Joe Mckenzie Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Cars for Neighbors was founded in 2000 under the name Free to Be. The organization aims to reduce transportation barriers by providing car repair services to families with lower incomes. Our goal is to restore hope one car repair at a time.- Collaborated on a grant writing team to secure Otto Bremer Trust, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and Affinity Plus Foundation program and general operating grants.- Secured multi-year funding for the organization through Anoka County Community Development. - Secured multi-year partnership with Environmental Initiative’s PROJECT CAR emissions program. - Returned organization to profitability.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

At Ripple Connects we turn candidates into contenders. We work one on one with our clients in collaborative fashion designed to significantly improve the likelihood of landing the ideal engagement in both the advertised and hidden job market.Ripple Connects will develop your interview skills, sharpen your image and clarify your message. Most folks don't interview many times in their lives and it's often a stressful situation, we can be your interview coach, not with mock interviews, but with interview practice. If you are ready to take control of your job search and create your ideal future, engage with Ripple Connects where we turn candidates into contenders. Website: www.rippleconnects.com

St Paul, Minnesota

Served as Business Association President 2012-2013Served on the Board of Directors 2008-2015Represented the West 7th Business Association and served on the Highland District Council 2012-2013Co-Chairperson for the Community Outreach Working GroupThe Business Association serves as a networking & educational non profit for businesses located in the West 7th St area of St Paul, MN.

St Paul Minnesota

Developed and implemented the marketing plan, including print and cable TV advertising, public relations, community outreach projects and special events. Managed an annual budget of $200.000. Between 2007 and 2009 increased credit union membership 6% each year on average. Recruited, interviewed and trained new member service representatives. Created and managed incentive programs for staff members to achieve the credit union’s annual goals. Developed and marketed the credit union’s business services to small and large businesses, as well as non-profit organizations in the St. Paul area.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Marketed Title One’s closing services and title insurance to real estate agents and loan officers in the Twin Cities area.

St Paul, Minnesota

Sold integrated office equipment solutions to national accounts and in the Minneapolis- St Paul Market. Recruited, trained and developed over 100 account executives in the highly competitive office equipment industry. Conducted office equipment selling demonstrations in large office settings.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Geography

Fundraising Certificate Series In Progress, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

High School Diploma