Beverly Stiffler

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Indiana, PA **701

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Objective: To be employed with a company or organization offering upward mobility for challenging career advancements while providing a stable working environment that will utilize and strengthen the skills I possess. Seeking a supervisory or management position requiring administrative, analytical and advanced interpersonal skills. Professional Experience

Chevy Chase Community Action Council, Inc.

[Indiana, PA]

10//13 – 2/28/2019

Executive Director

• Responsible for overall agency management and administration including all human resource and financial and booking functions

• Responsible for all programs and their management including volunteer program recruitment and support.

• Responsible for overall agency fund raising functions.

• Responsible to act as the representative of the CCCAC Board of Directors in fulfilling the goals of the agency.

• Responsible for fulfilling all agency contractual obligations.

• Responsible for all aspects of agency personnel management.

• Responsible for planning, resource development, and grantsmanship.

• Ensure that all Federal, State, Local and Private policies, regulations, and directives are adhered to in the conduct and administration of the agency, including soup kitchen and school meals/lunches, timely submission of fiscal and program reports to funding sources and Board of Directors.

• Supervise a system of purchases and/or leases of supplies, materials, and equipment, and maintenance of inventory in accordance with By-Laws and funder requirements.

• Assure proper maintenance of all pertinent records.

• Ensure implementation of personnel policies and procedures as adopted by the Board.

• Recruit, interview, make appointments, and when necessary for the good of the agency, discipline, suspend or dismiss employees in accordance with agency By- Laws and Personnel Policies.

• Maintain liaison with all local news media, government officials, agencies, community groups, and the general public.

• Responsible for appropriate board and staff training.

• Supervise program directors and other appropriate personnel. Muscular Dystrophy Association

[Wexford, PA]

1/2/11 – 5/23/2011

Executive Director

Responsible for inspiring others to use their sales, marketing, finance and healthcare experience to make a difference in the lives of millions of people on a day-to-day basis. Provided leadership to local office staff while developing organizational and financial plans to support the coordination of the non-profit fundraising programs and special events. Spearheaded sales, marketing, advertising and media public relations efforts to raise awareness in the local community about the organizations mission and services. Created and fostered relationships with prospective corporate sponsors, community organizations and MDA families using various business development techniques to encourage participation and support for MDA fundraising programs and special events.

• Delegate responsibilities and share information of the overall goals of the organization as well as the local office to paid staff and volunteers, as necessary.

• Inspire collaborative fundraising efforts among staff, establishing accountability across the organization, empowering staff to maintain individual goals and cultivating a team environment to serve the organization's overall mission.

• Provide leadership in developing fundraising programs and special events, organizational goals, financial planning, spearheading all sales, marketing and advertising efforts.

• Active engagement with Healthcare Services Team in the administration of MDA programs including clinic, camp, support groups and other service programs.

• Ensure appropriate financial structure, understanding accounting principles, overseeing the use of resources, and adhering to revenue and expense budgets.

• Maintaining fiscal accountability, working with the staff to ensure that activities are within allocated budget guidelines; ensuring that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.

• Demonstrate a passion for MDA's mission and assuring that the organization has a long-range strategy towards which it makes consistent and timely progress. Work diligently to publicize the organization through increased visibility, funding, and community engagement, allowing the MDA to expand its healthcare and clinical research and social services based on the needs of the community.

• Coordinate all public relations efforts to establish sound working relationships and cooperative partnerships with caring corporations, community organizations, and media including organization of the local segment of the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon.

• Responsibility for the recruitment, employment, and management of all personnel, paid staff and volunteers; maintaining a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people. Audubon Society of Western PA (Environmental Education and Conservation Organization)

[Pittsburgh, PA]

7/1/09 - 11/2010

Director of Development.

Responsible for the development, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies that meets budgetary needs of the organization. Responsible for all aspects of financial development, including, but not limited to direct mail, major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, membership, special events, planned giving, etc.

• Coordinate all aspects of the direct mail program, including writing and designing direct mail pieces, research, prospecting, data base management, mailing, acknowledgement, and recognition of donors.

