Sarah Bodley
Executive Director at reSET (Social Enterprise Trust)- Claim this Profile
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Kaitlin H.
It was a distinct pleasure to work with Sarah at Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA, Inc.). Over the course of her 2+ years in the Executive Director position, her dedication, knowledge of the dance field, and business savvy laid the groundwork for a successful theater season and gala event, the creation and dissemination of a new touring format, and multiple new funding partnerships, among others. She also worked with the board and staff to establish a base of financial stability for our entire organization - both artistically and administratively. Sarah's knowledgeable approach to all she does is only matched by her positive attitude and ease of communication, which makes her an excellent leader. She will enhance any team of which she is a part.
John Lanasa
I had the great pleasure to work with Sarah during her tenure as ED of the Doug Varone and Dancers company. Time and time again I was impressed with her skillful management of the company's budget and multi-layered operations. Sarah is also great consensus builder and has a personal style that makes people want to work with her. Among many of her superpowers is the ability to think strategically during the execution of a plan. In the moment she has the ability to understand the bigger implications of a situation and is expert at shifting tactics in order to achieve the desired results. She is always on and always thinking. On top of all that, Sarah is a fun person to be around. I hope to get the chance to work with her again in the future.
Kaitlin H.
It was a distinct pleasure to work with Sarah at Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA, Inc.). Over the course of her 2+ years in the Executive Director position, her dedication, knowledge of the dance field, and business savvy laid the groundwork for a successful theater season and gala event, the creation and dissemination of a new touring format, and multiple new funding partnerships, among others. She also worked with the board and staff to establish a base of financial stability for our entire organization - both artistically and administratively. Sarah's knowledgeable approach to all she does is only matched by her positive attitude and ease of communication, which makes her an excellent leader. She will enhance any team of which she is a part.
John Lanasa
I had the great pleasure to work with Sarah during her tenure as ED of the Doug Varone and Dancers company. Time and time again I was impressed with her skillful management of the company's budget and multi-layered operations. Sarah is also great consensus builder and has a personal style that makes people want to work with her. Among many of her superpowers is the ability to think strategically during the execution of a plan. In the moment she has the ability to understand the bigger implications of a situation and is expert at shifting tactics in order to achieve the desired results. She is always on and always thinking. On top of all that, Sarah is a fun person to be around. I hope to get the chance to work with her again in the future.
Kaitlin H.
It was a distinct pleasure to work with Sarah at Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA, Inc.). Over the course of her 2+ years in the Executive Director position, her dedication, knowledge of the dance field, and business savvy laid the groundwork for a successful theater season and gala event, the creation and dissemination of a new touring format, and multiple new funding partnerships, among others. She also worked with the board and staff to establish a base of financial stability for our entire organization - both artistically and administratively. Sarah's knowledgeable approach to all she does is only matched by her positive attitude and ease of communication, which makes her an excellent leader. She will enhance any team of which she is a part.
John Lanasa
I had the great pleasure to work with Sarah during her tenure as ED of the Doug Varone and Dancers company. Time and time again I was impressed with her skillful management of the company's budget and multi-layered operations. Sarah is also great consensus builder and has a personal style that makes people want to work with her. Among many of her superpowers is the ability to think strategically during the execution of a plan. In the moment she has the ability to understand the bigger implications of a situation and is expert at shifting tactics in order to achieve the desired results. She is always on and always thinking. On top of all that, Sarah is a fun person to be around. I hope to get the chance to work with her again in the future.
Kaitlin H.
It was a distinct pleasure to work with Sarah at Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA, Inc.). Over the course of her 2+ years in the Executive Director position, her dedication, knowledge of the dance field, and business savvy laid the groundwork for a successful theater season and gala event, the creation and dissemination of a new touring format, and multiple new funding partnerships, among others. She also worked with the board and staff to establish a base of financial stability for our entire organization - both artistically and administratively. Sarah's knowledgeable approach to all she does is only matched by her positive attitude and ease of communication, which makes her an excellent leader. She will enhance any team of which she is a part.
John Lanasa
I had the great pleasure to work with Sarah during her tenure as ED of the Doug Varone and Dancers company. Time and time again I was impressed with her skillful management of the company's budget and multi-layered operations. Sarah is also great consensus builder and has a personal style that makes people want to work with her. Among many of her superpowers is the ability to think strategically during the execution of a plan. In the moment she has the ability to understand the bigger implications of a situation and is expert at shifting tactics in order to achieve the desired results. She is always on and always thinking. On top of all that, Sarah is a fun person to be around. I hope to get the chance to work with her again in the future.
