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William Peter Frantz

William Peter Frantz

Tyrone,PA

Summary

Experienced and visionary executive with a deep background in strategic planning, progressive executive management, financial administration, fundraising, community engagement, and project development and management.


Proficient in devising comprehensive strategies, diversifying revenue streams, and implementing effective cost-reduction measures, ensuring fiscal stability as a cornerstone. An exceptional skill lies in fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration where potential partners, both internal and external are motivated and valued for their input and expertise.


Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Work History

Design and Fabrication Consultant

Habithèque
  • Company Overview: Habithèque is an interpretive planning and design studio working to connect organizations, firms and individuals in the creation of dynamic spaces for education, community engagement.
  • Designed a public project that lies at the intersection of art and technology. The sculpture hosts a variety of energy harvesters, showcasing the value of how small energy gains can accumulate, including those from human-powered devices.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

FragilePeace (FP)
  • Company Overview: FragilePeace, a US-based nonprofit organization that developed unique strategies for advancing individual and community rights by leveraging creativity, innovative educational methods, and digital collaboration.
  • Harnessed imagination and inventive solutions to drive progress in social justice initiatives.
  • Designed a transformative learning system for distressed communities, at-risk and marginalized youth, and survivors of sexual and gender abuse.
  • FragilePeace optimized client engagement, nurtured collaboration, and extensively broadened the scope of our services, by leveraging our strong private and foundational networks, demonstrating the strength and reach of our partnerships.
  • Navigated company through regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with all government standards and laws.
  • Communicated organizational performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

Cofounder-Executive Director/ Emeritus BOD

Panzi Foundation USA
  • Company Overview: The Panzi Foundation has been instrumental in developing comprehensive, compassionate healing support that has positively impacted over 95,000 women and girls since 1999.
  • During my tenure as Executive Director of Panzi Foundation USA, I played the key role in its establishment alongside Dr. Denis Mukwege (the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate) and Dr. Lee Ann De Reus.
  • Managed budgeting and financial management functions, featuring successful fundraising strategies, grant writing, and establishment of a solid network of individual donors.
  • Established strategic partnerships and advocacy networks in Washington, DC, in conjunction with international collaborators, strengthening foundation's reach and effectiveness.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Fostered dynamic and inclusive company culture, attracting top talent and reducing staff turnover.

Acting Program & Development Director

ArtsAltoona
  • Company Overview: ArtsAltoona is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and thriving rural community and driving economic advancement through strategic creative placemaking.
  • Formulated comprehensive strategic and tactical plans, revamped facilities planning, divested underperforming assets, and acquired substantial financing for organizational growth.
  • Cultivated relationships with community, business and local civic leaders in order to draw attention to ArtsAltoona and bring in new donors and volunteers.
  • Created fundraising materials utilized on social media and websites and sent out in mass mailings.
  • Maintained highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and delivering compelling presentations and comprehensive fundraising proposals.
  • Oversaw the creation of marketing materials to effectively communicate organizational impact to donors and stakeholders.

Cofounder & Managing Principal

Strategic Environment Advisors
  • Developed a strategic plan and implemented innovative strategies to tailor an architectural and facilities solution to a flourishing real estate and facilities services sector.
  • Orchestrated the organizational development, business strategy, outputs, accountability framework, and goals for a new venture.
  • Defined comprehensive position requirements to supervise all aspects of transactions from start to finish, encompassing financial, strategic, marketing, risk analysis, management, and negotiations with owners/partners.
  • Streamlined digital infrastructure management by consolidating disparate systems into a cohesive enterprise architecture framework.
  • Cultivated strong industry relationships, leading to collaborative ventures and co-marketing opportunities.

Chief Technical Officer

Interior Architects
  • Engineered, established, and operationalized advanced technological business framework to support expanded services for Fortune 100 clientele.
  • Spearheaded expansion of collaborative, enterprise web-based service delivery within architectural and facilities industry, achieving exceptional results that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Drove revenue growth through the development of innovative new products that met customer needs while maintaining a focus on cost-efficiency and scalability.
  • Promoted a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging exploration of emerging technologies as potential drivers for future business growth opportunities.

Director of Partnerships

Framework Technologies
  • Established a new role as the primary point of contact for emerging technology business opportunities.
  • Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
  • Championed proactive problem-solving approaches to address potential partnership challenges, mitigating risks and maintaining positive relationships.

Regional Manager

Primavera Systems (An Oracle Company)
  • Consistently delivered substantial business expansion, established prosperous alliances, and pinpointed pivotal issues to access previously unexplored market sectors by means of comprehensive market analysis.
  • Conducted public speaking engagements to proficiently convey company information, resulting in the acquisition of new business opportunities and the introduction of innovative project management principles.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.

Education

Master of Fine Arts -

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Design & Social Ecology-Sustainability

Goddard College
Plainfield, VT

Engineering -

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Business development
  • Financial/P&L Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Customer relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales strategy
  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation

Accomplishments

  • In over 20 years of professional activity, I have successfully surpassed all my financial targets set by either myself or for me.

Timeline

Engineering -

University of Notre Dame

Design and Fabrication Consultant

Habithèque

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

FragilePeace (FP)

Cofounder-Executive Director/ Emeritus BOD

Panzi Foundation USA

Acting Program & Development Director

ArtsAltoona

Cofounder & Managing Principal

Strategic Environment Advisors

Chief Technical Officer

Interior Architects

Director of Partnerships

Framework Technologies

Regional Manager

Primavera Systems (An Oracle Company)

Master of Fine Arts -

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Design & Social Ecology-Sustainability

Goddard College

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