Debbie Sharp Email & Phone Number

Emotionally intelligent public health and community initiatives leader with highly successful management experience equipped with competencies to spearhead programs and establish processes that improve operations to achieve annual goals. A trusted partner with sound judgment and a strong ability to quickly gather, digest, and apply information to varied business situations to develop results-oriented strategic plans. Proven cross-functional ability to bridge communities with stakeholders’ business affairs by building rapport, managing resources, and uniting teams by translating the core of what is needed into easy-to-understand tasks to actualize business objectives into optimal execution for contractual agreements.AREA OF EXPERTISE• Grants and contracts management.• Program design, implementation, and evaluation.• Staff supervision, development, and conflict resolution.• Administration of multiple healthcare clinics and wellness programs.• Board and volunteer leadership.• Fiscal and budget management.• Experience working in diverse, underserved, and multicultural populations.• Proven cross-functional collaboration with stakeholder community members.

• Executive Director

  Greater Palm River, Community Development Corporation

  Oct 2006 - Sep 2018 - Tampa, Florida, United States

  Developed agency/program budget and conducted fiscal and program audits in collaboration with external auditors to ensure the agency consistently met annual goals and contract renewals, resulting in financial stability and sustainability by proactively cultivating and nurturing relationships with foundations, corporations, and community stakeholders, leading to a remarkable 35% increase in donations and funding for the organization.Successfully secured and managed local, state, and federal grants from initial letters of interest to comprehensive proposal submissions to expanded programs and services as identified in the Business and Strategic plan, fostering growth and increased community impact.Established and executed long and short-range plans for staff development, addressing training needs and growth opportunities through coaching, mentoring, and regular progress evaluations, resulting in a motivated and highly skilled team.Presented and led public speaking engagements for funding partners and key community stakeholders to support reporting, fund development, and community collaboration efforts to advocate for critical issues such as access to running water, housing, and business development, enhancing the organization's visibility and impact.Instituted and executed strategic plans aligned with the organization's mission and vision, overseeing day-to-day operations, and managing critical relationships with government agencies, foundations, and the Board of Directors.Demonstrated proficiency in managing funding contracts from initial negotiation to close-out, ensuring seamless program alignment with deliverables and contractual obligations.Monitored program administration, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure strict adherence to budget allocations, agency policies, and funders' regulations.