Ted Richardson Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Seattle, WA And Isla Mujeres, MX

The Yucatan Education Project is partnering with the Fundación Cátolica América Unida as the U.S. fundraising arm of an effort in Isla Mujeres, MX to build a vocational university to train local youth to work in high-paying local tourism and business management jobs. To learn more go to https://yucataneducationproject.org/.

Greater Seattle Area

• Worked as student team to advise Days for Girls on entry into the U.S. market selling washable menstrual pads.
• Conducted literature review of industry and academic research and surveyed 900 menstruators to understand consumer preferences and market trends.
• Projected revenues for U.S. sales of menstrual products by region and vendor type.
• Developed business and advertising campaign strategies for U.S. market entry.

Greater Seattle Area

• Served with Verity Credit Union as a part of the UW Foster School of Business Board Fellows Program.
• Served on the Global Alliance for Banking Values Committee to grow credit union community support by increasing triple bottom line assets to 25% of total assets.
• Created a comprehensive board training program to improve new member onboardings.
• Served on Executive committee to evaluate CEO and develop board governing policies.
• Participated in board training program via the UW Foster School of Business.

Greater Seattle Area

• Coordinated 35 Housing Authority CEOs to advocate for bills benefitting Housing Authority residents and low-income Washingtonians. All four high priority bills passed.
• Analyzed and distilled bills into concise memos for legislators to push for bills’ passage.
• Collected data on Housing Authority waitlists and built report to present to legislators.

Santa Cruz LA Laguna, Solola, Guatemala

• Worked under Executive Director and In-Country Director to streamline operations across organization. Tasked with all assignments the two Executives were unable to attend to.
• Recognized internal inefficiencies and led transition to comprehensive software system that improved staff collaboration, saved money, and expanded organizational capacity.
• Mentored 11 interns to realize two environmental projects to improve the health of Lake Atitlan. Oversaw grant application process and managed projects to completion.
• Advised interns on their resumes, interview techniques, leadership skills, and career goals.
• Led evaluation of the Sex Education program. Used internal data to evaluate outputs and stakeholder interviews to evaluate outcomes, led to new four-year strategic plan.
• Facilitated Board of Directors Business Committee to monitor and improve store and restaurant operations in order to increase revenues. Both are now self-sustaining.

Kirkland/Northshore

• Managed a 20,000 square foot warehouse and 150 volunteers to distribute 130,000 pounds of food each month to 3,500 people.
• Designed and implemented software system to accurately capture food inventory data, leading to smarter purchasing, efficient product sharing, and targeted service delivery.
• Worked with thousands of internal and external stakeholders – donors, politicians, staff, and food bank clients to connect likeminded individuals and advance Hopelink’s mission.
• Managed three annual events each serving 5000+ clients.
• Managed two software systems, ClientTrack and Primarius, to track our client visits and our food inventory, respectively. Produced 17 data-driven reports each month.

• Developed and led the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative using an asset-based community development approach. Completed four community improvement projects.
• Developed and led the Home Repair Program, serving low-income homeowners to reduce repair and maintenance costs and improve safety. Completed six home improvements.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative surveys to evaluate community housing needs. Data reoriented project to focus on aging in place home improvements.
• Built relationships with nonprofits, city officials, civic groups, and churches to collectively address community issues. Efforts led to 2012 Renton Nonprofit of the Year nomination.

Certificate, Project Management

Masters In Public Administration

• Certificate in Public Financial Management and with additional focuses on program evaluation and alternative social sector funding.

Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Focus on nonprofit finances, board management, nonprofit legal structure and tax requirements, leadership styles and strategies, writing.

International Studies, Spanish

Double major in Spanish and International Studies with focus on participatory community development strategies in South America.