Jane Zimbaldi

Experience

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  Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

  Dec 2000 - Dec 2002

  Group Program Consultant; Training and Special Projects Coordinator

  - Promoted regional programs within six counties by initiating and managing public relations with diverse organizations in for-profit and non-profit sectors.- Consistently met or exceeded monthly and annual territory goals through innovation and execution of successful marketing strategies.- Served as lead recruitment liaison: provided customer service to all donor groups; established a donor recruitment training program; coached new employees.- Coordinated various center events, including Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals conference and blood drive chairperson seminars.- Selected representative for international convention of Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals in Toronto, Canada. Show less

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  Houston ISD

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2003

  TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) and Language Arts Instructor

  (Seasonal/Part-Time)Tutorial and Enrichment Studies for At-Risk and Special-Needs Students

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  Ernst & Young

  Mar 2003 - Jul 2006

  Communication and Pursuit Strategist

  - Managed Request for Proposal (RFP) process for priority clients across all industries and service lines: research, writing, editing, proofreading, design, print production, and deadline-driven delivery.- Researched to obtain competitive intelligence and market the firm's global services through strategic communications aimed at key decision makers of Fortune companies. - Planned and coordinated high-profile client events within the Gulf Coast region, including Entrepreneur of the Year and Baseball as America. Show less

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  Houston ISD

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2007

  TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) and Language Arts Instructor

  (Seasonal/Part-Time)Tutorial and Enrichment Studies for At-Risk and Special-Needs Students

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  Ernst & Young

  May 2009 - Sept 2013

  Account Manager

  - Optimize firm’s account management resources to execute on business development strategies across all industries and service lines.- Team with global client service partners and directors to drive the growth and revenue of Fortune accounts; manage teams’ planning, knowledge-sharing and reporting.- Coordinate internal strategy sessions and contribute to the development of client-deliverables for key meetings.- Leverage global account management network to identify best practices; serve as peer advisor and mentor new team members.- Produce Assessment of Service Quality reports based on select clients’ feedback in order to provide leadership with competitive intelligence. Show less

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  BakerRipley

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2019

  Director of Program Planning & Research

  - Generate new revenue from a broad range of funding sources to support agency initiativesMajor accomplishments include the following federal grant awards: +U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Head Start and Early Head Start +U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration – Public Works +U.S. Department of Labor – Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program +U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Citizenship & Integration- Sustain agency revenue through management of various funding renewal applicationsMajor accomplishments include the following grant awards: +U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Supportive Services for Veteran Families +United Way – THRIVE +U.S. Department of Treasury – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance- Lead agency’s major resource development projects by working with internal stakeholders across all departments to achieve project objectives and by managing Request for Proposal (RFP) process + Strategize, plan, write grant proposals/funding applications, both public (government grants including federal, state, local) and private (various philanthropic entities including foundations), in accordance with all external requirements while adhering to the agency’s standards of quality+ Research funds available through multiple sources and determine applicability to existing or potential programs - Initiate and maintain strong working relationships with external partners+ Assume leadership roles in both professional and community settings+ Cultivate partnerships to advance community development initiatives - Craft messaging related to organizational philosophy/impact and serve as editor/proofreader for agency publications Show less

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  Child Advocates

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2024

  Grants Manager
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  Houston Botanic Garden

  Feb 2025 - now

  Grants Manager