Professional Experience
My experience spans thirty years of full time employment including progressively responsible administrative experience in the non-profit sector. As a successful employee, I hold the following professional qualities and abilities.
Successful in progressively responsible leadership experience in facilitating and supporting multiple level missions in a complex and large organization: evidenced leadership in supporting economic development and establishing a positive organizational presence in the community; improved the infrastructure thru capital improvement and its portfolio of assets, equipment assets and professional personnel - including the need for technology at all levels; the ability to identify resources to up-grade equipment, and invest in staff development pertinent to organizational setting including operational issues, strategic planning, resource/fiscal management.
Management of Complexity: Experience in managing and coordinating program and administrative activities reflecting a wide range of economic, organizational and policy issues, personnel development, team building and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives; provided leadership the development and implementation of strategic initiatives which respects the role of staff and clients, which commits me to shared governance principles that empowers and motivates
Planning and Consolidation: Experience in planning, organizing and implementing response to support both long and short term needs; demonstrated collaborative leadership skills in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives; leadership and experience in assessment, community based learning, with experience in global education; innovative leadership in designing, developing new approaches to program development with strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
Public Articulation: Experience in communicating effectively with a broad range of constituents: individually, in groups, workshop and seminar situations, and classroom settings. Ability to capitalize on the potential for growth through increased client participation and retention through program and service improvement and implementing effective marketing strategies and joint programming, as part of a strategy to make organization the "organization of choice" for the community
Cross Cultural Faciliation: Experience in appreciating, valuing and promoting the involvement of people of differing cultures and heritage; ability to bringing constituencies and key stakeholders together around core values, trust, respect and service to the community; a demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the cultural and ethnic diversity of a community which includes experiences in geographically diverse settings the principles of clients and staff diversity, affirmative action, and internationalism; A passion for the non-profit with strong advocacy for the concept of client
Resource Acquisition: Experience in identifying and securing funds through public and private appropriation processes; ability to identify new sources of funding, including grants, private sources, and corporate partnerships to support programs and services to meet the needs of the growing underserved and culturally diverse community
Marketing and Public Relations: Experience in forecasting, campaign development, advertising/publicity, market planning, demographic trends, shaping future programs and facility development; effectively advocate and represent the organization in a highly competitive environment and work to address economic shifts and workforce needs in partnership with local, state, federal governments, and the local community.
Communications: Demonstrated “transparency of information” by articulating program strategies, priorities, standards and expectations to staff and stakeholders. Communicate by example a personal commitment and values. Supervise and evaluate the quality of communications within a program or department. Represent the organization in varied forums, effectively interpreting its mission, values and programs and inspiring audiences to support its work. Understand the importance of good media relations and demonstrate comfort and confidence in communicating with media representatives. Conduct negotiations with local stakeholders with integrity and sensitivity, ensuring all relevant information is clearly communicated and documented. Provide critical insight, perspective and expertise.
Constituent Relationships: Managed relationships with stakeholders and work within their structure to identify programmatic linkages, plan and implement services and activities, and coordinate resolutions to problems. Identify potential constituents with whom to build relationships and flesh out details of those relationships within the context of organizational mission, values and policies. Participate in developing recommendations and implementing policies governing relations with stakeholders. Resolve issues of concern to maintain effective constituent relationships.
Job Knowledge: Has a strengthened understanding of the faith-based nature and is able to articulate that nature to varied audiences. Comprehensive knowledge of a particular field and able to use that knowledge in planning and implementing programs. Demonstrate knowledge of how faith-based organizations are governed and use that knowledge to build support leadership. Demonstrate knowledge of effective business management practices. Assure CWS mission and values are not compromised in achievement of goals and priorities. Evaluate staff skills, abilities and knowledge and identify opportunities to advance their development. Keep up to date with “best practices” and establish or adapt procedures that balance business performance with CWS’s ministry and values. Model creative and effective use of technology.
Leadership: Shared changes in priorities with staff and stakeholders, providing guidance to assist them in responding effectively. Delegate work among staff and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines. Instill pride in meeting work standards among staff. Accept personal responsibility for the work performed by others. Manage and evaluate staff, program and budget, making any changes necessary to achieve goals. Enable and empower staff to take initiative and be creative. Manage the planning and implementation of organizational vision and program goals.
Problem Solving: Identify problems that undermine the effectiveness of a program. Identify and implement workable solutions for program-wide problems, considering the costs, benefits and potential consequences to the organization. Manage and provide the resources necessary to resolve problems within the program or department. Promote staff involvement with and accountability for problem solving as a means to increase staff and organizational capacity.
Program Planning and Management: Managed the development, implementation and evaluation of program activities, establishing budget, implementation steps and time frames. Assure staff understand their roles in supporting program goals and organizational strategic plan. Establish standards and expectations for performing work activities and assure the quality of work produced. Lead the gathering and analysis of information from internal and external stakeholders. Make time-sensitive decisions affecting outcomes of program activities. Build consensus with colleagues, stakeholders and management in support of new initiatives. Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Invite critical analysis and perspectives from stakeholders and act on their recommendations to improve program effectiveness.
Resource Building and Stewardship: Plan budget needed for program activities. Manage relationships with partners to assure continued support. Develop opportunities to build support for CWS among new partners. Manage staff and systems to make sure resources are used effectively. Promote the organizations mission, programs and services and inspire people to support them. Interpret policies on stewardship and accountability for its resources to the public.
Teamwork: Contributed program expertise to the work performed by the team. Promote effective interactions among team members and facilitate group discussion. Establish clear expectations regarding team work assignments and assist staff in balancing priorities. Network with other teams to discuss activities and make decisions on goals and activities that may intersect. Negotiate issues that cause conflicts within the team to support effective team functioning. Evaluate team results and individual team member performance, identifying needs and providing opportunities for improvement or enhancing team skills. Produce reports detailing results achieved. Provide critical insight and feedback to teams to enhance performance and results.
Adaptability, Administrative skills, Analysis, Ability to Articulate the Mission, Objectives and Programs, Control, Delegation, Diagnostic, Impact Interpersonal Relations, Leadership, Learning Ability, Motivation, Persuasiveness, Planning Ability, Personally well- organized, Presentation, Resilience, Safety, People Management, Supervisory, Program Development, Subordinate Development, Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Decision-Making, Energy, Flexibility, Independence, Information Retrieval, Initiative, Integrity, Organization, Professionalism, Stress Tolerance, Team Building, Verbal Fact Finding, High Work Standards:
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