Gunnar Madison Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, New York, United States

· Orchestrate daily operations of a $2.3M YMCA association. Lead a team of 6 departmental directors with a focus on strategic supervision, fiscal oversight, HR management, and the implementation of organizational policies and procedures that foster equity and inclusion for all.· Spearhead grant writing, program development and innovation, organizational marketing strategy, and drive membership growth and retention. · Represent and promote the YMCA in the community by growing, building, and sustaining effective relationships with local community-based organizations, stakeholders, businesses, and politicians to encourage community-wide collaboration.· Support the nearby Cortland YMCA by providing broad operational, programmatic, and grant assistance in accordance with our management agreement.· Engage in board governance by steering Membership and Program Board Committee and Building and Grounds Committee.· Co-chaired the 2023 Annual Campaign which was comprised of 35 volunteers and raised over $100,000, exceeding fundraising goals. · Expanded membership by 11%, grant income by 23%, and organizational revenue by $300,000.

Ithaca, New York, United States

· Developed, implemented, and managed association-wide programming which promoted program and membership growth. Boosted programmatic revenue by 46%, increased program participation by over 223%, and improved member retention by 4%.· Supervised, recruited, trained, supported, and developed 4 program directors and coordinators including direct oversight of Aquatics, Wellness, Youth & Family, Sports, and Adaptive Abilities departments and budgets. · Organized large-scale community events and fundraisers which included the recruitment and direction of volunteers, the creation of marketing plans, securing financial sponsors, and community outreach initiatives.· Composed surveys and used data to analyze program efficacy, participant satisfaction, community needs, and program revenue and expenses.

Ithaca, New York, United States

- Oversaw Health and Wellness Department through budget management and hiring/on-boarding, scheduling, and evaluating a diverse team of 25 individuals. Direct reports included personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and community health workers. - Established, sustained, and leveraged community health partnerships with local healthcare facilities, non-profits, universities, senior centers, local/state Department of Health, and insurance companies. Critical player in the YMCA and Cayuga Health Systems Partnership- Implemented and developed innovative programs, initiatives, classes, and workshops to promote mind-body wellness and public health.- Brought and managed Y-USA’s portfolio of healthy living and chronic disease prevention programs (including the YMCA Weight Loss Program, YMCA Blood Pressure Self- Monitoring Program, and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA) to the association. - Wrote grants and procured funding to support evidence-based chronic disease intervention programs.- Facilitated classes and train staff in community health programs that focus on falls prevention, arthritis, weight, and blood pressure management.- 2022 recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive YMCA of the USA 30 Under 30 Award for emerging Y leaders.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I deliver a wide range of courses for Y leaders nationwide, including Introduction to Listen First, Facilitating Change in Small Groups, Healthy Heart Ambassador, Weight Loss Program Facilitator Instructor, Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, Healthy Weight and Your Child Leader, and Livestrong at the YMCA Coach. As a Lead Faculty Trainer, I also mentor and train other trainers and faculty members to teach these courses, ensuring high-quality instruction across the YMCA network.

Binghamton, New York, United States

• Oversaw administrative duties such as managing phone calls, consolidating documents, and maintaining digital file system.• Aided event planning and monitoring of subsequent media coverage following press releases and visits from the senator.• Researched and developed memos on current policy issues to inform staff of ongoing current events as it pertained to the impact of COVID-19 and the local implementation of economic development and policy initiatives like the American Rescue Plan.• Produced daily media files of all major Southern Tier news outlets pertaining to key regional issues.• Served as primary assistant for the Deputy Regional Director and directed constituent inquiries to staff as needed.

Ithaca, New York

• Managed a team of 45 student lifeguards, structured scheduling, and on-boarded all new employees to the program.• Organized all in-service trainings, developed emergency preparedness protocols, and ensured adherence to all safety procedures.• Acted as the main liaison between administration and student lifeguards

Boca Raton

• Led community health education initiatives and presented to groups on the importance of bone marrow donations in the fight against cancer.• Recruited hundreds of new donors to the registry and managed a team of over 15 volunteers to plan healthcare related events.• Planned, advertised, and executed large-scale monthly swab drives to add potential bone marrow donors to the registry.

Chenango Forks, New York

Responsible for the safety of patrons both in the water and on land. Primary first responder for any medical emergency in the entire park. Participated in weekly drills to master First Aid, CPR, Recuses, and the park's Emergency Action Plan. Lifeguarded at Chenango Valley State Park the summer of 2018, 2019, and 2020

Ithaca, New York Area

• Steered SENSIGEN project (investigating the gut-brain axis), collaborated with researchers in partner labs, developed in-house protocols, and mentored undergraduates in laboratory techniques.• Oversaw data research through Bioinformatic coding software to map genomes and conducted DNA extraction.•Assisted with the Human MILC Project (studying the presence of Acinetobacter in human breast milk). •Gained proficiency in DNA extractions, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, sample preparation, pipetting, microtox and YES/YAZ assays.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, 4.0

Micro credential in Inter-Professional Collaboration and Practice

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology And Society

Activities and Societies: Treasurer, Clara Dickson Hall Council (2017-2018) Community Outreach Chair, Cornell University Undergraduate.

Health Academy

Activities and Societies: National Technical Honor SocietyThe purpose of the program is to allow students to explore a variety of health.

Regents Diploma With Advanced Distinction

Activities and Societies: Boys' Varsity Swimming (Captain), Boys' Varsity Tennis (Captain), National Honor Society (Vice President).