Jan Conrad

Experience

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  Dix Communications Group

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2000

  General Manager

  Launched new business unit for established newspaper publishing company growing the organization of two into a thriving business with 26. Led and directed management team with sole responsibility for bottom-line results. Scope of work involved budgeting, forecasting, analysis, cost containment and sales team training & development. Published high-quality publications such as North Central Business Journal (serving eight counties); Ohio Family Magazine (statewide); Amish Heartland (statewide tourist publication); Community Guides and Economic Development Image Books. Show less

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  The Ohio State University

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  General Manager

  The Arden Shisler Conference Center forEducation and Economic DevelopmentLed and directed public/private new training & development start-up venture on research campus Teamed with contractors to design and build out state-of-the-art Conference Center Procured furnishings including furniture, catering equipment and facility artGained International Association of Conference Center, (IACC) facility certificationPartnered with Office of Development to increase endowment funding Secured endowment donations totaling $100K one year prior to Center opening.Created Standard Operating Procedures and PoliciesSelected and trained employees to successfully meet dynamic business needs Achieved 65% occupancy within first year. Show less

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  Brevard County Government

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2010

  Legislative Aide

  Public Relations liaison for County Commissioner serving 500,000 constituents in urban government setting. One of 2-person team that oversaw $1.2 billion dollar budget within Charter escalating costs.

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  CareerSource Brevard

  Oct 2010 - Dec 2014

  Director of Community Resources

  Developed and now direct Community Resources Program within regional workforce system to address ancillary needs of transitioning professionals. Collaborate with 30 public and private community based agencies to provide high quality customized services.Faciliate Biz Launch, a unique workforce program for aspiring entrepreneurs resulting in 100+ weekly participants and 150+ successful start-ups. Conduct and analyze study of best practices to identify enhancements for core curriculum, program processes, and service delivery. Nurture diverse network of professionals by connecting to top Central Florida talent for delivery of tailored solutions to meet transitioning clients' needs. Launched "Faith In the Future" partnership with 20+ faith-based organizations and the Department of Labor's Neighborhood and Faithbased Partnerships resulting in increased client engagement. Show less

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  Women's Business Center of Cleveland, Ohio powered by the Economic Community Development Institute

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2018

  Director

  Since the launch of The Women's Business Center (WBC) of Northern Ohio, more than 2 million in capital has been distributed to female entrepreneurs in northern Ohio, with the average loan size 25K. Through one-on-one business coaching, training workshops and a community of support, female owned businesses continue to thrive in northern Ohio. Over 450 women have engaged in services at some level, making the network of business owners a powerful group of entrepreneurs. The WBC is a program within the Cleveland Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI), the third largest non-profit micro lender in the country. Show less

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  Women's Network Leadership Institute

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  Executive Director

  Women's Network Leadership Institute delivers premier curriculum designed to deliver strategies and concepts to increase confidence, enhance competence and awaken women to the power that lies within a confident female focused on a C-Suite trajectory. WNLI knows that many women desire an opportunity for promotion, yet often lack the tools to navigate the challenges faced when climbing the ladder. WNLI curriculum is designed for high potential or emerging leaders as well as C-Suite professional seeking strategies to lead teams. Show less

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  Community Action Wayne Medina

  Dec 2021 - now

  Mobility Manager