• Plan, implement, and coordinate a management based major gifts program. .

• Seek out opportunities for cultivating on-going and prospective corporate relationships resulting in direct gifts and sponsorships.

• Identify and assist in development of grant requests for foundations, government, corporations, etc.

• Plan and implement a formal planned giving program.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and gift information.

• Develop and execute a formal program of individual and corporate recognition.

• Coordinate with and approve all external communications.

• Meet all revenue goals and plan objectives annually. Butler County Humane Society

[Renfrew, Pa]

03/06 – 03/09

Executive Director

Directed and supervised the staff and operations of the Butler County Humane Society and held the responsibility for the development, implementation and administration of the Society’s operating procedures. Responsible for direct oversight of office functions and program development, including organizational administration, employee recruitment, organizational development and public educational programs.

• Served as the full time administrator for the Butler County Humane Society

• Managed and administered financial and accounting procedures for the effective functioning of Butler County Humane Society, including fundraising activities

• Establishing, recommended and coordinated the implementation of policies, rules and practices for carrying out the Society’s various programs including the creation of the organization SOP.

• Administered the classification, compensation and employee performance evaluation process of all staff

• Managed the interaction of the Society with the general public, municipalities, animal control officers and other humane organizations, improving the relationship and perception of the organization with the public increasing shelter support.

• Monitored all of the Society’s various contracts and grant awards for compliance

• Took an active role in grant writing and fundraising activities to assure financial stability of the Society increasing grant revenue by more than 50% and fundraising monies by more than 70%.

• Ensured that strategic and business plans were prepared and maintained in line with the Society’s planning cycle and priorities.

• Provided leadership and education to the Board, Staff and various publics to ensure the safety and well being of the animals under the Society’s care including adoption policies which resulted in a 50% increase in adoptions, triple the number of visitors per month entering the shelter and a 100% increase in outreach activities throughout the county.

• Consistently sought out opportunities through the media, public appearances and other methods to promote a positive image of the Society to its various publics including daily airing of BCHS “Critter Corner” showcasing adoptable animals through collaboration with Armstrong Cable.

• Represented the Butler County Humane Society at public meetings, county and community functions and events.

• Responsible for compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations related to employees including FLSA, and Title VII

• Administered the Society’s membership program including expanding the membership base by more than 30% and was directly responsible for gaining higher membership donation dollars over the average for previous years.

• Managed the Society’s employee training program

• Ensured that the Society remained financially viable through sound cash flow forecasting, budget preparation and monitoring, regular budget re-forecasting and appropriate financial controls resulting in year- end profit all three years of my tenure.

• Ensured that the flow of funds through the Society – revenue streams and expenditure – were accurately recorded and presented in management accounting reports and models which promote ease of understanding by Board and auditor

• Ensured that resources are deployed efficiently and in a cost effective manner cutting expenditures by more than an average of 50% through innovative initiatives, in-house printing, donation drives, and quantitative ordering.

• Published and distributed a quarterly newsletter which received outstanding reviews and increased support and participation in the BCHS and its programs. Certified Humane Society Police Officer

Enforce the animal cruelty laws of the state of PA in accordance with PA Crimes Code 5511c. Investigate and prosecute complaints of animal abuse and/or cruelty.

• Investigate complaints regarding animal cruelty laws

• Issue summons/citations for violations of cruelty laws

• Testify in court

• Maintain investigative files and write reports

• Inspect animals and animal facilities

• Complete pre and post adoption follow up calls

• Issue compliance notices where education is needed

• Provide information to the public pertaining to health and care and welfare of animals

Western PA Humane Society

[Pittsburgh, PA]

08/02 – 11/05

Director of Volunteer and Foster Services

Recruit, interview, orientate, train and place volunteers in areas of opportunity within the organization. Manage and promote all areas of volunteerism while organizing and maintaining productive experiences for both potential volunteers and staff. Create projects and innovative ideas that increase the volunteer pool, support the organization, enhance the volunteer program, and help support the organization financially through fundraising. Maintain recruitment for all events and manage the program budget. Handle all aspects of community service, service projects, community enrichment, volunteer outreach, and volunteer and community education and services. Solely responsible for all aspects of the Foster Program which consists of recruiting, tracking, organizing, supervising and creating programs that placed over 1000 animals into temporary foster homes last year.

