PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY- Experienced non-profit professional in community development and economic development of poor communities. - Proven manager with 9 years progressive experience in organizational management, program management and business development- 4 years of business development experience developing relationships with corporate donors and foundations that strengthened the organization’s financesKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Successfully transformed Trees for the Future into a reputable non-profit organization after years of poor financial and administrative performance, during my tenure 27 million trees were planted- Successfully negotiated sponsorship with 6 major corporate donors equaling $225,000, directed major grant-writing initiatives equal to $50,000.- Managed the International Programs Department and its 10 full-time and part-time staff, based both in the United States and overseas.- Established and managed the East and Southern Africa Regional Program Office based in Moshi, Tanzania; Over 4 years, oversaw the planting of 6 million trees, which improved the lives of over 5,000 people in 190 communities- Hired, trained, developed, and managed 4 country coordinators and 4 local technicians to facilitate tree planting throughout the region; Oversaw the training of 1,400 men, women, and youth