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JOHN SMIST
Executive Director
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and professional Executive Director with over 20 years of experience building relationships that are both business to business, and interpersonal. Proven track record
for designing, implementing and funding projects that range from local hospital grants to 5k races and golf tournaments.
CONTACT
PHONE:
207-249-8300
EMAIL:
Johnsmist78@gmail.com
SKILLS
-Strong organizational and time-management.
-Exceptional communications and interpersonal relationship building.
-Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
-Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
-Experience in managing budgets and handling financial documents (not limited to) grant writing, PNL statements, budget building, payroll.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University
Major: Speech Communications
Minor: Information Computers Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACCESS of Wilmington-Executive Director
Feb 2021–Nov 2023
Executed annual applications for Veterans Administration grant ($100,000+) to fund Project SOAR programming
Executed and received annual New Hanover County Funding
Executed and received New Hanover Endowment Funding ($50,000)
Received grants from TD Bank, Dicks Sporting Goods, International Paper, Carolina Hurricanes, Landfall Foundation, Live Oak Bank.
Planned and executed three annual fundraising events that brought more than $70,000 in funding
Maintained a CRM system for the Organization
Managed day-to-day operations, including but not limited to a staff of nine, payroll and financial operations
WECT NEWS-Wilmington, NC-Sports Director
Jan 2010–Feb 2021
Write, produced, edited and shot video for up to six daily broadcasts
Built relationships with local coaches and businesses for potential news updates, while maintaining a high level of personal ethics
Conducted, and transitioned into breaking news coverage for events such as hurricanes, COVID-19, and election coverage