Certified Humane Society Police Officer

Enforce the animal cruelty laws of the state of PA in accordance with PA Crimes Code 5511c. Investigate and prosecute complaints of animal abuse and/or cruelty.

• Investigate complaints regarding animal cruelty laws

• Issue summons/citations for violations of cruelty laws

• Testify in court

• Maintain investigative files and write reports

• Inspect animals and animal facilities

• Complete pre and post adoption follow up calls

• Issue compliance notices where education is needed

• Provide information to the public pertaining to health and care and welfare of animal

K.A. Hamilton and Associates

[Pittsburgh, PA]

10/00 – 08/02

Executive Recruiter

Search, find, interview and place candidates for executive search firm. Includes employee orientation, preparation and introduction. Complete necessary paperwork. Responsible for all aspects involved with recruiting professionals for executive positions. Completing background checks and employee references. Maintain accurate details and activity log. Client service, calls, maintenance, support and retention. SAMAS Corporation

[Pittsburgh, PA]

3/98 - 8/00

Office Manager

Functions of Sr. Personnel Coordinator and Personnel Coordinator along with additional duties of sales, presentations, inter-office hiring and training, quality control, client service, office and branch reports and analysis. Responsible for efficient office management.

Senior Personnel Coordinator

Responsible for all aspects of the Human Resource function, including; recruiting, interviewing, hiring, firing, workers comp., background checks employee references, job placement, unemployment compensation, payroll, client care, training supervision, scheduling, and onsite tours.

Personnel Coordinator

Primarily responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, placement and the majority of all Human Resource functions as well as initiation of employee programs necessary to facilitate job retention and elimination of employee turnover issues. Responsible for active recruitment through various avenues, including job fairs, schools, ad placement, government agencies and programs, open houses and internet searches. Created Employee Handbook and Brochure.

Education

University of Pittsburgh

[Pittsburgh, PA]

Philosophy and Political Science

Certifications

EMT

PA State Certified 2012, CCAC

EVOC

Certified 2012, ICM

BLS

Heartsaver CPR/AED

The National Animal Control Association

Certificate of completion PA Humane Society Police Officer Training Part I – April 2004 The Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences Certificate of completion PA Humane Society Police Officer Training Part II – May 2004 Federated Humane Societies of PA

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2005

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2006

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2007

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2008

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2009

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2010

Certificate of completion Professional Education Training Services Program for Humane Society Police Officers 2012

American Humane Association

Certificate of completion National Fundraising School – January 2007 Certificate of completion Shelter Operations School for Managers 2008 Certificate of completion Shelter Operations School 2009 Association of Fundraising Professionals

Certificate of Participation Becoming a Fundraising Leader: How to Shape Your Fundraising Team’s Energy and Commitment September 2004 Butler CART/ PA SART

Current Grant writer for the Indiana County Humane Society Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: principles and practices of accounting/financial procedures/principles, general office and human resources administration; administrative analysis; workers’ compensation administration; training and employee development programs; report writing methods and techniques; successful fund raising and grant writing experiences; knowledge of conflict resolution and problem solving techniques. Skill in: budget analysis and preparation of cost projections and cost-benefit analyses; managing complex projects; effective relationship building skills; customer service skills; computer skills; effective writing and verbal skills; Problem Solving; Interpersonal skills for efficient productivity

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct the work of others; provide leadership and consultation to Board, other managers and staff; analyze data and information to develop reports and policies for the improved operations; present clear and concise oral and written reports; learn, retain, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of the rules, regulations and other laws related to animal care and employment practices; learn, retain, interpret and apply plans and policies, adapt effectively to change; plan, prioritize and direct relative policies and programs, exercise good independent judgment; establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with individuals and organizations contacted in the course of work; speak effectively with individuals and large groups; Confident and Professional.

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