Liz McCauley
Saint James City,FL
Summary
Accomplished senior executive focused on promoting animal welfare on a local, state, and national level. Passionate about managing and overseeing the daily operations of successful animal shelter and veterinary clinic. Quick and firm decision-making processing, first-rate communications, and excellent organizational skills.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations within the animal welfare industry. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communications with good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative, with a passion for helping save the lives of animals and a relentless work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Cape Coral Animal Shelter & Veterinary Clinic
06.2019 - Current
- Direct day to day operations of animal shelter and full-service veterinary clinic with hands-on approach.
- Oversee financial management and budget of $2.1 Million, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization.
- Lead successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and upcoming expansion.
- Collaborate with external organizations including rescue partners, businesses, and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Built and maintain relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Advocate for industry policy changes at local, state, and national levels to further support organization's mission and improve quality of life for animals.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational challenges, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
Shelter Manager
Gulf Coast Humane Society
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed day to day operations of largest managed admission animal care adoption facility in region with annual budget of $3.2 Million.
- Coordinated intake of shelter animals in collaboration with municipal shelters and rescue partners throughout Florida.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback that facilitated professional growth and improved customer service.
- Maintain animal shelter best practices for safety and animal health as defined by ASPCA Veterinary Health Protocol.
- Managed facility maintenance effectively, addressing issues promptly to maintain safe, clean and comfortable environment for animals.
Executive Director
Animal Rescue League Of Berks County
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Directed day-to-day operations of only open-admission animal shelter and animal control facility in region.
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs, improve organization's reputation, and advance mission.
- Oversaw financial management of $2 Million budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization.
- Oversee all components of shelter services, including municipal contract negotiations, grant writing, veterinary services, and humane and cruelty investigations.
- Collaborated with local lawmakers to write ordinances as related to dog law and animal cruelty.
Director of Program Development/Membership
Greater Reading Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
08.2008 - 01.2015
- Managed member benefits and program development and growth within several initiatives including Family-Owned Business, Latina Outreach, ad Education and Workforce Development.
- Presented program updates to executive leadership on regular basis, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational objective.
- Executed annual Total Resource Campaign, managing over 100 volunteers and staff members to sell entire annual sponsorship body of work over three month period.
- Led design and implementation of new programs, addressing emerging needs within organization''s target audience.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering their professional development.
Education
MBA - Business/Non Profit Leadership
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Albright College
Reading, PA05.1994
Skills
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Human Resources
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
- Contract Management
- Partnership Development
- Legislative/Lobbying Engagement
- Humane Investigation/Law
- Public Speaking, Media & PR
Certification
Pennsylvania Humane Police Officer - Animal Rescue League of Berks County - 2015-2017
Timeline
Executive Director
Cape Coral Animal Shelter & Veterinary Clinic
06.2019 - Current
Shelter Manager
Gulf Coast Humane Society
02.2018 - 06.2019
Executive Director
Animal Rescue League Of Berks County
01.2015 - 10.2017
Director of Program Development/Membership
Greater Reading Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
08.2008 - 01.2015
MBA - Business/Non Profit Leadership
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Albright College
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