PATRICIA LIND

**** ****** ****** *****, #***, Minneapolis, MN 55408

ad4lcl@r.postjobfree.com

641-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To work with an organization focused on serving marginalized and low-income populations utilizing my experience and management skills.

EXPERIENCE

Puppy Jake Foundation

Veteran Coordinator

Des Moines, IA

April 2021 – March 2024

Coordination of services to veterans with disabilities including low income and homeless individuals in need of a service dog

Management of new applications and existing dog/vet teams

Program development as required

Assistance with grant writing

The Abilities Fund

Founders, Executive Director

Offices in Centerville, IA, Iowa City, IA, Plattsmouth, NE, Washington DC

July 2000 – June 2016

Development of national training and technical assistance program targeted to serve individuals with disabilities focused on business startup and expansion

Planning and development of ancillary programs

Creation and implementation of national loan and grant program to fund start-up and expanding businesses

Policy development for state and federal agencies focused on serving disabled and marginalized populations

Successful grant writing to secure operating and project funding from public and private organizations; grant compliance and reporting

PR Lind & Company- Centerville, IA

President and CEO

January 1996 - September 2007

Program development and management of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

Statewide service in Iowa

300+ businesses started; 85% sustainability rate for service and retail businesses

Policy development and consultation with other states seeking to establish similar programs

EDUCATION

Associate Degree – General Studies – Indian Hills Community College, Centerville, IA

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

US Small Business Administration and Veterans Affairs Business Advocate of the Year

PROFICIENCIES

Strategic planning

Understanding differences in needs for underserved populations

Direct services for underserved populations

Public relations

Grant writing, fundraising

Microsoft Office (all applications)

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