PATRICIA A. SLITER

Cell: 734-***-**** Email: adzt2h@r.postjobfree.com

September 20, 2023

State of Michigan

Department of Technology, Management & Budget

*** ***** **** ******

Lansing, MI 48909

Re: Senior Executive Management Assistant 13

Dear Hiring Manager,

Thank you for the opportunity to submit my resume for review and consideration. The knowledge and expertise gained throughout my professional career, combined with an even greater commitment to community service, has allowed me to achieve a profound balance in my life. Specializing in corporate development, new business development, and fundraising, I have devised a unique skill set that has achieved pioneering successes in private and nonprofit sectors.

My responsibilities have included developing and leveraging corporate business strategies, identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion, as well as elevating staff and community engagement. On the nonprofit side, my responsibilities have included supporting leadership teams in their strategic planning efforts to expand donor portfolios comprised of corporate, congregational, foundation and individual donors; establish strategic partnerships to introduce new product/service lines and/or scale existing programs/services, and to build brand awareness through community engagement activities and marketing support.

I would welcome the opportunity to represent and serve our great state by providing exceptional service via proficient communications, organization, and project management skills. Managing multiple projects with stringent deadlines has been the norm. The ability to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and persistence through critical timelines is standard practice.

A sincere Thank You for any consideration given my inquiry. Should you wish to schedule a personal interview, please contact me at your convenience at 734-***-**** or adzt2h@r.postjobfree.com.

Kindest regards,

Patricia A. Sliter

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PATRICIA A. SLITER

adzt2h@r.postjobfree.com

734-***-****

Experienced business development and marketing professional with a successful track record driving revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence. Unique and versatile skill set within for profit and nonprofit segments. Proven innovator, growth driver, and market enhancer.

KEY SKILLS:

• Team Leadership & Motivational Skills

• Market Analysis

• Business Strategy

• Strategic & Tactical Planning

• Problem Solving

• Maximizing Client Relationships & Partnerships

• Territory Growth, Market Penetration & Site Selection

• New Product/Service Line Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Samaritas, 2022 – 2023

Senior Director, Corporate & Community Engagement, Detroit, MI Identified, cultivated, and stewarded strategic funding partnerships with a diverse array of revenue partners including corporations, congregations, family foundations, and individual donors. Managed cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment, focusing on project planning, execution, and delivery.

• Implemented interdependent strategies for long-term program sustainability to ensure support for 20,000+ individuals served annually through nearly 60 program sites.

• Designed annual funding plan for a 24-Unit Emergency Shelter, targeting $240,000 in annual revenue.

• Developed an innovative in-take process for the New Americans Program, improving response times and establishing a new donor pre-qualification portal.

The Salvation Army, Eastern Michigan Division, 2015 – 2022 Donor Relations Director, Southfield, MI

Secured funding to support social service ministries provided by 22 Corps Community Centers and Service Extensions. Partnered with local Corps officers to increase donor engagement, leverage board member influence, and build financial sustainability. Served as community liaison - cultivating and stewarding relationships, building program awareness, and advocating for those in need.

• Managed a portfolio of 200+ individual, corporate, and foundation donors, consistently exceeding annual revenue goals.

• Secured funding and launched Music & Arts Education Program for underprivileged Detroit youth.

• Acquired a $2.5M lead gift for an $8.3M capital campaign and established a new S.T.E.M. Education Class for Echo Grove Camp youth.

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Armstrong Consultants, Inc., 2011 – 2014

Corporate Development & Marketing Manager, Grand Junction, CO Managed and directed team of regional client service managers with focus on long-term value creation. Identified and leveraged growth opportunities to drive corporate expansion. Established partnerships to accelerate market penetration, advance strategic objectives and maintain company’s competitive advantage. Led strategic business planning efforts for leadership team. Conducted competitive and industry analyses, converting findings into programs of strategic vision.

• Led a team of regional client service managers across an eight-state region, transforming the annual net revenue profile from 12% to 35% in 24 months.

• Facilitated the firm’s SWOT Analysis and devised a series of Tactical Action Plans to scale operations in western territories.

• Launched the “Strategic Airport Business Planning & Revenue Enhancement” product line extension in 2012. American Red Cross, Washtenaw and Lenawee County Chapters, 2010 – 2011 Director of Financial Development, Ann Arbor, MI

Led fund development efforts for two community chapters - building major and planned giving portfolios. Worked closely with Chapter CEO to build donor engagement and increase philanthropic interest in the mission. Budget responsibility and accountability. Served as Disaster Action team (DAT) volunteer.

• Increased annual corporate giving by 28% in the first 10 months and established marketing strategies for the local Planned Giving/Legacy Giving Program.

• Launched an exclusive Tiffany Circle donor society and secured the first $10K member.

• Created a data-driven matrix that enabled the board to make well-informed decisions, leading to successful appointments who brought valuable expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, and community outreach. ROWE Professional Services Company, 2006 – 2009

Director of Corporate Marketing, Flint, MI

Management of marketing/sales team supporting commercial, residential/retail development, aggregate mining, architectural services, renewable energy, public utility, and municipal projects for six offices. Comprised annual strategic and tactical plans and assisting in lead generation and qualification. Sought synergistic partnerships to build exceptionally qualified/competitive teams. Established R&D priorities for new product positioning. Led corporate rebranding effort. Budget responsibility.

• Performed market research in three southern U.S. states, leading to the successful establishment of a new branch office that exceeded first-year revenue goals by 312%.

• Identified growth markets and recommended expansion of professional licensure in six states, resulting in successful penetration of 83% of those markets within 12 months.

• Customized Deltek Vision CRM software to support lead generation and tracking initiatives. EDUCATION:

The Center on Philanthropy, University of Indiana – Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN Developing Major Gifts; Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders; Developing Annual Sustainability Northeastern University, Boston, MA

B.S., Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, Graduated Cum Laude TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM Systems (Salesforce, Deltek Vision, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and ResearchPoint, and Bloomerang. Advanced Internet Skills. Virtual Meeting Proficiency. Social Media Savvy

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