High School Development

BERIT KILLINGSTAD

Email: ********@***************.***

Address:

City: Baltimore

State: MD

Zip: 21230

Country: USA

Phone: 410-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Strong leadership and management experience in non-profit development and education. Initiat, develop and manag fundraising initiatives, events and activities, and contributions. Establish strong lasting relationships with current donors . Active in community networking for prospective contributors. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with marketing, media, executive, and business audiences. Outstanding program planning and problem solving/resolution skills. Highly motivated and enjoy the personal rewards of making a difference in the lives of others. Dedicated and motivated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from McDaniel College, Westminster MD 1/2001 to 6/1984 (Masters in Special Education)

High School Dipolma from McDaniel College, Westminster MD 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from McDaniel, Westminster MD 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Strong leadership and management experience in non-profit development and education. Initiat, develop and manag fundraising initiatives, events and activities, and contributions. Establish strong lasting relationships with current donors . Active in community networking for prospective contributors. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with marketing, media, executive, and business audiences. Outstanding program planning and problem solving/resolution skills. Highly motivated and enjoy the personal rewards of making a difference in the lives of others. Dedicated and motivated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

Core Qualifications

Excel in networking and cultivating business professionals, and relationship building

Strong written communication and verbal skills

Quick learner

Flexible

Creative and innovative thinker

Extremely organized

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Publisher,

Proficient in data management systems, and related applications

Strong problem solving skills

Process implementation and follow-through

Budget development and maintenance

Staff management and training

Development planning

Extensive leadership experience with volunteers, committees, board members

Work with marketing and public relations agency on an ongoing basis to communicate the mission and activities of the organization.

project management: planning and execution

High end special events

Risk taker

Professional Affiliations

Graduate and Alumni of Leadership Baltimore County

Member of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Member of the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce

Member of the Hunt Valley Business Forum.

Member of the Linwood's Women in Business Group

Member of the Center Club - Baltimore

Board Member of Powell Recovery Centers

Board Member for the Christ Lutheran Church Apartments (housing for the elderly)

President of the Grindall's Yard Home Owners Association

Experience

November 2009 to Current

The Children's Guild -30k Non Profit Child Services Organization Baltimore, MD

Development Coordinator

Development department raised $1,034,659 for the 2011-2012 fiscal (additional financial information will be provided upon request)

Attend networking events on a weekly basis to expand our supporter base and for recruitment needs

Maintain relationships with current supporters and board members

Research innovative ideas for ways to raise money

Research and cultivate potential sponsors

Manage and coordinate outside marketing and public relations agency on an ongoing basis to communicate the mission and activities of the organization through print, social media, and general medial and news stations.

Conceptualize development plan and work with development committee for review and approval

Plan fund raising events

Recruit volunteers as needed

Cultivate and solicit corporate sponsors

Manage the development associate position and responsibilities

Design marketing materials for events, networking, and development activities

Develop and monitor the budget, allocation of funds, fund raising expenses and revenue

Establish and manage fund raising committees

Publish a quarterly development e-news letter for all contributors/sponsors

Work in tandem with advertising and marketing firm to develop a quarterly news letter, signage, and other printed materials

Develop goals and sponsorship levels for various fund raising events and activities

August 2008 to June 2009

The Children's Guild Baltimore, MD

Instructional Coach

Over saw the quality of instruction in all educational programs and conducted trainings, evaluated instructional performance in classrooms.

March 2005 to August 2008

The Children's Guild Baltimore, MD

IEP Coordinator/State Assessment Coordinator/Trainer

Over saw special education compliance, worked directly will all teachers with regards to lesson plans and IEP development, over saw all State assessments, Trained new staff in various educational systems

December 1985 to August 2004

Baltimore County Schools Baltimore, MD

Multiple positions with Baltimore County School System

Positions held:

Self Contained Teacher

Inclusion Teacher

Department Chair

IEP Coordinator

Education

2008 Towson University Towson, MD

Coursework Completion School Administration

Completed all coursework in school administration

1982 McDaniel College Westminster, MD

B.A Physical Education

1984 McDaniel Westminster, MD

M.Ed Special Education

Additional Information

Fluent in Norwegian and Swedish

Resided in Norway, Denmark, Lebanon, Belgium, Japan, Singapore

Traveled to most continents and many countries

Marine Corp Marathon

Very artistic and creative (painting, drawing, photography crafts)

Enjoy being around young people and passionate about supporting causes that benefit young people

References

Steve Howe

The Children's Guild

Executive Director of Children Services and Development

410-***-****-w, 443-***-****-c

Bonnie Heneson

Bonnie Heneson Communications

410-******** ext 1 -, 410-***-****-c

Lori Trumble

Children's Guild Institute Board Member

410****-**** - c

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