Ted Munat

Strategic Vision & Development

• Led ground-up revision of program structures, staff roles, and brand identity to improve all aspects of programs.
• Collaborated with Board of Directors in reinventing social enterprise programs to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with core mission and values.
• Acted as public face of programs, sharing vision with key stakeholders through public speaking and written reports.

Revenue Growth

• Implemented new methods to maximize available Medicaid funds, resulting in 1000% increase in revenue.
• Contracted with Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, bringing significant new revenue source to organization.
• Modernized marketing platforms, improved inventory and ordering systems, and added brand-focused merchandise, resulting in 70% increase in sales.
• Maintained existing grants and identified new grant opportunities.
• Initiated third-party fundraiser events and participated in established regional events to raise money and awareness of programs and businesses.

Service Improvement

• Forged relationships with other local service agencies to increase program enrollment, leading to 50% increase.
• Expanded program to include pre-vocational and life skills curriculum.
• Diversified program reach to include people with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, TSLGBTQIA+ youth, and refugee populations.

Staff development

• Developed staff Wellbeing Committee offering wellness activities, peer support networks, and referrals.
• Lead organization-wide trainings in secondary trauma, self-care, and stress management.
• Hired, coached, and mentored new staff members, providing a safe and supportive trauma-informed workplace.
• Maximized contributions by empowering staff through compassionate and intelligent leadership.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Led team to develop DEI statement. Oversaw its implementation and ensured consistent engagement.
• Participated in action group facilitated by local BIPOC activists aimed at exploring systemic racism and white privilege.
• Hosted fellowship of female Southeast Asian Leaders specializing in gender based violence recovery.

• Created and executed events in markets across USA, collaborating with hundreds of bartenders, managers, and owners.
• Established positive relationships with organizers of major industry events, media, distributors, and other key stakeholders.
• Developed nationwide wellness programs for bartenders, promoting balance, health, and longevity in hospitality careers.
• Worked closely with company founders to expand company from presence in two states to presence in 28 states and three countries.

• Developed career opportunities for individuals with disabilities, working at major nonprofit organization in close collaboration with local, county, and state governmental agencies.

• Orchestrated major fundraising events at bars in several cities to raise funds and awareness for nonprofits serving children with disabilities.
• Collaborated with spirits companies, distributors, and bartenders to arrange donations of product and time, maximizing available funds for donations.
• Worked closely with nonprofit recipients of donations to cross-market events, bringing awareness to nonprofits and participating bars.

• Published illustrated cocktail book featuring profiles of fifty bartenders and one-hundred original recipes, aimed at championing cultural contributions bartenders make to their communities.
• Hosted multiple release events in all major west coast markets.
• Received nomination for Best Cocktail Book from The Spirited Awards.