Helen Teresa Whitaker

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of [Type] production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

• Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
• Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
• Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
• Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

• Opticians Association of Canada
• International Opticians Association
• Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

• [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
• [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
• Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
• [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
• Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

• Demonstrated success in fundraising with institutional donors, and/or entrepreneurial nonprofit start-up is strongly required
• Ability to co-create RV’s fundraising strategy for institutional donors and lead its implementation
• Strong relationship-building abilities, with a proven capacity to manage donor relationships effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey the organization's mission and programs to diverse audiences
• Ability to persuasively articulate values, stories, and facts to multiple audiences
• Strong ability to execute and work within project timelines and pivot as needed to ensure meeting annual strategic goals
• Strong management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work remotely in a collaborative team environment, yet able to be self-directed and work independently to advance RestoringVision's annual fundraising strategies and goals
• Experience with international nonprofit organizations, especially those engaged in health and/or global development
• Experience with federal, bilateral, and multilateral grants
• Experience with Gifts-in-Kind and public private partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of seven years of experience in institutional fundraising, demonstrating a track record of successfully securing grants from foundations and corporations
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with SharePoint
• Knowledge of Salesforce and familiarity with Instrumentl required
• Flexibility to travel domestically and globally and attend meetings and events as required