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Helping organization until a permanent director can be found. Non-profit agency providing services to elders and disabled people throughout county, with 15 employees.; Directed policy and procedure and created and implemented strategic business development plans to ensure long-term stability and surpass organizational objectives in multi-functional role.

Willing to come out of retirement for the right opportunity. I am a seasoned executive leader and visionary with over 25 years combined experience creating and implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes to surpass organizational objectives. Cross-cultural communicator acknowledged for building and leveraging C-level relationships within government and private sector to gain consensus and secure funding channels for non-profits, renowned financial tactician administering to multi-million-dollar budgets, and working with/developing non-profit boards. Areas of expertise include: Business Development • Strategic Planning • Financial Reporting • Advocacy • Operating BudgetsRegulatory Compliance • Communications Channels • Problem Solving • Consensus BuildingFunding and Revenue Acquisition • Relationship Management • Air Force Master InstructorCost Avoidance • Training/Mentoring • Presentations • Profit Growth • Team Leadership

Non-Profit organization raising the socio-economic and educational levels of Native American community.; Oversees business, operational and fiscal requirements of non-profit agency, administering a $6M annual budget. Establish relationships with organizations, leaders and stakeholders in Northeastern Nebraska including the 4 Tribes in Nebraska to achieve consensus and cooperation. Wrote and monitored grants and contracts and provided technical assistance to business entrepreneurs in the community. Developed new programs and initiatives that involved all four Nebraska tribes, a first. Established internal communications channels with an effective open door policy to enhance cooperation and productivity. State Certified Community Development Block Grant Administrator.

Non-profit organization providing services to elders in community, with 10 employees.; Oversaw long-term business and operational requirements of non-profit agency, with administration to $10M annual budget. Established relationships with organizations, leaders and stakeholders across 17 counties and 3 Native American Tribes to achieve consensus and promote cooperation. Recognized as subject expert and knowledge base, conducting hands-on training and education throughout region to improve efficiencies with Social Assistance Management System - state selected data collection program required by Federal Older Americans Act - in support of funding acquisition and increase. Monitored contracts and provided technical assistance to ensure adherence to Older Americans Act and Wisconsin Elders Act, and orchestrated annual inspections with all contracted organizations throughout territory to guarantee compliance with federal and state statutes. Developed new programs and initiatives, and promoted cultural diversity throughout state. Established internal communications channels and implemented open door policy to enhance cooperation and productivity, developed organizational plans and proposals, created statistical reports and administered to personnel with supervision of up to 9 direct reports.Generated additional $27K funding within state undergoing overall funding decrease of $59K through providing training and education to optimize SAMS data recording.Provided ambassadorial and spokesperson role including speaking on monthly radio talk show.Wrote lead articles in monthly newsletter and increased circulation from 19 to over 1K.Received Advocacy Award from Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups.

Non-profit agency providing services to elders and disabled people throughout county, with 25 employees.; Directed policy and procedure and created and implemented strategic business development plans to ensure long-term stability and surpass organizational objectives in multi-functional role. Appointed Nutrition Director, Director of Transportation Programs, and Lead Elder Abuse Investigator in addition to primary capacity, orchestrating all 4 functions simultaneously. Oversaw direct service responsibilities to 2000 individuals throughout county, fostering advocacy policy and creating grant proposals to support non-profit utilizing $660K annual operational budget. Tasked by state to analyze demographic and service-specific data capturing programs for required reporting to Federal Administration on Aging. Conducted presentation and demonstration of SAMS system at statewide conference to secure state's adoption of program, and subsequently assisted local installations. Introduced communications channels and established relationships with governmental agencies, business leaders and community figureheads.Advocated for and received $1M for State Elderly Nutrition Program through coordinating statewide initiative to involve elderly in writing campaign to State Representatives.Advocated for and received $10K for Oconto County Nutrition Program establishing 1st funding from county not required by state law.Developed countywide Home Delivered Meal route to service isolated areas, system subsequently adopted by 12 counties throughout state.Chaired monthly radio show providing focus on and promotion of older adult issues.

Recognized as subject matter expert for development and implementation of wing's compliance plans, and ensured full compliance with numerous treaties. Provided advice and policy guidance to leadership and maintained communications channels and informational flow with Numbered Air Forces, Major Commands, Air and Joint Staff. Recruited and trained 75 personnel to support Inspection Teams during base inspections, and provided spokesperson role to local media and presented at local colleges. Developed motivational initiatives for personnel to optimize performance and service levels.Awarded Department of Defense Benchmark distinction for training standards during on-site inspection, bespoke training materials subsequently incorporated into DOD training program.Developed newsletter to provide informational cross flow with off-base organizations, garnering accolade from Quality Team and Benchmark from Quality Assurance Field Assessment Team.Chief, Aircrew Training

Analyzed aircraft crew combat readiness to identify performance gaps, develop improvements and establish training processes. Appointed Deputy Chief of Current Operations and Airspace Planner in addition to primary function. Translated wing's mission, developed simulation software and created training materials to support wing's integrated operational plan.Saved $15K through establishing new training device online 1 month ahead of schedule.CAREER NOTE

Wing Commander’s agent coordinating wing compliance with State Department agreements.Recognized as subject matter expert for development and implementation of USAFE's compliance plans, and ensured full compliance with numerous treaties. Provided advice and policy guidance to leadership and maintained communications channels and informational flow with Numbered Air Forces, Major Commands, Air and Joint Staff. Worked with budgeting at the Air Staff level in the Pentagon for equipment in Berlin. Developed motivational initiatives for personnel to optimize performance and service levels.