Nicole Cueno
Senior Director of Operations and Administration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis- Claim this Profile
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Seth Jeska
Nicole has been a great mentor and coach, both in business and endurance athletics. While seeking advice through my entrepreneurial capstone class at St. Thomas, Nicole provided me valuable guidance that eventually led to me placing third among my graduating class. In addition, Nicole helped me accomplish my goal of finishing my first half-ironman triathlon. Not only did she make sure I was confident and ready prior to the race, she was also the first one to congratulate me afterwards. Nicole’s knowledge and skills are surely an attribute that will bring value to any client or organization.
Sarah Raser
For the past four years I have had the privilege of getting to know Nicole through my involvement as volunteer coordinator for the YWCA Women’s Triathlon. Nicole is not only an interesting and dynamic woman but she is also inspiring, encouraging and genuine. (Side note: Nicole’s cheerleading was instrumental as I started to personally work towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.) I am impressed with her ability to manage hundreds of moving parts while working on the big picture elements of taking the Women’s Triathlon to the next level. I value her as a colleague and collaborator.
Seth Jeska
Nicole has been a great mentor and coach, both in business and endurance athletics. While seeking advice through my entrepreneurial capstone class at St. Thomas, Nicole provided me valuable guidance that eventually led to me placing third among my graduating class. In addition, Nicole helped me accomplish my goal of finishing my first half-ironman triathlon. Not only did she make sure I was confident and ready prior to the race, she was also the first one to congratulate me afterwards. Nicole’s knowledge and skills are surely an attribute that will bring value to any client or organization.
Sarah Raser
For the past four years I have had the privilege of getting to know Nicole through my involvement as volunteer coordinator for the YWCA Women’s Triathlon. Nicole is not only an interesting and dynamic woman but she is also inspiring, encouraging and genuine. (Side note: Nicole’s cheerleading was instrumental as I started to personally work towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.) I am impressed with her ability to manage hundreds of moving parts while working on the big picture elements of taking the Women’s Triathlon to the next level. I value her as a colleague and collaborator.
Seth Jeska
Nicole has been a great mentor and coach, both in business and endurance athletics. While seeking advice through my entrepreneurial capstone class at St. Thomas, Nicole provided me valuable guidance that eventually led to me placing third among my graduating class. In addition, Nicole helped me accomplish my goal of finishing my first half-ironman triathlon. Not only did she make sure I was confident and ready prior to the race, she was also the first one to congratulate me afterwards. Nicole’s knowledge and skills are surely an attribute that will bring value to any client or organization.
Sarah Raser
For the past four years I have had the privilege of getting to know Nicole through my involvement as volunteer coordinator for the YWCA Women’s Triathlon. Nicole is not only an interesting and dynamic woman but she is also inspiring, encouraging and genuine. (Side note: Nicole’s cheerleading was instrumental as I started to personally work towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.) I am impressed with her ability to manage hundreds of moving parts while working on the big picture elements of taking the Women’s Triathlon to the next level. I value her as a colleague and collaborator.
Seth Jeska
Nicole has been a great mentor and coach, both in business and endurance athletics. While seeking advice through my entrepreneurial capstone class at St. Thomas, Nicole provided me valuable guidance that eventually led to me placing third among my graduating class. In addition, Nicole helped me accomplish my goal of finishing my first half-ironman triathlon. Not only did she make sure I was confident and ready prior to the race, she was also the first one to congratulate me afterwards. Nicole’s knowledge and skills are surely an attribute that will bring value to any client or organization.
Sarah Raser
For the past four years I have had the privilege of getting to know Nicole through my involvement as volunteer coordinator for the YWCA Women’s Triathlon. Nicole is not only an interesting and dynamic woman but she is also inspiring, encouraging and genuine. (Side note: Nicole’s cheerleading was instrumental as I started to personally work towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.) I am impressed with her ability to manage hundreds of moving parts while working on the big picture elements of taking the Women’s Triathlon to the next level. I value her as a colleague and collaborator.
