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Ricardo Polintan

Renton,WA

Summary

Bright and insightful community organizer enthusiastic about applying more that 50 years of organizing & management experience to dynamic challenges. Promotes growth and operational improvements as first-rate communicator, organizer and planner.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Board President

Asian Pacific American For Civic Engagement (APACE
04.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw organizational operations and developed close relationships with other non-profit organizations.
  • Analyzed political trends and tracked significant demographic concentration of AAPI/ NHPI to inform decision making.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Instituted the growth of the organization from an all volunteer operation to having paid staff with very competitive salary & benefits.
  • Strengthened financial stability through diligent oversight of budgeting, fundraising & resource allocation.

Chair, 11th LD Democrats

11th LD Democrats
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.

Lead Organizer

SEIU 1199NW
07.1996 - 05.2011

Identified, trained & activated Union leaders.


Prepared, mobilized & led members for contract negotiations.


Trained Union members to advocate & lobby in the State Legislature.


Wrote bulletins for distribution to members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of The Philippines
Philippines
1972

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Transformative leadership
  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Stakeholder Management

Languages

English & Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Board President

Asian Pacific American For Civic Engagement (APACE
04.2014 - Current

Chair, 11th LD Democrats

11th LD Democrats
01.2013 - 01.2017

Lead Organizer

SEIU 1199NW
07.1996 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of The Philippines
Ricardo Polintan