Executive Director Resume

Thompson Wright
18, Simpson Road
Richfield, MN, 2851
881-2862-091

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position of an executive director within a reputed company to contribute my huge experience and skills for company’s profitability.

SKILLS

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and assertively with people from diverse backgrounds and professional arenas.
  • Collaborative skills for results-oriented work with other leaders and organizations.
  • Superior networking and collaboration skills.
  • Proven team leadership skills.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, MN, 1989

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • MS Word
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Internet

    EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

    1996 to Present
    Executive Director at World Vision – Saint Paul, MN

    Responsibilities included:

    • Provide leadership to program strategies, design and implementation of multiple programs in an assigned geographic area.
    • Develop a network of ministry partners within a defined geographic location.
    • Work with Donor Engagement, Advancement and Public Sector staff on fundraising for programs.
    • Attend quarterly U.S. Programs Directors meetings.
    • Manage the integration and prioritization of World Vision’s resources across several Communities of Focus.

    1992 to 1995
    Executive Director at Solar Cookers International, Atlanta, GA

    Responsibilities included:

    • Developed and monitored annual budget, prudently managed resources within budgetary guidelines.
    • Developed overall strategy for grant funding, overseen grant proposals and reporting. Analyzed revenues, expenditures and cash flows.
    • Ensured implementation, oversight, and regular reviewed of strategic plan.
    • Recruited, selected, hired, thoroughly trained, and supervised employees in accordance with company’s policies.
    • Provided comprehensive reports, analyzed, and recommendations to board of directors as required.

    1989 to 1992
    Director of Marketing at Beckman Coulter, Shoreview, MN

    Responsibilities included:

    • Directed and controlled the marketing functions for the operations, included all product lines within the established functional business unit.
    • Overseen marketing and promotion through media, marketing and contract administration.
    • Overseen marketing plan development and supported sales activities included assessing potential markets, planning product life cycle, defining promotional activities and launching new products.
    • Ensured the achievement of sales objectives.