Leanna Spada
Charleroi,PA
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, excelling in budget management and stakeholder engagement. Successfully drove revenue growth through strategic marketing initiatives and strengthened community relations. Adept at financial analysis and fostering employee development, ensuring operational excellence and mission fulfillment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Mon Valley Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Charleroi, PA
02.2018 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted in developing budgets for, and within, the organization.
- Strengthened company business by leading the implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase the visibility of organizational activities.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing a designated budget.
- Promoted public awareness of the mission through outreach, advocacy, and online presence.
- Set the organization's direction and develop strategies and tactics to fulfill the mission.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
Associate Insurance Agent/Office Manager
The Hopkins Agency
Brownsville, PA
08.2004 - 04.2017
- Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
- Solicit, sell, and write Property and Casualty Insurance lines.
- Serviced in-force business.
- Handled customer relations, retention, and billing issues.
- Managed employees and daily office operations.
- Conducted employee training to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Minor Industrial Psychol
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05-1998
Skills
- Budget management
- Large event administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Financial analysis
- Public relations
- Marketing strategy
- Employee relations
- Training and Development
- Operational oversight
Affiliations
- Current member of Southwest Training Services Board of Directors
- Current member of Life's Work of Western PA Board of Directors
- Member of Athene Club of Charelroi
- Serve on the All for Her Committee
- Helped lead and developed the Neighborhood Partnership Program for Charleroi through the DCED
- Developed and implemented a Community Liaison position through the NPP to foster communication between our rising immigrant business community and the chamber to unite the needs with the appropriate resources.
- Founder of the Women in Leadership Initiative
- Observer-Reporter's 2021 Person of the Year
Timeline
Executive Director
Mon Valley Regional Chamber Of Commerce
02.2018 - Current
Associate Insurance Agent/Office Manager
The Hopkins Agency
08.2004 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Minor Industrial Psychol
California University of Pennsylvania
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