QUALIFICATION SUMMARYStrategic, passionate, and creative professional with 25 years of nonprofit and business leadership experience. Collaborative and adaptable leader skilled in professionally communicating, improving processes with innovative solutions, and managing project deadlines, complex programs, relationships, budgets, and highly productive teams in dynamic environments. CORE COMPETENCIESLeadership, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Facilitation, Relationship Building, Budgeting, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Training, Interpersonal Communication, Public Relations, Continuous Improvement, Research EXEPERIENCE● Consensus-building leader, creative problem solver, established fundraiser, and strategic financial manager. ● Versatile project manager providing formative guidance of stakeholders through project design, planning, implementation, motivation, monitoring, and evaluation.● Firsthand experience founding a nonprofit organization, establishing 501(c)3 status, and successfully launching programs, projects, and coalitions.● Clear communicator, accomplished writer, and editor, and effective use of social media platforms.● Dynamic trainer and facilitator, volunteer manager, and team-building skills. Successful event planner.● Extensive cross-cultural experience and proven organizer and motivator.PROFESSIONAL SKILLS● Financial Management: Budgeting, reporting, created financial policy and accounting procedure systems, trained board treasurers, and hired/managed contract bookkeeper and auditor. ● Fundraising: Increased operating budget by 54% through foundation grants, government contracts, individual and corporate donations, and earned income. ● Board & Committee Support: Engaging, bilingual board meetings, board self-assessment, recruitment, and training. ● Partnerships: Seasoned networker, convener, and resource gatherer; creative partnerships with organizations, governments, businesses, funders, and individuals; and trusted partner, and, facilitator. ● Public Relations: Articulate spokesperson in printed materials, online, and interviews. ● Policy & Procedures: Twice earned Charities Review Council’s prestigious Accountability Standards, wrote over 40 governing documents.● Staff Management: Managed over 100 staff and contractors with high retention rate, professional mentoring, and effective manager. ● Computer & Website: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, database programs, basic website, blog design and maintenance, social media outreach, and online research.