yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

results-focused professional specializing in high-volume fundraising development, fiscal operations, strategic analysis / planning, marketing / promotions, and community outreach eager to offer proven experience within prestigious academic environments toward maximizing a progressive employer s success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         top-performer who develops, analyzes, and manages key data to achieve optimal program results in coordination with critical objectives, along with evaluating individualized requirements and executing high-quality resolutions.

         integral leader who makes decisions to reflect positively on business profitability and organizational productivity.

         excellent communicator who demonstrates success in leading cross-functional staff members, along with seamlessly integrating new methods and assimilating job requirements to aggressively improve program processes.

         ambitious self-starter who conceptualizes effective community-wide presentations to increase campaign visibility and support, as well as designing innovative marketing strategies, promotional materials, and outreach initiatives.

 

key areas of expertise

 

program development             auditing processes             grant development                 process improvement

budget / expense control       community relations         finance / accounting               regulatory compliance

special events management      marketing / promotions    strategic analysis / planning     research / development

 

career highlights

 

        developed, planned, and executed the tncc s 1^st ever (and now annual) fundraising event to include conceptualizing and producing results-driven campaign case for support statements communicated to college stakeholders and donor prospects, as well as initiating internal / external strategies that contributed to goal success.

        spearheaded foundation scholarship program enhancements (i.e. web-based scholarship opportunities, effective marketing / application materials) designed to strengthen award processes and allow greater board participation.

        led development of new programming services for innovative community outreach initiatives to include investigating strategies to expand the alumni database, strengthen the alumni board, and enhance programs / events.

        added 4 new foundation board members via successful prospect research and nominee recommendations.

        saved $2,000 in annual costs by migrating financial software from financial edge to intuit quickbooks.

        achieved the foundation s 1^st property acquisition of $4 million by working closely with management staff, along with liaising among teams to charge campus initiatives for commencement, homecoming, and town hall meetings.

        managed $2 million in annual state operating budgets allocated for personnel, facilities, and administration.

        reduced financial processes duplication by streamlining acquisitions / accounting operations via internal audits.

 

professional synopsis

 

 

director of development (2007 c present)

        apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing fundraising activities for an educational foundation via the cultivation of strategic initiatives for current / prospective donors to annual campaigns, major gifts, and events.

        optimize bottom-line results by supervising accounting, auditing, and financial operations to include liaising between brokers, financial institutions, and council on behalf of foundation s finances, budgets, and portfolios.

        conduct targeted campus-wide outreach plans, and direct all facets of annual campaigns and major giving programs.

        play a vital role in building and sustaining foundation revenue by creating and coordinating outreach efforts to alumni and retirees, as well as performing prospect research and developing operating, event, and program budgets.

        participate in various campus leadership committees designed to develop 2010 c 2015 goals and improve institution advancement relations, deepen foundation awareness, and promote the college s mission toward excellence.

        supervise top-performing administrative / alumni support professionals in managing board logistics, communications, and meeting functions to include directing outreach activities related to alumni initiatives.

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

professional synopsis (continued)

 

 

accountant (2005 c 2007)

        contributed sharp analytical abilities toward directing comprehensive financial operations for the college s educational foundation and its board to include creating accurate internal controls for development teams, as well as preparing detailed presentations for board of directors and additional leadership stakeholders.

        interfaced between internal / external stakeholder parties at all levels (i.e. president s office, financial aid, faculty, investment brokers, cpa firms, student scholarship recipients, and board members).

        prepared and managed request for proposal (rfp) process and guided the foundation through annual outside audits.

 

 

accountant

        strategically steered financial / accounting operations for the college s main library totaling over $6.6 million to include overseeing e&g operations accounts, board of visitor s private funds, and endowment association funds, as well as liaising between deans, department heads, and supervisors to actively resolve key fiscal challenges.

        expertly provided accounting analysis contained within frs and interpreted past trends and future projections, along with collaborating with academic leadership on cost-effective budget initiatives.

 

additional professional roles held prior to 1998

 

education

 

executive master of business administration (management emphasis)                                 troy university

bachelor of science in business administration (accounting emphasis)   christopher newport university

associate of science in business administration                                 thomas nelson community college

 

professional development

 

presidential leadership institute candidate charter class (2009 c 2010)

diversity & cross cultural communication (2007)

developing student relations to support student retention, persistence, & enrollment (2006)

thomas nelson community college

 

the annual fund & secrets of a successful major giving program (2008)

leadership education & development (lead)

 

community college resource development conference (2007 / 2008)

council for resource development

 

institutional advancement / public relations peer meeting (2007)

virginia community college system

 

financial management training program (2002)

commonwealth of virginia department of accounts

 

professional affiliations

 

leadership institute of the virginia peninsula (class of 2010) • peninsula toastmasters (2007 c present)

council for advancement & support of education (2007 c present)

council for resource development (2007 c present)

 

community activities

 

victory ymca board of managers (2009) • victory ymca parent advisory board (president 2007 c 2009)

virginia council on domestic violence (1998 c 2004) • college of william & mary mentor (1997 c 1998)