Whitney Whalen
Richmond,VA
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting the 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Hanover Cares Coalition
08.2022 - Current
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Engages and expands core sectors for data collection and resource development
- Develops ongoing strategic planning for capacity building, member recruitment and retention and project development
- Ensures coordination of community awareness and education opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels, as applicable
- Built relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for an organization
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
Grant Coordinator and Operations Manager
Substance Abuse Free Environment, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Formulates strategic and operational objectives and goals
- Manages budgets and forecasts
- Performs quality control on projects throughout development to maintain expected standards
- Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting
- Worked with directors and grant program staff to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures
- Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets
- Planned and implemented fundraising events
Grant Coordinator and Operations Administrator
07.2021 - 05.2022
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Recruited, trained, and supervised new staff
- Managed staffing hours and duties to complete grant roles and objectives
- Communicates with over 50 community partners and stakeholders for initiatives
- Creates comprehensive outreach and education strategies to exceed grant requirements
- Oversees media contracting and analytic evaluation for grant strategies
- Manages and creates social media content/platforms
Grant Coordinator
03.2021 - 07.2021
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Recorded, managed, tracked, and reported data related to prevention needs assessment and project goals
- Maintained role as liaison for grant-related communications and information
- Provided comprehensive oversight grant-funded projects, and budget
- Worked with the executive director to manage coalition funds, prepare reports, and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance
- Overseen reporting requirements for grants and contracts
- Managed and created social media content/platforms
Prevention Specialist
02.2020 - 03.2021
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Assisted with completion and submission of various grant/funding expenditures, budgets, and strategies
- Developed, implemented, tracked, and reported on goals, objectives, and strategies
- Optimized company web pages within each platform to increase the visibility of the company’s social content
- Captured and analyzed appropriate social data, insights, and best practices
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated meeting logistics
- Managed and created four social media content/platforms
Administrative Specialist
University of Virginia Digestive Health Clinic
06.2017 - 02.2020
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Implemented workflow interventions between triage nurses and patient scheduling
- Responsible for anesthesia resources, patient scheduling, and physician availability
- Manages personal calendar and clinic operations of physicians
- Modernized advancement of effective communication between physicians and patients
- Proactive leader in team building exercises for team members to understand roles within the workflow
Access Associate
12.2016 - 06.2017
- 40 Hrs/week; Monday-Friday
- Provided exceptional customer service for patients
- Coordinated appointments with providers with appropriate care plan
- Demonstrated engagement in the work team and goals of the unit
- Created workflow systems to schedule patients in a timely and accurate manner
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Promotions
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Associate of Science - General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA08.2016
Skills
- Social Work
- Financial Management
- Public Speaking
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Team Bonding
- Database Administration
- Document Management
- Team Leadership
- Request for Proposal
- Project Development
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
Certification
Certification in Health Science Career Preparation Studies Sept.2018
- Certification in PMP Training - August 2023
- Certification in General Education - September 2018
- Certification in Health Science Career Preparation Studies - September 2018
Timeline
Executive Director
Hanover Cares Coalition
08.2022 - Current
Grant Coordinator and Operations Manager
Substance Abuse Free Environment, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
Grant Coordinator and Operations Administrator
07.2021 - 05.2022
Grant Coordinator
03.2021 - 07.2021
Prevention Specialist
02.2020 - 03.2021
Administrative Specialist
University of Virginia Digestive Health Clinic
06.2017 - 02.2020
Access Associate
12.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Public Health - Health Promotions
Liberty University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
University of Lynchburg
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