Karen B. Cusson

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Cell: 831-***-**** • adtnwg@r.postjobfree.com

A Skilled & Proven Administrator/Executive Director

PROFILE

Over thirty-five years of executive-level and executive support-level experience in non-profit organizations. A diligent learner, devoted to the vitality of the organization with an emphasis on creativity, excellence and discretion. Proficient at helping leaders stay focused on organizational visions/goals. A talented communicator, orally, visually and in writing. Thrives in a complex and collaborative environment with multiple projects, along with responsible stewardship and resources to accomplish the mission and cultivate a vibrant support community both within and outside the organization.

Commitment to careful attention to detail, solid professionalism, and tenacious follow-up.

Skilled in budget development and management.

Strong people-skills and an effective teacher; Experience with Substance Abuse/Personal Development programs.

Eight years experience working with QuickBooks; five additional years working with Church Management programs utilizing financial components very similar in structure/design to QuickBooks.

Working knowledge of employment laws, health and safety requirements and licensing/reporting requirements (both federal and state) for non-profit organizations in California.

KEY ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

MS Word (Advanced) MS Excel (Advanced) MS Publisher (Advanced) MS Outlook (Advanced) Quickbooks (6 years)

Calendar Management Payroll Management Accounts Payable/Receivable

Pledge Management/Recording Various Database Software

Creative Writing Desktop Publishing Personnel Training

Computer Support/Maintenance Ministry Development

EXPERIENCE

Crescent Wharf & Warehousing, Inc. - San Pedro, CA 3 Years

Service Clerk

The Salvation Army - Western Territory, USA 21 Years

Youth/Children’s Program Specialist - Inglewood, CA (3 years)

Assisting Corps Officer - Pasadena CA (6 months)

Commanding Officer/Pastor - Ontario CA (6 month

Commanding Officer/Pastor - Santa Maria CA (3.5 years)

Commanding Officer/Pastor/Administrator (Hale Malama Care Home) - Honokaa HI (3 years)

Youth/Program Officer/Associate Pastor – Las Vegas NV (6.5 years)

Youth/Program Officer/Associate Pastor – Long Beach CA (3 years)

Casady & Greene Software, Inc., Salinas, CA 3 Years

Technical Support Consultant

First Baptist Church, Salinas, CA 9 Years

Director of Media Ministries Executive Director (The L.I.F.E. Center) Artistic Director (Saltshaker Theater)

All Saints Episcopal Church, - Carmel CA 3 Years

Media Development/Technologies Consultant (6 months)

Full-Service Bookkeeper/Interim Church Administrator (2+ years)

First United Methodist Church – Pacific Grove, CA 1 year

Director of Performing Arts

Alisal Tax Services, Inc., - East Salinas, CA 2 Years

Director of Bookkeeping Services

Saltshaker Theater, Inc., - Salinas, CA 5 Years

Artistic/Managing Director

Victory Mission, Inc., - Salinas, CA 2013-2022

Full-Service Bookkeeper (3 years)

Pastor/Executive Director (6 years)

EDUCATION

Music Performance/Accounting

El Camino College, Torrance CA (1968-1971

Studied /Social Service/Religious Studies

Azusa Pacific College (now Azusa Pacific University), Azusa CA (1978-1980)

Studied Social Service/Religious Studies/Ministry Development/Accounting

The Salvation Army College for Officers’ Training, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (1978-1980

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Theater Companies - Monterey County 2003 to Present

Actor/Singer/Director (Over 60 Staged Musicals/Dramas)

Monterey County Theatre Alliance, Monterey CA 2007 to 2013

President, Board of Directors (4 years)

S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County, Salinas CA ……. 2009 to 2010

Member/Treasurer, Board of Directors (Founding Member)

Salinas High Music Parents’ Association, Salinas CA 1998 to 2003

Vice-President, Board of Directors (4 years)

Kiwanis International, Santa Maria CA 1980 to 1982

Club Secretary (1981-1982)

Rotary International, Honokaa HI 1984 to 1985

Member, Board of Directors

International Carnivorous Plant Society 1997 to 1999

International Secretary

Rainbow Speakers 2019 to present

Presenting Speaker

Salinas Downtown Community Board 2017 to Present

Member, Board of Directors Board Secretary (2 years) Board President (1 year)

Chinatown Business Committee 2017 to Present

Committee Member

Chinatown Homeless Action Team 2017 to Present

Committee Member

CoC Leadership Council 2020 to present

Member (Governing Body, Monterey/San Bonito Counties Continuum of Care)

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