Robert Sherwin
Executive Director
Harrison City,PA
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of organization's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies. In-depth knowledge of business operations at all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in staffing, training and development, budgeting and program management.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Bethany Christian Services
Wexford, PA
02.2019 - Current
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet $5.5 million budget and maximize profitability.
- Attracted major client, generating $2.6 million in annual revenue under a new federal contract for transitional foster care.
- Provided exceptional services including case management, case advocacy, support groups, education, client assistance, wrap-around services, and service and community resource referrals to diverse client base.
- Evaluated service contracts and collaborated with legal counsel on negotiated improvements.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Recruited new clients, sponsors, and donors by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
Director of Business Development
The Challenge Program
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, market data and budget factors.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Worked with marketing team to create, deploy and optimize effective campaigns to acquire new business partnerships.
- Conducted cold- calls to prospect external lead sources and advance sales process.
- Completed and submitted weekly and monthly prospect and referral reports to support executive decision making.
Managing Director
Diocese Of Greensburg
Greensburg, PA
01.2008 - 10.2018
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Organized and oversaw corporate meetings, fundraising events, performances and festivals.
- Managed daily operations of nonprofit organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Communicated with staff, community organizations and community members to encourage highest quality of service.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 01.1992 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business And Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 09.1987 - 04.1991
Skills
Relationship building
Operations management
Contract Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Business administration
Policy and procedure adherence
Strategic Planning
Fundraising
Marketing
Timeline
Executive Director
Bethany Christian Services
02.2019 - Current
Director of Business Development
The Challenge Program
09.2018 - 02.2019
Managing Director
Diocese Of Greensburg
01.2008 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Education
Duquesne University
01.1992 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business And Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
09.1987 - 04.1991