Lisa Bradford Carr
Blanding,UT
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company'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. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
San Juan Foundation
01.2000 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Apartment Complex Manager
The Sellers Group
03.1997 - 09.1999
- Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms and show available units.
- Conducted move-out and move-in inspections to determine charges for damages and market readiness.
- Prepared and processed lease and rental applications using
- Utilized banners and signs to advertise vacant apartments.
- Prepared and processed lease and rental applications using [Software].
- Managed property financial records by collecting rent from [Number] tenants and reconciling monthly accounts payable and receivable.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
Child Care Center Director
Little Angels Child Care Center
09.1988 - 03.1992
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
Education
General Education Classes
College of Eastern Utah
Blanding, UtahPsychology
Utah State University
Blanding, UtahAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Development/Education
Southern Utah State College
Cedar City, Utah06.1983
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School
Blanding, Utah05.1980
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Human Resources
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
- Report Compilation
- Community Engagement
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Outreach Programs
- Leadership Development
- Human Resources Management
- Partnership Development
- Training Methods
- Social Media
- Team Bonding
- Public Speaking
- Program Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Program Leadership
- Innovation and Creativity
I love to read and learn new things.
I am interested in history and how things came to be. I love reality and learning about others experiences and feelings. I love to interact with people and learn more about what makes them tick.
Timeline
Executive Director
San Juan Foundation
01.2000 - Current
Apartment Complex Manager
The Sellers Group
03.1997 - 09.1999
Child Care Center Director
Little Angels Child Care Center
09.1988 - 03.1992
General Education Classes
College of Eastern Utah
Psychology
Utah State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development/Education
Southern Utah State College
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School
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