Experience

SELFRELIANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UKRAINIANS INC

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Welcome US, Uniting for Ukraine

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Fred is coordinating the Welcome US/Uniting for Ukraine program in Illinois, Uniting for Ukraine is a streamlined process that allows for Ukrainian citizens who have been displaced by Russia’s aggression to apply for humanitarian parole in the United States. Under Uniting for Ukraine, the U.S. government allows people fleeing the war in Ukraine to seek refuge in the United States on a temporary basis known as humanitarian parole, with the support of a sponsor in the United States. The sponsor will provide financial support to meet the basic needs of someone fleeing Ukraine. They may also provide additional support, such as assistance enrolling in educational or training programs or securing employment. Show less



Resources for Community Living

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2022

  As Executive Director I oversee all program operations, marketing, program development, supervise 3 team members, monitor budgets and work to develop resources for the sustainability of RCL (Resources for Community Living). RCL's mission is to offer adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities opportunities to achieve greater self-esteem, dignity and participation in all aspects of community life. This RCL does through affordable, independent housing options, individualized skill instruction and necessary support services. Show less



Safer Foundation

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Coach

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

  As a financial coach I work with individuals transitioning out of prison on putting together sound financial money management principles based on a needs assessment. I also help with client credit issues and give them the opportunity to learn more about credit and how they can improve this important financial tool. I provide financial workshops on a variety of subjects of interest to Safer's clients. I help them in navigating the financial services world and serve to help them become well informed and educated consumers. Show less



ASSET BUILDERS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

• Founder and Executive Director

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2014

  Functioned as the founder and effective leader of this non-profit 501(C)(3) CDCOrganized strategic planning retreat resulting in organizational mission and vision statementsDeveloped strategic and action plansOrganized and submitted incorporation application to the Illinois Secretary of State's OfficeCompleted and submitted successful IRS application for 501(c)(3) designation (May 2005)Expanded and developed board of directorsDeveloped annual budgetsResearched and wrote grants to foundations, financial institutions and federal agenciesInitiated giving campaign by mailing to 1500 program supportersOrganized annual events to celebrate accomplishments of program participantsFacilitated development of organizational web-site www.assetbuilderscdc.orgSupervised 1 full time and 1 part time employees and 3 AmeriCorps volunteers at three locationsOrganized financial literacy workshops for low-wealth individualsOrganized train the trainer workshops for 14 financial literacy facilitatorsOrganized training of community based organization leaders on financial education and asset building strategiesManaged private and government grants including reporting to donorsWrote and edited monthly newsletter to program participants "Saving Times" Provided technical assistance in capacity building to other non-profits Show less

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2004 - Nov 2007

  • Functioned as the founder and effective leader of this non-profit 501(C)(3) CDC• Organized strategic planning retreat resulting in organizational mission and vision statements• Developed strategic and action plans• Organized and submitted incorporation application to the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office• Completed and submitted successful IRS application for 501(c)(3) designation (May 2005)• Expanded and developed board of directors• Developed annual budgets• Researched and wrote grants to foundations, financial institutions and federal agencies• Initiated giving campaign by mailing to 1500 program supporters• Organized annual events to celebrate accomplishments of program participants• Facilitated development of organizational web-site www.assetbuilderscdc.org• Supervised 1 full time and 1 part time employees and 3 AmeriCorps volunteers at three locations• Organized financial literacy workshops for low-wealth individuals• Organized train the trainer workshops for 14 financial literacy facilitators• Organized training of community based organization leaders on financial education and asset building strategies• Managed private and government grants including reporting to donors• Wrote and edited monthly newsletter to program participants “Saving Times” • Provided technical assistance in capacity building to other non-profits Show less

• Executive Director

  • 2014 - 2014


Institute for Debt Relief

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Functioned as an effective and articulate leader of this non-profit consumer credit counseling organizationDeveloped Strategic and Business plans Developed annual budgetProduced and hosted "Money Masters" TV show CAN TV Ch. 21Researched and wrote grant proposals and letters of inquiry to foundations and financial institutionsOrganized and presented financial education seminars to groups and community organizationsRecruited and trained volunteersDeveloped new partnerships and working relationships with other non-profits, community based organizations and government entitiesWrote monthly educational newsletter mailed to 1000 debt management plan clientsOrganized special events to mark major accomplishments of IFDRDeveloped and provide certificates of appreciation to volunteersDeveloped new programs to assist clients in learning debt management principles and practical strategies to reduce debtProvided one on one credit counseling for low-income clientsDeveloped brochures, signs and flyers for marketing needs Show less



GOODCITY NFP

• Director

  • Feb 2002 - Jul 2004

  Director of Community and Economic Development Supervised 8 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers Formulated and submitted annual budget for executive approval Managed Individual Development Account programs for 314 participants at 5 locations Organized financial education seminars for program participants Recruited 22 volunteer financial education facilitators Researched and wrote grants and letters of inquiry to foundations, banks and individuals donors Wrote and edited participant newsletter "Saving Times" Managed and reported on grants including progress reports Developed and managed collaborations of community based organizations for IDA program Worked with banks and commercial lenders on monitoring program participant's progress in financing asset purchases and investments Administered IDA match dollars and match awards to program participants Show less


JOHN LEWIS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC
• Community Development Associate

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002


John Lewis Social Services

• Transitional Housing Monitor

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

  Responsible for monitoring and mentoring 6 males between the ages of 16 - 21 Provided financial education and life skills training to program participants Responsible for efficient functioning of a residential 4000 sq. ft. facility Supervised one substitute housing monitor Community Development Associate Researched potential funding sources for redevelopment of degraded properties for use as low-income housing Wrote grants for development of homeless center and SRO unit In the downtown area of Davenport Designed financial literacy program for client population Conducted financial literacy classes for client population Assisted in flood remediation efforts for residents affected; Gained Certification to teach K-12 as a substitute teacher Experience in teaching grade school students grades 1-8 in Moline, IL Experience in teaching high school students at Rock Island H.S. and Buffalo Grove H.S. Show less


Environmental English Camp
• Director

  • Jun 2000 - Jul 2000

Earth Day 2000 Youth Environmental
• Media Director

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2000


Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• and American Culture Instructor

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Advisor Consulted Eco-Centre Delta, an environmental NGO in town of Vilkovo, Ukraine in the Odessa Oblast, on building organizational capacity. Worked with Executive Director and staff to identify its mission and complete a five year strategic plan. Conceived "Save the Canals" Campaign for a town of 10,000 in Ukraine. Recruited and trained 100 residents for a canal campaign community-based project in Ukraine. Created Eco-tourism strategy for the villagers of the Ukrainian Danube Delta canal system Consulted for Sevastopol Naturalist and after School Center on fundraising, marketing and public relations. Summer of 1999 Facilitated sister-city accord Show less


Black Sea Day
• Supervisor

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 1999


TASTE AND TOUCH OF UKRAINE, INC

• Business founder and owner

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  Functioned as founder and manager of delicatessen and 40 seat restaurant Managed 10; Provided catering services to up to 500 people Provided whole sale products to home delivery service Responsible for all financial matters and product development Responsible for advertising and marketing Functioned as founder and manager of delicatessen and 40 seat restaurant Managed 10; Provided catering services to up to 500 people Provided whole sale products to home delivery service Responsible for all financial matters and product development Responsible for advertising and marketing