Credentials
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Leadership Fairfax Institute
Leadership FairfaxJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Completed GRI G4 Certified Sustainability Reporting Course - Administered by ISOS Center for Social Responsibility – New York, N.Y. April 20-21, 2015
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Experience
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reSET (Social Enterprise Trust)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director, Women's Empowerment Programs
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
Oversees Empowered Women International programs, providing strategic leadership, partnership development, personnel & operations management, and systems support to a mission-driven nonprofit providing entrepreneurial training and opportunities in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area. Develops and maintains relationships with mission-aligned partners, funders, and volunteers throughout the region. Manages programs team while seeking efficiencies and continuing to enhance and develop entrepreneurial programming. Ensures accuracy and timeliness in monitoring and reporting impact. Engages with leadership team and other departments to collaborate on greater organizational efforts.
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Empowered Women International, a program of the Latino Economic Development Center
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting Executive Director
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
Collaborated with EWI executive board steering committee to identify and select merger partner (LEDC). Led EWI through the merger process working with pro bono team of lawyers and LEDC’s ED within one calendar year including finances, organizational structure and board management.Provided strategic leadership, personnel & operations management, accounting & financial management, and systems support to a mission-driven nonprofit providing entrepreneurial training and opportunities for immigrant, refugee, low-income, and at-risk women in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area.
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Director of Operations
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Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
Providing strategic leadership, personnel & operations management, accounting & financial management, and systems support to a mission-driven nonprofit providing entrepreneurial training and opportunities for immigrant, refugee, low-income, and at-risk women in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area.
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Dova, Inc./Doug Varone and Dancers
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United States
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
Leadership in all business operations including office and information management, fiduciary oversight, accounting, marketing and communications, project and program management, fund raising, and strategic planning. Hires and manages all staff and interns, acts as the central source for business administrative information. Works with Artistic Director and is responsible for liaising with the Board and Junior Board, other artists such as lighting and costume designers and guest artists, dancers, vendors and other key stakeholders, and representing Doug Varone and Dancers in the greater community.
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General Manager
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2013
Office manager in charge of accounting, budget tracking, creation & design of marketing materials, project management, assisting with grant final reporting, annual audit, and general office upkeep such as answering phones, processing mail, and intern recruitment and oversight. Oversight of annual Summer Workshop and Winter NYC Intensive, managing, coordinating and executing all planning and logistics related to each program. Tasks included marketing, coordination of travel and lodging, processing all incoming registrations and payments, ensuring ease of process for all parties involved (up to 80 students and 15 staff/company members per program).
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Community Development International
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Greater New York City Area
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Consultant
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Community Development International (CDi) is an NGO focused on reforestation in Haiti. • Conducted research for Community Development International to determine the feasibility of marketing CDi’s artisanal biochar briquettes in NYC. • Presented findings and three-part strategy for entry into the market & scalability, with particular focus on retail market. Community Development International (CDi) is an NGO focused on reforestation in Haiti. • Conducted research for Community Development International to determine the feasibility of marketing CDi’s artisanal biochar briquettes in NYC. • Presented findings and three-part strategy for entry into the market & scalability, with particular focus on retail market.
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Purchase College, SUNY
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Conservatory of Dance - Nutcracker Children's Coordinator
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2006
Organized the involvement of approximately 150 area children in the 2006 production of The Nutcracker, including audition and casting, liaising between parents and Conservatory faculty and staff, organizing parent volunteers, assisting with rehearsals, purchasing and organizing makeup for each performer, updating rehearsal and costume fitting schedule. Organized the involvement of approximately 150 area children in the 2006 production of The Nutcracker, including audition and casting, liaising between parents and Conservatory faculty and staff, organizing parent volunteers, assisting with rehearsals, purchasing and organizing makeup for each performer, updating rehearsal and costume fitting schedule.
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Box office staff
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Oct 2002 - Jul 2006
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Connecticut Dance Theatre, Inc.
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Watertown, CT
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Administrative Assistant
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1999 - 2002
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Bard College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sustainability -
2002 - 2006
State University of New York College at Purchase
BFA, Dance
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