Community Organizer Board Member

ERIC S. UPCHURCH II

*** * . **** **** **. MADISON WI 5370 3

PHONE 414-***-**** • E - MAIL adrexz@r.postjobfree.com WEB INFO@OPP- INC.CO.

EDUCATION

**** *********** *********** ********* *********, WI Coursework: Strategic Planning and Facilitation

2018 Breathe For Change Yoga Alliance Madison, WI

Coursework: 200 Hour Yoga Certification

2017 Wisconsin Leadership Development Milwaukee, WI Coursework: Organization and Leadership Development 2014 Wisconsin Association for Runaway and Homeless Services Madison, WI Coursework: AmeriCorps Human Services

2013 Minnesota Vipassana Group Menomonee, WI

Coursework: Balancing the Mind

2011 University of Phoenix Madison, WI

Coursework: Masters in Business Administration

2006 - 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Degree: Bachelors of Science in Consumer Affairs with a focus in Business PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 - Present Opportunity Inc., President and Chief Visionary Milwaukee/ Madison, WI n Created three collaborative platforms engaging 474 local organizations and representatives to identify and elevate the needs of diverse constituents representing a gradient of impact to streamline and prioritize solutions. n Managed a team of 45 staff and volunteers serving over 19,000 residents and service recipients by launching 32 public facing projects from 13 subsidiary organizations. Some projects include The Movement Fund, The Young, Gifted and Black Coalition, Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment, Youth Emerging Successfully, Council of Communities, Economic Empowerment Collaboration, Collaborative Engagement Mastermind Group and More n Stewarded and Supported over 100 diverse clients with trainings and services in community engagement, program design, strategic development, fund development, relationship building, conflict management and resolution, racial equity and social justice.

2016 Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Madison, WI n Evaluated and developed two high level programs and services to support entrepreneurs of color and fundraising initiatives to build organization budget and services, including strategic partnerships. n Increased funds by 6% and secured partnerships with three local and national government offices within the first 60 days 2015 - 2016 YWCA of Madison, Director of Development and Marketing Madison, WI n Served on the executive team for decision making in operation and strategic planning while researching and creating reports to advise the board, staff, and the public, including press releases and media responses. n Supported the development of programs and budgets, approved department expenditures, stewarded comprehensive fund development while engaging organization wide participation and responding to requests for information and assistance. n Raised more funds with less grants and and broke event fundraising records within the first year of employment 2014 - 2015 Briarpatch Youth Services, Street Outreach Specialist Madison, WI 2013 - 2015 Operation Welcome Home, Community Organizer Madison, WI 2010 UWMadison PEOPLE Program, Entrepreneurship Program Director Madison, WI 2005 - 2007 Dieringer Research Group, Market Research Interviewer Milwaukee, WI SKILLS & TRAININGS

Interpersonal: Bold leadership and motivational skills empowering team vision in new initiatives; ability to remain calm and diplomatic in high stress situations; proven track record in just-in-time management; Ability to adjust to unforeseen circumstances; Ability to de-escalate heightened situations using advanced mediation and conflict resolution skills, facilitating personal growth and mindful reflection; Strong personal accountability with ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly; Deep multi-culturally competent collaborative community engagement and elevation with a proven track record in intersectional grassroots and grasstops organizing; well regard for interpersonal, written and oral communications; Ability to translate complex and converse concepts; Motivational speaking and presentations to live groups of several thousand; Natural collaborator with history of exceeding expectations while working independently at high levels of responsibility for over 13 years; Positive people first attitude with a belief in potential and possibility. Technical and Professional: Proven record in coaching, business and organizational development, as well as project management; Designs and delivers trainings in strategic development, social justice, conflict resolution, audience building and more; Able to produce and analyze complex reports to correct and prioritize actions; proficiency in complex database and relationship management software (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, and Access); Series 3, 34, and 30 certifications with focus on fundamental and technical analysis of foreign and domestic economies for high level funds management. Web development, coding and graphic design. (Adobe Creative Suite); Able to bring innovative products and services to market; Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, SPSS statistical software; Able to conduct research using internet and scholarly sources, case studies and examples for strategic advantages; Author of several published works on personal growth, strategic and collaborative development, implementation and resilience; Unstoppable and relentless work ethic. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Most Influential Black Leaders in WI 2017; Whitney Young President’s Grassroots Hero; Imagine Madison Community Engagement Certificate; UW Madison PEOPLE Tuition Scholarship; Named as a Leader in Collaboration by Madison Start Ups; Finalists in the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Force for Positive Change Awards; Nominee for WI Innovation Awards; Nominee for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATION

City of Madison Task Force on Structure of Government (bringing bold new ideas for multichannel community engagement that prioritizes the most impacted); City of Madison Committees for Alternatives to Incarceration; Chair Madison Cooperative Development Coalition; Chief Visionary of Opportunity Inc.; Executive Director of Madison Black Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Madison Inc. Board Member; Board Member for Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice; Founder of Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment; Founder of Economic Empowerment WI; The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin Inc.; the African Village (community education and out-reach group); Young People for Barack Obama; PEOPLE Academic Scholarship Program Tutor; St. Vincent De Paul Foundation; Volunteer Instructor for Junior Achievement; Dane County Time Bank Board Member; Freedom Inc; Operation Welcome Home; AmeriCorps Member and Volunteer; Homeless Peer Court and Restorative Justice Consultant; Visudi Vipassana Group; Community Healing Workshops; Practically Mindful Meditation Volunteer; Diversify Inc. Community investments; Transitional Living Co-op Consultant; Young Gifted and Black Coalition for the People.

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