project management
Big-picture leader with unparalleled project management skills for a variety of industries. From large scale AMS and LMS implementations to website redesigns and program deployments
STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
Guides the strategic planning process for nonprofits, educational entities, and start-ups. From drafting mission statements to organizational goal setting to strategy formation, implementation, and monitoring.
operational planning
Leverages human and technological tools to identify opportunities for increasing productivity, maximizing efficiency, and streamlining operations in support of new and ongoing development efforts.
organizational development
Spearheads back-end operations initiatives, identifies and leverages cutting edge technology and administrative platforms. Takes the lead on website design and restructuring and a range of marketing initiatives.
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affiliations.
Board Member
Ninja Pandas
Dates volunteered // Apr 2017 – Present
Board Member - Communications Director
Sacramento Soccer Alliance
Dates volunteered // Aug 2017 – Jun 2018
Organizer
Start-Up Weekend-Environmental Edition
Dates volunteered // Mar 2019 – Present
Organizer
Start Up Weekend-Women's Edition
Dates volunteered // Sep 2017 – Feb 2018
Tech Committee Chair
Genevieve Didion K-8 School
Dates volunteered // Sep 2013 – Jun 2017
Organizer
Sacramento StartUp Weekend-EdTech Edition
Dates volunteered // Mar 2015
Organizer
StartUp Weekend-Women's Edition
Dates volunteered // Jun 2014 – Oct 2014
about.
DEBORAH L. HUNT, PRINCIPAL
Deborah has been working with nonprofits and start-ups since 1999. Her vision, to expertly guide and empower organizations to reach their pinnacle of success. With over 25 years in project and operational management in both public and private sectors, Deborah utilizes her breadth and depth of experience in organizational development, IT operational planning, and program design & implementation to help organizations leverage human and technological capital to meet their mission and vision.
She brings a wealth of expertise, rare insight, and unrivaled versatility, having worked in a multitude of industries that provides her clients with a unique lens from which to tackle organizational challenges. From start-ups requiring a keen eye to ensure operational systems can meet the challenges of the growing organization to existing entities looking at ways to improve efficiencies that positively affect the bottom line, Deborah is a touchstone for leaders seeking change.
Her experience includes empowering start-ups, educational entities and nonprofit organizations from creation to ongoing operational needs. Deborah has also served on several Boards and produces StartUp weekends for women seeking economic empowerment as well as issues around environmental sustainability.
Based in Sacramento + San Francisco Bay Area
overview.
professional skills
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Project Management
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Policy/Process Development & Documentation
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E-Communications Strategies
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E-learning Systems & Course Design
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Team Building & Staff Leadership
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Recruitment & Retention
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Organizational Development & Operational Planning
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Performance Management
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Strategic Planning
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Cost Reduction & Profit Optimization
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Event & Conference Management
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Database Design/Management
technical expertise
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows and Mac
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, FileMaker 11, Concept Draw Pro, Crystal Reports, Lawson, KANA, NCR 2160, Breeze, Delphi, Remanco and Autoclerk
Web Tools: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Google+, Chat, Google Drive/Docs and Google Analytics), Salesforce, QuickBooks, Content Management Systems (Word Press, Drupal, Weebly, Wix), Prezi, TSheets, Asana, Slack, Social Marketing Feeds, Vocus, Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, MailChimp, Lucidcharts, Memberclicks, Member365 Association Management/Learning Management Systems, Camtasia and Snagit
highlights
AFFILIATIONS
Board Member
Ninja Pandas
April 2017 – Present
Board Member - Communications Director
Sacramento Soccer Alliance
Aug 2017 – June 2018
Organizer
Start-Up Weekend-Environmental Edition
March 2019 – July 2019
Organizer
Start Up Weekend-Women's Edition
Sept 2017 – Feb 2018
Tech Committee Chair
Genevieve Didion K-8 School
Sep 2013 – June 2017
Organizer
Sacramento StartUp Weekend-EdTech Edition
March 2015
Organizer
StartUp Weekend-Women's Edition
June 2014 – Oct 2014
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Managed procurement, implementation and deployment of large scale Association Management, Learning Management and Human Resource Management platforms for mid-tier Associations and nonprofits including requirements gathering, system launch, testing, system processes and user training
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Planned, designed and restructured organizational websites to improve community outreach, enhance user interface/workflow systems and broaden market penetration. Work scope has included requirements gathering, task analysis, information architecture, wireframe design, usability testing and graphic design interface
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Managed development of a $12 million-dollar office facility build-out and a $20 million-dollar resort property from concept through construction. Corporate liaison to project owners, investors, general and sub-contractors, interior designers and vendors
strategy & implementation
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Have managed the strategic planning process for both non-profits, start-ups and educational entities. Client work has included creation of vision and mission statements, organizational goal setting, analysis, strategy formation, strategy implementation and strategy monitoring. Tools/approaches used include: SWOT Analysis, Theory of Change, Balance Scorecard
operational planning & Development
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Designed, developed and implemented in-person and online training courses for K-8 and business entities. Course design included course objectives, step-by-step outline for delivery and student evaluation as well as Learning Transfer tools for learners and management teams. Topics ranged from assistant manager training, guest service relations, sales/reservation/customer service call training, supply management and lean manufacturing protocols to introductory courses to STEM fields for upper elementary youth and professional training protocols for California PA|PG|PC
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Developed and maintained information technology functions for both non-profit and small business entities. Have spearheaded migration from PC to Apple platform as well as selection of key cloud services to mitigate operational overhead and streamline management of key HR and IT services including web/e-mail hosting, electronic filing, videoconferencing and CRM tools
testimonials.
The consummate professional, Deborah was invaluable in my efforts to form and launch a new
non-profit organization. She also led the development of two federal grant applications for
another organization that I worked with. Both multi-million dollar grants were funded.
Stephanie Couch, Executive Director-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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