Visionary President / CEO / Executive Director/Advisor with demonstrated success developing and leading organizations focusing on issues primarily relating to entrepreneurship, capacity building, leadership development, and education. Recognized as a transformational leader, collaborative relationship builder, and revenue “rainmaker”. Strongest areas of experience and expertise:

• Strategic Planning – Developed innovative long-range plans that resulted in significant program and membership growth, financial development, and enhanced community collaborations.

• Operational Execution – Initiated operating programs and efficiencies to drive strategic plans to implemented success. Developed and trained employees, volunteers, committees, Advisory Boards, and Boards of Directors to be highly functional teams in support of organization’s mission and values.

• Financial and Participation Growth – Spearheaded fundraising events, capital campaigns, and community collaborations to increase revenue growth by as much as 184%, endowment funding by 100%, and program participation by 88%. Ability to turn around financially challenged organizations.

• Board and Staff Relationships – Recruited influential, diverse, top community leaders for Board and Trustee leadership. Effectively led, collaborated with, and supported Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors in developing and executing the organization’s strategic plans, long-term goals, and short-term tactics. Developed high performing staff teams.

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