Sarah Whiting
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Eric Wittig
Sarah's hands on style of leadership at St. John's Church has led to a massive boom in business as well as community interest from the Richmond area. Her attention to detail, compassion and encouragement of autonomy with her colleagues has given her well-earned respect among her peers in the non-profit community.
Eric Futterman
Sarah Whiting possess a capability that few in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector truly possess; leadership skills. Real leadership skills. Sarah's leadership leaves those who work with her or for her highly motivated to do their very best work. She leads by showing that she wants you to succeed and does not care where the credit lies. She leads with a genuine enthusiasm that comes from her own extensive research into a project subject matter. She leads by showing she really cares about the project's success above her own self aggrandizement. And she leads by just being a joy in the workplace. I had the great opportunity to produce my favorite project in my 30 year career with Sarah as my guide, my colleague and my support. We produced a documentary called, "Saving Grace-The Resurrection of American History". It was both a futuristic study in new technology and a lesson in the history of Richmond, Va culture and architecture of the early 19th century. It took 3 years to produce, took many, many meetings and presentations to raise the funds, and it took an intense effort to produce while we were doing other work to make our living. Sarah makes every work place better because she's professional above all else, she's highly intelligent with a creative degree of curiosity. She also wants everyone with whom she works to succeed, which removes tension from any work situation and creates an atmosphere of true camaraderie. Sarah would be a great benefit to any organization or company who makes the great decision to hire her. Please feel free to call me if you have further questions. Eric Futterman Owner-EAF Custom Communication Richmond, VA 804-307-6324 EAFCommunication@comcast.net www.EAFCommunication.com www.EAFPhotos.com
Eric Wittig
Sarah's hands on style of leadership at St. John's Church has led to a massive boom in business as well as community interest from the Richmond area. Her attention to detail, compassion and encouragement of autonomy with her colleagues has given her well-earned respect among her peers in the non-profit community.
Eric Futterman
Sarah Whiting possess a capability that few in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector truly possess; leadership skills. Real leadership skills. Sarah's leadership leaves those who work with her or for her highly motivated to do their very best work. She leads by showing that she wants you to succeed and does not care where the credit lies. She leads with a genuine enthusiasm that comes from her own extensive research into a project subject matter. She leads by showing she really cares about the project's success above her own self aggrandizement. And she leads by just being a joy in the workplace. I had the great opportunity to produce my favorite project in my 30 year career with Sarah as my guide, my colleague and my support. We produced a documentary called, "Saving Grace-The Resurrection of American History". It was both a futuristic study in new technology and a lesson in the history of Richmond, Va culture and architecture of the early 19th century. It took 3 years to produce, took many, many meetings and presentations to raise the funds, and it took an intense effort to produce while we were doing other work to make our living. Sarah makes every work place better because she's professional above all else, she's highly intelligent with a creative degree of curiosity. She also wants everyone with whom she works to succeed, which removes tension from any work situation and creates an atmosphere of true camaraderie. Sarah would be a great benefit to any organization or company who makes the great decision to hire her. Please feel free to call me if you have further questions. Eric Futterman Owner-EAF Custom Communication Richmond, VA 804-307-6324 EAFCommunication@comcast.net www.EAFCommunication.com www.EAFPhotos.com
Eric Wittig
Sarah's hands on style of leadership at St. John's Church has led to a massive boom in business as well as community interest from the Richmond area. Her attention to detail, compassion and encouragement of autonomy with her colleagues has given her well-earned respect among her peers in the non-profit community.
Eric Futterman
Sarah Whiting possess a capability that few in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector truly possess; leadership skills. Real leadership skills. Sarah's leadership leaves those who work with her or for her highly motivated to do their very best work. She leads by showing that she wants you to succeed and does not care where the credit lies. She leads with a genuine enthusiasm that comes from her own extensive research into a project subject matter. She leads by showing she really cares about the project's success above her own self aggrandizement. And she leads by just being a joy in the workplace. I had the great opportunity to produce my favorite project in my 30 year career with Sarah as my guide, my colleague and my support. We produced a documentary called, "Saving Grace-The Resurrection of American History". It was both a futuristic study in new technology and a lesson in the history of Richmond, Va culture and architecture of the early 19th century. It took 3 years to produce, took many, many meetings and presentations to raise the funds, and it took an intense effort to produce while we were doing other work to make our living. Sarah makes every work place better because she's professional above all else, she's highly intelligent with a creative degree of curiosity. She also wants everyone with whom she works to succeed, which removes tension from any work situation and creates an atmosphere of true camaraderie. Sarah would be a great benefit to any organization or company who makes the great decision to hire her. Please feel free to call me if you have further questions. Eric Futterman Owner-EAF Custom Communication Richmond, VA 804-307-6324 EAFCommunication@comcast.net www.EAFCommunication.com www.EAFPhotos.com
Eric Wittig
Sarah's hands on style of leadership at St. John's Church has led to a massive boom in business as well as community interest from the Richmond area. Her attention to detail, compassion and encouragement of autonomy with her colleagues has given her well-earned respect among her peers in the non-profit community.
