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Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ￨ (xxx-xxx-xxxx ￨ abc@xyz.com

Details-Focused, Quality Services-Centric Leader Committed to Your Exceeding NPO s Strategic Objectives

Key Business Leadership ￨ Non-Profit Operations ￨ Multi-Program Management

Workforce Development ￨ Policy Development ￨ Public- / Private-Sector Relations

Strategic Analysis / Planning ￨ Financial Operations ￨ Budget Control ￨ Forecasting

Board Recruitment ￨ Grant Writing ￨ Fiscal Analysis / Reporting ￨ Contract Negotiations

Highly Accomplished Executive Director who makes sound decisions to reflect positively on non-profit organizational operations in alignment with an agency s vision, value, and goals. Top Performer who offers solutions-centric critical thinking for insightful, change-oriented results, and who develops strategic plans to address and resolve skill gaps between workers and multi-industry current workforce skill needs. Out-of-the-Box Thinker who rises above non-profit challenges to improve the bottom line and achieve winning outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving scenarios. Excellent Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with cross-geographical, multicultural decision-makers; who partners among stakeholders, business member organizations, and economic development agencies; and who leads peers by example and with ethics and integrity to optimize organizational operations and promote the agency s mission.

Executive Director Xxxxxx County

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking workforce development operations initiatives, including directing the development of a multi-year strategic plan, designing and implementing a local workforce system in compliance with state and federal legislation, and developing memoranda among participating stakeholders. Contribute sharp analytical abilities toward managing a $9-million budget, procuring and negotiating contractors, managing monthly and annual financial fiscal reports to Board and stakeholders, and coordinating grant writing to generate funding. Liaise among neighboring counties and local municipalities to extend services to businesses and residents in those communities and develop regional projects to address skill gaps that exist between workers and current workforce skill needs. Leverage beneficial stakeholder partnerships, including workforce and economic development (i.e. Chambers of Commerce, Industrial Development Agencies) and education partners (i.e. schools, colleges, and universities). Represent system at federal, state, and local government entities on issues (i.e. policy, compliance, funding).

  Collaborated with regional workforce, education, and economic development leaders.

  Honored for excellence with Harold Fitzpatrick Community Leadership Award in 2016.

  Recognized trends to analyze, develop, and establish regional and local labor market solutions.

  Spearheaded recruitment and development of Board of Directors, as well as training of members.

  Designed key strategies and solicited funding to address talent and skill gaps, and promoted Ready to Work Jobs program, XXXXXX-CT WIRED, Hudson Valley Green Talent Pipeline, and VESL.

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Director Employment ￨ MIS ￨ Thrift

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward managing the agency s large-scale information system, including LAN and local application usages for program and fiscal operations. Ensured seamless daily thrift shop operations, including recruiting, training, and managing top-notch staff; solicitating donations; and driving all sales and marketing initiatives to public- and private-sector employees to boost the bottom line.

  Led targeted on-the-job training, placement, and services.

  Developed and implemented innovative projects while managing key budgets.

  Served as an integral member of the agency s five-person cabinet tasked with strategic planning, cost-conscious budget forecasting, and evaluation of short- and long-term projects for the agency.

Youth Employment Program

Instructor (1989 1998) ￨ Supervisor (1986 1988)

Delivered instruction to young adults on basic work readiness skills, computer operations, and GED preparation. Built productive relationships with businesses and Xxxxxx City Department of Employment.

Master of Business Administration Baruch College ￨ CUXXXXXX

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Lehman College ￨ CUXXXXXX

Business Management Certificate Columbia University

Teacher s Certificate (Diploma) Church Teachers College

Member, Housing Innovations

Member, Xxxxxx State Economic Development Council

Advisory Board Member, Theodore Young Community Center

Early Care Learning Council Member, Xxxxxx Childcare Referral Network

Xxxxxx Association of Employment & Training Professional

National Association of Workforce Boards ￨ Business Council of Xxxxxx

International Economic Development Council ￨ Xxxxxx County Association

Hudson Valley Workforce Partnership ￨ Xxxxxx County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

National Workforce Association ￨ National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

Additional National, State, and Local Business, Economic & Workforce Organizations Provided Upon Request

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Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ￨ (xxx-xxx-xxxx ￨ abc@xyz.com

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Dear__________________:

I am exploring a new career opportunity within a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to your organization s success.

To acquaint you with my background, I can offer a proven reputation for excellence, transparency, and high ethical conduct with talent in Non-Profit Operations, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Multi-Program Management, Policy Development, Strategic Analysis / Planning, and Public- / Private-Sector Relations. I am also well-versed in driving Multimillion-Dollar Budget Control, Financial Operations, Fiscal Analysis / Reporting, Forecasting, Contract Negotiations, and Grant Writing to promote successful NPO operations, and can seamlessly implement and use modern technology (i.e. MIS) to boost efficiency.

Currently, as the Executive Director of Xxxxxx County s Xxxxxx Putnam Workforce Development Board, I successfully direct this two-county local workforce development system, as well as several additional programs across the Hudson Valley. Within this role, I deliver visionary and strategic leadership of a top-notch Board of Directors; coordinate and manage a $9-million budget; and develop, implement, and evaluate promising programs to serve youth, adults, and local businesses.

A sample of my accomplishments include:

  Achieving prestigious Harold Fitzpatrick Community Leadership Award in 2016.

  Collaborating with regional workforce, education, and economic development leaders.

  Spearheading recruitment and development of Board of Directors, as well as training members.

  Recognizing trends to analyze, develop, and establish regional and local labor market solutions.

  Designing key strategies and soliciting funding to address talent and skill gaps, and promoting Ready to Work Jobs program, XXXXXX-CT WIRED, Hudson Valley Green Talent Pipeline, and VESL.

To complement this experience, please note that I hold a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College / CUXXXXXX and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Lehman College / CUXXXXXX. I also attained a Business Management Certificate from Columbia University.

I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

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