Lisa Gjersvik

Experience

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  Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

  Dec 1989 - now

  Strategic Planning Development and Implementation• Led the strategic leadership team to create and implement strategic plan.• Formed cross-functional team development to implement work plans for strategic issues• Ensured progress toward strategic objectives.• Coordinated the external review of the effectiveness programs and services; impact measurement. • Assisted with legislative activities, including State of Minnesota reporting and biennial budget.• Tracked legislative hearings and legislative requests. Fund Development• Researched a variety of funding sources; built relationships with key funders.• Proposal development coordination. • Served as a spokesperson to promote its mission, goals, and outcomes. Sponsored Programs Coordination• Monitored sponsored programs requirements and activities.• Tracked progress and reported activities to funding entities. Show less • Identified and developed projects and initiatives that would lead to new ag-based products.• Researched on industry trends, market data collection and conducted economic analysis.• Built alliances with regional economic development entities and other stakeholders.• Conducted business research, market data collection and economic analysis.• Provided information briefings for clients on market/industry overviews, competitive intelligence and cursory intellectual property reviews.• Cross-functional teams leader for organizational communications, strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, program outreach and website development.• Tracked outcomes and organizational impacts.• Developed and managed regional office budget and facilities.• Promoted programs and services. Show less • Identified opportunities to develop and commercialize value-added agricultural products.• Provided direct or referred marketing, technical assistance and product development support to clients to enhance their success in the marketplace. • Coordinated utilization of pilot plant facilities and applied research staff for assistance to clients. • Conducted due diligence on business plans and proposals, including financial analysis and market research, to assess the viability of proposed business opportunities. • Administratively managed regional project portfolio consisting of over 150 projects, cumulatively representing nearly $2 million in funds awarded to clients. • Negotiated contract terms on projects. • Presented projects to the AURI Board of Directors for review. • Analyzed emerging trends in value-added agriculture and developed proactive initiatives to explore opportunities having industry-wide impact. • Built organizational alliances to identify and explore areas of collaboration, partnering whenever possible to leverage resources. • Served on cross-functional teams for organizational strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and web site development. • Served as regional spokesperson to promote AURI’s mission, goals and outcomes. • Developed and managed regional office budget. Show less • Managed day-to-day administration of regional project portfolio.• Managed the disbursement of loan and grant funds. • Ensured clients complied with all contractual obligations, including periodic reporting and documentation of matching funds. • Facilitated amendments to contracts, including extensions, budget revisions and revised repayment plans. • Served as main contact with clients after project approval, handling all project administration. • Gathered annual outcomes data, compiling the collective impact made by project portfolio. Show less

  • Senior Director of Strategy Management

    Mar 2010 - now

  • Director of Strategy and Innovation

    May 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Acting Executive Director

    Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  • Project Development Director

    Jan 2001 - May 2008

  • General Manager

    Jul 1995 - Jan 2001

  • Program Specialist

    Dec 1989 - Jul 1995