Paul Fitzpatrick
Cleveland ,Ohio
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Clevelawn & Home
Cleveland, OH
01.2019 - Current
- 30yrs. experience in Residential Property Maintenance and Renovations
- Experience in construction management.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to Board of Directors and community Partners.
- Designed and maintained strong organizational teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Sourced Grant funding and Government assistance programs, securing critical resources for program development and expansion
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft 365 and outlook systems.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct organization focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization's reach and influence.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
Senior Doby Fellow
Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance
Cleveland, OH
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed and implemented various educational mentoring programs to meet participant and organizational needs.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Kept accurate records of participant performance, attendance and attitude
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, ensuring seamless integration of resources for successful participant completion.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft 365 and outlook systems.
Owner
Renovation
Cleveland, OH
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for business.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Maintenance Crew Member
ODRC- Grafton
Grafton, OH
09.1998 - 09.2016
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Fostered positive work environment by providing training and guidance for junior crew members as needed.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment. and in all areas of residential housing maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Development
06.2019
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Business Consulting
- Strategic business planning
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Operations Oversight
- Organizational Development
- Quality Control
- Executive Leadership
- Operational planning
Affiliations
- OCDCA
- Cleveland State Alumni Association
Timeline
Executive Director - Clevelawn & Home
01.2019 - Current
Senior Doby Fellow - Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance
01.2017 - 01.2019
Owner - Renovation
09.2016 - 01.2019
Maintenance Crew Member - ODRC- Grafton
09.1998 - 09.2016
Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Arts, Urban Development