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Sherri Birkeland

Bemidji,MN

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and ensuring efficient task execution. Expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership, driving organizational success through exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for diplomatic leadership and strong organizational abilities that foster a collaborative work environment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President

Hillary Lyons Associates
Dimondale, MI
03.2006 - Current
  • Assisted clients in implementing strategic initiatives across the organization, leading volunteer teams, and providing personnel training to accomplish short- and long-term goals for growth.
  • Coordinated with leadership to develop and implement organizational strategies, promoting progress toward fundraising objectives.
  • Facilitated comprehensive philanthropic strategies for clients.
  • Assisted clients in crafting comprehensive cases tailored to their needs.
  • Developed key metrics to measure performance against industry standards.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of adopted initiatives, and redirect efforts as needed.
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of trends within the industry landscape.
  • Turned low-performing clients into success after carefully implementing an effective restructuring and growth plan.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve client objectives.
  • Conducted regular reviews of business operations, identified areas for improvement, and proposed solutions.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and client growth.
  • Optimized volunteer effectiveness through recruitment, training, mentoring, and evaluation.
  • Guided clients on annual budgeting procedures and monitored financial performance.
  • Facilitated training and coaching for clients to boost performance.
  • Enhanced income by helping clients navigate the donor process.
  • Delivered strategic advice to leadership teams regarding important operational decisions.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to achieve project objectives, and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Vice President of Development and Planning

North Country Health Services
Bemidji, MN
09.1999 - 02.2006
  • Responsibilities included marketing, public relations, volunteer supervision, strategic planning, and administration of the NCHS Foundation.
  • Acted as the organization's spokesperson for all media interactions.
  • Enhanced volunteer engagement by growing numbers, hours contributed, and diverse roles.
  • Led and coordinated the development of the organization's strategic plan. Directed the implementation of overall strategic initiatives.
  • Provided leadership for the NCHS Foundation, which completed its largest fundraising project, raising over $5 million.

Director of Home Care and Hospice

North Country Health Services
Bemidji, MN
01.1993 - 09.1999

Home Care Manager

West River Regional Medical Center
Hettinger, ND
07.1989 - 12.1992

Public Health Nurse

Clay County Health Department
Moorhead, MN
07.1988 - 07.1989

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital- MeritCare
Fargo, ND
01.1987 - 07.1989

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
12-1987

Skills

  • Strategic goals and plans
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Operational excellence
  • Partnership development
  • Financial reporting and management
  • Organizational and staff development

Other Professional Experience

  • Served on community and professional boards, including the local United Way board chair, and president of the Minnesota Home Care Association
  • In demand presenter/speaker for several state hospital associations

Timeline

Senior Vice President

Hillary Lyons Associates
03.2006 - Current

Vice President of Development and Planning

North Country Health Services
09.1999 - 02.2006

Director of Home Care and Hospice

North Country Health Services
01.1993 - 09.1999

Home Care Manager

West River Regional Medical Center
07.1989 - 12.1992

Public Health Nurse

Clay County Health Department
07.1988 - 07.1989

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital- MeritCare
01.1987 - 07.1989

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota

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