Laura Edwards
Executive Director at SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY- Claim this Profile
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Thomas Frismodt
We at Danican had the pleasure of Laura's efforts in a very pivotal season for our wholesale bedding company. Having Laura join our team helped smooth out a transitional time in our company, in that her excellent management skills and ability to efficiently create new and much needed "SOP's" helped to set a foundation for new employees. At the same time Laura successfully pulled off several marketing campaigns, landing us more than once in a major furniture publication. Thanks Laura and good luck with your exciting endeavors!
Angela Pizelo
I had the priviledge of working with Laura Edwards on the Washington State Farmers Market Association board. Laura has an excellent personality and a great perspective. I learned a lot about marketing from Laura who brought her vast knowledge of traditional marketing to a landscape that required more of a grassroots approach to marketing. I was always in awe of Laura's ability and creativity when it came to fundraising. She was able to share vision and bring other people on board in a way that few else can.
Thomas Frismodt
We at Danican had the pleasure of Laura's efforts in a very pivotal season for our wholesale bedding company. Having Laura join our team helped smooth out a transitional time in our company, in that her excellent management skills and ability to efficiently create new and much needed "SOP's" helped to set a foundation for new employees. At the same time Laura successfully pulled off several marketing campaigns, landing us more than once in a major furniture publication. Thanks Laura and good luck with your exciting endeavors!
Angela Pizelo
I had the priviledge of working with Laura Edwards on the Washington State Farmers Market Association board. Laura has an excellent personality and a great perspective. I learned a lot about marketing from Laura who brought her vast knowledge of traditional marketing to a landscape that required more of a grassroots approach to marketing. I was always in awe of Laura's ability and creativity when it came to fundraising. She was able to share vision and bring other people on board in a way that few else can.
Thomas Frismodt
We at Danican had the pleasure of Laura's efforts in a very pivotal season for our wholesale bedding company. Having Laura join our team helped smooth out a transitional time in our company, in that her excellent management skills and ability to efficiently create new and much needed "SOP's" helped to set a foundation for new employees. At the same time Laura successfully pulled off several marketing campaigns, landing us more than once in a major furniture publication. Thanks Laura and good luck with your exciting endeavors!
Angela Pizelo
I had the priviledge of working with Laura Edwards on the Washington State Farmers Market Association board. Laura has an excellent personality and a great perspective. I learned a lot about marketing from Laura who brought her vast knowledge of traditional marketing to a landscape that required more of a grassroots approach to marketing. I was always in awe of Laura's ability and creativity when it came to fundraising. She was able to share vision and bring other people on board in a way that few else can.
Thomas Frismodt
We at Danican had the pleasure of Laura's efforts in a very pivotal season for our wholesale bedding company. Having Laura join our team helped smooth out a transitional time in our company, in that her excellent management skills and ability to efficiently create new and much needed "SOP's" helped to set a foundation for new employees. At the same time Laura successfully pulled off several marketing campaigns, landing us more than once in a major furniture publication. Thanks Laura and good luck with your exciting endeavors!
Angela Pizelo
I had the priviledge of working with Laura Edwards on the Washington State Farmers Market Association board. Laura has an excellent personality and a great perspective. I learned a lot about marketing from Laura who brought her vast knowledge of traditional marketing to a landscape that required more of a grassroots approach to marketing. I was always in awe of Laura's ability and creativity when it came to fundraising. She was able to share vision and bring other people on board in a way that few else can.
Credentials
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Certified Fitness Instructor
MOSSAJan, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Mar 2023 - Present
This role encompasses the management of the organization’s staff, operational budgets, contracts, volunteers, and community relationships. Lead a team of dedicated staff and volunteers in a food and beverage environment, maintain the operating budget, and ensure the highest standard of program development and nutrition delivery. Responsible for maintaining and diversifying funding opportunities, building networks in the community, collaborating with other senior service and senior nutrition organizations, and promoting the organization with businesses, all levels of government, and the general public. Show less
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Director of Fundraising
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Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
Develop fundraising strategies, expand fundraising opportuntities, formulate solicitation procedures, and oversees all fundraising activities. Identify new donor bases, direct and coordinate solicitation of funds. Act as liaison with grantors, sponsors, funding partners and organizations.
