Dawn Creighton Email & Phone Number

Entrepreneurial, visionary, collaborative and an innovative leader with a track record of advancing inclusive community initiatives, workforce development and economic growth. Serving on workforce development boards focused on the design and development of career pathways and programs within all critical industries. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and set strategic direction.Key StrengthsLeadershipProvided leadership in the planning, organization, evaluation, policy development, and implementation for the Economic and Workforce Development initiatives for all key sectors.Team oriented leader helping industries foster inclusive communities and diversity across industries, and increasing access to workforce training.Development/Budget ManagementSought grants and funding from public and private sources resulting in first time funding from the Davis Foundation, Beveridge Foundation, Community Foundation, Baystate Health, Columbia Gas, and Smith and Wesson.Managed $1.3 million budget.Ensured programs generate sufficient revenue to cover all expenses.Designed and implemented innovative programs addressing specific sector challenges and opportunities. Strategic VisionAbility to see the big picture, connect the dots, ask the right questions, understand complex issues and communicate clearly. Designed a panel discussion with the Presidents of Columbia Gas, Berkshire Gas, Kinder Morgan, ISO New England and a representative from the National Gas Association to address the impact on local business and industry with respect to lack of expansion of gas lines.Designed, implemented the EDC Workforce Development Committee; bringing together staffing and development agencies, job developers, and career centers to understand and discuss the needs of employers.Relationship Development and ManagementGrew Dress for Success community partners from 17 to 142 within one year serving as the President of the Board of Directors.Developed and maintained strong stakeholder relationships.Created processes to improve relationships, governance, policies leading to a significant lift in key performance indicators.Liaison to Key StakeholdersServed as an active team member on workforce development boards and committees; Strong track record working with key external stakeholders to support capabilities for regional businesses to thrive, and build a strong base of future industry talent

Listed skills include Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Leadership, and 34 others.

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  Community Outreach Officer

  Liberty Bank - Ct

  Jul 2023 - Present