Sr. Level Executive and Strategist

ERICA L. HELSEL

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Oceanside, CA 92058

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Mobile: 907-***-****

SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE

CORPORATE AND NON-PROFIT STRATEGIST

Passionate, results oriented, multi-experienced executive with extensive knowledge and expertise in executive

leadership and administration. A business development specialist skilled in impacting the visibility,

profitability, and performance of an organization. Adept at leading by example, marshaling resources and

creating professional atmosphere to accomplish objectives. Natural communicator with strong motivational

skills and the ability to support operational goals and meet business objectives. Motivates others to not only

meet, but also exceed goals by setting ambitious yet attainable levels and providing the skills and tools

necessary for success.

Effective and accountable in high profile

executive roles - Overcome complex business Strong orientation in operations and financial –

challenges and make high stake s decisions using Participate in high-level operations initiatives

experience backed judgment, strong work ethic and including infrastructure, design process

irreproachable integrity. reengineering, turnaround management and

reorganization. Innovative investor utilizing

Corporate Strategy & Development Specialist- insights, instincts, judgment and time to success no

Characterized as a visionary, strategist and tactician. matter how tough the situation.

Consistent record of delivering extraordinary results

in growth, revenue, operational performance, and Respect and leverage human capital – motivate,

profitability. mentor and lead talented professionals. Live the

culture and lead by example. Direct cross

Consistently deliver mission critical results – functional teams using interactive and motivational

driven by a need to strategize, to innovate, and to leadership that spurs people

disprove the word “can’t”. Gifted with the vision, to give 110% effort and loyalty.

determination and skills needed for high-level

strategies and tactics.

Core Competencies

Business Development • Budgeting • Training & Development • Fundraising • Cash Management • Sourcing

Communications • Conflict Resolution • Microsoft Office • Performance Review • Contract/Vendor Negotiation

• Call Center Operations • Trend/Risk Analysis • Business Metrics• Forecasting/Projections Strategic Planning •

Fundraising • Operations Management • Process Improvement Relationship Management • Presentations •

Brand Development • Product Design & Selection • Product Placement • Team Leadership • Recruitment

Executive Management

• Investigate/resolve various issues dealing with customer service, employees, payroll and human

resources.

• Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing

between Board and staff, and supporting Board's evaluation of chief executive

• Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services

• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed.

• Analyze all aspects of operation to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Communicate with head of departments for change and corporate direction.

• Supervise multiple individuals and units.

Healthcare Management

• Conduct seminars in order to propagate about the products being offered by the clinic.

• Assign the tasks of coordinating, supervising and managing daily activities of the health care department

• Responsible for ensuring the availability of sufficient health care staff to carry out administrative tasks

efficiently.

• Handle the responsibilities of monitoring expenditures and preparing budgets.

• Responsible for preparing manual documents by making use of computers.

• Work with senior staff of the hospital and suppliers for handling daily administrative tasks.

• Responsible for handling and resolving issues within the department.

• Assigned duties to the staff for health services of the center.

• Handled the tasks of interviewing, hiring and training new administrative staff.

Business Development

• Initiate, develop, and implement innovative plans and programs.

• Increase customer bases and levels of service.

• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within

those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.

• Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements,

researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and

administrating fundraising records and documentation.

• Provide leadership in the development of the association's statement of vision, mission, and goals, and

the corresponding strategies, plans, and budgets to achieve them.

• Recruit, screen, hire, and train new employees for all positions.

Fundraising

• Planning, writing and editing funding proposals to comply with fundraising guidelines and standards,

paying particular attention to accountabilities and ensuring that applications meet donor guidelines.

• Develop and improve the effectiveness of the organization-wide oversight, monitoring and coordination

of fundraising and reporting.

• Help improve programs and fundraising skills, capacities and systems.

• Work to ensure that funding proposals comply with developing best practice in monitoring and

evaluation plans.

• Coordinate programming funding and reporting arrangements, setting plans and organizing meetings.

• Produce up-to-date reports for staff, management and the Board.

• Develop and deepen existing donor relationships, ensuring that the organization maintains effective

communications and good relations with our donor partners, ensuring they are updated on work and

achievements.

• Keep the organization up-to-date on changing donor priorities and ensure that new funding opportunities

are identified and shared with teams in a timely manner.

Human Resources

• Mentor, train, and develop personnel to build strong employee base.

• Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies

and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations

• Implement plans to decrease turnover, increase retention by acknowledging the various talent of

employees.

• Well versed in wage and hour regulations in the following states: Alaska, California, Virginia, Missouri,

and North Carolina.

• Provide feedback in performance reviews with recommendations in professional development.

• Implement people and organizational solutions from an enterprise viewpoint and also measure/monitor

the needs of employees through effectively building and developing relationships across all levels of the

organization.

Finance and Inventory

• Review budgets and costs to identify variances, further locating and resolving root issues.

• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within

those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations

• Develop plans to control inventory to ensure proper quantity.

• Lead the effort to improve audit trail and maintain accurate inventory.

• Successfully update financials that had been neglected and poorly performed for several months.

• Handled cash management and authorized expenditures; Monitor cash flow on a daily basis.

• Maintain A/P ledger, payroll, and prioritized financial obligations.

• Validation of customer requirements, processing requisitions in accordance with all government

regulations and procedures.

• Perform all functions related to providing aviation peculiar supply support, to include financial

management, inventory management, material management, facilities and storage management,

Personnel staffing, and requisitioning procedures to include validation of customer requirements,

processing requisitions, submitting requisitions, initiating appropriate follow-up actions, and processing

and delivering material in accordance with all government regulations and procedures.

• Knowledge in material procedures, fiscal accounting and purchasing procedures in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Professional Experience

Mid-Valley Seniors, Inc., Houston, AK 2012-2013

Executive Director

Faith Haven Alaska, Inc., Anchorage, AK 2011- 2013

Executive Director

Dr. Eliana Moore-Grandstaff 2009-2011

Chief Operations Officer

Marine Special Operations Regiment, Camp Lejeune, NC 2009-2010

Family Readiness Advisor

Camp Lejeune High School PTO, Camp Lejeune, NC 2009-2010

Secretary

Woodland Elementary School, Lee’s Summit, MO 2008-2009

Classroom Parent Volunteer

Santa Margarita Elementary School, Camp Pendleton, CA 2007-2008

Classroom Parent Volunteer

Mandometer, Inc., Rancho Bernardo, CA 2006-2007

Chief Business Operations Officer

9th Communications Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA 2005-2006

Key Volunteer Coordinator

Arlington County Government, Rosslyn, VA

2001

Administrative Assistant/Project Manager

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 1999-2000

Clinical and Insurance Director

The Wirken Group, Kansas City, MO 1998-1999

Legal Secretary

Computer Services Corporation, Kansas City, MO 1998

Technical Administrative Assistant (Temp)

Don Bosco Community Center, Kansas City, MO 1996-1998

Youth Director

United State Marine Corps, Varied Duty Stations 1986-1996

Aviation Supply Specialist

Education and Military Service

Western Governor’s University MS Organizational Leadership

Current Graduate Student Graduation December 2013

Campbell University B.S in Psychology

United States Marine Corps 1986-1996

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