Board Of Directors
The BoardRussel Michael
Acting President
Professional Summary
I have 12 years of experience in fundraising, management, training and other areas of non-profit development. My communication style and relationship building skills have been an asset to my growth and achievements. I am eager to continue working at a management level in a role that utilizes these talents.
Core Qualifications:
· Build and foster relationships with constituents
· Create annual budgets
· Surpass fundraising goals
· Engage corporations and staff
· Team player
· Inclusive approach (engage the entire community)
Experience:
Ø Instrumental in starting up a fund raising cause for mental health patients, responsible for designing and creatively presenting solutions generating funding and membership
Ø Managed a team of over 200 employees with turnover of less than 3% in a industry that’s known to have upwards of 40% turnover
Ø Natural ability to include all demographics to create a unified approach
Ø Experienced working in a team environment
Ø Execute in a timely fashion on members feedback
Ø Creating a fun environment for all members of the association
Ø Successfully Organized events in large numbers for Non for profit and profit
Qualifications
Ø Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
Ø York University Business school of Management (Schulich School of Business)
Ø Spin Selling, “Power Selling”, D.E.I Management Training, Dale Carnegie and “Buyer Focus Selling”
Key Competencies:
Ø Ability to engage at all level, encourage and motivate others
Ø Analytical Quick to identify potential problems, prioritize and respond.
Ø Natural determination, drive, flair and readiness for a challenge.
Ø Confidence, diligence, and ability to take on challenging roles.
Ø Calm and assured in sensitive and pressurized situations.
Ø Natural ability and pride in the provision of high standards of service.
Ø Highly efficient, pragmatic and results-orientated.