Craig Kurtz Email & Phone Number

Tucson, El Paso, Phoenix

Started position in Tucson Arizona managing 2 stores in December 2018. We have now opened 5 more stores, 2 in El Paso, 2 more in Tucson, and 1 in Mesa Arizona. There are two more stores being built and will open by June 2021.In 2020, our Tucson Marketing during Covid generated 1.8 million in smoothie sales, an increase of over $700.000. Currently, our El.

Ada, OK

• Report to a 25 member Board of Trustees; created Foundation five year strategic plan; developed an annual fundraising campaign strategy which includes email, direct mail and social media; cultivate relationships with.
• Increased Foundation endowment from $26.4 million to $32.6 million in one year
• Increased Foundation cash flow from $1.2 million to $1.7 million in one year

Tucson, AZ

Performed corporate and non-profit sales functions in support of the Tucson Convention Center marketing plan. Assisted the sales team in accomplishing marketing and sales goals. Used KATIE forms to qualify clients and to keep track of each potential sale opportunity. Trained in Event Booking Systems to input information and to write proposals and.

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Responsible for all areas of operations to include but not limited to: coordinated all aspects of effective advertising and marketing to increase revenues; directed human resources, including payroll administration.
• Opened Tucson location in 2008 & Safford location in 2009

Tucson, AZ

• Oversaw operations for 12 Papa John’s franchise restaurants for the Tucson market; recruited, screened and selected staff (300+ employees); conducted staff trainings and orientations; managed people development.
• Opened new store in June 2007 & Non-Traditional store in 2005

Tucson, AZ

• Devised and implemented overall strategic direction of organization; managed budgets; supervised staff of 30 employees; developed fundraising plans; facilitated special events; cultivated Board development.
• First ever paid President/Executive Director in organization’s history

Columbus, OH

• Determined the strategic planning and operations of the organization; collaborated with the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources and establishing policies (33 member.
• Implemented first ever strategic plan, resource development plan and work plan in 55 years of organization’s existence.
• Increased donor base from 300 to over 1200.
• Strengthened partnership with City of Columbus, which added $180,000 new dollars and 3 new extension sites.
• Gala fundraising event - net increase from $111,000 (‘02) to $189,000

Oshkosh, WI

• Responsible for managing the strategic planning and operations of the organization; collaborated with the Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources and establishing policies.
• Increased Annual Campaign from $74,000 (‘01) to $142,000 (‘02).
• Increased Endowment Fund from $500,000 (’01) to $750,000 (’03).
• Wine Feast fundraising event – net increase from $55,000 (‘02) to $88,000 (‘03).
• Total membership increased from 1750 (2000-01) to 2170 (2001-02).