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Richmond Hill Councilman Experienced Leader and Communications and Training Professional With Technical Writing Skills

Goodwill of Southeast Georgia is a non-profit, retailer, business solutions, employment and staffing services provider. Formerly Goodwill Savannah, GA.

• Nearly 20 years of professional experience in corporate communications, technical writing, grant writing and management, intelligence analysis, grant writing, multimedia marketing, public relations, project management, strategic planning, economic and event planning and budget development/analysis. • Able to cultivate positive relationships with business, state governmental and nonprofit agencies, as well as other local community leaders to develop effective strategic, organizational and program goals. I am able to effectively solicit, manage and implement economic opportunities through grant writing, award designation and fund development. • As an US Army veteran with over eight years of experience in the military intelligence field as an All-source Intelligence Analyst. • Highly motivated and detail-oriented. • Extensive proven negotiating and conflict resolution skills. • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. • Able to manage staff, multitask, adapt quickly and effectively communicate • Formulate procedures, policies, and guidelines for assigned programs. I develop alternative strategies for programs based on analysis and research of a variety of programs. Specialties: • Research and analysis of intelligence and other corporate data to determine fundamental organizational change. Furthermore, I am able to determine growth needs based on the economic climate and formulate enhancement initiatives through strategic planning. • Write and manage local, federal & foundation grants, awards & programs. I have detailed knowledge in the development, planning & implementation of strategies that are used to identify, research, cultivate & solicit financial sponsorships and in-kind donations. • Facilitate workshops, training & planning meetings to promote best practices & collaboration efforts between groups.