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To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to highly recommend James Purcell, who served as a dedicated and invaluable member of our team at the Chris Atwood Foundation for 5 years. James was one of the founding employees of our organization, and his contributions played a crucial role in our early successes and continued growth.

Throughout his tenure at the Chris Atwood Foundation, James demonstrated exceptional skills in analytics, technology, and Excel proficiency. His ability to leverage data for informed decision- making was instrumental in enhancing our operational efficiency and strategic planning. James consistently exhibited a keen understanding of complex systems and leveraged this knowledge to create and streamline processes that significantly improved our organizational workflows. One of James' standout qualities is his remarkable versatility. He was adept at taking on a wide range of responsibilities, and his capacity to excel both as a team player and as an independent contributor was truly remarkable. Whether collaborating with colleagues on team projects or taking the lead on individual tasks, James consistently delivered results of the highest quality. His adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges were a testament to his problem- solving abilities and positive attitude.

James's contributions extended far beyond his primary role, and he was frequently called upon to tackle a diverse array of tasks. He wore many hats and played a critical role in addressing any challenges or needs that arose. James's willingness to roll up his sleeves and find effective solutions was a defining characteristic of his time with us. I have no doubt that James will continue to excel in any endeavor he chooses to pursue. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,

Ginny Atwood Lovitt

Co-Founder

The Chris Atwood Foundation

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James Purcell

11500 Commerce Park Drive, Apartment 724, Reston, VA 20191

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Education

University of San Diego

(San Diego, California) - September 2008- May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Finance - Minor in Business Management

● Major GPA: 3.85, Minor GPA: 3.83, Overall GPA: 3.72

● Honors: Magna Cum Laude and Dean’s List

● Studied abroad: Queen Mary University (London, United Kingdom), Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Madrid, Spain)

~ Professional Work Experience

Grant Manager/ Data Analyst, The Chris Atwood Foundation

(Reston, Virginia) - March 2019- September 2023 - Website: https://www.thecaf.org/ About the organization: The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through free harm reduction and recovery support services, resources, and education.

● 3rd employee to join with only two grants at the time, and just one program, REVIVE!, which trained local people how to administer naloxone/ Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal drug, and distributed it cost-free. By the time of planned departure, The CAF had over 19 employees, 16 different grants, and an almost two million dollar yearly budget, along with many diverse programs

● Received the first and only award given to a staff member at our yearly gala & largest fundraiser. The CAF created “The Clark Kent Award” for work done “behind the scenes” to make the organization & receive funding needed to operate a growing list of programs and staff. Also, for problem solving, work ethic, & contributions to new programs. Other awardees were Roger Krone, CEO of Leidos, and The Sheriff of Fairfax County, Sheriff Stacey Ann Kincaid.

● Created online Overdose Reversal Kit Distribution Program, which has resulted in over 700 lives saved by cost-free online ordering & mail delivery. During this time, The CAF mailed over 5K Overdose Reversal Kits to people in 132 of 133 Virginia Counties & Independent Cities

● Created system for managing The CAF’s Finances, Monthly Financial Grant Reports, Grant Invoices, and Quarterly Grant Outcome Reports in MS Excel and Quickbooks

● Utilized MS Excel to create tracking sheets for each grant to efficiently assign expenditures monthly & to allow a user-friendly up to date financial picture of what funding is remaining per line item and category. This helps The CAF plan for future expenditures & see more clearly what areas need funding when applying for new grants or making financial asks

● Each month, created and submitted The CAF’s monthly Financial Grant Reports & corresponding monthly Grant Invoices on time according to varying due dates. Each grant and funder has their own format & requirements for reporting.

● Utilized MS Excel and other forms of programmatic data management such as Charity Tracker and Redcap to collect & store data in a manner that both collected & stored all necessary data required by funders & made the data easy to manipulate for reporting purposes

● Quarterly, created and submitted Programmatic Outcome Grant Reports alongside monthly financial reports. Also, created & submitted mid-term/ final reports

● Managed & calculated data to present successes numerically to current & potential donors, current & potential grantees, and during advertising, drives, & events

● Assisted in setting up new programs including Northern Virginia’s first Comprehensive Harm Reduction Program, Revive 2 Thrive, where The CAF offers mobile harm reduction services and peer counseling to those battling substance use disorder

● Helped lobby the state to change laws increasing access to naloxone/ Narcan, and spoke before the state house of representatives. The bill was passed and signed into law

● Managed both the housing scholarship & mail-based naloxone distribution programs

● Performed daily office & administrative tasks, including help with IT

● Donor management, graphic design work including maintaining our website, and advertising

Admin./ Res. Assoc., Woodruff, Spardlin, & Smart

(Costa Mesa, California) - March 2017- January 2018

● Organized meetings between the firm’s partners and between the firm’s lawyers and clients ● Produced weekly reports related to office and personnel expenses

● Ordered monthly supplies for office

● Recruited new clients over the phone and in person

Owner/ CFO, Simpply LLC

(Richmond, Virginia) - March 2015- February 2017

● Handled creation of business from registration and taxes to banking, finances, and hiring

● Contributed to creation of operating agreement and trademarked business name and slogan ● Developed website (Simpply.us) using GoDaddy Website Builder

● Created and maintained business’ social media presence using Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms

● Traveled to China for factory visits and construction material trade shows

● Developed brochures and promotional material, using Nitro Pro 10 PDF Editor, MS Word, and Adobe InDesign

Quality Control, Purcell Construction Corp.

(Richmond, Virginia) - December 2013- January 2015

● Managed subcontractors on a one hundred and fifty unit residential construction project

● Created and managed databases in MS Access

● Coordinated with City Officials on City Inspections

Administrative Assistant, Mr. Delivery

(Austin, Texas) - January 2013- November 2013

● Received, dispatched, and cataloged high volumes of daily orders, using MS Excel ● Created drivers’ weekly schedules and handled cash orders (on Google Delivery) ● Implemented basic SQL to run queries and manage financial data

Intern, Caribbean Metal & Roofing

(Leogane, Haiti) - May 2013- September 2013

● Created MS Excel spreadsheets to track metal roll counts, order invoices, and labor costs

● Cataloged data into MS Excel spreadsheets

● Created logos in Adobe Illustrator and designed company brochure in MS Word

Intern, The Watertown Urban Mission

(Watertown, New York) - June 2012- September 2012

● Recorded donations and reorganized donor lists on charitable software

● Created presentations on MS PowerPoint for Two Million Dollar Capital Campaign

● Edited the weekly newsletter in MS Word

~ Political Campaign Experience

Intern, Bernie Sanders Campaign

(Richmond, Virginia) - December 2015- April 2016

● Organized a Bernie Sanders March with members of Virginia Commonwealth University

● Organized, held, and participated in phone banking events

● Used VAN to organize and input voter data

~ International Humanitarian Work Experience

Volunteer, The Delaney Bay Fund

(Port Salut, Haiti) - May 2018- November 2018

● Supervised the building of single-unit family homes

● Managed finances and paid local employees

Volunteer, Building Goodness Foundation

(Tom Gato, Haiti) - May 2013- September 2013

● Participated in the construction efforts of Haitian communities, including the construction of permanent housing and the CODEP Depot, by Haiti, Fund Inc.

Volunteer, The Delaney Bay Fund

(Leogane, Haiti) - June 2010- September 2010

● Constructed a kitchen for the camp and cholera beds for the sick

● Prefabricated materials needed to build permanent housing Volunteer,

First Presbyterian Church

(Mzuzu, Malawi) - July 2009- September 2009

● Installed metal roofing on the homes of widows

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