(480) 277-1296 1070 east harold drive - queen creek, az 85242 abc@xyz.com

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

results-driven, motivated leader eager to contribute expertise in managing, designing and implementing training programs in a variety of domestic and international settings, toward actively supporting a progressive organization.

 

profile

ø  offer progressive experience in education and curriculum design, including extensive experience working with nonprofit, public and private sector organizations both nationally and internationally.

ø  comprehensive background in designing and implementing training programs and providing direct consultation/training in total quality, customer satisfaction, cross-cultural communication, and negotiating contracts in english.

ø  entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of human and financial resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and budget administration.

ø  effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

ø  proactive leader who successfully recruits, trains/develops, mentors and leads top-performing teams committed to providing superior service.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate current business laws and trends and use findings toward designing and executing innovative training strategies to boost company leveraging.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

ø  fluent in spanish.

 

career achievements

ø  exhibited solid written communication skills in rewriting professional development portion of the program grant, which was approved by the az department of education.

ø  generated 300% increase in calls in spanish and an increase in funding by leading organization toward offering bilingual (spanish/english) hotline service to appropriately respond to community needs.

ø  relied upon to lend expertise in designing curriculum and serving as a member of the faculty of the post graduate in nonprofit management, the first degree program of its kind in all of central america.

ø  significantly improved the lives of 1,000 school children through the creation of the annual volunteer campaign, one day for my community , which brought together the private, nonprofit, and public sectors (including the nicaraguan army), and community residents for voluntary community action.

ø  proactively provided direct training and technical assistance to over 200 nicaraguan and international organizations in strategic planning, board development, resource development, marketing, and the formation of strategic alliances, instrumental to supporting their development and success.

ø  initiated and coordinated all aspects of 4 national conferences of ngos in nicaragua, which were the first national level conferences in nicaraguan history focusing on the management of nonprofit organizations.

 

professional experience

queen creek unified school district - queen creek, az                                                        2005-present  

adult education instructor, family resource center (2006-present)

substitute teacher (2005-2006)

  proficiently design, develop and execute 4 of 6 levels of esl curriculum, adopted and currently in use by the program; ensure curriculum is aligned to and approved by az department of education.

  innovatively create, prepare and conduct school district-wide workshops in workplace spanish and workplace english.

  proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively with management, staff and students.

 

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contact community helplines - cherry hill, nj                                                                   2003-2005

executive director

  prepared and submitted grants to a broad range of funders including united ways, counties, state, corporations, and corporate/private foundations for multiple projects/programs, demonstrating detail orientation and organizational skills in supporting goals and timelines.

  contributed dynamic leadership skills in managing 12 staff members and 120 volunteers, with full accountability for initiating community outreach, especially in underserved communities.

  actively recruited, trained and recognized volunteers, playing an instrumental role in the development of top performing team members.

 

the nicaraguan development center, inc. (n.d.c.-usa) and el centro nicarag ense de desarrollo (n.d.c.-nica) - managua, nicaragua                                                                                                   1997-2003

co-founder and executive president

  effectively planned, coordinated and facilitated daily operations of nonprofit organization, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency while utilizing modern nonprofit management practices and tools.

  cost-effectively supervised and administered $6.1m program to strengthen civil society and human rights in nicaragua and monitored finances.

  managed and developed 25 professional and support staff and recruited internationally recognized faculty, illustrating advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills.

  strategically forged and maintained key partnerships with the universidad americana (managua), the university of wisconsin, johns hopkins university, case western reserve university, pbs television, and the centro mexicana para la filantropia for the post graduate and other courses.

 

prior experience

 

independent consultant - managua, nicaragua/ pittsburgh, pa

chapter 1 reading and math specialist - west mifflin area school district, west mifflin, pa

 

education & professional development/training

b.s. education - duquesne university (pittsburgh, pa)

certificate, performance measurement for effective nonprofit management - harvard university (boston, ma), 2001

certificate, lobbying and advocacy & certificate, training of trainers - johns hopkins university (managua, nicaragua), 2001

reading specialist certification (35 graduate credits) - university of pittsburgh, school of education (pittsburgh, pa)

 

technical skills

windows-based programs: microsoft office including powerpoint

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from designing curriculums and facilitating superior staff development to reducing operating costs and executing proactive organizational processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic team member.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing training program solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in managing, designing and implementing innovative and effective training programs for nonprofit, public and private sector organizations.  to complement my experience, i offer a bachelor of science in education.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professional regards,

 

 

 

diane d. jackson

 

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your yyyyyy x. yyyyyys, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

diane d. jackson