.2009
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Took part in sports, games, and movie nights with children.
Food Commissary Business Owner/Operator
Sacher Enterprises
Indio, CA
01.1999 - 05.2008
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Public Commissary, Catering, and Food Concessions. Provided large scale food to events such as Coachella Fest.
Retail Business Owner
Idyllwild General Store
Idyllwild, CA
05.2003 - 07.2007
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Manager Retail
Tuxedo Exchange
Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Indio, CA
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Cultivated customer loyalty to enhance retention by delivering outstanding service.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Created visual store strategy based on market trends.
- Maintained quality brand image exposure in alignment with corporate standards.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Worked with various departments to align branding with corporate standards and strategies.
Skills
- Business Management and Development experience in non-profit and for-profit business management
- Grant writing, management, and reporting; state, federal, and corporate
- Program and project management
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Outreach and education: community events, publications, editorials, and digital campaigns
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Community Relations Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Integrity and Transparency
- Executive Leadership
- Change and Growth Management
- Contract management
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Business administration
Accomplishments
- California Fire Safe Council 2021 Inaugural Community Collaboration Award.
- CSA 36 Advisory Board in 2016, appointed by Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington.
- 2013 Idyllwild Volunteer of the Year
- Founder of Young Idyllwild Inc. a public 501C3 non-profit, programs include:
Idyllwild Strong Benefit Concert for Disaster Relief-Cranston
Fire, Top producer in CV Magazine.
Idyllwild Community Garden.
Radio Idyllwild.
Idyllwild Sawmill-Idyll-Wood Crafted.
Idyllwild Ghost Town Series Event, Named a top ten event of its kind in Southern California (2003-2019).
Timeline
Executive Director
Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council
05.2019 - Current
Accounting/Bookkeeper
Kat's Bookkeeping
01.2015 - Current
Executive Officer/Association Executive
Idyllwild Association Of Realtors
01.2014 - 07.2019
Office Manager
Idyllwild Automotive
08.2012 - 03.2016
Assistant to Facilities Department Head
Idyllwild Arts Academy
04.2008 - 10.2009
Youth Counselor
Idyllwild Town Hall
09.2006 - 01.2009
Retail Business Owner
Idyllwild General Store
05.2003 - 07.2007
Food Commissary Business Owner/Operator
Sacher Enterprises
01.1999 - 05.2008
Manager Retail
Tuxedo Exchange
01.1989 - 01.1998
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