Linda Zizos Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

We work with nonprofit organizations throughout the United States to create specific, personalized telephone fundraising campaigns, to help them meet or achieve their financial goals. Using a developed manual specific to each campaign, I build a rapport with each constituent, explain justify the importance of the campaign and ask for the (specific) donation. Metric goals are established to achieve benchmarked results.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lead the annual development operations while increasing and diversifying philanthropic support. Our organization helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired thrive in a sighted world. I'd love to meet with you to talk more about the history and role of this local, 104 year-old agency.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Effective management and profitable operation of the Grand Rapids area industrial and clerical lines of business.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Met with West Michigan businesses, organizations and agencies for the purpose of knowledge, partnerships and mutually beneficial opportunities. Liaison to schools and agencies. Managed contracts, built relationships and assured excellence in customer satisfaction.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Hired and managed team of professionals to recruit and maintain members for the Chamber. Set sales and service metrics and activity with staff. Reviewed activity and assisted staff in setting goals to succeed. Conducted membership sales and retention calls to current and future Chamber members to assure the Best Chamber Experience. Connected business professionals seeking resources for growth. Resolved questions and issues regarding best use of membership. Built and facilitated volunteer committees and sub-committees; led volunteers in planning and programming activities.

Co-managed Grand Rapids office of Robert Half International. Managed daily operations for both Office Team and Robert Half Technology teams. Interviewed professional candidates. Conducted calls to candidates and clients to facilitate assignment, contract and direct hire placements.

Managed Sales and Operations for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Regions throughout my career at EG. Conducted regular quality assurance meetings with clients. Facilitated "Integrity Service" training program for staff (Integrity Systems). Mentored High School students at-risk on job interviewing preparation and behavior skills.

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