Brian Pederson Email & Phone Number

Roseville Mn

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Seeking to use my experienced as a Vice President with management responsibilities in contract packaging, labor solutions, process improvements, facilities, operations, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven leader with the ability to motivate diverse groups; easily bridges the gap between management initiatives and work place solutions. Seeking a senior level position to utilize my 15 years of progressive leadership skills to lead an organization to exceed it's mission. I have a history of proven success in social services organizations in the following areas; job training, placement services, employment evaluation, case management, budgeting, customer relations, Skills:• Analytical – I’m able to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation. • Arranger – I’m able to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity. • Harmony – I use my talents to build a network of people with differing perspectives. • Responsibility – I take ownership of what I say I will do, and follow it through until it’s completed, • Individualization – I’m able to figure out what people do best and leverage their strengths to form productive teams.

The CARF accreditation process starts with a provider’s commitment to continuous improvement and culminates with external review and recognition that the provider’s business and service practices meet international standards of quality -- with all the steps in between focused on optimal outcomes for the persons the provider serves and sustained organizational success. Achieving greater satisfaction for stakeholders, improved organizational efficiency and effectiveness, as well as an enhanced community image, are among the benefits of the CARF accreditation process.The survey team comprises industry peers who follow a consultative (rather than an inspective) approach in conducting the on-site survey. In addition to interviews of staff, persons served and their families, the surveyors observe organizational practices, review appropriate documentation, answer questions, and suggest ways to improve the provider's operations and service delivery.

Vice President of Business Services Operations & Facilities 8/11 – 10/15Assumed responsibilities for the overall operations of Opportunity Partners Business Services department. This department was responsible for providing work opportunities for 1,200 people with disabilities in the community or in one of our 8 production facilities. The key area of focus was building a strong business around our Employment Services offerings aligned with our mission of creating jobs for our clients. This included process improvements to ensure optimal efficiencies in operations and on-going support for issues along with building and retaining existing customers. In March of 2012, I took over the responsibilities of the overall operations for Opportunity Partners’ 31 locations to include facilities management, maintenance, expansions and new construction.• Supervised a staff of 4.• In 2014, along with a talented and dedicated new executive team, we turned Opportunity Partners’ financials by one million dollars to a positive 1% bottom-line. • Through process improvement and analysis, was able to streamline positions and reorganize staff into more strategic roles savings the company $450,000 in wages.• Built strong customer relationships to increase our community work sites from 19 to 69 since 2007, resulting in 650 persons served working in the community in 2014.Senior Director Business Services 10/10 -8/11Director, Employment Service 4/06 – 10/10Assistant Director, Employment Services 3/05 – 4/06Day Treatment &Habilitation Manager 6/04 – 3/05Day Treatment & Habilitation Manager Asst. Manager 2001 - 2004DT&H Service Planner 2000 - 2001Floating S.E.T. Instructor & S.E.T. Instructor 1997 - 2000

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

Directed & supervised the Extended Services program which employed 55 adults with Developmental Disabilities.Responsible for all hiring and training of direct staff.Scheduled 7 Job Coaches to work at 51 different job sites within the community.

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

Worked with 8 adults with Developmental Disabilities to find community employment.Performed situation assessments with new referrals.Provided intensive on the job training.

Business Process Improvement Certification(Pending)

Bs, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Member Sigma NuStudied Criminal Justice

Certificate In Peace Officer Training, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Activities and Societies: Resident AssistantAttended the Peace Officers certification course

Mini Master Of Project Management, Project Management

The Mini Master of Project Management focuses on project management fundamentals as defined in Project Management Institute’s Guide.