Executive Director Professional Experience
Resume:
JUDY BJORKLUND
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Program Director with a depth of experience in organizational management, fund-raising and community outreach. Skilled at planning, development and managing day-to-day operations for non-profit organizations. Proven record of success securing funding and resources to help people who cannot help themselves. Exceptional problem solver who uses creative ideas to turn challenges into solutions. Thrives on making a difference for others.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER VILLAGE
Joplin, MO
2012 – 2016
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Established lodging facility to house volunteers during temporary stays for disaster relief following EF-5 tornado that devastated Joplin
• Built dormitories that included sleeping, bathing and kitchen facilities
• Provided three meals a day for guests
• Secured funding entirely through private donations
• Hosted over 29,000 volunteers over a four year period
• Organized volunteer teams that canvassed neighborhoods to determine family needs, then secured resources and volunteers to help rebuild victims’ homes
• Distributed over a million and a half pounds of donated food to families the first year after tornado
• Organized clothing and shoe distribution to families for first year
• Organized special event called ‘Stepping Out Footwear Fashion Show’ for 500 women; served a free meal and provided each guest with footwear and a laundry basket full of personal care items and gift cards to replace belongings lost in the tornado JOPLIN ROUTE 66 HOSTEL
Joplin, MO
2015 – 2016
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Transitioned ‘Volunteer Village’ into a non-profit lodging facility providing inexpensive accommodations for individuals and large groups
• Developed and executed business plan for site build-out and program operations
• Secured donations from corporate sponsors for building materials and supplies
• Organized and managed volunteers and staff for site transition and daily operations
• Marketed facility to local hospitals as an inexpensive housing option for families who wish to be near loved ones during hospital stays; worked with hospital administration to secure financial aid for families in need
• Marketed facility to a variety of individuals and groups including school groups, sports teams, church and community groups
• Developed website to establish on-line presence
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WE CARE STORE AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Joplin, MO
2000 – 2016
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Established food pantry and distribution network to serve families in crisis and provide food resources for other community non-profit organizations
• Organized and executed community event to raise funds to serve 500 families with two weeks’ worth of groceries, supplies and clothing
• Established program and facility to provide on-going relief to over 250 families per month
• Secured funding entirely through private and corporate donations
• Following successful management of ground-breaking concept, was invited to speak at neighboring food donation distribution site regarding changing the concept of feeding and serving people in need with dignity, power of choice and based on crisis situation ABUNDANT LIFE CAMPUS
Joplin, MO
1991 – 2016
Co-Pastor
Partnered to lead an independent, interdenominational Christian based church and ministry
• Fulfilled ministerial activities including presenting at weekly services, officiating at weddings and funerals, and tending to ill and infirm with hospital and home visits
• Led staff meetings to establish goals, develop work plans, resolve issues and bring staff together as a team to execute large projects
• Performed administrative functions to manage church business
• Taught Bible study classes to adults, teenagers and children
• Organized, planned and executed large-scale community outreach programs to distribute food supplies to families in crisis
• Established overflow storage for disaster relief supplies following tornado in Joplin
• Organized teams of volunteers to work with local residents to rebuild after tornado
• Organized and led mission trips to Jamaica to teach children crusades and brought materials for teaching/training teachers; taught life skills at men’s and women’s rehabilitation facilities including self-esteem, character building and moral values based on Biblical principles
• Organized and led mission trips to Haiti to establish and build a community church
• Organized social activities to engage parish members and build community involvement
EDUCATION
Licensed Minister
Rhema Bible Campus
Tulsa, OK
Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene
Normandale College
Bloomington, MN
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