Craig Reed
Regional Director at Institute for Public Strategies- Claim this Profile
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Shelby Speas
Craig is a natural leader. He is definitely a great team builder, skillful mentor and strong project manager. Craig has the ability to quickly assess a situation, come up with solutions (that work!) and implements them. Co-workers seek Craig out for mentoring and position development. Craig has an excellent analytical mind. He is clear, articulate and an thoughtful listener. Craig is passionate about the community and would do a fabulous job in a senior leadership role for a non-profit. He easily connects with people and is a pleasure to work with. Given the opportunity, I would hire Craig in a minute! I wish him continued success.
Chad R.
It is my privilege to know and recommend Craig Reed for his excellent project management and organizational skills. We are former classmates at two different schools and have worked together on side projects in the past. He is very detailed oriented and has proven more than capable on various occasions to resolve any problem presented to him. I highly recommend him to any company that needs a dependable project/ program manager. It has been a pleasure to work with him and I hope to do the same in the future.
Shelby Speas
Craig is a natural leader. He is definitely a great team builder, skillful mentor and strong project manager. Craig has the ability to quickly assess a situation, come up with solutions (that work!) and implements them. Co-workers seek Craig out for mentoring and position development. Craig has an excellent analytical mind. He is clear, articulate and an thoughtful listener. Craig is passionate about the community and would do a fabulous job in a senior leadership role for a non-profit. He easily connects with people and is a pleasure to work with. Given the opportunity, I would hire Craig in a minute! I wish him continued success.
Chad R.
It is my privilege to know and recommend Craig Reed for his excellent project management and organizational skills. We are former classmates at two different schools and have worked together on side projects in the past. He is very detailed oriented and has proven more than capable on various occasions to resolve any problem presented to him. I highly recommend him to any company that needs a dependable project/ program manager. It has been a pleasure to work with him and I hope to do the same in the future.
Shelby Speas
Craig is a natural leader. He is definitely a great team builder, skillful mentor and strong project manager. Craig has the ability to quickly assess a situation, come up with solutions (that work!) and implements them. Co-workers seek Craig out for mentoring and position development. Craig has an excellent analytical mind. He is clear, articulate and an thoughtful listener. Craig is passionate about the community and would do a fabulous job in a senior leadership role for a non-profit. He easily connects with people and is a pleasure to work with. Given the opportunity, I would hire Craig in a minute! I wish him continued success.
Chad R.
It is my privilege to know and recommend Craig Reed for his excellent project management and organizational skills. We are former classmates at two different schools and have worked together on side projects in the past. He is very detailed oriented and has proven more than capable on various occasions to resolve any problem presented to him. I highly recommend him to any company that needs a dependable project/ program manager. It has been a pleasure to work with him and I hope to do the same in the future.
Shelby Speas
Craig is a natural leader. He is definitely a great team builder, skillful mentor and strong project manager. Craig has the ability to quickly assess a situation, come up with solutions (that work!) and implements them. Co-workers seek Craig out for mentoring and position development. Craig has an excellent analytical mind. He is clear, articulate and an thoughtful listener. Craig is passionate about the community and would do a fabulous job in a senior leadership role for a non-profit. He easily connects with people and is a pleasure to work with. Given the opportunity, I would hire Craig in a minute! I wish him continued success.
Chad R.
It is my privilege to know and recommend Craig Reed for his excellent project management and organizational skills. We are former classmates at two different schools and have worked together on side projects in the past. He is very detailed oriented and has proven more than capable on various occasions to resolve any problem presented to him. I highly recommend him to any company that needs a dependable project/ program manager. It has been a pleasure to work with him and I hope to do the same in the future.
