Susan Benfield Riddle

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Asheville, North Carolina 28806

ad21b7@r.postjobfree.com

828-***-****

OBJECTIVE - Management position where my experience, professional and personal skills can be used for the betterment of the organization.

WORK HISTORY - December 2001 to January 2024

Eblen Charities, Asheville, North Carolina

EXPERIENCE- During my 22 years with Eblen Charities, a local non-profit, my job evolved to include all areas of the operation. Starting as the Project and Event Coordinator responsible for all aspects of executing fundraising events. Duties expanded to program management both as related to the direct assistance resulting from fundraising and special events to management of contracts for financial assistance related to contracts with Health and Human Services. Responsible for all daily operations including forecasting for staff, budget development, accounting support, customer interaction, grant writing and reporting. Named as Deputy Director. Additionally, responsible for facility oversite and requirements prior to, during and post COVID. Served as Interim Director for 18 months.

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF RESPONCIBILITY

-Sponsor and Vendor Relations

-Grant opportunity identification

-Grant writing and performance reporting

-Media Relations

-Audit support

STRENGTHS

-Team Player -Oversee and Execute Event Plans

-Customer Service -Community Relations

-Staff interactions

-Logistics

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina –Asheville

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration with Marketing Minor

Asheville High School

Diploma

-Donor Relations

-Planning

Additional Work History and references available upon request

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