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| Desired Industry: Management |
SpiderID: 12705 |
| Desired Job Location: Columbus, Ohio |
Date Posted: 5/13/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 05-11-2007 |
| Desired Wage: 70000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Policy Research * Community Planning * Program Evaluation
Outside-the-box leader blending people skills, program development,
and project management abilities with extensive experience developing
and sustaining mutually beneficial partnerships with funders,
clients, program providers, and community organizations. Superb
strategist adept at managing execution and strategy simultaneously.
Articulate communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills and
proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire crossfunctional teams
to meet and surpass objectives. Demonstrated record of establishing
accurate and aggressive budgets, reducing expenses, constantly
challenging cost models, and fundraising.
Experience:
PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATION - Columbus, OH
Seeks to enhance region's quality of life and competitive advantages
by working through local governments and other constituents.
Program Manager (2000 - Present)
Supervise, direct, and manage all activities of rideshare program
customized transportation plans for 11-county service area. Prepare
yearly work plans. Maintain responsibility for building/maintaining
relationships; planning special projects with employers and
communities; and spearheading all advertising, promotions, and
marketing. Serve as first point of contact for press and media
affairs. Administer $600,000 program budget. Supervise Program
Developer, Senior Outreach Coordinator, Communication Coordinator and
Project Specialist. Board member of CM Grant Leadership Academy, COTA
Mobility, Raymond E. Mason Leadership Symposium, and ACT.
Contributions:
* Built 100+ mutually beneficial relationships with employers,
human service agencies, and other non-profits during past five years.
* Developed/implemented numerous new programs including Carpool
Club, Best Workplace for Commuters, Employer Survey Program, and
County of Month Program.
* Credited with creating at least one new customer per month by
developing innovative yearly seasonal plans that creatively marketed
program and special projects.
* Increased yearly funding and set model for other agencies by
fundamentally changing how funding and funding process
documented/delivered.
* Played key role in decreasing highway congestion by increasing
vanpools and employer-provided services 20% (despite only 5% yearly
budget increases).
* Created numerous highly successful targeted marketing
programs/projects by utilizing up-to-the-minute market research data
to make sound marketing decisions to reach employers, commuters, and
communities.
* Captured commuters' attention by developing new quarterly
marketing approaches that addressed topical issues (e.g., rising gas
prices, employers relocating, transit route reductions, new
construction).
* Enabled commuters to create alternative transportation plans and
rideshare agencies to partner by leading effort to acquire, develop,
and host first online state-wide rideshare website (currently used by
two other State rideshare organizations).
* Played instrumental role in completing several co-marketing
ventures with other non-profits, surrounding transit agencies, and
environmental programs.
* Gained $50,000 yearly revenue plus new hardware equipment by
leading effort to merge with other Ohio rideshare agencies.
* Commended for creating projects, events, and campaigns enabling
employers and corporations to show good stewardship to employees and
community.
* Saved agency $80,000+ by spearheading development/implementation
of comprehensive management software program.
* Awarded 5% yearly budget increase (only program to receive budget
increases) in recognition of developing new partnerships, removing
road congestion, and reducing pollution.
* Negotiated $50,000 yearly contract with vanpool provider services
and $40,000 quarterly media buying contract with Media Solutions.
Also negotiated insurance terms, mileage reimbursements, advertising
campaigns, and radio/TV costs.
* Contributed to cleaner air and reduced absent/tardy employees by
creating employer-based program to reward commuters utilizing
alternative transportation methods to travel to/from work.
NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION- Columbus, OH
Provides housing, employment, energy assistance, childcare and job-
ready programs targeted, underserved populations.
Center Director (1998 - 2000)
Developed/implemented programs (e.g., Job-Ready, Heating Assistance,
Child Insurance) and maintained responsibility for all day-to-day
activities. Analyzed State department data to identity communities'
trends and needs. Administered $45,000/year budget and
supervised/directed 10.
Contributions:
* Increased customer service and program management services 10%-
15%/year (30% overall).
* Created/developed several new programs including Healthy Child
Program, HEAP Assistance Program, and Job Ready Program.
* Honored as State's top center for developing statewide Children's
Insurance Coverage Project and helping develop commercials for
Healthy Choice Children's Insurance Plan.
* Commended for helping prepare community for Y2K and for assisting
numerous customers with yearly energy program.
* Dramatically improved job performance and boosted morale by
creating employee incentives, charting progress, and rewarding top
performers.
* Developed fundraising campaign that received $3,000+ for
Christmas project.
* Facilitated merger with nearby center by assuming control of
Director's staff and providing customer services.
* Played key role in Center's recognition each year for outstanding
reports and records keeping.
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Columbus, Ohio (1997 - 1998)
Substitute Teacher (full time)
Taught all subjects for all grade levels and managed lesson plans,
examinations, and proficiency testing preparation. Attended and
actively participated in faculty meetings, educational conferences,
and professional training seminars. Coordinated activities of
assigned instructional aides/volunteers and handled student
behavioral/training issues positively, fairly, firmly, and
consistently.
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.- Columbus, OH
Commercial and private construction company. Bid on contracts for
federal, state, and local projects.
Project Coordinator (1996 - 1997)
Developed project specs, created daily schedules from material
deliveries and change orders, interviewed/hired staff, prepared
monthly statistical and project-driven reports, and oversaw day-to-
day operations of construction projects. Created/fostered customer
relationships with local, state, and federal funding sources; project
development teams; and realtors. As spokesperson for special
projects, provided updates on new projects to newspapers and media.
Supervised 5 FTEs plus 2 to 10 subcontractors (depending on project)
and presided over weekly staff meetings.
Contributions:
* Facilitated new construction projects and enabled organization to
bid on private projects by creating marketing proposal and
presentation for developers and interested funding sources.
* Helped bring projects to completion faster by developing more
structured system for approaching tasks, automating many forms,
simplifying contract language, and revising management meetings to
focus more on new business.
GOVERNMENT AGENCY - Columbus, OH
Contract Relations Specialist (1993 - 1996)
Education:
Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI
MS, Information Resource Management
Franklin University - Columbus, OH
BS, Public Administration
Skills:
* Customer Service
* Relationship Building
* Recruiting & Staffing
* Project Development
* Product Introductions
* Fundraising
* Data Management
* Needs Assessment
* Data Analysis & Interpretation
* Writing, Speaking, & Presentation
* Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
* Policies & Procedure Development
* Public Relations & Media Relations
* Program Development/Implementation
* Contract Review & Recommendations
* Client Maintenance & Retention
* Productivity Improvement
* Cold Calling/Telemarketing
* Creative & Strategic Selling
* Strategic Planning & Initiatives
* Performance Evaluations
* Productivity Improvement
* Staff Training & Management
* Cost Review & Benchmarking
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Name Confidential |
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Phone: 614-000-0000 |
| City: Columbus |
Fax: - |
| State: Ohio |
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| Zip: 43215 |
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