Credentials
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Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Work-Out and Kaizen Facilitator
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Teams
LinkedInJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Communicating In the Language of Leadership
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
Nonprofit Leadership AllianceFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Change Management Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Communication
LinkedInJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Teams
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Leading Productive Meetings
LinkedInSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Six Sigma: Green Belt
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Developing Adaptability as a Manager
LinkedInAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation
LinkedInAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Statistics Foundations: 3
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Six Sigma Foundations
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Statistics Foundations: 2
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Operational Excellence Foundations
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Workforce Trends and Equity e-Certificate
Nonprofit Leadership AllianceMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Designation
NICP, Inc. - National Institute of Crime PreventionJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Bruce Heavin, The Thinkable Presentation
LinkedInOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Influencer Interview: Oprah Winfrey
LinkedInOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Fundamentals
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Non-profit Management
Non-profit Management SolutionsJun, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral HealthAug, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Institute for Public Strategies
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United States
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Director
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Aug 2016 - Present
• Oversee multiple San Diego programs designed to promote community vibrancy and addressneighborhood inequities through policy change, community organizing and systems change.• Develop strategic plans for San Diego programs in order to maximize community impact,collaboration opportunities and staff development.• Contribute to company-wide strategic planning with the goal of our expanding efforts while firmly keeping to our mission to improve quality of life while working alongside communities.• Identify new development opportunities and draft proposals for new and continuing grants.• Promote and distribute policies, and best practices for addressing community harms and inequities.• Collaborate with fellow nonprofits and community groups that the local, state and national level in order to exchange ideas, and take policy-related actions that promote community wellness.• Ensure budgeting and spending plans strategically use available funds.• Engage staff and further their career growth by hosting leadership trainings, one-on-one mentorships and challenging opportunities.• Contribute to the public conversation on key policies through media advocacy and social mediaefforts.• Engage policymakers through media advocacy efforts and relationship building in order for keycommunity-driven reforms efforts are successful.• Redesigning internship structure so they are more equitable, engaging and increase their directcontribution towards program and company objectives.• Plan and market events, workshops and trainings designed to build capacity within county anddisseminate information on new solutions as well as arising challenges.
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Independent Contractor
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Analyst
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Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
• Navigated a wide variety of city bureaucracies to obtain property details and historical data in a timely fashion. • Developed key relationships with brokers and others with critical local market data.• Improved systems for collecting data that saved time while maintaining quality results.• Organized complicated multi-state travel arrangements for on-site real estate investigations. • Estimated the value of commercial real estate property through statistics and appraisal methodologies. • Produced approximately 100 reports comprised of more than 6,000 pages of reports annually with short turnaround times of 2-4 days.
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Family Health Centers of San Diego
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
I turned the least desired job positions into sought after leadership development opportunities. • Improved training for staff and volunteers, reducing safety issues by 25% and increased quality of care and cultural competency.• Worked with vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness and drug addiction issues.• Redesigned inventory system which eliminated $5,000 in waste the first year.• Integrated outreach efforts with clinic and counseling services to improve linkage to care.• Collaborated with other nonprofits to improve client care for those requiring additional support. • Managed $1 million grant budget comprised of federal, county, city and foundation funding sources; ensured monies were properly utilized.• Participated in Request For Proposal (RFP) process as each grant was renewed.• Advanced new meeting structure which improved information sharing while reducing their length. • Coordinated efforts of 15 staff and volunteers across four San Diego County regions.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Relations
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Feb 2005 - Mar 2013
I learned the importance of building trusting relationships and how to lead without holding an official leadership position. • Led 25 staff representing 10 departments in the complete redesign of the college’s website involving more than 10,000 web pages. • Designed the college’s first social media efforts and made consistent improvements in targeting our key constituents (alumni, donors, prospective students and their families). • Drafted and edited outreach and internal communication materials including brochures, news articles and billboards.• Assisted development office in identifying new potential donors and obtained information on their philanthropic priorities. • Organized and promoted key public events including the college’s first-ever disaster relief training for medical students and healthcare workers. • Developed and wrote college quarterly magazine and ensured timely distribution to alumni, students and supporters. • Represented college at major functions involving alumni, major donors, current students, and perspective students and their families.
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Michigan Primary Care Association
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Responsibilities: gave presentations educating public health officials and general public on community health centers (CHC); led a study identifying barriers in vaccinating adults 18-64 within CHCs; and developed an understanding of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation as well as Meaningful Use (MU); advocated for public health policies among state elected officials. Participated in media advocacy efforts to highlight the need for improved access to primary care. Responsibilities: gave presentations educating public health officials and general public on community health centers (CHC); led a study identifying barriers in vaccinating adults 18-64 within CHCs; and developed an understanding of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation as well as Meaningful Use (MU); advocated for public health policies among state elected officials. Participated in media advocacy efforts to highlight the need for improved access to primary care.
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Ingham County Health Department
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United States
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Health Shadowing
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Rotated through various healthcare units including the Adult STI unit, STI laboratory and counseling. Rotated through various healthcare units including the Adult STI unit, STI laboratory and counseling.
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CDR Writers
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United States
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner and Freelance Writer
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Aug 2003 - Dec 2008
Provided copy and editorial assistance to message on-hold companies such as The Production Department and Premier Companies, realtors such as Gordon Stellar, students and other clients. Provided copy and editorial assistance to message on-hold companies such as The Production Department and Premier Companies, realtors such as Gordon Stellar, students and other clients.
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Education
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2022 - 2023
University of Idaho
Master's degree, Environmental Science -
2018 - 2019
University of San Diego
Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
2018 - 2019
National Institute on Crime Prevention
Certificate, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design -
2010 - 2012
Michigan State University
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Public Health -
2002 - 2004
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English-Creative Writing
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