Service Quality Assurance

DARRYL B. FLICK

804-***-**** • ******.*****@**-*.*** 777 W. Chino Canyon Rd. Palm Springs, CA

Versatile, people-impassioned executive with a record of organizational growth in

corporate and nonprofit environments Established reputation for strategic and

adaptive thinking with a passion for doing the right thing

International Business Development Strategic Planning Budget Administration Contract Negotiations Fundraising High-End Sales, Management & Image Business, Customer & Client Relations Educational Programs International Union & Community Relations Brand Promotion Community and Business Outreach Vendor Contract & Lease Negotiations Quality Assurance Trade Show Organization & Participation Event & Conference Planning & Sponsorships Training Public & Media Relations Press Releases

Career History

President Greater Richmond Tourism Association 2014 to 2015

Richmond, Virginia

Association comprising hoteliers, museums historic sites and related venues. Focusing on networking education and information sharing.

President O’ Virginia LLC 2012 to 2015

Richmond, Virginia

Specialty retailer featuring all US made gifts, food, and beer focusing on Virginia and its products as well as history. Focused on service and purveying products destined for fifty-seven countries.

Director of Development & Corporate Relations BayBio & BayBio Institute 2007 to 2012

San Francisco, California

501(c)6 and 501(c)3 organizations focused on Northern California’s biotechnology industry.

Vice President of Development William S. Graham Melanoma Foundation, 2007 to 2007

Hayward, California

501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on the education, prevention and early detection of melanoma.

Executive Director Folsom Street Events 2001 to 2005

San Francisco, California

501(c)3 nonprofit organization raising over $250,000 in annual funds through key events.

Education

Johnson & Wales College

Providence, Rhode Island

Select Accomplishments

Developed key partner relationships with high-profile organizations, organized a variety of fundraising events, and applied for public and private grants as well as financial support to expand two nonprofit sister organizations (BayBio & BayBio Institute).

Represented organization at the International BIO Convention, soliciting membership, sponsorship and facilitating outreach to top level government and corporate entities.

Increased highest level memberships by 50% in one year, each representing at least $35,000+ in revenue.

Produced annual retreat for two Boards of Directors, organized the first golf tournament fundraiser, and oversaw other entrepreneurial events.

Served twice as BIO Ambassador to Governors, NIH directors, and corporate executives (including two BIO presidents) at their annual convention.

Developed new programs and strategies to increase and expand education awareness and revenue stream for small cancer awareness nonprofit.

Secured a $10,000 grant and foundation support from Pixar for the creation and distribution of a children’s video to teach children how to avoid sunburn and the long-term risks it poses.

Secured a $20,000 donation of services for a media and PR audit consultant.

Spearheaded pilot program to educate the building trades and carpenters union on the dangers of melanoma, as well as how to reduce cancer risk.

Produced & directed California’s third largest outdoor event (and fourth largest in the US) with an annual attendance of 400,000 from across the globe.

Trained and led 500 paid and volunteer personnel.

Successfully negotiated vendor contracts, lease agreements and multimillion-dollar municipal insurance policies.

Spearheaded special projects to improve finances and productivity by streamlining fundraising efforts and securing multi-year escalating support.

Conceptualized and organized a 3-year marketing plan and branding strategy, launched through the acquisition and branding of targeted hotel room keys for 15,000-person convention.

Consulted event implementation, development, infrastructure and logistics launching sister events in Canada and Germany.

Negotiated rent reductions for organization headquarters saving over $13,000 per year.

Planned and showcased four international sister events at a US convention to reach an audience of 15,000.

Oversaw organizational name change and new logo roll out.

Served as designated company representative at public hearings and private meetings with San Francisco City Hall and various California state officials.

Awarded for community service. Multiple regional community service awards for charity, fundraising and community work. Involved in charitable causes including homeless shelters, HIV clinics, and street people; serving as internal advocate to fund special projects. Diverse background in HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and the life sciences community.

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