Credentials
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Certified Professional Project Manager
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of BusinessMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Accounting Certificate
University of Minnesota
Experience
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Operations and Administration
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Self-employed, Loppet Foundation, MYSL, YWCA Minneapolis, SW Athletic Club, and Vashon High School
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Minneapolis, MN and St. Louis, MO
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Org Structure and Strategy Consultant, Mentor and Coach, Endurance Sports Programming Expert
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Mar 2003 - Present
Guide individuals and organizations through change and growth, specifically organizational restructuring and planning or implementing growth, improvement, and sustainability strategies. Coach individuals, group, adults, and youth in endurance sports particularly distance running, triathlons, and sport-specific coordination, strength training and mental training. Guide individuals and organizations through change and growth, specifically organizational restructuring and planning or implementing growth, improvement, and sustainability strategies. Coach individuals, group, adults, and youth in endurance sports particularly distance running, triathlons, and sport-specific coordination, strength training and mental training.
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The Loppet Foundation
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United States
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Sports and Recreation Instruction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2018 - May 2020
Led senior managers and all operational and financial aspects of local nonprofit. - Led all budgetary and financial aspects of nonprofit organization that grew from $2.5-5.5M in three years - Oversaw opening of new, public-private partnership building, including vendor and lender relationships, for the new Trailhead building in Theodore Wirth Park - Oversaw transition in leadership for the mission-specific branch of the organization, Loppet Adventures, focused on connecting North Minneapolis youth and families with the outdoors and Theodore Wirth Park - Developed new three and ten-year strategic plans, organizational chart, and led quarterly and annual focus-day and goal-setting with senior leadership group - Implemented and managed structural improvement in HR functions such as: onboarding, off-boarding, benefits, quarterly check-ins and annual reviews Show less
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YWCA Minneapolis
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
- Ensure business units within Uptown YWCA and across two other sites work cooperatively, strategically, in line with the organizational mission and according to budget timelines and goals - Manage six budgets totalling over $2.6M, a staff of 25-30, and support the General Manager in the oversight of a $3M facility budget and leadership team of six - Develop, implement, and constantly improve day-to-day operations of a facility with a membership base of over 8,000 and cross-site membership base of over 20,000 Show less
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YWCA of Minneapolis Women's Triathlon Race Director and Endurance Sports Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2017
Direct all aspects of the YWCA of Minneapolis's largest, annual, signature event, the Women's Triathlon, including:- Partnership recruitment, planning and management- Registration creation and database management- Individual and mass racer marketing and communication- Race and planning logistics- Volunteer recruitment, planning and management- Merchandise creation, management and sale- Additional participant services creation, development, management and serviceDeveloped new programming, staff and standards in Endurance Sports including:- Manage and development internal and cross-departmental staff- Create, develop and manage individual and group services- Provide a small number of direct, coaching service hours Show less
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Fitness Site Coordinator
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2010
Manage fitness areas, staff, and budget (37% growth over last year)Create evaluation tools for cross-departmental programming and signature eventsEstablish, track, and report individual and departmental professional development and budgetStrongly emphasize clear inter-departmental communication and coordinationOngoing development through pre-program planning and tracking tool development
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ACET, Inc.
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Intern
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Completed graduate thesis evaluating a local childhood reading program with three comparison groups Analyzed and summarized surveys and focus group data Co-facilitated focus groups and departmental meetings for clients Strengthened skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods (Excel and SPSS) Completed graduate thesis evaluating a local childhood reading program with three comparison groups Analyzed and summarized surveys and focus group data Co-facilitated focus groups and departmental meetings for clients Strengthened skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods (Excel and SPSS)
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Teacher
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2004
Planned, facilitated, and led education corps member colleagues in professional development conferences Established and participated in peer observation and evaluation to enhance classroom management skills Instructed a classroom of students age 14-19 diagnosed as Emotional Disturbance; each student improved a documented two or more grade levels in one year's time Met strict national standards completing Individual Education Plans (IEP); effectively communicated IEP information to students, families, and colleagues Supervised underrepresented, college-bound students in a corporate-funded Diversity Awareness Program, "Give Respect, Get Respect," culminating in a school-wide event Show less
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Education
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Grinnell College
B.A, Religious Studies -
University of Minnesota
M.A, Evaluation Studies in the Department of Educational Policy and Administration
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