• Visionary Professional xxxxxxth commendable accomplishments across high-volume, growth-oriented non-profit organizational initiatives, and who can rise above challenges to increase revenue, reduce expenses, streamline processes, improve efficiencies, boost brand image xxxxxxthin multifaceted markets, and drive xxxxxxnning outcomes.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and who can make decisions to reflect positively on operations in alignment xxxxxxth an organization s vision and goals to attain a significant competitive advantage.
• Excellent Communicator who builds synergistic relationships xxxxxxth senior-level management, public- / private-sector leaders, clients, stakeholders, boards, and the community; who excels in autonomous and collaborative work environments; and who leads staff by example and xxxxxxth integrity while continually enhancing business.

General Manager

  Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking daily organizational operations, including driving business growth while coordinating sales, sponsorship, and website development / management activities.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a top-performing Core Team of 4 office employees, 55 LTE employees, independent contractors, and 400+ volunteers, including facilitating efficient human resources efforts for staff.
• Exhibit sharp analytical abilities toward handling all facets of financial accountability, including processing invoices and expenses, negotiating contracts, developing budgets and reports, and managing audits and reports.
• Orchestrate high-volume inaugural special events, including PRCA Rodeo, Show Jumping Grand Prix, Extreme Mustang Makeover, Epic Night of the Horse, and Working Cow Horse Competition in alignment xxxxxxth key goals.
• Negotiate contracts among the rental facility, entertainment acts, clinicians, and independent contractors while ensuring safe, secure operations by developing Emergency Preparedness Plan and a Disaster Recovery Plans.

  Prepared and presented a new business plan to start a second event.

  Personally quadrupled sponsorship sales and revenue since 2007 s hire.

  Coordinated internal and external media and marketing plans of events.

  Secured funding on a $24-million building project by working xxxxxxth facility teams.

  Delivered ideas to Board of Directors for organizational and event development efforts.

  Redesigned a dynamic website and implemented a social media campaign and mobile app.

  Increased attendance 30% from 2007 2014 xxxxxxth record-setting attendance in 2015 of 61,000.

  Broke attendance records 4 times in 9 years, brought in top-notch entertainment, and generated record profits.

  Led the largest 3-day horse fair in the U.S. xxxxxxth 60,000+ in attendance, 800+ horse athletes, 500+ vendors, and 10+ venues of demonstrations, seminars, and entertainment xxxxxxth zero previous horse fair background.

  Developed relationships xxxxxxth local, regional, and national sponsors xxxxxxth John Deere, Nutrena, Purina, Priefert, and New Holland, and sold booth space and increased both revenue of 10% xxxxxxth sold out space.

Director Badger Spelling Bee (Contractor)

  Strategically steered oversight of the popular Madison All-City Spelling Bee and Xxxxxx State Spelling Bee.

  Collaborated xxxxxxth 600+ school districts to coordinate and manage Spelling Bee initiatives.

Executive Director (Contractor)

  Applied strong leadership talents toward directing operations, including processing 5,000+ families for annual Empty Stocking Club Toy Giveaway while ensuring those requiring assistance were treated xxxxxxth dignity and respect.

  Increased funding donations by 30% since 2004.

  Coordinated 450+ solutions-focused volunteers during annual toy giveaways.

  Purchased and handled logistics for ordering 11,000+ toys for annual toy giveaways.

Auction Director Big Badger

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward securing 500+ prizes for the online auction, including proactively contacting donors in person, phone, and e-mail and coordinating logistics to ensure seamless efforts.

  Successfully generated $500,000+ in revenue.

  Coordinated and led auction website operations.

Senior Executive Assistant ￨ Project Manager Kids Expo

  Played a vital role in delivering results-generating executive-level support to Xxxxxx State Journal Publisher and Vice President of Publishing of Lee Enterprises while managing high-volume departmental records (e.g. performance reviews, budgets, confidential data), as well as handling email, phone, and 1:1 communications.

  Cost-effectively negotiated contracts while coordinating efforts xxxxxxth outside vendors, recruiting event volunteers, coordinating security and safety issues, and handling event-specific marketing and promotions.

  Effectively managed a Kids Expo Committee, and planned and directed all functions of the Kids Expo.

  Personally analyzed and prepared multimillion-dollar budgets.

  Developed information systems for weekly and monthly financials.

  Created financial presentations for managers and Board of Directors.

  Increased event profits 60% and attendance 50% in 2005 and 20% in 2006.

  Met revenue and expense goals for Kids Expo by developing new business plans.

  Productively represented the company at sponsored and community-related events.

  Handled editorial copy, artwork, proofing, corrections, and printing of collateral materials.

  Edited a bi-monthly company newsletter while establishing effective publisher communications.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Major ￨ Operational Behavior & Leadership Minor)

Advanced Microsoft Access Training ￨ Microsoft Word Training ￨ Microsoft Excel Training

MNI-U Training ￨ Frontline Leadership Training Madison Newspapers, Inc. ￨ Creative License Award

Volunteer Coordinator Circle of Hope Bracelets of Xxxxxx ￨ Race Director Firecracker Five Races

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Dear__________________:

I am seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

I am excited to build a rewarding career xxxxxxth your company, and can offer cross-functional experience in Non-Profit Operations Management, Strategic Analysis / Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, and Website / Mobile App Design. I am also well-versed in Project Management, Corporate Sponsorships, High-Volume Budget Control / Management, Contract Negotiations, Audits, Reports Generation, and Expense Reduction. To complement my background, please note that I attained a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Major and Operational Behavior & Leadership Minor) from Edgewood College.

Currently, as the General Manager of the Midwest Horse Fair, I successfully lead forward-thinking organizational operations, including driving business growth while handling all sales, sponsorship, and website development / management activities. Xxxxxxthin this role, I recruit, train, mentor, and manage a top-performing Core Team of 4 office employees, 55 LTE employees, independent contractors, and 400+ volunteers, including facilitating efficient human resources efforts for all staff. Furthermore, I handle all facets of financial accountability, including processing invoices and expenses, negotiating contracts, developing budgets and reports, and managing year-end audits and reports.

A sampling of my achievements include:

  Personally quadrupling sponsorship sales and revenue since 2007 s hire.

  Securing funding on a $24-million building project by working xxxxxxth facility teams.

  Redesigning a dynamic website and implementing a social media campaign and mobile app.

  Increasing attendance 30% from 2007 2014 xxxxxxth record-setting attendance in 2015 of 61,000+.

  Breaking attendance records 4 times in 9 years, bringing in top-notch entertainment, and generating record profits.

  Orchestrating high-volume inaugural special events, including PRCA Rodeo, Show Jumping Grand Prix, Extreme Mustang Makeover, Epic Night of the Horse, and Working Cow Horse Competition in alignment xxxxxxth key goals.

  Leading the largest 3-day horse fair in the U.S. xxxxxxth 61,000+ in attendance; 800+ horse athletes; 500+ vendors; and 10+ venues of demonstrations, seminars, and entertainment xxxxxxth zero previous horse fair background.

  Developing relationships xxxxxxth local, regional, and national sponsors xxxxxxth John Deere, Nutrena, Purina, Priefert, and New Holland, and sold lucrative booth space and increased both revenue of 10% xxxxxxth sold out space.

[ Suggestion! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting ]. As this is just an example of my abilities, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional leadership experience.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your careful consideration.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy