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Luke Shirley

CHARLESTON

Summary


Knowledgeable community organizer with proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Successfully managed diverse teams, driving operational efficiency and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated excellence in fundraising, maintaining donor relations, and community engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Quest in Recovery
07.2022 - Current
  • Spearhead all awareness campaigns and fundraisers raising over 350k to date with over 1,300 newsletter subscribers
  • Manage donor relations and community partnerships with local businesses and state agencies
  • Lead strategic initiatives to enhance college student mental health support on campus.
  • Develop partnerships with community organizations to expand free wellness support and services to students.
  • Manage budget, ensure financial sustainability and report to board of directors for the expansion of our programming.
  • Oversee Quest on Campus student team and initiate training programs that increase support and leadership

Regional Manager

Rent Sons
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Led a regional team of 6 managers for localized in-home service marketplace for the aging population.
  • Launched 5 markets including my own in Charleston, SC.
  • Helped scale from 0 to $2.5M run rate, recruited world class talent, reached PMF with 90k+ hours of work complete in 14 communities (markets.)
  • Hired and trained team of independent contractors for Charleston market.
  • Led community events and fundraised for local nonprofits that helped to combat the deadly effects of loneliness, isolations, and substance use disorders.

English Teacher

Self Employed
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced comprehension and retention of English language concepts.
  • Implemented diverse assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
  • Created English conversation practice group among diverse students of different ages and levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05-2018

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Fundraising
  • Public speaking
  • Business development
  • Focus group facilitation
  • Strategic planning
  • Board relations
  • Relationship and team building
  • Leadership and people development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Executive Director

Quest in Recovery
07.2022 - Current

Regional Manager

Rent Sons
11.2019 - 06.2022

English Teacher

Self Employed
08.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

College of Charleston

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