scottydfoto.com - Professional with over 20 years of experience in management, sales, consumer engagement, networking, cultivation and client development, team building, staff development, B2B networking, local, state, and federal regulatory complianceoversight, and management. Vast and diverse background in financial development, communications, public and media relations, event planning and marketing, safety and operational oversight and support in private, non-profit, government and community service environments. “Service above Self” work and life ethic.

Oversaw emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery of assets and personnel, operational needs, and support, insured compliance with personnel and asset safety. Conductied national media and public relations, and served as an offical spokesperson.

First responder to Local, State and Nationally declared natural and man-made disasters and emergency events.• Led and supervised a staff of 30 technical and professional staff, with an operational budget of $1.8 million dollars; to provide state of readiness and quick deployment, effective communications, marketing, and financial development to branch chapters, Executive Boards and stakeholders.• First Responder status for Mid-West Floods (1993), Murrah Federal Building Bombing (1995), TWA Flight 800 Air Crash (1996), World Trade Center (2001)

I was charged with maintaining volunteer and donor development programs and engagement, cultivation of major and in-kind gifts, targeted marketing and media engagement, operational management and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.• Greater Toledo Area Chapter - Managed the first of its kind, Red Cross, and United Way program for “First Call for Help” 24 Hour Emergency Assistance program. Oversaw the recruitment, training, and development of an over 600-member active volunteer team, that encompassed a four County area.• Sandusky County Chapter - Conducted the first Annual Fund, Direct Mail Campaign; resulting in overall donor enrollment increase of 46%, yielding a goal busting 22% increase.• Sandusky County Chapter - Started a “Give or Get” Board Campaign, which netted 17% over goal, and yielded three Planned Giving gifts.• National Headquarters - Conducted a nationwide grassroots training program for Disaster Fund Raising and PRSA members, to increase overall new donor base during a disaster.• Built relationships through personalized communications and effective meetings and presentations.