MARYANN RAASH, PHR
Elkhorn,WI
Summary
Passionate Executive Director offering more than 10 years of expertise. Driven by creating and leading teams to successful outcomes. I incorporate community and corporate experience to enhance organizational productivity and efficiency. Outstanding public speaker who takes pride in relationship building . I have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and servant mentality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter (GIFTS)
09.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Took a negative bottom line and increased donations by 60% in one year through donor relations, grants and corporate foundations.
- Through community relationships, identified several creative programs and secured financial contribution to cover all costs.
Executive Director
Pennant Services-Senior Living Facility
12.2020 - 09.2021
- On site executive for all operations, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public.
- Manage budget and cash flow, maintain budget accountability, anticipate and minimize negative budget variances and deficits.
- Hire employees in accordance with human resources policy/law.
- Maintain all local, state, and federal licenses. Ensure compliance in all aspects.
- Maintain superior training for staff, ensure that training programs are effectively executed.
- Create an environment for pride and quality among all staff, encouraging them to their highest potential.
Executive Director
Seeds Of Hope
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Cast vision, provided leadership, reviewed and evaluated programming and led the strategic growth of a start-up nonprofit organization that provides work readiness and life skills to adults with developmental or other disabilities
- Engaged community partnerships, business development, strategic planning, public relations and all aspects of fundraising. Created successful campaign that attributed to increase of donor support by 60%.
- Created policy, process and procedures to maintain compliance and community standards
- Prepared accurate and timely analyses that captured and communicated fundraising results, variances, and performance trends
Director, Client Services
Cielo Talent
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Responsible for overall team and partnership success by driving strategic outputs to client teams. This is achieved by leading Client Services Managers and Delivery Leaders who lead and manage recruiting operations for Ascension Healthcare, Walgreens and various manufacturing clients across the U.S.
- Exceeded portfolio revenue goals by 30% in 2019 and 15% in 2018
- Drove contract renews and increases for 3 programs
- Created Diversity and Inclusion recruitment programs
- Involvement in sales process with Business Development which included conducting client needs analysis, participating in sales presentations and articulating Cielo services
- Developed recruiting metrics and analytics that provided effectiveness of program
- Ensured team is following contract and master service agreements; including all aspects of compliance
- Developed comprehensive, strategic hiring strategies, recruitment marketing plans and utilization of cutting-edge recruitment technologies
Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships
American Cancer Society
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Identified and cultivated high level donor and executive relationships, led development team that generated 20 million in revenue
- Generated over 1 million dollars of income in one year and earned Society's revenue achievement award for Midwest for 2015 and 2016
- Partnered with ACS-CAN to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority
- Responsible for leading and directing cross collaboration teams that include hospital and health systems to drive screening rates
- Proved public awareness and presentations that promoted wellness directives
- Recruited and engaged C-Suite for CEO's Against Cancer Wisconsin chapter
- Connector that leveraged community and corporate relationships to deliver high impact opportunities
- Decreased operating costs resulting in 30% savings annually
- Engaged and built relationships with CEO's of fortune 500, Professional Sport Teams, and regionally significant companies statewide
- Contributed income to all American Cancer Society events to include, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Relay for Life, Sole Burner, ACS-CAN - advocacy internal partner and high end galas
- Led and identified cross functional cause-marking opportunities
- Responsible for development and implementation of Young Professional Group (YPAC) that resulted in future engagement of upcoming leaders
- Hired, recruited and trained all corporate relation staff
- Cultivated a volunteer base to support various events
National Implementation Leader
SEEK Careers & Staffing, Inc.
11.2001 - 09.2013
- Responsible for profitability, hiring, training, recruiting internally, and externally
- Promoted into four different roles within five years, create position that resulted in a national footprint for a local organization.
- Created and implemented market-based recruitment strategy and business plan for various markets
- Member of Executive Management Team that led integration after acquisitions
- Translated all applications and handbooks from English to Spanish
- Developed and cultivated business relationships that resulted into a national footprint for SEEK
- Achieved 10 million dollars in revenue over 2 year period
- Managed MSP relationship and national staffing model that resulted in leading over 50 vendors and 10 national teams
- Responsible for all contract negotiations and maintaining compliance
- Reduced turnover for manufacturing division by 20% in a 6 month period
- Volunteer speaker at various workshops and seminars involving careers in manufacturing
Education
Communications
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WIAssociate of Arts - Communications
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Madison, WI05.2018
Criminal Law
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WIAffiliations
COMMUNITY SERVICE & ASSOCIATIONS- Lakeland Community Church - Walworth County in Action -2020 Seeds of Hope 2020 , Tempo Milwaukee - Program & Membership Committee 2015-2019, Professional Dimensions - Charitable Fund Committee 2014-2019, YPACS - Advisory Board 2014-2018, Well City Milwaukee 2014-2017, Big Brother & Big Sister - Volunteer 2008-2014, Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 2003- 2008, Journey House- Board Member 2005-2012, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee - Vice President 2005- 2014, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Fundraising Committee Chair 2002-2013, Society of Human Resources Milwaukee - Member/Instructor 2001- 2012 ,YMCA -International Committee 2001-2008, YWCA -Workforce Development - Committee Member 2008-2009, Milwaukee Diversity Initiatives 2010
Timeline
Executive Director
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter (GIFTS)
09.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Pennant Services-Senior Living Facility
12.2020 - 09.2021
Executive Director
Seeds Of Hope
03.2020 - 12.2020
Director, Client Services
Cielo Talent
08.2017 - 02.2020
Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships
American Cancer Society
09.2013 - 07.2017
National Implementation Leader
SEEK Careers & Staffing, Inc.
11.2001 - 09.2013
Communications
Mount Mary College
Associate of Arts - Communications
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Criminal Law
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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