NICOLE CAVALINO
Managing Director
Black Hawk,Colorado
Summary
Ambitious Managing Director with 15 years of senior leadership experience offering outstanding communication and organizational skills. In-depth knowledge of nonprofit business operations at all levels, including proficiency in program development, community collaborations, team building, budgeting and grant management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Nederland Food Pantry
Nederland, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Engaged with community members to offer information about available resources for housing, clothing and utilities assistance.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Wrote new grant contracts and service agreements.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 4 staff members and 22 volunteers to achieve optimal productivity.
- Assembled food packages for outside distribution and loaded into transport vehicles.
Freelance Content Writer
Advancing Equality Impact Fund
, Remote
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and created a visually impactful business plan under deadline pressure with an exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Conducted extensive research to provide facts and statistics.
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint to store and share created documents, while managing deadlines with efficiency.
Director
Nederland Area Seniors
Nederland, CO
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded a meal delivery program to address the food insecurity needs of isolated older adults living during the pandemic.
- Collaborated with fellow community partners to organize volunteers and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships and combat hunger.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Town Clerk
Town Of Nederland
Nederland, CO
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Attended and transcribed all meetings of town board.
- Maintained public information service and responded to requests for information.
- Worked closely with city personnel in development and interpretation of city and department policies and conferred with legal advisors and city officials regarding management problems.
- Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
Mobility Manager
Mobility Management Partners
Ventura , CA
05.2012 - 10.2018
- Implemented training process and protocol improvement initiatives within department resulting in annual budget savings.
- Supervised staff of 16 personnel by implementing company policies, best practices and disciplinary actions to align efforts and goals.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system methodology to produce high quality programs with broad guidance and direction.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Contacted corporate representatives, government officials and community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
Education
Masters of Science -
California State University
Bachelor of Science -
Barry University Miami
Skills
Community leadershipGoogle Drive and Microsoft proficient
Cultural and Inclusivity Awareness
Excellent Communication Skills
Grant Management
Project Development
Program Leadership
Staff Training
Report Compilation
Accomplishments
- $240,000 in State and local grants in years 2019-2021
- Created and managed volunteer driver meal delivery program serving 124 isolated older adults living in rural Western Boulder County during the pandemic.
- Collaborated with the board of Directors and community leaders to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize organizations mission objectives to serve a vulnerable community.
- Drafted Boulder County ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations under the direction of Colorado State statues
- Planned and directed 2019 municipal election and distributed results as an official Boulder County elector.
- Awarded 2020 Community Leadership award for outstanding service to the community during pandemic.
Timeline
Executive Director
Nederland Food Pantry
02.2022 - Current
Freelance Content Writer
Advancing Equality Impact Fund
09.2021 - 01.2022
Director
Nederland Area Seniors
05.2019 - 09.2021
Town Clerk
Town Of Nederland
11.2018 - 09.2019
Mobility Manager
Mobility Management Partners
05.2012 - 10.2018
Masters of Science -
California State University
Bachelor of Science -
Barry University Miami