DIANN A. RHODES-GILBERTSON
P.O. Box ****, Grants Pass, Oregon 97528
acz4nb@r.postjobfree.com
JOB TITLE
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Versatile, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional with exceptional leadership and expertise in developing ideas and innovative processes to optimize operational efficiency and improve overall performance. Strategic thinker; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, as well as educating and motivating team members to exceed company goals and targets. Armed with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Asset Management and Inventory Control
Risk Management
Human Resources Functions
Business Management
Liability and Crisis Management
Strategic Plan and Quality Improvement
Public Relations
Technology and Information Management
Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration
Problem Resolution and Decision Making
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE ROGUE VALLEY, GRANT PASS, OR
Executive Director 2012–2017
- Guaranteed the effectiveness of the operation and on-time delivery of programs within the club and community by providing strategic leadership and direction
- Maintained adequate cash flow of the organization to ensure proper funding of annual budget
- Monitored the development of financial strategic plans and participated in the cultivation and solicitation visits with development staff and board members
- Took charge of ensuring productive performance of staff and management to ensure growth and success
- Administered proper recordkeeping and reporting, which included activities and events, list of daily participation figures and trends, notable achievements, and any problems and issues
- Thoroughly assessed and reviewed financial reports, monitored accounts, and prepared activity reports and financial forecasts
- Assumed accountability in planning, organizing, and implementing all fiscal and administrative functions
- Efficiently handled financial, physical, and cost containment decisions; financial resource; and administrative and operational systems development
- Collaborated with board of directors, as well as recruited and developed effective board members to support board functions
- Managed all aspects of the operations, donor relations, event fundraising, grants, and foundations
- Ensured the acquisition and allocation of funds for technology resources’ implant and update
- Fulfilled various key functions such as policies and procedures development; inventory and audit control; HR resources administration; and crises management planning with updated liabilities and policies
- Achieved national awards for the following programs and initiatives:
- 4 Independent Clubs;
- New Teen Center and Teen Program;
- Year-round sports program with more than 1,000 participants;
- STEM Education programs;
- New programs development and implementation with “ Best in Class” organization;
- Paid line of credit with $250K;
- New Endowment of $175K account; and
- Membership of more than 5000 members
- Generated additional revenue by establishing partnership with the following:
- School Districts-Alternative School Program;
- USDA Food Program;
- Child Care Program-Kindergarten;
- State of Oregon “Be Great Program”;
- State of Oregon “Training Teens for Tomorrow”; and
- Josephine County Drug Prevention Council (SMART Program)
- Surpassed annual budgets funding with current annual budget of $1.7M
- Successfully led the company’s organizational restructure by strengthening its financial stability after a year thus, excelled youth development programs, increased memberships, maintained debt free status within five years, as well as obtained new endowment fund and adequate cash reserves
FIRE MOUNTAIN GEMS AND BEADS, INC., GRANT PASS, OR
Marketing Events Manager 2008–2012
- Served as Project Manager for back cover advertising with copy and photography graphic in over 25 Jewelry Making Industry publications which featured Jewelry Designs and Jewelry Artists
- Planned and executed the International Jewelry Making Contest that served as the industry leader in jewelry making contest with five contest per year based on product type and level of artist with 2,000 entries
- Worked as the project manager for gallery design and online and catalog charity programs with more than 25,000 jewelry designs, material lists, and instructions
EARLIER CAREER
48 STATES NEWS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC., GRANTS PASS, OR
President Owner
NATION WIDE MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC., GRANTS PASS, OR
President Owner
BLIND GEORGES NEWSSTAND, GRANTS PASS, OR
Owner and Operator
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF OREGON, GRANTS PASS, EUGENE, CENTRAL POINT, PORT ORFORD
Operations Manager
EDUCATION
Small Business Management Certificates in Business, Accounting, and General Studies
Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR
Business, Accounting, and General Studies Courses
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Diploma in Bank Operations: General Banking, Banking and Finance, and Bank Financial Management
Pacific Institute of Banking, Seattle, Washington
Pre-Dental and General Studies Courses
Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Banking Operations and Auditing Training
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Executive Director Training
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary Zonta
AWARDS
2015 Grants Pass Community Woman of the Year Peacekeepers Award Boy Scout Community Service Award
Zonta Woman of the Year
ACTIVITIES
Member of Board of Directors Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley
Member of Board of Directors-Rotary
District Treasurer Zonta International
Past President Zonta Club of Grant Pass
Commissioner City of Grants Pass Historical Sights and Review
Volunteer Community Projects and Initiatives
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher) QuickBooks
Adobe Photoshop Fox Pro Quick Base Project Management