JAMES KONSCHNIK ***** SW *** Road Miami, FL ***** 305-***-**** ac0eq7@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Manager:

Please find enclosed my resume for review. My qualifications include over 27 years of progressively increased responsibility include: fundraising/development/advancement programs, operations/project management, human resources, financial management and reporting, program development and experience both for the not-for-profit and business sectors.

In addition, I also offer expertise in strategic planning, business/organizational development, and staff training/leadership. I am adept in developing community partnerships and building awareness for organizational events/activities through public relations, fundraising and community outreach events. My hands-on experience is complemented by a bachelor degree of business administration and marketing. Upon your review of my resume, which further details the above and other key contributions, I trust you will find that my skills would be most beneficial to any organization. Please contact me so we may discuss how my business and managerial acumen could be of immediate benefit to you and your leadership team. I look forward to your positive reply and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

James Konschnik

JAMES KONSCHNIK 11003 SW 124 Road Miami, FL 33176 305-***-**** ac0eq7@r.postjobfree.com Qualifications for Executive Level Management

Resourceful, results-oriented, consumer needs-driven professional whose diverse background encompasses over 27 years of progressively increased responsibility in the areas of: and fundraising/development/advancement programs, operations/project management, human resources, financial management and reporting, and program development experience both for the not-for-profit and business sectors. In addition, I am adept in developing community partnerships and building awareness for organizational events/activities through public relations, fundraising and community outreach events, and I offer expertise in strategic planning, business/organizational development, and staff training/leadership. My hands-on experience is complemented by a bachelor degree of business administration and marketing. Effective in developing community partnerships and building awareness for organizational activities/events through public relations, fundraising, and community outreach events. Areas of expertise include: Fundraising/Advancement Strategic Planning Employee Management and Retention Policy/Procedure Development Training/Development Organizational Development Executive Level Communication Member Development/Retention Project Management Marketing Communication Events Management Donor Identification and Solicitation Volunteer Recruitment Donor Research Start-up Operations HIGHLIGHTS

In less than 2 years secured over $23.3M in major gifts for transplant research at The University of Miami

Appointed to Miller School of Medicine Dean’s Diversity and Inclusion Council

Established the 1st Miami Transplant Philanthropy Leaders (MTPL) Group

Developed 1st funding opportunities document for Research at the Miami Transplant Institute

Developed 1st multi-year, multi-faceted fundraising plan for Miami Transplant Institute

Streamlined operations and reduced overhead/operating expen3ses

Managed budgets and assets totaling over $5M and a statewide staff

Increased grant making/giving capacity by over 50% to over $500K

Increased statewide community outreach by approximately 71% to over 75K annually

Increased statewide volunteers by over 33% to over 500

Increased statewide advocates by approximately 26% to over 300 JAMES KONSCHNIK Page Two 305-***-**** ac0eq7@r.postjobfree.com CAREER TRACK

UNVERSITY OF MIAMI – MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – MIAMI, FL Director of Development, Major Gifts, Miami Transplant Institute 2015 to current Provided the leadership to develop, implement and evaluate a strategic fundraising plan to help meet budgetary goals. The Director of Development plans and oversees the implementation of major gift solicitation, endowments funds, planned giving, fundraising events, mail and email appeals, corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, multi-year giving and targeted solicitations to fund specific research programs, positions, and events. Attended and participated in Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and GIA (Group on Institutional Advancement) Professional Development Conference.

TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION, INC. - MIAMI, FL

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 2013 to 2015

Provided leadership, strategic/growth planning, and overall operations management for an established, yet new statewide education, advocacy, and grant making transplant organization with board, staff, volunteers, and advocates. Increased revenues and awareness, decreased expenses, and managed an annual budget of over

$1,000,000 and assets of over $1.65M - with a statewide staff of 5. FLORIDA BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION – MIAMI. FL

President & CEO 2007 to 2013

Provided strategic planning, leadership, and overall operations management for this statewide advocacy and grant making breast cancer foundation with staff, volunteers, and advocates. Increased revenues and awareness, decreased expenses, and managed an annual budget of over $1,000,000. THE CENTER FOR POSITIVE CONNECTIONS – MIAMI,FL

Chief Development Officer/Executive Director 2006 to 2007 Provided turn-around strategies and leadership for this struggling not-for-profit organization. Scope of responsibilities included operations, human resources, financial management, program development, fundraising, public relations, and community outreach. Developed and maintained the donor database. Managed an annual development budget of over

$300,000.

EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA - MIAMI,FL

Director of Development 2003 to 2006

Provided strategic planning and leadership in the administration of various programs throughout the community. Developed and implemented a volunteer program and facilitated a mandatory on-site orientation. Recruited, trained, and supervised an active pool of volunteers. Managed an annual development budget of over $100,000. Worked with local/state legislators in Tallahassee and Washington, DC on advocacy awareness. Acted as a liaison between the community and Easter Seals National Office. Participated in numerous United Way activities. Previous positions: Executive Director of Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Senior Director of Operations/Managing Partner/General manager of Sierra-Konschnik International (d/b/a Siekon Training Solutions), Owner/Vice President of Premier Enterprises Group, Business Reporting/Account Operations Manager for Precision Response Corporation, as well as an Operations Resource Manager at Ameritech Telecommunications as a regional credit and collections center with a $5 million budget. JAMES KONSCHNIK Page Three 305-***-**** ac0eq7@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION/AFFIL IATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Southern Connecticut State University - 1990 Current: Appointed to University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Deans Diversity and & Inclusion Council; Big Brother/Big Sisters (BBBS) Medical School Mentor; AAMC and Group on Institutional Advancement (GIA) Member. Previous: Board Chair and member of Community Health Charities of Florida; Board member of Community Action Agency - Miami Dade County, Member of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Member of Non Profit Business Committee GMCC; Member of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce; Executive Committee member of Community Wellness Coalition; Member of Community Leadership Board at Sylvester Cancer Center; Member of South Florida Cancer Collaborative; Member of National Breast Cancer Coalition; Project L.E.A.D graduate; Member of Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce; past member of Orlando Chamber of Commerce; Member of Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; Member of West Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce; Director Board of Directors and member of Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce; Member of Aventura Marketing Council; Member of Coalition to Protect Health Care Access; Member of Miami-Dade Mayor's Initiative on Aging Taskforce.