Quality Control Manager

JASON FIZELL

*******@*******.** **** SW Webster Avenue Topeka, KS 66604 cell (202)

m 607-0170

E M P L O Y M E N T

Executive Director - Kansas Land Trust (Lawrence, KS), 2008-present

> Work with landowners using conservation easements to protect their

ecological, agricultural, and scenic properties from development.

Successfully negotiated protection of 12 properties and 10,000 acres of

native tallgrass prairie and working agricultural ranch land utilizing $5

million in federal funds and $1 million in landowner donations.

> Manage nonprofit organization with annual operating budget of $300,000

and investments of $250,000.

District Director - Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, U.S. House of

Representatives (Topeka, KS), 2007-2008

> Established and directed district operations for a freshman House member

representing 26 counties, including managing community outreach,

scheduling, event planning, constituent services, communications, and 12

staff.

> Acted as the member's "eyes and ears on the ground" for all manner of

issues, e.g., natural disaster response.

Proposal Development Manager - Health Systems Research, Inc. (Washington,

DC), 2005-2007

> Coordinated over 80 business proposal submissions to Federal and state

agencies resulting in $25 million in business contracts over 2 years,

exceeding the firm's annual revenue growth goal of 20 percent.

> Managed the entire proposal development process, including identifying

new business opportunities, managing timelines, developing budgets, and

assuring quality control and compliance with government regulations.

eCampaigns Senior Consultant - M&R Strategic Services (Washington, DC),

2004-2005

> Worked with clients' technology and development staff to implement and

improve existing online communications, advocacy, and fundraising

strategies by developing compelling action alert and fundraising appeal

messaging, coordinating outreach campaigns, and analyzing messaging and

online activity data.

> Managed two of the firm's longest-held clients, the Campaign for Tobacco

Free Kids and the Wilderness Society.

> Developed a matching gift message campaign that increased giving over the

previous year's appeal by 35%.

Grant Specialist - University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc.

(Lawrence, KS), 2003-2004

> Reviewed and/or coordinated over 120 faculty grant proposals totaling $40

million for budget accuracy and policy compliance. Worked amiably and

cooperatively with multiple parties under tight deadlines.

Executive Director - Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance (Lawrence, KS), 2001-2003

> Directed regional Kansas (Kaw) River partnership's agenda for watershed

protection and land use planning.

> Managed a $200,000 annual budget, ensured grant funding and compliance,

oversaw subcontracted projects, organized partner and stakeholder events,

and worked closely with Steering Committee & Board of Directors.

Webmaster & Systems Administrator - Center for Environmental Citizenship

(Washington, DC), 1999-2000

Research & Policy Advisor - University of Wisconsin, Dean of Students

(Madison, WI), 1998-1999

> Served on a U.S. Department of Education rulemaking committee negotiating

federal financial aid regulations.

> Developed media message and strategy relating for student fee case before

the U.S. Supreme Court.

> Prepared project justification documents for a new student services

building for the Board of Regents.

> Testified before the U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus on Microsoft

sole source contracts.

E D U C A T I O N

University of Kansas (KU) - Lawrence, Kansas, 1993-1998

> B.A. History (Science/Environmental): Graduated with Distinction,

Departmental, and University Honors.

> Honors & Awards: Hilltopper Outstanding Senior Award; Phi Beta Kappa

(selected to deliver student address); Excellence in Community, Education

and Leadership Award finalist; University Committee Project of the Year

(Fall Break); Creighton Award for Outstanding Junior in History; and

Eagle Scout.

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