KAREN DESHAYES
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Former banker and active non-profit transition manager offering a unique depth of expertise in financial planning and development. Committed to helping forward-thinking organizations position themselves in the marketplace, strengthen community alliances and present compelling case statements. Skilled in enhancing or improving organizational change.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Previously served an interim role and was asked to return to facilitate another transition. Responsible for all aspects of financial, human resources, education and wildlife hospital management.
Executive Director
Centerforce, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Manage finance, operations, human resources and community relations.
Interim Director of Human Resources
Community Housing Partnership
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed a team of five to recruit, onboard and deliver benefits to 224 employees. Served on Labor/Management Committee. Participated in C-suite strategic planning through transition and replacement of several key positions.
Interim Executive Director
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Duties include all aspects of administration including finance and operations, lease and loan negotiations, staff and volunteer assessment and reorganization, grant writing and reporting, and event coordination.
Interim Executive Director
Legal Aid of Marin
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for day to day operations including finance and operations, sourcing new administrative offices and lease negotiations, key employee reorganization, fund raising, grant writing and reporting, event planning and coordination.
Interim Executive Director
Child, Family & Community Services, Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Hired to oversee agency reorganization, stabilize operations and oversee executive transition. Responsible for programs, human resources and finance departments.
Marin City Community Development Corporation
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Worked with interim executive and staff to develop sustainability analysis.
Center for Volunteer and Non-profit Leadership
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Member of interim executive director team. Successful completion of several engagements with various non-profit organizations.
Interim Executive Director
Education Through Music – Bay Area
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Managed all functions of business operations following unexpected departure of former executive director. Responsibilities included operations, finance, human resources and development, identifying and onboarding new executive director.
Development and Planned Giving Officer
College of Marin Foundation
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Organized events to highlight Performing Arts at College of Marin. Developed a legacy program for presentation to the board of directors.
Private Client Manager
Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Recruited by Director of Private Bank to be part of the management team in charge of unification and strategic development of a group of bankers representing $100 million in monthly revenue. Served as a member of Bank of America’s foundation grants committee.
Vice President and Relationship Manager
Union Bank
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Promoted from branch and lending unit manager to Private Bank.
- Solicited, managed and developed relationships with high income, high net worth individuals, professional forms and non-profit organizations.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.
- Oversaw risk management practices ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative banking solutions.
Controller
The Gifted Line
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Initially recruited as Sales Manager to lead nationwide growth and promotion of high-end designer and producer of themed gift packaging. Analyzed sales channels and restructured reps and distributors. Assumed controller position to project income, cash flow and cost of goods for management and investors.
Commercial Loan Officer
West America Bank
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Banking services including lending and cash management.
Education
Associate of Science -
Albany Business College
Albany, New Yorkundefined
Golden Gate University
San FranciscoSeries 7 License - undefined
Life Agent License - undefined
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Cannon Financial Institute, Private Banking School
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Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Employee relations
- Staff management
- Operations management
Timeline
Executive Director
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
07.2023 - 11.2025
Executive Director
Centerforce, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2023
Interim Director of Human Resources
Community Housing Partnership
08.2019 - 03.2020
Interim Executive Director
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
10.2018 - 06.2019
Interim Executive Director
Legal Aid of Marin
08.2017 - 05.2018
Interim Executive Director
Child, Family & Community Services, Inc.
04.2013 - 05.2017
Marin City Community Development Corporation
12.2012 - 01.2013
Interim Executive Director
Education Through Music – Bay Area
04.2012 - 10.2012
Development and Planned Giving Officer
College of Marin Foundation
02.2011 - 04.2012
Center for Volunteer and Non-profit Leadership
01.2010 - 01.2013
Private Client Manager
Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2009
Vice President and Relationship Manager
Union Bank
01.1996 - 01.2006
Controller
The Gifted Line
01.1991 - 01.1996
Commercial Loan Officer
West America Bank
01.1989 - 01.1991
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Golden Gate University
Series 7 License - undefined
Life Agent License - undefined
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Cannon Financial Institute, Private Banking School
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Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management
Associate of Science -
Albany Business College
Community Service
- Marin Food Bank
- Museum of Performance and Design, director, treasurer, executive committee
- Marin Community Foundation, Advisory Committee
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Corporate Council
- College of Marin Foundation, director, executive committee member
- Marin General Hospital Foundation, director
- San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute
- Women's Business Alliance
- San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Women in Business founding member
- Marin Abused Women's Services Advisory Committee
- Scout's Fund