Loren Missaq Peterson
Anchorage,USA
Summary
Ambitious Executive, a dynamic and decisive leader with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. Ready to pursue new professional challenges and career advancement with a growing company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigenous Operations Director
First Alaskans Institute
07.2024 - Current
- Improved company revenue by collaborating with colleagues, finance and consultants ensuring financial and operations reporting is documented and followed through to remain reporting compliant with state and federal agencies.
- Developed and presented key projects and ideas in Operations to President & CEO to obtain approval.
- Assessed operations to identify areas for efficiencies and cost effective approaches to consider.
- Assisted FAI partners with program planning by presenting profitable goals and forward-thinking objectives.
- Assisted in mentoring and supervision of workforce, managing scheduling, supervision and performance management.
DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT/CEO
Azachorok Contract Services LLC
05.2015 - 05.2024
- Organized and restructured Azachorok Inc., a multi-million-dollar Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act village corporation so that the corporation and its subsidiaries would remain on a path towards economic prosperity
- Created a path for sustainable success through limiting risks & liabilities and provided structure and opportunities for stable diversified economic growth
- Achieved projected revenue through streamlining cost efficiencies, diversified revenue streams and fiscal responsibility
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements
- Created boardroom and courtroom multimedia presentations including video and text- sync'd depositions for enhanced understanding
- Presided over quarterly meetings of the company board of directors
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions
- Negotiated and finalized contracts with new and existing customers
- Developed and rolled out new policies
- Verified data integrity and accuracy
- Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
PROGRAM OFFICER
Alaska Conservation Foundation
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Program development of the Alaska Native Fund at Alaska Conservation Foundation
- Conducted site visits in rural Alaska and assisted with capacity building needs of grantees
- Cultivated relationships with funders and supporters ensuring long term investment
- Provided key leadership to project managers, directors and other team members
- Kept programs in line with established mission parameters
- Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction
- Oversaw 12-20 projects each year from concept through final delivery
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
Senator Donny Olson Anchorage
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Gathered support for bills and amendments from other members and worked with committees on legislation
- Carried legislation, preparing legislative and public testimony
- Monitored legislative developments within committees and wrote floor speeches for members
- Advocated for clients before the Legislative Committees in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in the light most favorable to them
- Provided administrative support to senior staff by duplicating and circulating documents, managing office mail, and handling individual requests
- Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases to aide in the Senator's decision-making
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Yupiit of Andreafski Saint
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Developed innovative strategies to promote cultural and environmental awareness in the community and region
- Submitted financial reports quarterly; newspaper editor
- Worked to establish sustainable development criteria in accordance to rural development policy
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations
- Followed organizational guidelines and good grammar rules to present the nonprofit in the optimal light
STAFF ASSISTANT
National Congress of American Indians
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Assisted several departmental staff at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
- Became very familiar with issues in Indian Country and the Alaska Native community
- Assisted the Public Relations Director writing press releases, media advisories and research
- Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners
- Performed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process
Education
Graduate courses - Political Management, Lobbying & Political Campaigns
George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism, Political Science
University of Oregon/University of Alaska Fairbanks
Eugene, OR01.2002
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Business management
- Budget administration
- Results driven
- Critical thinking
- Strong collaborator
- Policy analysis and development
- Skill building
- Effective time management
- Materials preparation
Accomplishments
- Passed legislation creating the Alaska Native Language & Advisory Council
- Director of the Year, Azachorok Inc. 2016
- Top 40 Under 40 Winner, Alaska Journal 2017
- Spearheaded the Kusilvak Economic Development & Advocacy Alliance Summit
References
- Emil Notti, Consultant/Lobbyist, e_notti@hotmail.com, 907-229-5681
- Brian Hirsch, Consultant, Deerstone Consulting LLC, bhirschak@gmail.com, 907-229-0268
- Sarah Scanlan, Consultant, sarahscanlan@hotmail.com, 907-250-5486
Timeline
Indigenous Operations Director
First Alaskans Institute
07.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT/CEO
Azachorok Contract Services LLC
05.2015 - 05.2024
PROGRAM OFFICER
Alaska Conservation Foundation
02.2013 - 12.2015
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
Senator Donny Olson Anchorage
05.2010 - 06.2012
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Yupiit of Andreafski Saint
09.2007 - 08.2008
STAFF ASSISTANT
National Congress of American Indians
01.2006 - 05.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Journalism, Political Science
University of Oregon/University of Alaska Fairbanks
Graduate courses - Political Management, Lobbying & Political Campaigns
George Washington University
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