Bridget K. Blixt
Chief Operating Officer at McDowell Sonoran Conservancy- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
I worked with Bridget when she managed revamping her organization's web presence, guiding a team through a website redesign and social media campaign. As a contracted web designer, she clearly communicated her organization's vision and goals to me. Things flowed smoothly thanks to her organized and proactive approach; with the team of employees and contractors coordinating their efforts to achieve the best results. Her dedication to staying on top of all new information and technology that could benefit her organization was evident, as she researched and oversaw the implementation of new methods for expanding her organization's web presence and client base. I would describe her as a mover and shaker, always looking for new strategies to achieve results. I highly recommend Bridget and would be happy to work with her again.
Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
While working with Bridget on projects to strengthen the organization and the community, I found her extremely collaborative and helpful. Honesty and clear objectives are strengths in Bridget’s work ethics!
LinkedIn User
I worked with Bridget when she managed revamping her organization's web presence, guiding a team through a website redesign and social media campaign. As a contracted web designer, she clearly communicated her organization's vision and goals to me. Things flowed smoothly thanks to her organized and proactive approach; with the team of employees and contractors coordinating their efforts to achieve the best results. Her dedication to staying on top of all new information and technology that could benefit her organization was evident, as she researched and oversaw the implementation of new methods for expanding her organization's web presence and client base. I would describe her as a mover and shaker, always looking for new strategies to achieve results. I highly recommend Bridget and would be happy to work with her again.
Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
While working with Bridget on projects to strengthen the organization and the community, I found her extremely collaborative and helpful. Honesty and clear objectives are strengths in Bridget’s work ethics!
LinkedIn User
I worked with Bridget when she managed revamping her organization's web presence, guiding a team through a website redesign and social media campaign. As a contracted web designer, she clearly communicated her organization's vision and goals to me. Things flowed smoothly thanks to her organized and proactive approach; with the team of employees and contractors coordinating their efforts to achieve the best results. Her dedication to staying on top of all new information and technology that could benefit her organization was evident, as she researched and oversaw the implementation of new methods for expanding her organization's web presence and client base. I would describe her as a mover and shaker, always looking for new strategies to achieve results. I highly recommend Bridget and would be happy to work with her again.
Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
While working with Bridget on projects to strengthen the organization and the community, I found her extremely collaborative and helpful. Honesty and clear objectives are strengths in Bridget’s work ethics!
LinkedIn User
I worked with Bridget when she managed revamping her organization's web presence, guiding a team through a website redesign and social media campaign. As a contracted web designer, she clearly communicated her organization's vision and goals to me. Things flowed smoothly thanks to her organized and proactive approach; with the team of employees and contractors coordinating their efforts to achieve the best results. Her dedication to staying on top of all new information and technology that could benefit her organization was evident, as she researched and oversaw the implementation of new methods for expanding her organization's web presence and client base. I would describe her as a mover and shaker, always looking for new strategies to achieve results. I highly recommend Bridget and would be happy to work with her again.
Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
While working with Bridget on projects to strengthen the organization and the community, I found her extremely collaborative and helpful. Honesty and clear objectives are strengths in Bridget’s work ethics!
Experience
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McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Phoenix Indian Center
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Mar 2009 - Feb 2023
Multi-site management oversight of the Workforce Development, Youth Development and Adult Education Programs. Built new center-wide database in partnership with database company. Conduct market research and analysis and make recommendations for programmatic changes to meet the changing and future needs of the community and agency. Developed Standard Operating Procedures, Management Leadership and new staff On-Boarding trainings and streamlined policies and procedures. Take the lead role in planning sessions for agency projects and program improvements. Seen as a “go to” person for ideas and solutions. Played a key role in focusing the agency’s attention and action on social media efforts increasing our visibility as affirmed by Google analytics and increased SEO ranking.
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Member Board Of Directors
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Jul 2017 - May 2021
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Matthew's Crossing Food Bank
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Chandler, AZ
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
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Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
Responsible for all fiduciary matters. Established long and short term goals of the organization; stipulated annual objectives and priorities; evaluated annual performance of the organization; supervised Board and Executive Director; worked in partnership with Executive Director to ensure board resolutions were carried out; appointed all committee chairs and interviewed and recommended prospective board members. Instituted structured processes for many organizational functions to ensure business continuity, including a procedure for recruiting and selecting new Board Members resulting in a board with a more diverse expertise.
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Corporate Recruiter
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Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
Conducted full cycle, multi-state recruitment and qualified candidates based upon interpersonal skills, technical requirements, behavioral interviewing techniques and performing comprehensive screening interviews. Completed wage analysis for new hires and internal promotions and conducted New Hire Orientations / on-boarding classes. Conducted full cycle, multi-state recruitment and qualified candidates based upon interpersonal skills, technical requirements, behavioral interviewing techniques and performing comprehensive screening interviews. Completed wage analysis for new hires and internal promotions and conducted New Hire Orientations / on-boarding classes.
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Farmers Insurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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District Sales & Marketing Manager
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Feb 2006 - Nov 2007
Hired as a key team member to help a recently promoted District Manager open a new District Office. Recruited quality agents by ensuring prospective agents had the knowledge, skills and capability to be successful prior to hire and created and conducted new agent trainings assuring understanding of company, state and federal rules and regulations. Worked with agents to improve their sales skills by training relationship building skills and marketing concepts and initiatives resulting in their quick conversation rate from a trainee agent to a full time business owner. Upon request, assisted two agents create personalized marketing plans resulting in increased sales of 14% and 22% within 9 months.
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National American Red Cross
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Cortland County American Red Cross and National American Red Cross
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Manager and Business/Managment Analyst
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Aug 1993 - Aug 2005
Known for my ability to build and maintain quality relationships with key business and community partners and was regularly assigned to offices to revitalize the operations and rejuvenate relationships with military commanders, businesses and community members. Operational responsibilities included: business analysis; fiscal management; public relations; marketing; human resources; supervision of staff in multiple countries; employee development; logistics; strategic planning; change management; fundraising; program and project management. Program responsibilities included: disaster relief; biomedical services; health and safety services; volunteer administration and services to the armed forces. Frequently led problem resolution sessions.
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Education
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State University of New York at Oswego
Bachelors of Science
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