+ Seasoned executive director with focus in start-up or rebuilding organizations. Proven to increase both private and corporate donations, build staff and infrastructure, create procedures and protocol and get the organization on an upward trajectory. + Advanced knowledge and experience of contract interpretation, negotiation, and management+ Solid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, asses risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, perform resource allocations and run team meetings+ Project documentation expertise--Gantt charts, MS Project, Visio, communication plans, workflow mapping, development of project charters, creating RFP/Qs, grant and contract policies, purchasing, and clinical research budgetingSpecialties: + Managing large-scale projects from start to finish+ Negotiating and managing contracts+ Developing and reporting complex budgets+ Defining and executing comprehensive growth strategies