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Leah Smillie

Grand Island,NE

Summary

Genuinely love people and want to see them succeed and be their best selves, that is what it is all about. Dynamic leader with a proven track record at First Light Child Advocacy Center and LS Global Development LLC, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Spearheaded transformative initiatives, enhancing organizational efficiency and fostering inclusive environments. Expert in budget management and fundraising, achieving sustainable growth and high-impact community engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

First Light Child Advocacy Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.

Executive Director of Global Projects

LS Global Development LLC
05.2013 - 09.2020
  • Helping companies go Global with a new commercial awareness, while still meeting the needs of the clients.
  • Brand development, Strategic Consulting, including business plans, team structures, and change management.
  • Create, distribute and manage expat policies that work for both the Company as well as the employee.
  • Working in conjunction with Global Businesses to help develop, process and time management solutions for global clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Helping to integrate brand strategy and statistics systems.
  • Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.

Education

Master of Science - Education CMHC

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE
12.2026

MBA - Global Business

London School of Business
London England UK
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05.2019

Skills

Community Engagement

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Budgeting and financial management

Staff Management

Relationship Building

Public Speaking

Innovation and Creativity

Leadership Development

Government relations

Fundraising

Timeline

Executive Director

First Light Child Advocacy Center
12.2022 - Current

Executive Director of Global Projects

LS Global Development LLC
05.2013 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Education CMHC

University of Nebraska At Kearney

MBA - Global Business

London School of Business

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Fort Hays State University

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