Manager Management

Justy Xavier Thomas

** ********* **, *******, **, M8V 1Y1

Phone: 416-***-****(H) 416-***-****(M) Email: *****.**@*****.***

March 27, 2013

Re: Manager, Stewardship & Data Management

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am interested in the position of Manager, Stewardship & Data Management. I have enclosed

my resume for your review, provided a summary of my qualifications, related experience and

excellent capabilities. My skills are an ideal match for this position.

I am very excited about this opportunity because it would allow me to fully combine my

technical, analytical and problem solving skills, along with a passion and commitment to deliver

effective prospect management and moves managementactivities to the Foundation.

A brief list of my qualifications includes a University degree with five years of experience in

Raiser’s Edge and 3 years experience in Prospect Management and well versed in custom reports

especially crystal reports. I was working with the fundraising team in a Capital campaign to raise

$225 million project, managing all database and reporting activities of the prospect module.

You will note that I have consistently delivered operational effectiveness, increasing

performance, and enhancement in services throughout my career. By sustaining reliability and

dependability, I have continually demonstrated my talents.

I thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you at your

convenience. I can be reached at 416-***-****(M). Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Justy Thomas

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Justy Xavier Thomas

14 Struthers St, Toronto, ON, M8V 1Y1

Phone: 416-***-****(H) 416-***-****(M) Email: *****.**@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as Manager, Stewardship & Data Management

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Redesigning of Prospect module for Foundation needs

Design and development of custom reports to manage the pipeline functions

Development of user manual for accuracy and consistency of prospect data entry which makes

the data auditing so much easier

Development of metrics report to track monthly prospect status movements, fundraising

activities and contact movements

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

5 Years experience in administering Raiser’s Edge in a non profit fundraising environment

Strong knowledge in managing prospect module

Very good knowledge about the prospect status and prospect pipeline and reporting

Advanced knowledge in creating custom reports for effective prospect management

Good analytical, problem solving skills and strong technical knowledge to manage the

database activities

Good interpersonal communication skills, teamwork skills and project management skills

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Prospect Management Reporting and Analysis

Working closely with the Major gift officers and staff to manage the prospect pool and

prospect development activities

According to the needs of the staff prepare queries and reports to analyze the prospect

status, financial status and movement activities.

Manage frequent data auditing to ensure accuracy of prospect information in the database

Prospect status changes, Monthly activities of the fundraisers and contact movements are

tracked by a metrics report

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Justy Xavier Thomas

Phone: 416-***-****(H) 416-***-****(M) Email: *****.**@*****.***

Pipeline Management

Manage a healthy pipeline with a good mix of prospects at all gift levels: low, mid level

and top level

Feed new prospects into the prospect pipeline: identification strategy

Track the movement of the prospects through the development life cycle: Identification,

cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

In order to ensure the accuracy of the reports train staff to enter and update correct

information into the database

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Database Coordinator 2011-2013

Humber River Hospital Foundation, Toronto

Database Administrator 2007 - 2011

Catholic Missions In Canada, Toronto

Technical Support Specialist 2006 –2007

Ministry of Community and Social Services and

Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Toronto

Web Developer 2002-2005

Sinduvalley Softwares LTD.

Software Developer 1998 –2001

Hindustan Aeronautics LTD.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Mentor, Skills for Change, Toronto 2012-Present

Mentoring Program Assistant (Volunteering) 2005-2006

Skills for Change, Toronto

Administrative Assistant (Volunteering) 2005-2006

Heritage Skills Development Centre, Toronto

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Justy Xavier Thomas

Phone: 416-***-****(H) 416-***-****(M) Email: *****.**@*****.***

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows 7, Windows XP

Databases and RDBMS SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, Access and Crystal Reports

Certifications MCSA, Microsoft Office(MOS)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master Degree in Computer Applications

Bachelor Degree in Education

Project Management – University of Toronto

Member of Project Management Institute(PMI)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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