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Improving The Quality Of Life In Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap And Whatcom Counties

The Foundation --ranked #2 of the top 25 mid-sized corporate philanthropists in the Pacific Northwest by the Puget Sound Business Journal last year-- is a private charitable corporation funded with a gift of cash and stock from the parent company of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles. It's an honor to join the Foundation and provide funding for community support, affordable housing, economic development and community development in communities where First Federal operates full-service branches.

Seattle

Executive Director, Center for Spiritual Living Seattle, October 2016 - May 2018Accountable to CEO of beloved, nearly 100-year-old, 500-member, spiritual center.Delivered net operating income for the 2017 fiscal year of $556K, exceeding projections and prior year by more than 100%; and implemented an effective 2018 pledge campaign, exceeding prior year by 5% and reaching $1.6M goal.Redesigned core educational offerings and developed online programs, increasing participation and income by more than 100%; introduced CSL to the broader Pacific Northwest community by hosting world-renowned teachers, including Deepak Chopra and David Whyte, to sold-out audiences. Increased professionalism and productivity of 15 FTEs; developed job descriptions and goals, and conducted performance reviews for all staff; and instituted financial and administrative procedures that increased productivity and provided greater internal controls and asset protections.Built a firm foundation to effectively navigate the challenges inherent in moving after nearly 25 years in the same location:Conducted strategic planning, resulting in a roadmap to a vibrant, healthy, effective and sustainable future; enrolled creative, knowledgeable and committed staff and volunteer congregants to fulfill on it. Managed the development of an aggressive marketing and communications plan to retain and grow the congregation; engaged congregant-experts to ‘own’ and partner with staff and consultants to fulfill it.

Washington State

Accountable to board of 600-member, statewide, nonprofit trade association.Turned around financial health of Association from an inherited deficit of $75K to retained income of nearly $500K.Developed, implemented and marketed programs, products and events that brought value to members and financial growth and stability to the Association, including:- Transformed the failing Washington State Visitors’ Guide into the premier tourism magazine, with ad sales of nearly $1M and distribution of 375,000 annually;- Built and launched Workers’ Compensation Safety & Savings Program that refunds millions of dollars annually to participants and significantly increased membership growth and retention;- Presented Convention and Trade Show, annually delivering value to 300+ attendees and revenues to Association; developed the Greening Washington’s Lodging Industry Program, funded with a landmark grant from the State Department of Ecology; and presented ongoing education programs, including the ground-breaking Inhospitable to Trafficking Program, leveraging strategic partnerships and providing invaluable information and networking.Built, mobilized and funded grassroots action network, political action committee and legislative-regulatory programs. Consistently delivered uncommon results, passing landmark legislation and effectively defeating others.Accomplished at enrolling, empowering and inspiring staff, board members, contract professionals, vendor partners and volunteers to effectively and consistently build capacity and deliver extraordinary results.

Washington State

Accountable to board of 1,000-member, nonprofit professional association.Increased membership and revenue: Doctor membership by 9%; corporate membership by more than 50%; and continuing education revenue by more than 200%.Launched a statewide newsletter that won two top honors in nationwide competition.Navigated the legal, legislative and institutional affairs to ensure access to and the strongrepresentation of this healthcare profession.Managed and inspired staff, board, contract professionals and volunteers to embrace, ownand effectively execute organization’s mission.

Pacific Northwest

Directed Pacific Northwest region of worldwide for-profit training and development company.Managed the marketing, promotion and public relations programs, and the continuous improvement in quality, of more than 80 seminars, with more than 10,000 participants and several hundred volunteers, annually.Introduced new products and programs while consistently exceeding sales goals and revenue projections.Established quality management/customer service programs resulting in a 20% increase in participant retention.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications: Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising And Promotions

Certificate Of Completion For The Practice Of Professional Transitional Leadership Of Nonprofits, Third Sector Company

Certification For Completion Of Four-Year, 96-Hour Program For Nonprofit Professionals, Institute For Organization Management

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