STEPHANIE DASHER

Transitioned from Executive Director role to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, further aligning with a long-term commitment to advancing mental health, transition support, and holistic well-being through trauma-informed leadership.

• Develops and shares a strong vision for the Warrior Surf Foundation to inspire collaborative and innovative teamwork among staff
• Works to enhance the mission of Warrior Surf Foundation by identifying and facilitating the implementation of key strategic goals that span a 2–3 year period
• Works with consultants and program directors to develop and implement therapeutic interventions to reach an 80% graduation rate
• Works with the Board of Directors to build capacity and create opportunities for growth and community relationships to increase revenue by over 100% since 2018
• Works extensively with the International Surf Therapy Organization and local community leadership to promote and advance the use of surf therapy as an alternative therapy for Veterans
• Advocates for the health and well-being of Veterans throughout the United States
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to sustain and expand the programs and services the Warrior Surf Foundation provides

• Developed a strong partnership with the Executive Director to create a 5-year strategic plan and created new processes and approaches to implement the strategic plan
• Coordinated with the Executive Director to create an annual operations plan and budget to meet 100% of financial goals
• Developed an accounting system that provides the organization with quick access to financial information and enables strategic budgeting
• Created and implemented performance management processes to evaluate progress against the goals of the organization
• I provide strong leadership to staff, volunteers, and program managers
• Developed curriculum, tools, and training that increase organizational functionality and increase staff and program efficacy
• Developed strong relationships with local and national businesses to raise awareness and generate substantial revenue for the organization, including a one-year revenue growth of 56%

•Developed and operated a photography and graphic design business that innovatively
met client needs

•Created stunning imagery that complimented existed branding as well as new branding for clients to improve marketability

•Used skill and understanding of the current market to guide clients through the process of changing and adapting their strategies for visual communication

•Built and developed key visual communication assets such as websites, brochures, logos,
and product photography

•Exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality photographs and graphics on
time, with a high customer satisfaction rating

• Prepared maintenance packages and researched methods for completing complex maintenance tasks
• Revised technical maintenance procedures to ensure they were correct and up-to-date with current regulations
• Performed specialized or confidential duties, including maintaining reactor plant manuals and maintenance of classified systems
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise for nuclear reactor control systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime
• Drafted, proofed, and edited all awards, correspondence, and directives for all executive-level signatures
• Guided the Command via the CNIC Gateway and contributed significantly to the creation and continued development of the Command's informational web page for external and internal use