Management Executive

MARTIN A. DISTELHORST

**** *. **** ****** **********, Iowa 52601 319-***-****

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Senior executive with twenty one years of experience leading financial operations and community based programs supporting a non-profit organization. Successfully implements public relations strategies and grassroots campaigns to build and promote community awareness for resource development programs. Powerful ability to influence the thinking of others; forge strategic alliances; and building consensus. Establishes and manages key relationships throughout the community to facilitate and support public assistance programs. Effective interpersonal skills to enhance and increase donor participation.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Public Relations Campaigns • Grant Research and Proposal Writing for Federal Funding • Building Key Relationships

• Strategic Planning/Execution • Public Policy & Legislative Matters • Financial & Operations Management

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE:

Director of Community Resources, Community Action of Southeast Iowa, Burlington, Iowa 2000 – Current

The lead in operations for various programs at this non-profit service organization providing assistance to low-income families. Plan and coordinate public events and resources to support community programs. Research and write grant funding proposals. Oversee the implementation of agency’s public relations and resource development programs. Establish and maintain key relationships with community business leaders to generate program funding vital for meeting needs in this community. Work closely with senior management to define program requirements.

Achievements

• Generated significant cost savings by developing and implementing an organizational web site and quarterly newsletter to market and promote non-profit programs critical to meeting the needs of local families;

• Write various grant proposals to secure funding for emergency medical assistance programs supporting mission objectives;

• Devise and execute public relations and advertising campaigns to raise awareness for multiple programs across various media channels; and

• Instrumental in establishing the Medication Assistance Program by creating a database to track and manage millions of dollars in costs and statistical data for families served.

Finance Director, Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Burlington, Iowa 1991 – 2000

Oversaw accounting and financial functions for a non-profit supporting senior assistance programs. Accountable for banking and investment-related transactions and payroll; trained and supervised multiple employees; prepared and presented monthly financials at Board of Director meetings. Directed year-end closeout procedures and audits. Volunteered locally to raise awareness and support for seniors.

Achievements

• Oversaw allocation and accounting for fund disbursements in support of community based programs for seniors;

• Supervised month-end close of financial processes and prepared account reconciliations to ensure on-time completion;

• Prepared detailed management reports on audit results findings; involved in proposing and recommending changes in financial operations; and

• Planned/prepared various types of budgets, allocated resources, and evaluated operational performances based upon variance analysis.

EDUCATION / BUSINESS AFFILIATION / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Bachelor of Science/Finance (Minor/Business), University of Iowa

• A.S. in General Studies, Southeastern Community College, West Burlington, Iowa

• Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP)

• Volunteer: Reserve Deputy Sheriff for sixteen years / Public School Mentor/RSVP and Grade A Plus Board member

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