Cindy Brown Board applicationCindy Brown
786.210.0613 fax 305.944.2268
cindy@thecenergysolution.com
Objective
building and organizational skills while working
in an environment that fosters growth & creativity that will res
it.
Profile
Over 20 years experience in event based project management, planning & dvelopment and fundraising.
Ability to direct complex projects and events from concept to ex
Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
Team Builder
Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, and boards of directors
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
Outstanding reputation with community influencers
Successful in building mutually beneficial relationships
Education
Awarded a Fellowship for Graduate work in Sociology, University of Miami Graduate School
B.A., Psychology and Criminology, University of Miami
AA, Music Education, Miami Dade College
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Management/Supervision
Ran operations including facility for Miami-based contemporary performing arts organization
Worked directly with Board of Directors on strategic & long-term planning
Supervised and tasked all interns and non-senior staff
Recruited volunteers with necessary skill sets to achieve goals
Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement man
Managed and developed a number of volunteers into goal-oriented, cohesive group.
Coordinated multiple volunteer committees to achieve specific goals
Successfully refined and implemented new projects.
Finance/Budgeting/Funding
With Finance committee, developed and oversaw budget for $850,00
Developed and ensured compliance with $200,000+ budget for brand
Managed day to day finance and accounting including grant development and compliance
Wrote and presented corporate and foundation proposals & grants
Solicit in-kind vendors to address budget line items
Event Management & Logistics
Planning & execution of events ranging in scope from large scaleor events to fundraising
dinner w/ silent auctions
Development and adherence to detailed budgets
Development of private, corporate & foundation proposals
Managing multiple components and individuals to present a cohesi
Vendor recruitment and management
Full Silent Auction management & production
Events: (not comprehensive)
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival -2012
Miami Beach Gay Pride 2009, 2010, 2011
DASH Taste of Design 2010, 2011
Tigertail Annual Fundraiser 2010, 2011, 2012
SAVE Dade Halloween 2010 & 2011 Champions of Equality 2011
MDGLCC Annual Gala 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Annual Dinner Gala 2009, 2010
NGLTF Recognition Dinner - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
DHRF Recognition Dinner 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Aqua Girl 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
GLSEN by Design - 2000
Dining By Design (DIFFA) 1999, 2000, 2003
White Party 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
AIDS WALK MIAMI 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997
Employment
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Executive Director 7/2012 - Present
Cenergy, LLC, President & CEO 7/2008 Present
Clients include Miami Beach Gay Pride, SAVE Dade, Florida Immigr
Productions, Cancer Community Center, Miami Dade Gay & Lesbian C
Gay Youth, Youth L.E.A.D, Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
MDGLCC Foundation/LGBT Visitor Center
Executive Director 8/2011 7/2012
Miami Light Project, Managing Director 10/2001 8/2008
Cenergy Productions, President & CEO 1/2000 10/2001
Clients include DIFFA, GLSEN, Dade Human Rights Foundation, Aqua Gi
SAVE Foundation, Lambda Conference Director 1/2000 9/2000
United Foundation for AIDS 6/1997 12/1999
Care Resource/Health Crisis Network 1992 1995, 1997-1998
Honors & Awards
Fellowship for Graduate Studies University of Miami
Leadership Miami Class of 1994
SoBeOut Award 1995
United Foundation for AIDS Humanitarian Award - 1999
ward 2001
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award - 2010
References supplied upon request