Mary Hunter
C.E.O.
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Results-oriented executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion, and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President and CEO
Goodwill of Central Iowa
Johnston, IA
10.2020 - Current
- Increased revenue by more than $11 million in 4 years representing more than 59% increase
- Increased net proceeds by more than 40%in 4 years
- Managed Foundation increasing by more than 40% in the last 4 years
- Increased Mission Programs providing more than 16, 000 services in 2024
- Added an additional day services facility summer of 2025
- Opened an ADC in 2024
- Opening two new stores in 2025
- Awarded a $500k grant/loan from Department of Natural Resources to grow E-commerce
- Awarded a Legacy grant of $170k from Prairie Meadows to grow E-commerce
- Created and executed two strategic plans
- Created a culture where all are treated with Love, Kindness, and Respect
- Maintain an employee satisfaction of more than 85%
- Manage an executive team of 5 leaders
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
Client Director
CDS Global
Des Moines, IA
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Global organization leveraging best practices learned from a history of helping clients across multiple industries achieve success
- Managed client needs for more than 20 clients
- Maintain a positive client experience and satisfaction
- Ensure quality proposals and solutions for clients
- Meet sales goals
- Enhanced customer retention, proactively addressing concerns and implementing improvements based on feedback received.
- Implemented innovative sales techniques to increase revenue generation and exceed sales targets consistently.
- Collaborated closely with internal departments for seamless coordination in achieving organizational objectives.
Director, Centralized Processing
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
New York City, New York
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Evaluate current business processes and provide direction and oversight for streamlining & automating processes
- Managed a remote team of seven
- Develop and document business process across multiple units
- Create Standard Operating Procedures, Reference Guides, FAQ’s
- Lead change management
- Service Level Agreement negotiation and compliance
- Analyze and streamline business processes for more than 100 business units
- Reduce operational expenses by more than $300k annually
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Director, Development Budgeting and Forecasting
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
New York City, New York
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Analyzed financial reports and provided guidance for adjustments
- Developed and trained Executive Directors on budgeting and forecasting process
- Developed budget/forecast training manual for leadership, utilized by more than 100 business units
- Managed business unit budgeting and forecasting for organization for over $180 million in revenue
- Successfully provided more accurate forecasts
Executive Director – Greater Iowa Chapter
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
West Des Moines, IA
05.2007 - 07.2013
- Increased new sponsors of events by 25%
- Managed a budget of over $4 million
- Set revenue records (increasing net revenue to research by 18%)
- Rebuilt the Chapter
- Recruited and developed a board of directors from 3 to 15
- Developed a major donor program from $0 to $500k in one year
- Facilitated growth and development of a branch and council
- Provided leadership foundation for the branch to become a self-sustaining chapter
Assistant Vice President, Real Estate
Hy-Vee
West Des Moines, Iowa
12.2001 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: A regional, employee owned, retail grocery store chain, with more than $15B in annual revenue
- Led sustainable growth with purchases and mergers of more than 50 independent pharmacies
- Created and implemented in-store quick care clinic concept
- Managed a budget over $15 million on an annual basis
- Negotiated more than 75 agreements for in-store clinics, wine & spirits stores and banks
- Collaborated with engineers, attorneys, community leaders and executive officers
- Drove innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving among team members and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 05.2001 -
Skills
Business planning
Strategic visioning
Process improvement
Decision-making
Budget management
Business development
Negotiation
Operational excellence
Contract management
Financial management
Profitability optimization
Organizational leadership
Revenue growth
Executive performance management
Accomplishments
Staff Member of the Year
Chapter of the Year
President of the Executive Council, JDRF
Host GII Learning Event
Incoming Rotary President
Certification
Certified Executive
Timeline
Certified Executive
01-2021
President and CEO
Goodwill of Central Iowa
10.2020 - Current
Client Director
CDS Global
10.2019 - 12.2020
Director, Centralized Processing
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
05.2014 - 02.2019
Director, Development Budgeting and Forecasting
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
07.2013 - 05.2014
Executive Director – Greater Iowa Chapter
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
05.2007 - 07.2013
Assistant Vice President, Real Estate
Hy-Vee
12.2001 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Drake University
05.2001 -
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