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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Remote

Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona

Manage the daily and large-scale operations and finances of the statewide and center-based efforts of Audubon Arizona. Responsible for evaluating and improving the strategic direction of the organization as a whole, and implementing policies, procedures and actionable goals to achieve short and long-term objectives. Oversee all aspects of organizational budgeting and spending, HR, facilities and operations management, and earned income efforts.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsible for the daily management of the facilities, operations and exhibit needs in a 70,000 sq. ft. historic building, which served as a family-focused attraction for 2,000 daily visitors. Primary liaison for City of Phoenix (Lessor), advocating for and building relationships to obtain timely funds, improvements and building-related repairs. Managed monthly/annual departmental budgeting ($2,000,000+), supply procurement, oversight of 15 direct reports, and major capital projects.

Scottsdale, Az

Documented business practices and analyzed procedures to meet changing business needs.Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership.Established databases for forecasting future financial performances.Improved operational management systems, processes and best practices that guaranteed organizational well-being.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Managed retail operations for multiple retail outlets spanning the Gulf Coast. Exceeded performance metrics, conversion rates, customer experience goals and fulfillment timelines. Directed business processes from conceptualization through end-user delivery; Development of strategic selling solutions; Sales presentations; Contract negotiations; Closing/signing of prospects for all locations.Lead design and review sessions with marketing, technical and business staff.

Gulf Coast Of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

Analyzed socioeconomic impact of Hurricane Katrina on fishing communities along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Conducted field interviews with Hurricane Katrina victims in order to get a better understanding of the devastation of the economy. (loss of housing/fishing vessels, lack of insurance, etc.).Contributed summary of findings and timeline of needs to FEMA Report

Managed and trained employed and volunteer staff to promote tourism and visitor educationResearched and evaluated funding opportunities from government, foundation, community or other agencies; Prepared and submitted grant proposals and requests for funding.Responded to the needs of the facility (safety, security, maintenance); supervised event set up and tear-downFacilitated interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation for facility use between Historic Pensacola Village and University of West Florida

Education record

Certification In Adult/Pediatric/Infant Cpr, First Aid, Aed

Certificate Of Operations Management

Certificate: Essentials Of Corporate Finance

Certificate: Business & Financial Modeling

Member

Budgeting For Nonprofits

Education record

*Two-day, high performance grant writing and grants' management workshop

M.A. Public/Applied History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta (Honor Society) - President

B.A. Public/Applied History, Minor In Business Administration