Sarasota, Florida, United States
Experienced leader successful driving operational improvements with strategic initiatives. Proven ability to grow business opportunities while focusing on the mission of the organization. Engaging leader that has improved culture while building staff teams.
Promoted to assist to guide all strategic initiatives and growth of the 3rd largest Boys & Girls nationally. 61 Club and Program locations throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Assess market opportunities and design scalable models to enhance revenue streams, Cultivate relationships with both not for profit and for profit providers to develop additional opportunities for our members. Develop shared service collaborations. Conduct reviews and analysis of other like organizations to evaluate potential merger or acquisition. Lead all capital facility projects from feasibility through completion.
Led all aspects of the operational success at a large "Metro" organization. 32 Club locations throughout Hillsborough and Pasco Counties serving 2,000 members daily. Responsible for safety initiatives, youth development outcomes, partnerships and collaborations. Lead growth strategies and business development efforts through community partnerships and funders. Monitor performance through metrics and evaluation tools.
Strategic partner on the leadership team responsible for leading and overseeing strategies and budget management for Philanthropy, Facilities, Operations, Human Resources and Program Development. Tasked with leading the Campus Master Plan and capital development projects ensuring first rate facilities for our clients and staff. Easterseals of Southwest Florida provides the highest quality of care and services to children, teens, and adults with special needs so they can enjoy access, opportunities and increased life choices.
Key member of Senior Leadership Team at a growing, intricate Not For Profit organization with locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Ensure the successful operation of the organization grossing over $19 million dollars annually. Responsible for oversight leadership of 4 Membership and Program Branch Operations, Childcare Service Line, a Single Resident Housing Facility and 2 Resident Camps. Serve as a key convener and collaborator working within communities served to address critical social issues.
Led YMCA Association encompassing the SouthWest Coast of Florida. Included six facility membership and program Branches, two Charter Middle Schools and four Early Learning Centers. Grew revenues from $17 to $23 million dollars. Staff team of over 700. With staff and volunteers raised over $1.5 million annually through annual giving, special events and grants. Awarded 2018 Venice area business of the year. Completed capital campaigns ultimately leading to the construction of three new Early Childhood Centers.
Responsible for the operations of a complex not for profit organization during a period of significant growth. Motivated and guided 19 direct reports and ultimately a staff team of over 500. Led multiple facility construction projects, including, new full facility YMCAs in both the Venice and Englewood communities. Implemented programmatic initiatives in new communities through collaborations and new business opportunities. Key member of leadership team completing three acquisitions of struggling YMCAs and the successful turnaround of each.
Developed a new YMCA Branch operation from infancy. Led all fundraising campaigns and operations ensuring a financially secure YMCA with each year of operation being profitable. Wrote and secured numerous grants and implemented many collaborative efforts ultimately giving the YMCA a highly respected and professional profile within the community in a short period of time.