Board Of Directors

The Board
Person

Russel 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.