Douglas N. Crowson

PO Box *** 580-***-****

Madill, OK. 73446 adb6u7@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL

PROFILE Highly conscientious and self-motivated professional with extensive experience in human relations, annual giving, and quality program development. A results-oriented, decisive leader with over eighteen years of increasing and diverse responsibilities with varied experiences. Thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while still remaining pragmatic and focused on outcomes.

Master of organization, planning, budgeting, and problem solving

Influential and temperate ability to communicate and secure program needs

Passion for attaining personal relationships with community

Excellence in identifying, recruiting and maintaining volunteer support

EMPLOYMENT

American Red Cross Executive Director 2017-Present

The Texoma Chapter of the ARC serves 1.9 million people in 8 north Texas counties. The Executive Director ensures that all resources are brought to bear in accomplishing the agency mission. This includes: recruiting board members, finding, training and engaging volunteers, fundraising, strategic planning, public relations, government relations, fleet and facilities and interacting with the media.

Key Achievements

Increased volunteer hours by 20% year over year

Sold two buildings and moved offices into a new location

Recruited 10 new board members

Built strong relationships with government officials in all eight counties

Part of the 2nd highest preforming fundraising team in the nation.

Boy Scouts of America District Director 2012 - 2017

Service area was composed of nine counties in South Central Oklahoma. The counties were urban, rural and suburban. Recorded growth in both units and membership when most of the country had declines. Hands-on involvement in all phases of Council operations, including formulating and building the annual budget, Annual Giving Campaign and both long term and short term strategic planning. Other personnel duties were to plan, organize, monitor, audit and evalute staff and program integrity, coordinate within the Council and with other agencies/community organization and businesses, provide staff development opportunities, and conduct staff meetings and conferences.

Key Achievements

Planned and conducted a summer camp with the highest attendance in twelve years

Recruited and trained new board members and added diversity to the existing board

Streamlined work plans and increased maintenance staff efficiency

Children’s Home Chambliss Shelter Head Start Teacher 2009 - 2012

Assessed children’s developmental level and plans programs to meet the individual needs of each student; organized the classroom to establish the physical safety and emotional security of the children; provided a stimulating environment for the deliverance of the curriculum; researched, designed, and implemented lesson plans according to state standards; provided training for parents and involved and motivates parents as partners, in the education process; supervises volunteers and other assigned staff.

Key Achievements

Enlisted parents to participate in all aspects of the program

Created an environment that foster’s positive self-esteem

Collaborated with coworkers on “Project Diabetes”

Chattanooga, TN Developer 2004- 2012

Research and identify properties with greatest potential for return of investment. Renovate and remodel properties within a budget, identify potential buyers for sale or rent of properties. Present business plans, write proposals, and confer with investors to secure capital. Oversee all budgets, contracts, and timelines.

Key Achievements

Acquired properties yielding profit of investment

Successfully managed and met timelines

United Way of Central Oklahoma- Ardmore Executive Director 2005

Provided strong, strategic, collaborative leadership, focused on maximizing the role of United Way of South Central Oklahoma in its goal to positively impact the community. Develop, implement, and oversee strategies used to increase the financial resources linked to health and human services priorities. Create awareness of United Way’s role in the community and ensure involvement of its diverse constituencies. Maintain accountability for the overall operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within the policies set by the board of directors.

Key Achievements

Successfully identified and contacted local businesses to broaden support base

Established and maintained a network of community partnerships

Boy Scouts of America – Chattanooga District Director 1999= 2004

Service area was composed of six counties and three Executives. The counties were urban, rural and suburban. The service area made up 73% of the Council’s membership and 74% of the Council’s units. Recorded tremendous growth in both, area units and membership between 1999 and 2004. Hands-on involvement in all phases of Council operations, including formulating and building the annual budget, conducting a Capital Campaign, Annual Giving Campaign and both long term and short term strategic planning. Other personnel duties were to plan, organize, monitor, audit and evalute staff and program integrity, coordinate within the Council and with other agencies/community organization and businesses, provided Staff Development opportunities, and conducted staff meetings and conferences.

Key Achievements

Tripled support for Inter-City (Scoutreach) Program through community visibility and quality program

Established and built a volunteer committee that became one of the best in the Council

Member of Council’s Operations Team, responsible for efficient running of the office

Boy Scouts of America – Texarkana, TX Senior District Executive 1996-1999

Served a two county area in Northeast Texas, mostly rural in composition. Organized and conducted the Council’s Annual Surplus Property Auction. Serve as staff advisor for Council High Adventure Programs, Council Junior Leader Training Course, Scoutmaster Fundamentals, Council Camporee’s and Council’s Annual Lake Clean Up. Also serve as Aquatics Director for Cub day camps and resident camps. Revitalized scouting in the Longhorn District by creating esprit de corps among volunteers.

Key Achievements

Increased membership by 413% and units by 67%

Increased product sales by 203%

Chief Scout Executive Winner’s Circle 1996, 1997 and 1998

Earned Quality District Award in 1997 and 1998

Boy Scouts of America – Wichita Falls, TX District Executive 1993- 1996

Served a ten county area in Northwest Texas, mostly rural in composition. Developed two new Cub Scout day camps to support rural units. Successfully coordinated programs with adjacent Councils, including a Tri- Council Camporee with over 1400 participants. It was the largest single activity in the 75-year history of the Council. Trained and motivated Commissioners Staff, which resulted in an increase in Quality units and no dropped units. Served as Council Staff advisor for the Order of the Arrow, Council Camporee and Council High Adventure Staff Advisor. Greatly improved District relations with the council. Attended the National Training Center at Philmont. Started the first Explorer Cheerleading Contest, which resulted in six new posts. Received Chief Scout Executive Winner’s Circle in 1994 and 1995.

Key Achievements

Increased membership by 3.1% and units by 19%

Increased product sales by 25% and Fundraising by 22%

Initiated two grants resulting in over $26,700

EDUCATION

Master of Human Services: (21 hours) - Murray State University – Murray, KY

Bachelor of Science in Biology: East Central Oklahoma State University – Ada, OKU.S.

Army Officer’s Basic Course: Indianapolis, IN.

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