Nancy Watkins

Background

About Nancy Watkins

I am a forward-thinking professional with over 20 years of experience managing youth development programs and creating leadership opportunities for youth of color. I possess an outstanding record of achievement in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. My career is marked by success in developing and deploying strategic processes, overseeing project coordination from start to finish, and leading staff to maximum level of productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. I am an expert at planning and setting long-term strategic plans, as well as optimizing organizational efficiency, reducing cost, and surpassing program objectives. I am adept at identifying opportunities, implementing changes in operations and processes to drive performance and optimize productivity. I have been successful in leading the strategic initiatives through the development of innovative solutions while overseeing projects, implementing process improvements, and cultivating trusting relationships with multiple stakeholders. I possess a reputation for gaining an in-depth understanding of project value and core concerns prior to recommending and implementing effective solutions. I have a reliable record of successfully scoping, planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting on multiple projects simultaneously. I am very capable of managing stakeholder expectations and willing to take full responsibility for delivering project objectives. Furthermore, I am highly experienced in leading the strategic growth of non-profit organizations through training and development, developing innovative solutions, overseeing effective project management, developing collaborative partnerships, and cultivating trusting relationships with community resources and stakeholders. I am passionate about developing and implementing fundraising strategic plan that increased revenue through donor supported initiatives, events, sponsorship, individual, foundation, and corporate giving. I am adept at establishing strategic partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders including community-based organizations, government agencies, and educational partners to increase visibility and funding support. I am recognized as a dynamic, result-oriented decisive leader who is highly motivated, entrepreneurial, analytical, and driven by new challenges and passion to serve others.