Rebecca (Becky) Hardekopf-Greenlee

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/becky-hardekopf/58/68a/2b/

Extensive knowledge in: Community Engagement, Public Education & Non-Profit Management

Highly talented and accomplished professional with extensive business to client relationship building skills and experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Able to develop effective marketing and sales plans, strategies and techniques. Expertise in advancing successful business and employee development campaigns, leveraging key strengths and maintaining client relationships.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic, energized, and driven entrepreneur who is committed to excellence and has demonstrated success in achieving cost, quality, and service goals through the implementation of innovative business strategies

Interact extensively with all levels of employees regarding operations, productivity, and performance issues; openly promote and foster transparent accountability while consistently exceeding goals and expectations

Stakeholder engagement strategist experienced in selling public awareness, education initiatives and employee engagement programs

Encourage creative thinking among colleagues and grantees to increase performance and achieve meaningful results

Resolve in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of quality by employing years of research experience

Systems Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, ArcView/GIS, Soapware, Google Earth/Maps, GIFTS, ZoomGrants

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Development Director, Three Fires Council, St. Charles, IL 10/2019 – 6/2020

Served as staff leader for assigned special event committees

Built on existing donor relationships, set goals and inspired volunteers to attain those goals as

event leaders and participants.

Developed and managed grants in addition to management of project sales/gift in kind and direct mail campaigns

Developed marketing collateral necessary to support philanthropic efforts for annual fundraising

efforts and special events

Database Consultant, Bromelkamp Company, Elgin, IL 3/2019 – 9/2019

Manage a portfolio of clients onboarding to company’s software platform

Monitor and assist with internal and external communications to the clients

Customer Relations Manager, ZoomGrants, Elgin, IL 10/2016 – 12/2018

Manage and grow a nationwide sales territory selling grant application software in the non-profit private sector

Oversee all sales and business development functions including new software rollouts, key account management, customer relationship development and contract negotiations

Monitor and review client programs to identify growth opportunities, cost savings and areas for improvement

Review clients’ accounts daily and proactively identify potential issues, resolve issues prior to client impact and identify potential improvements/enhancements for managing the account

Participate in periodic on-site visits with client as needed and provide training of customers on program as required

Educate current clients on services to increase ROI and bring a consultative sales approach to each client

Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific services can meet their needs

Prepare sales presentations and proposals to explain software solutions and benefits

Chief Relationship Officer, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Elgin/Northern, IL 6/2014 – 9/2016

Managed the Community Relations and Marketing Department

Oversaw the council’s online strategy, including our website and social media initiatives in order to raise GSNI’s profile and increase reach and impact

Within 4 months - Completely restructured and reorganized my team to become a more efficient and effective arm of GSNI, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction

Within 6 months - Created and implemented marketing packages, used council wide, establishing a marketing system and streamlining how GSNI communicates, improving the culture and increasing social media growth by nearly 20%

Implemented marketing and communications strategies to maximize awareness and enhance the council’s image with members and the public

Collaborated with the Chief Advancement Officer to create a 3-year strategic plan and coordinated the implementation of initiatives related to key relationships that lead to financial sponsorship

Maintained key strategic relationships, including with the private sector, politicians, alumnae, civil servants, media, and other nonprofit organizations, to promote the Girl Scout Mission and form partnerships

Established a Board Marketing Committee and assisted on the on-boarding of 4 new board members

President, Elgin Young Professionals Network, Greater Elgin Area 11/2011 – 12/2014

Founded group to promote civic participation and leadership development among young professionals working in nonprofit, business and government sectors

EYPN nurtures the talent and energy of emerging leaders, under 45, within the Greater Elgin area through professional development, volunteerism and relationship cultivation opportunities

Conducted year-long mentoring program; pairing EYPN members with established professionals in Elgin community such as Elgin Mayor, local nonprofit and business executives, etc.

Established annual scholarship program for Elgin High School Culinary students furthering their education within Elgin Community College’s culinary program. 3 scholarships awarded in the 1st year

Outlined and executed a 2014 quarterly series of professional development programs

Program Manager, Grand Victoria Foundation, Elgin, IL 5/2006 – 5/2014

Managed and administered over $2.5M in grant funding

Assisted in re-design, development and implementation of new grant guidelines

Reviewed proposals submitted for the Grantworks grants program; prepared written summaries and analysis of grant applications to aid directors in evaluating and making awards with grantees funded

Applied research analyses of local and internal information including creation of state-wide mapping system

Facilitated networks that generate systems-level approaches to community challenges

Pursued opportunities to further the community's and Foundation’s agendas through a variety of methods other than grant-making such as convening, technical assistance, serving on committees and task forces, etc.

Office Manager, Western Illinois Medical Group, Macomb, IL 4/2005 – 3/2006

Managed medical office operations including administrative, billing, personnel issues and policies and procedures

Customer Service Manager/Inventory Manager, Keister’s Tire and Battery, Macomb, IL 8/2004 – 3/2005

Maintained all incoming and outgoing inventory, attended customers

Assistant Planner, Western Illinois Regional Council, Macomb, IL 12/2002 – 8/2004

Assisted the Community Development Director in the administration of assigned projects

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awarded “Elgin Young Professional of the Year” Award (2014)

Elgin Image Award nominee for Grand Victoria Foundation

Received Elgin Chamber Award for working with Director of Elgin programs and School District U-46 to get kids on track for Kindergarten

Founded Elgin Young Professionals Network (EYPN) to engage local peers and encourage individual professional growth (2011) EYPN is continually viewed as an important community asset

Launched “Professional Connections” mentoring program to support cross-generational relationship building

Serve on Food for Greater Elgin’s Events committee – Created their new annual signature event, Pallet to Palate

2013 & 2014 YWCA Leader Award nominee for creation and implementation of Elgin Young Professionals Network

Selected as 2013 Resident Recommended Ambassador by Elgin Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

EDUCATION

Western Illinois University, 2002

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography

Minor: Communications

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