Lisa Bittman

Experience

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  Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc.

  May 1998 - Dec 2016

  Executive Director

  Accountable for strategic direction and daily operations of a $8M nonprofit organization comprised of nine distinct program lines; coached and developed an administrative leadership staff of nine as well as programmatic leadership staff.Provided vision and leadership to the strategic direction and program development Developed, maintained and supported an engaged Board of DirectorsWorked closely with the Board of Directors and management team on compliance and tactical issues that supported organizational objectives and increased advocacy for older adultsConducted continuous program and process analysis Initiated, coordinated and championed new database technology for tracking clients and volunteers statistics to improve reporting outcomes Acted as a liaison between organization and a large range of external stakeholders to cultivate long-term strategic partnershipsOffered vision, business planning, funding procurement and implementation for new program start upServed on multiple community Advisory Boards and interfaced with the community, relationship development and collaboration of community effortsExperienced in the development and enforcement of HR policies and proceduresDelivered guidance to management/supervisors on employee relations and assessed organization for management development opportunitiesFamiliar with the structural and political atmosphere at the local, state and national levels. Experienced with government contract oversight at the all levels and a proven ability to meet and exceed contract requirementsStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communicator who can deliver effective presentations and maintain collaborative relationshipsExtensive experience with both organizational and program level budget formulation and oversight. Thorough understanding of non-profit financing, along with the ability to assist others with this area of understanding Show less

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  University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

  Jan 2004 - now

  Adjunct instructor

  Helen Bader School of Social Work – adjunct instructor - Social Services for the Aging, Social Issue and Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, and Social Service Marco Practice – 2004 to present

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  Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource Center

  Dec 2016 - now

  Aging and Disability Resource Center Coordinator