Jay Stuart Stooksberry

707 Dodge St. Delta, CO 81416

Objective

jstooksberry@gmail.com (720) 530-0724

Dedicated, results-oriented, personable, and highly skilled professional pursuing a full-time writing career

Education Regis University ~ Bachelors of Science & Art in Political Economy and History (2004) o Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors and 3.85 GPA Regis University ~ Masters in Nonprofit Management (2010) o Graduated with Honors and 3.98 GPA o Extensive portfolio of research and work in the following areas: resource development, governance, grant writing, accounting, and program management (available upon request) o Completed field experience capstone in Cape Town, South Africa and partnered with Educo Africa to develop a strategic plan to improve collaboration amongst countrys civil society organizations Professional History Write Place, Write Time ~ Freelance Writer (December 2013 Present) Black Canyon Boys & Girls Clubs ~ Branch Director (August 2013 Present) Mountain Valley News ~ Sports Reporter (September 2012 September 2013) Education Sales Management (ESM) ~ Client Services Manager (May 2012 Present) CBs Tavern ~ Social Media, Blogger, and Website Coordinator (April 2011 Present) Regis University ~ Admissions Counselor & Western Colorado Regional Representative (August 2008 May 2012) Colorado Council on High School & College Relations ~ Chair of Membership Committee (August 2008 June 2011) Leaders Challenge ~ Enrollment and Database Manager (July 2007 August 2008) Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver ~ Social Recreation Director, Federal Grants Manager, and General Ledger Clerk (May 2002 July 2007) Professional Highlights Wrote, edited, and managed external communications as part of marketing strategy for Regis Universitys Office of Admissions Created and maintained web-based communications for CBs Tavern, including blog, traditional social media, and website (http://www.cbstavern.com) Increased subscriptions for Mountain Valley News due to popular interest in high school sports coverage, making MVN the the best local source for sports coverage in Delta County Responsible for grant proposals, development, and facilitation of award winning youth development programming still utilized by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Meticulously managed and reported various Boys & Girls Clubs grants, including $250,000 grant sponsored by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Singlehandedly increased membership of Colorado Council of High School & College Relations by 40% through extensive multifaceted communications and targeted outreach Professional Skills and Qualities Multifaceted communicator who can eloquently convey messages through written and verbal communications Technological competence in numerous platforms (Microsoft Office, web development, Recruiter CRM, data imaging, Quickbooks, Blackbaud, GiftWorks, etc.) and confidence to learn new programs quickly Significant experience in resource development and community outreach Highly personable individual, based on public-facing professional background and genuine commitment to service to others Analytical mindset (based on database and accounting experience) that thrives on metrics, data, and reporting Infectious sense of humor that plays well in a team dynamic Professional References Rich Barrows Branch Director Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club

Brandi Simmons Director of Brand Marketing Regis University

Rbarrows1@msn.com
(720) 352-8721

bsimmons@regis.edu
(303) 818-5982

Carrie Lockhert Director of Client Services ESM/Xerox clockhert@esm-sls.com (509) 954-9638