Roderick O. Tolbert
Summary
Experienced executive leader with a proven track record of successfully leading complex operations in diverse industries, including business, nonprofit, and technology. With over 25 years of experience, consistently making a significant organizational impact through strong executive acumen, strategic partnerships, tech innovation, and operational excellence. Expertise lies in effectively navigating and driving growth in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross of South Carolina
07.2020 - Current
- Developed relationships, fundraising strategies and board management tools to achieve over $20 Million in financial donations
- Expanded program services to support over 10, 000 clients and increase service delivery by 15%
- Improved the Region's annual employee survey scores in staff engagement and teamwork by 20%
- Increased Region's social media presence and print media mentions by 15%
Vice President
American Red Cross National Headquarters
12.2012 - 07.2020
- Designed a C-Suite IT Governance Model to strategically manage and prioritize $10+ Million annual Technology Project Portfolios.
- Optimized the Disaster IT supply chain warehouse and relocated the operation to a lower cost solution resulting in $1 million annual savings
- Implemented a national client assistance system that administered over $30 million of financial assistance annually to clients impacted by disasters
Executive Director and Chief of Staff
American Red Cross National Headquarters
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Oversaw $24 Million merger to consolidate 500 local IT Departments into a centralize National Technology End User Support Operation. Reduces headcount by 20% and cost by 25%
- Negotiated a multi-million-dollar financial donation from the Grainger Corporation to create a national centralize system to manage over 275, 000 volunteers
- Created IT Project Management Office to management technology investments and project pipeline
Education
Master of Public Administration -
George Mason University
12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
South Carolina State University
05.1998
Skills
- C-Suite Executive Leadership
- Non-Profit Executive Management
- IT Executive Management
- IT Projects and Portfolio Governance
Strategic Relationships
Donor Management/Fundraising
Product Management
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross of South Carolina
07.2020 - Current
Vice President
American Red Cross National Headquarters
12.2012 - 07.2020
Executive Director and Chief of Staff
American Red Cross National Headquarters
01.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Public Administration -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - History
South Carolina State University
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