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Education
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References
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Mary Jane Grande

Ashland,WI

Summary

I feel I would be a strong asset to this board as I have had much experience in this field. I am a team player but at the same time I also have leadership experience which has benefited all boards I have volunteered for. I am a dedicated and loyal person.

My experience will be a benefit to all.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Member

NAMI
Superior, WI
02.2023 - Current
  • NAMI is the National Alliance for Mental Illness.
  • Review minutes
  • Involved with fiscal decisions, policies, procedures
  • Advocating for the organization
  • Educating the public
  • Participate in fund raising

Board Treasurer

North Country Independent Living
Superior, WI
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided advice to the Board of Directors on finance-related matters.
  • Validated systems and procedures to support program implementation and streamline auditing processes.
  • Analyzed and monitored budget variances on a monthly basis.
  • Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
  • Formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports to the Board of Directors.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

Chairman, Board of Directors

NWCSA
Superior, WI
01.2020 - Current
  • Encouraged open dialogue among members while maintaining order during meetings.
  • Created effective communication between board members.
  • Organized and chaired board meetings to ensure all agenda items were discussed in a timely manner.
  • Provided leadership guidance to ensure that strategic objectives were met in a timely fashion.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Board Chair

Ashland Housing Authority
Ashland, WI
01.2018 - Current
  • Offered recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
  • Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision making.
  • Set board agendas and schedules and oversaw performance and progress.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Advocating for the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2018

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Documentation
  • Complaint Handling
  • Member Retention
  • Issue Resolution
  • Policy Understanding
  • Financial Transactions
  • Dispute Resolution

References

Jill Nyberg

(715)817-6469

North Country Independent Living (INDIGO)

Millie Roundville

(218)428-9647

NWCSA

Kathy Beeksma(715)682-7066

Ashland Housing Authority

Timeline

Member

NAMI
02.2023 - Current

Board Treasurer

North Country Independent Living
01.2021 - Current

Chairman, Board of Directors

NWCSA
01.2020 - Current

Board Chair

Ashland Housing Authority
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology

Liberty University
Mary Jane Grande