Kyle Yvette Young
Irving,Texas
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, multi-tasking and adapting to complex situations.
High-Achieving DEIB Facilitator, Business Development Expert, Non-Profit Professional with proven track record of success in growing inclusion, employee engagement and revenue through ERG's, training and strategic leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Diversity Architech
The Neuro-Inclusion Group
Irving, TX
09.2018 - Current
- Primary responsibilities include strategic planning and committee leadership; program management, evaluation, and assessment; event planning, creation and delivery of organizational training programs; planning and implementing community development initiatives.
- Designed and directs diversity and inclusion & unconscious bias training, community engagement events, social media management and cultural competence educational programs.
- Works with community leaders, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and corporations, and serves as resource for organizations while implementing their diversity goals.
- Plans, manages and coordinates outreach activities as well as speak to community groups and leadership about programs and services.
- Delivers training on DEI, inclusive language, employee engagement, unconscious bias, multicultural education and workplace inclusion.
- Collaborates with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
Membership Director
Texas Restaurant Association / Greater Dallas Restaurant Association
Dallas, TX.
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Served as director & primary consultant for TRA members, GDRA board of directors, prospective member restaurants & industry affiliates.
- Surpassed (475K) annual revenue, recruitment, training, retention, market penetration and membership satisfaction goals set by CEO through annual budget.
- Designed & delivered presentations for prospective TRA members.
- Conducted consultative meetings with restaurant owners, general managers & staff.
- Created & co-hosted bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual member events.
- Planned, promoted & attended industry tradeshows and events with display materials.
- Served as restaurant industry expert on member benefit programs to match member needs with TRA procured solutions.
- Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Director of Business Development
Muscular Dystrophy Association Dallas
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Successfully managed fundraising benchmark of 750K Annually.
- Identified new corporate sponsors and maximized fund development opportunities.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Actively participated in execution and management of MDA’s fundraising programs including handling logistics and follow through on multiple events/programs simultaneously.
- Engaged donors of all levels; met with sponsors and patient families to educate them about MDA’s fundraising events and special events, answering questions that may arise.
- Advised and assisted in development of organization-wide fundraising strategies, plans, and budgets.
- Developed and delivered organized, structured, and persuasive presentations.
- Communicated MDA’s healthcare and research involvement and social services to local community and increased sponsorship of events.
- Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new partnerships and donors.
VP of Sales and Business Development
One Nation Fundraising
Coppell, Texas
07.2011 - 12.2015
- Primary responsibilities included promoting product & event based fundraising solutions to principals, PTA presidents and school advisors. Managed 22 employees in monthly sales goals. Assisted in other responsibilities including purchasing and inventory control.
- Secondary functions involve managing product selection & vendors, attended industry expos & conferences & managed contract negotiations.
- Aided human resources in recruiting, training & managing fundraising sales consultants, payroll, training, and performance appraisals.
- Drove company branding efforts to increase market presence and brand recognition.
Membership Development Director (Director of Member Events)
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, DABS
Dallas, Texas
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Primary goal was to increase revenues and grow and retain Membership in DABS.
- Principal responsibilities included contacting corporate level and individual level leads, identifying and cultivating relationships, providing tours and making presentations, corresponding and gift acknowledgment, supervision of customer relations staff, oversight of 60+ membership volunteers, and resolving member related issues.
- Secondary responsibilities required organization and management of16 annual Members Only Events, directing Kids Club Program in partnership with Dallas Zoo, DMA, Crow Collection, Trinity River Audubon, etc., and writing newsletter submissions.
- Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
- Created fundraising strategies tied to Arboretum's institutional mission, programs and goals.
- Drove client retention and satisfaction to establish non-profit membership loyalty.
- Identified new sources, both individual and business, of support as donors and vendors.
- Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to institution and bring in new donors and volunteers.
- Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites and mass mailings.
- Organized and spoke at events and galas.
Director of Community Donations (Contractor)
The Arc of Texas/Sterling & Baxter Dallas
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Responsible for oversight & establishment of (50) Community Donation site placements monthly.
- Prepared and delivered informative, sound presentations and other promotions to community audiences.
- Procured commercial real estate needed to fulfill project requirements and community outreach activities.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
- Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
Manager of Membership and Retention
Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Of Commerce
Irving, Texas
03.2006 - 04.2009
- Achieved established KPI's through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Orchestrated successful promotional strategies, boosting revenue 36%.
- Created lists of potential customers based on territories and assigned membership tasks to team of 12 volunteers.
- Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
- Encouraged cross-selling of additional products and services through relationship-building and acquired understanding of customer business needs.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and ROI of chamber membership.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Education
Professional Certification - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2021
Professional Certification - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Aldo Civico International
New York, NY04.2020
Associate of Applied Arts - K-12 Classroom Management
The Center For Teacher Excellence
Atlanta, GA.06.2016
Associate of Arts - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Humanext
Irving, TX10.2015
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion Expert
- Conflict Resolution
- Membership and Retention
- Sales and Business Development
- Executive Leadership
- Learning and Development
- Onsite and Virtual Facilitation
- Sales Training
- Marketing and Promotions
- Nonprofit Management & Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Lead Generation
- B2B Networking
- Territory Management
- Organizational Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conference and Workshop Coordination
- New Business Development
- Strategic Prospect Targeting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Speaking and Presentations
- Community Outreach and Engagement
Accomplishments
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION
- City of Irving, Texas – Board of Directors Arts and Culture and Irving Museums (December 2016 - December 2018).
Timeline
Chief Diversity Architech
The Neuro-Inclusion Group
09.2018 - Current
Membership Director
Texas Restaurant Association / Greater Dallas Restaurant Association
02.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Business Development
Muscular Dystrophy Association Dallas
07.2015 - 01.2017
VP of Sales and Business Development
One Nation Fundraising
07.2011 - 12.2015
Membership Development Director (Director of Member Events)
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, DABS
04.2009 - 05.2011
Director of Community Donations (Contractor)
The Arc of Texas/Sterling & Baxter Dallas
03.2007 - 04.2009
Manager of Membership and Retention
Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Of Commerce
03.2006 - 04.2009
Professional Certification - Diversity And Inclusion
Cornell University
Professional Certification - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Aldo Civico International
Associate of Applied Arts - K-12 Classroom Management
The Center For Teacher Excellence
Associate of Arts - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
Humanext
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