RUTHANN WICKS

•**** Nekoosa Street, North Port FL 34287 • 941-***-**** Mobile •

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EXPERT SUMMARY

I am a solutions-driven, relationship-focused senior sales and public relations professional with a nearly 23- year track record of developing strategic plans based on activities and established targets. I have been recognized as an efficient problem-solver and a multi-faceted communicator that emphasizes quality, accuracy, and performance excellence. With extensive experience in sales, grant management, and relationship building I strive to meet operational benchmarks, business goals, and objectives to align them with organization’s priorities to achieve positive outcomes. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Won two grant awards within one month for one client in Alabama.

• Co-organized Light House Restoration Home, Inc.’s first annual golf tournament in Port Charlotte, FL.

• Is writing grant and proposal documents for a client in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. This organization develops drought resistant seed for farmers.

• Resuscitated the Seasons Program within 6 months to become a major revenue generator for the Venice Symphony.

• Managed national, regional, and local campaigns for major corporations including American Airlines, The Home Depot, Edward Jones, 3M and Aetna, ranging from $1,000-$300,000. This included writing grants for this funding.

• A beneficiary of the ‘Outstanding Accomplishments’ award for the directorship of activities and social services at Copperfield Hill in Minneapolis.

• Contributor of increasing the resident participation by 50% while reducing the annual cost of operations by 12%.

• Implemented cost-effective corporate employee recruitment campaigns for 83 National Donor Centers. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Uncommon Integrity Business Contracting Services, LLC., North Port, FL Small grant writing and fundraising business that serves mainly non-profit organizations. Some business writing for small businesses are arranged. CEO, Professional Fundraising Consultant

• I write grants and grant documents for mostly non-profit organizations, starting the business in October 2019. I have won numerous grants for several different non-profit organizations and have written business plans, marketing and sales plans, fundraising plans, etc. for both for-profit and non- profit clients.

The Smart Shopper Group, Port Charlotte, FL

Smart Shopper is a local and weekly publication that is home delivered to residents and several thousand storefronts in the Port Charlotte area.

Account Executive August 2017 to November 2017

I was responsible for maintaining sales goals to meet the company objectives by developing strategic pipeline goals based on company objectives that promote sales growth and customer satisfaction.

• Planned and conducted high yielding campaigns and promotional activity by liaising with the corporate community.

• Generated leads in this business to business environment(B2B) setting by building and developing business relationships, to complement sales objectives. The Venice Symphony, Venice, FL

The Venice Symphony offers teaching courses to students on fundamentals of music, including hands-on experience with musical instruments and conducts a variety of concerts and educational programs yearly. Sales and Marketing Director June 2015 to February 2016 I was accountable for developing and executing company sales and marketing plans while implementing innovative ideas and tools for the company to establish the gold-standard of customer service in the industry.

• Increased sales by 30% via advertisements for the Season Program booklet after a stagnation period.

• Conducted fundraising activities and excelled in grant writing, business relationships and group sales.

• Developed and executed an advertising plan by writing sales articles and report writing, interviewing and publishing articles of guest artists as a public relations exercise.

• Built The Venice Symphony’s first marketing plan and marketed the symphony internationally, nationally and regionally, through social media, including Twitter and Facebook. Icla da Silva Foundation, New York, NY

The Icla da Silva Foundation is the largest recruitment center for the ‘Be The Match Registry’ in the US. Recruitment Coordinator January 2013 to June 2013

I developed effective recruitment strategies by facilitating the human resources team to achieve recruitment targets while establishing productive and professional relationships with marrow donor colleagues.

• Organized recruitment events, including engagements with the national media and recruited Marrow Donors to the National Registry.

Vick Street Manor, Port Charlotte, FL

Staff at the Vick Street Manor are available 24 hours a day, so all residents can rest easy in knowing that someone is there for them any time of the day.

Activity Director January 2012 to May 2012

I grew and implemented programs based on the needs of the residents organizing activities to engage residents and encourage socialization, such as bingo night or reading groups.

• Created and executed activity programs for adults and seniors by developing and managing volunteer programs, and direct memory care programs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - French, Music, Social Work • Luther College • Decorah, IA Courses Completed: Statistics, Contemporary Policies and Programs in Social Work, and Ethno-Cultural Concepts in Social Work - University of Minnesota

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate • National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives • January 2018 Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative • CNPR Certification Number 639282018 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

National Marrow Donor Program • Minneapolis, MN

Volunteer Marrow/Blood Stem Cell Courier & Training Manual Developer 2005-2009 Alzheimer’s Association-MN/DAK Chapter • Minneapolis, MN Volunteer Support Group Facilitator & Volunteer Speaker 2001-2002 Association for Retarded Citizens (Arc) • Allamakee County, IA Vice President, 1992-1993

Nekton, Inc. • St. Paul, MN

• Welfare to Work Committee • Family Service Committee • Diversity Committee

• Family Focus Training Committee • Summer Recreation Committee TRAINING, APTITUDES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

National Marrow Donor Program

• Business Writing • Project Management

Minneapolis Community Education

Grant Writing 101

Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration Certificate: Volunteer Impact Leadership Training Series Sole Proprietor • People Supporting People, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN 2000 – 2002 Planned, developed, established and managed persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

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