C. Paul Schroeder
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Bio
Credentials
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2nd Degree Black Belt
Traditional Taekwondo of Portland, Oregon
Experience
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HOURCAR
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & CEO
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Mar 2017 - Present
CEO of Twin Cities' original nonprofit car sharing service. Oversaw spinoff from former parent company (Neighborhood Energy Connection) to a standalone nonprofit corporation. Took initiative in the development of a public-private partnership between HOURCAR, Xcel Energy, and the Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to form Evie Carshare, the first 100% renewable all electric shared mobility service in the US. CEO of Twin Cities' original nonprofit car sharing service. Oversaw spinoff from former parent company (Neighborhood Energy Connection) to a standalone nonprofit corporation. Took initiative in the development of a public-private partnership between HOURCAR, Xcel Energy, and the Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to form Evie Carshare, the first 100% renewable all electric shared mobility service in the US.
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New City Initiative
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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 2009 - Dec 2016
Founded a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage community in ending the cycle of homelessness. Grew the nonprofit from scratch to a 6-member staff plus three social work interns and $450,000 budget. Recruited the first board of directors and managed the acquisition of corporate and federal tax-exempt status. Responsible for all aspects of fundraising, grantwriting and reporting, donor development, marketing, enterprise operations, employee and fiscal management. New City received the “Collaboration of the Year Award” from the Coordinating Committee to End Homelessness in Portland and Multnomah County in 2012, and the “Ecumenical Service Award” from Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon in 2015. Major accomplishments: - Launched a social enterprise catering business, New City Kitchen (www.newcitykitchen.com), that provides employment and training for people who have experienced homelessness. Managed a feasibility and business planning process, implemented business plan, trained and/or employed over 200 people over a five-year period. - Initiated a strategic planning process and oversaw development and implementation of a three-year plan to increase the impact of programs, achieve revenue goals, and strengthen organizational governance. - Developed, implemented, and evaluated over five major programs to help people transitioning out of homelessness achieve lasting stability and self-sufficiency, including the Village Support Network, an award-winning program launched with seed funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that creates volunteer support teams for families exiting homelessness. - Created a network of over 75 local congregations and recruited over 500 volunteers to support New City’s homelessness programs. - Authored Building the New City: An Interfaith Curriculum on Homelessness that has been used by over 100 congregations in Portland and throughout the US.
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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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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Dean
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Dec 2005 - Nov 2009
Senior priest serving a parish of 600 families. Increased total stewardship giving every year over a four-year period. Managed staff of five, including assistant clergy and office staff. Responsible for all aspects of parish ministries, including religious education, outreach and visitation, and Sunday services. Helped to design and execute successful Centennial Celebration in 2007 for 100-year anniversary of the parish, at which point the church was elevated to cathedral status. Senior priest serving a parish of 600 families. Increased total stewardship giving every year over a four-year period. Managed staff of five, including assistant clergy and office staff. Responsible for all aspects of parish ministries, including religious education, outreach and visitation, and Sunday services. Helped to design and execute successful Centennial Celebration in 2007 for 100-year anniversary of the parish, at which point the church was elevated to cathedral status.
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chancellor
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Aug 2004 - Nov 2005
Chief of staff for local bishop working with 65 parishes and 100 clergy on the west coast. Oversaw clergy assignments and remuneration packages. Developed disciplinary procedures for cases of clergy misconduct now used by all Greek Orthodox churches throughout the United States. When local bishop died in December, 2004, spearheaded transition team for new bishop. Promoted in 2005 to Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Chief of staff for local bishop working with 65 parishes and 100 clergy on the west coast. Oversaw clergy assignments and remuneration packages. Developed disciplinary procedures for cases of clergy misconduct now used by all Greek Orthodox churches throughout the United States. When local bishop died in December, 2004, spearheaded transition team for new bishop. Promoted in 2005 to Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland, Oregon.
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St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center
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United States
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Hospitality
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Executive Director
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Oct 2001 - Jul 2004
Oversaw all aspects of operations, purchasing, programs, and development for retreat center of the Greek Orthodox Church near Sequoia National Park. Turned institution around after years of deficit budgets to three years of surplus budgets. Managed staff of six. Expanded existing programs and developed and instituted new programs, including a highly successful family camp. Promoted in 2004 to Chancellor of the Diocese of San Francisco. Oversaw all aspects of operations, purchasing, programs, and development for retreat center of the Greek Orthodox Church near Sequoia National Park. Turned institution around after years of deficit budgets to three years of surplus budgets. Managed staff of six. Expanded existing programs and developed and instituted new programs, including a highly successful family camp. Promoted in 2004 to Chancellor of the Diocese of San Francisco.
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Archdeacon/Director of Communications
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Jun 1999 - Sep 2001
Served as personal assistant to local bishop. Handled all aspects of communications for Metropolis, including correspondence, email, website, and speechwriting. Managed Youth Director position. Assigned by bishop in 2001 to oversee turnaround of St. Nicholas Ranch Conference and Retreat Center when the institution was in danger of failing. Served as personal assistant to local bishop. Handled all aspects of communications for Metropolis, including correspondence, email, website, and speechwriting. Managed Youth Director position. Assigned by bishop in 2001 to oversee turnaround of St. Nicholas Ranch Conference and Retreat Center when the institution was in danger of failing.
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Education
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Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
New Strategies Program -
1995 - 1999
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology and Religious Vocations
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