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Kennedy Club Fitness
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Exercise Instructor - Part Time
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Feb 2014 - Present
Part time instructor of Group Groove & Centergy fitness classes. Groove is a multi-disciplinary [low and high impact] dance and body strengthening format and Centergy combines pilates core strengthening with extended yoga stretches for a core body workout. These classes are a great way to give back to the community and network with a variety of people through common achievement goals. Part time instructor of Group Groove & Centergy fitness classes. Groove is a multi-disciplinary [low and high impact] dance and body strengthening format and Centergy combines pilates core strengthening with extended yoga stretches for a core body workout. These classes are a great way to give back to the community and network with a variety of people through common achievement goals.
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Consultant / Self-Employed
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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2014 - Mar 2023
Business Development consulting with special expertise in Sales and Marketing, Business Expansion, Nonprofit Leadership/development, Strategic Planning Guidance, Grant Writing & Fundraising Guidance, and for agricultural operations, Laura offers Landscape Conservation Planning (agricultural and residential environs), Regenerative Agriculture input, Policy and Permit Guidance, and Agricultural Direct Marketing Assistance. Business Development consulting with special expertise in Sales and Marketing, Business Expansion, Nonprofit Leadership/development, Strategic Planning Guidance, Grant Writing & Fundraising Guidance, and for agricultural operations, Laura offers Landscape Conservation Planning (agricultural and residential environs), Regenerative Agriculture input, Policy and Permit Guidance, and Agricultural Direct Marketing Assistance.
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MCSC SLO Women's Business Center
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator & Executive Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
• Search, write, administrate grants & steward donors • Coordinate multi-County programs, services and Spanish offerings • Support executive duties (eg. hiring, Monterey County expansion, etc) • CRM platform & Data management/analysis lead • Community relations, advocacy, and government affairs liaison • Search, write, administrate grants & steward donors • Coordinate multi-County programs, services and Spanish offerings • Support executive duties (eg. hiring, Monterey County expansion, etc) • CRM platform & Data management/analysis lead • Community relations, advocacy, and government affairs liaison
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Upper Salinas - Las Tablas Conservation District
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Conservation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
Completed managing the development of California's first 1:1 Ag Water Offset Program for San Luis Obispo County's Paso Robles Groundwater Basin while training the new Executive Director for my departure; Developed agricultural and environmental education for SLO County residents, farmers and businesses;Developed conservation programs and partners for water and soil restoration benefits.
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Executive Director
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
Cultivated, maintained and collaborated wtih a diverse boardBoosted revenues by 225% in three yearsAdministrated diverse market retention strategiesSought and received multiple grants and funding awardsBroadened range of water, soil, restoration projectsIncorporated a vast array of farmer & youth science education Collaborated with key environmental partners and supportersBranded offerings through creative media and outreach Initiated strategic planning & fulfilled annual budget targetsDeveloped our technical staff team utilizing positive leadershipOversaw organizational & environmental policy standardsForecasted and prepared annual budgets and oversaw audits Show less
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Tacoma Farmers Market
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Nov 2007 - Aug 2011
Expanded markets/locations from 1 to 3 weekly markets Increased revenues by 200% in three years Instituted a diverse fundraising portfolio Sought and received multiple grants & sponsorships Executed award winning outreach/marketing campaigns Incorporated creative market education programs - both ecological and nutritional Boosted market interest, foot traffic, sales & demand Mentored staff, interns and vendors in direct marketing Cultivated a robust and richly diverse board of directors Utilized strategic planning and specialized coaching Forecasted and prepared annual budgets Show less
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Kitsap Home Builders Foundation
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Low Impact Development Research Assistant
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May 2005 - May 2007
Managed administration of large EPA grants awarded for low impact development project implementation and assisted with the coordination of this two year process in a temporary position. Major Accomplishments Coordinated launch of this two year program, organized unification of various stakeholders within multiple jurisdictions, conducted research to support progressive action, assisted with writing final ordinance language, coordinated associated projects for high level legislators through the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council on behalf of the Kitsap Home Builders Association. Testimonial: “…She successfully earned the respect of Planning and Public Works Directors, agency staff, public officials, builders, developers, Tribes and other industry professionals…” Show less
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Conference Sales Manager
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
Restructured catering department as it transitioned from government (U.S. Navy) run to privately run, managed multiple banquet facilities on three different naval bases and a staff of fifteen employees, and oversaw the design and execution of hundreds of events. Major Accomplishments Restructured catering and events division and increased sales by 30%, incorporated updated event types that received numerous accolades, trained staff on high standard service, upgraded event management software, implemented stylistic marketing campaigns, and increased conference business by 20%. Testimonial: “Laura planned and executed the best CPO Ball EVER!” Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Western Washington University
Bachelors Degree, Environmental Planning and Policy
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