Lisa Bright, M.S.
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Team oriented professional with expertise in nonprofit and government
operations. Effective communicator and advocate with inherent ability to
manage all types of personalities. Notable capacity to maintain
relationships with cross sector partners, administrators, local, state and
federal agency service providers.
Education:
Master of Science in Counseling-Nova Southeastern University, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor's Business Administration in Human Resources-Florida Atlantic
University, Boca Raton, Florida
Awards, Certifications and Skills:
. National Association of Professional Women-Woman of the Year-2010-2011
. Certification in The Grantsmanship Center Training Program
. Certification in Human Resources and Training, Florida International
University, Miami, FL
. Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, ACT, Social Media,
Google Products
Professional Profile:
Executive Administrator Summit Realty Leasing &
Management Corp.
Current Boca
Raton, FL
Office management for CEO of national real estate development and
commercial property management company.
Executive Director Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
2005-2010
Boynton Beach, FL
By Florida Statute 163, the objective of the CRA is to remove slum and
blight in order to restore the quality of life to the underserved
communities of 1650 acres of the eastern portion of Boynton Beach by
redevelopment activities as approved:
. Conceived the mission and vision along with the overall strategic plan
to improve the CRA District.
. Responsible for small business training, crime reduction, business
development and job creation.
. Recruitment of professional and administrative staff.
. Five (5) years of Independent Audited Financial Statements with "no
findings."
. Creation of individual work plans and career development training
paths.
. Develop, organize and maintain policies to support the Human Resource
function.
. Conducted compensation surveys, analysis and recommendations workforce
growth.
. Manage grievances, working conditions and disciplinary actions.
. Write job descriptions, organizational chart and seek board approval.
. Created small and large-scale Special Event programs to increase
visitors to the downtown.
. Responsible for the implementation of comprehensive branding campaign
and marketing plan. Accountability for website content, press
releases and social media linkages.
. Liaison with legal counsel regarding potential legal issues.
. Collect and analyze data to review and suggest policies and procedures
to create manuals.
. Identify and assess economic development growth opportunities through
the Business Development Board, State of Florida Tourism Council and
regional Chambers of Commerce.
Administrative Services Manager Community Redevelopment
Agency
2003-2005
Delray Beach, FL
Implementation of the strategic Downtown Master Plan for the City of Delray
Beach, Florida. Delray Beach, Florida has been recognized twice as an All-
American City and an international vacation destination.
. Performed financial and human resources functions, board governance
and contract administration.
. Assisted public relations, marketing, print collaterals, and website.
. Organized community outreach meetings and served as Arts Cultural
Council liaison.
Communications Manager The Florida Bar
Foundation
2001-2002
Orlando, FL
Aided the Florida Bar Foundation in the development of a statewide
communications program to publicly promote the Foundation's role as the
leader and funding entity for civil legal aid in Florida.
. Developed and implemented a statewide media and business development
marketing plan.
. Creation and branding of web site content, marketing brochures, annual
reports event presentations.
. Press releases, statewide issue papers and speech writing.
Executive Director
Milagro Foundation, Inc.
1997-2000
Delray Beach, FL
The Milagro Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency whose mission is to
enrich children's lives through cultural arts, academic support and living
values benefiting the children served and their families. Milagro's vision
is to be a place of inspiration uniting society and improving the
community.
. Established the Milagro Foundation as a facility to showcase juried
art exhibits, youth outreach programs for disadvantaged children while
providing job training skills to parents or guardians.
. Project management director for the $1.5 million renovation of the
Milagro Center and Milagro Dos.
-- 1998 Award for Excellence In Design - Architecture for the Milagro
Children's Center
. Managed project budgeting, financing, program development, grant
writing and fundraising.
. Cultivated relationships with private donors, foundations, businesses
and corporations.
Director of Human Resources & Training Coral Ridge
Psychiatric Hospital
1996-1997 Fort
Lauderdale, FL
Treatment programs for adults and adolescents with substance abuse and
behavioral disorders. Individual treatment plans address hardships
attributable to chemical dependency or mental health disorders affecting
emotional, developmental, psychological, familial, social and cultural
factors.
. Accountable for all aspects of Human Resources Department of this
treatment facility charged with comprehensive mental health
rehabilitation.
. Interview and personality testing, employee orientation, employee
counseling and ensure continuing education units compliance according
to federal regulatory standards.
. Liaison for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations
inventory and survey.
. Personality testing for position compatibility, employee counseling and
performance appraisals.
. Salary forecasting and surveys, criteria for job promotions and bonus
compensation.