Alastor Van Kleeck
Experienced nonprofit professional dedicated to animal welfare and the environment Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Professional Summary
I have many years of experience in the nonprofit sector. I draw on my academic and professional history to help organizations with program development and deployment. My strengths include:
• Research
• Communications
• One-on-one mentorship and support for organization clients
• Project management
• Campaign development
• Grant & loan programs
• Writing & public speaking
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Executive Director
Microsanctuary Resource Center-Chapel Hill, NC
August 2014 to Present
Founder & executive director
• Oversee fundraising activities
• Manage communications and social media
• Develop rescue and caregiving plan for sanctuary residents
• Develop advocacy priorities
• Manage contractors as needed
• Oversee organization tax filing and reporting
• Represent the organization via public speaking, presentations, and other direct outreach
• Collaborate with other organizations to further our mission Researcher
A Well-Fed World-Remote
May 2018 to January 2020
• Research scientific studies, NGO reports, etc. related to the environment, climate change, and animal agriculture
• Review Director communications
Manager
Aussie Pet Mobile-Raleigh, NC
April 2015 to April 2018
• Interface with customers
• Work with owner to oversee groomer schedules
• Manage supply inventory
Director of Training & Education
Staunton Creative Community Fund-Staunton, VA
September 2011 to September 2013
Duties:
• Meet with new and existing businesses to discuss business ideas, business planning, and financing options.
• Assist clients in putting together loan applications.
• Conduct post-loan check-ins and site visits for all loan clients.
• Coordinate and conduct training classes, special programs/events, and other outreach and educational efforts.
• Assist with reports and other analysis of programs and lending efforts to organizational funders.
• Assist with other duties as needed.
General Editor
Rosetta Stone-Harrisonburg, VA
October 2008 to September 2011
Duties:
• Edit texts in English and other languages for style and comprehension based on learner proficiency
• Develop editorial, writing, and review standards for leveled content
• Co-lead a team of internal and external content authors to produce leveled content
• Manage internal information storage applications (Sharepoint, Quickbase, etc.)
• Develop new ideas relating to language pedagogy and department processes
• Lead and participate in training of new team members
• Collaborate with members of the writing, photography, software development, and other teams
• Write leveled content for learners of American English. Adjunct Assistant Professor of English
Community College - The Learning Center-Piedmont, VA January 2008 to May 2008
Duties:
• Teach a specified number of hours each week per semester as assigned
• maintain at least one office hour weekly per class taught
• evaluate course instruction in accordance with established policy
• advise students in course selection and curricular requirements
• participate when applicable in co-curricular activities. Education
Doctor of Philosophy in English
University of Virginia-Charlottesville, VA
August 2001 to May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in English
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University-Blacksburg, VA August 1997 to May 2001
Skills
• Grant application review
• Editing
• Mentoring
• Research
• Grant Writing
• Presentation skills
Additional Information
I am comfortable with office software, website management, and information technology in general.