Eric Futterman
Sarah Whiting possess a capability that few in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector truly possess; leadership skills. Real leadership skills. Sarah's leadership leaves those who work with her or for her highly motivated to do their very best work. She leads by showing that she wants you to succeed and does not care where the credit lies. She leads with a genuine enthusiasm that comes from her own extensive research into a project subject matter. She leads by showing she really cares about the project's success above her own self aggrandizement. And she leads by just being a joy in the workplace. I had the great opportunity to produce my favorite project in my 30 year career with Sarah as my guide, my colleague and my support. We produced a documentary called, "Saving Grace-The Resurrection of American History". It was both a futuristic study in new technology and a lesson in the history of Richmond, Va culture and architecture of the early 19th century. It took 3 years to produce, took many, many meetings and presentations to raise the funds, and it took an intense effort to produce while we were doing other work to make our living. Sarah makes every work place better because she's professional above all else, she's highly intelligent with a creative degree of curiosity. She also wants everyone with whom she works to succeed, which removes tension from any work situation and creates an atmosphere of true camaraderie. Sarah would be a great benefit to any organization or company who makes the great decision to hire her. Please feel free to call me if you have further questions. Eric Futterman Owner-EAF Custom Communication Richmond, VA 804-307-6324 EAFCommunication@comcast.net www.EAFCommunication.com www.EAFPhotos.com
Experience
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The Valentine
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations and Capital Projects
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Mar 2021 - Present
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St. John's Church Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director
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Aug 2012 - Mar 2021
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Preservation Virginia
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Resources & Outreach
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Manage all social media outlets for complex state-wide organization with 6 open- to-the-public historic sites and 15 local branches while incorporating organizationalbranding.Write relevant and timely content for multiple social media platforms, blog, website, apps, e-news and newsletter.Created employee social media policy. Manage staff and branches to ensure adherence to policy.Co-managed highly complex re-design of organizational website. Update and add content to website.Produced 17 videos on preservation-related topics for YouTube Channel (over 33,000 views to date):(www.youtube.com/user/Preservationva).Continuously monitor organization’s online presence to ensure successful organizational reputation, programs and outreach.Identify and tap into new social media channels to recruit new members and donors to fuel revenue growth.Implemented the use of QR codes in all marketing materials, property signs and communications.Assess social media outlets to determine rate of return. Prepare progress reports. Analyze social media results.Manage and implement all aspects of annual state-wide historic preservation conference for over 200 attendees. Create and implement educational workshops andspecial events.
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Revolving Fund Program Manager
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Apr 2006 - Aug 2012
Evaluate and select threatened historic properties for acquisition by endangeredhistoric properties program. Negotiate all property acquisitions, sales andmaintenance contracts.Create annual program budget and manage expenses. Manage and hire outsideconsultants and recruit volunteers.Track all technical assistance requests and provide program status reports.
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Historic Richmond Foundation
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United States
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Government Administration
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Director of Special Projects
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Dec 2005 - Apr 2006
Developed and executed special events, programs, lectures and tours.Managed all construction and rehabilitation projects for foundation-owned propertiesand secured project funding through donor cultivation and grant writing.Administered protective easement program for historic properties throughout Richmond, VA.
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Managing Director
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Feb 2005 - Dec 2005
Administered all foundation operations during search for new executive directorwhile continuing Director of Development & Special Projects Manager duties listedbelow.
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Director of Development & Special Projects Manager
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Aug 2004 - Feb 2005
Managed all construction and restoration projects for foundation-owned properties.Executive Producer for award-winning one-hour documentary, Saving Grace:Resurrecting American History.Oversaw all aspects of $600,000 (Phase 2) restoration of Monumental Church.Set and met yearly fundraising goals. Managed and implemented developmentstrategy for all fundraising.Managed all aspects of development office and staff, wrote grants for project funding.
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Project Manager
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Feb 2001 - Aug 2004
Managed $1.4 million (Phase I) construction project for exterior restoration ofMonumental Church.Raised over $750,000 in federal, state and local grant funding and donations fromprivate individuals for restoration of Monumental Church.Wrote and secured a $319,000 grant from the National Park Service’s SaveAmerica’s Treasures Program; successfully raised the 1:1 match requirement.Managed all construction and rehabilitation projects for foundation-owned propertiesand secured project funding through donor cultivation and grant writing.Researched, wrote and designed 40-page full-color educational guidebook onhistoric districts in Richmond; created all graphics for special events and fundraisingcampaigns.
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Education
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1984 - 1989
The University of the South
BA, Art -
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St. Catherine's School
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