Latina Kimbrough
Lorain,OH
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of organization's daily operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
The Nord Family Foundation
06.2023 - Current
- Provide thoughtful and stable executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the foundation's mission
- Implement board-approved organizational policies, procedures, and plans, including the foundation’s strategic plan, communicate board decisions appropriately to staff, and build support for board decisions amongst staff when needed
- Manage, motivate and retain program staff, overseeing processes such as ongoing staff development, performance management, and benefits administration
- Serve as a community builder, one who builds relationships with agencies, organizations, and individuals at the community level to increase opportunities for growth and program development.
Co-Interim Executive Director
The Nord Family Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
Program Officer
The Nord Family Foundation
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Manage the education portfolio which includes 6 geographical areas (Boston, MA; Columbia, SC; Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties, OH; Denver, CO; and Penn Yann, NY)
- Review grant applications and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees
- Monitor the progress of projects and evaluate potential new projects
- Participate in professional associations and community meetings.
Assistant Director
Oberlin College
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Planned and executed travel to multiple states to speak with students, parents, and high school counseling staff to recruit prospective students
- Conducted information sessions about Oberlin College and the admissions process to prospective students and their families
- Reviewed approximately 1,000 Oberlin College applications per admissions cycle using Slate software; Presented recommendations to the Admissions Committee; Interviewed 100+ applicants per year
- Helped oversee the diversity recruitment and helped to increase racial diversity by 3 percent in 2019.
Recruiting Coordinator
Northwestern Mutual
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintained recruitment files and candidate database
- Sourced resumes from recruiting job boards and created feed lists via social media sites
- Assisted with recruiting students for college internship program
- Assisted with initial interviews for the summer internship program.
Graduate Assistant
Office of Admission, Loyola University Chicago
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Participated in Loyola recruiting efforts by conducting admission presentations to prospective students and parents on a weekly basis
- Guided prospective students through the admission application process
- Read applications for the state of Michigan
- Worked with the admission team to help facilitate programs such as Open House and Loyola Weekend.
Assistant to the Chair of the Business Ethics Department
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University CHICAGO
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed incoming correspondences, including mail and email
- Screened telephone calls and emails and directed them appropriately
- Transcribed notes into the computer database
- Helped with syllabi for courses as well as helped with publications.
College Advisor
Michigan College Advising CORPS
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Serviced over 1,200 Students at Pontiac High School on college related material
- Organized small- and large-scale events related to college admission
- Built a strong relationship with the teaching staff to help generate a college going culture
- Performed data entry and analysis to monitor student progress and college admission rate.
Education
Master of Education -
Loyola University
05.2016
B.A. Sociology -
University of Michigan
04.2012
Skills
- Business Development
- Program Management
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Harvard Business School Online-Leadership Principles Certificate, 04/2022
- University of South Florida Muma College of Business-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, 05/2021
- Exponent Philanthropy Next Gen Fellow, 03/2020
Volunteer Experience
- Philanthropy Ohio, Board of Trustees
- Exponent Philanthropy, Programs and Services Committee
- Peak Grantmaking, Midwest Leadership Team
Timeline
Executive Director
The Nord Family Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Co-Interim Executive Director
The Nord Family Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2023
Program Officer
The Nord Family Foundation
03.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Director
Oberlin College
07.2016 - 03.2019
Recruiting Coordinator
Northwestern Mutual
03.2016 - 06.2016
Assistant to the Chair of the Business Ethics Department
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University CHICAGO
05.2015 - 08.2015
Graduate Assistant
Office of Admission, Loyola University Chicago
08.2014 - 06.2016
College Advisor
Michigan College Advising CORPS
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Education -
Loyola University
B.A. Sociology -
University of Michigan
- Harvard Business School Online-Leadership Principles Certificate, 04/2022
- University of South Florida Muma College of Business-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, 05/2021
- Exponent Philanthropy Next Gen Fellow, 03/2020
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