CLIENTS
16930 Development | AZHandyManNow | Art of Music
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County | C3 Touch Systems
CRM Software | CNT Software Solutions | Center for Executive Medicine Computer Solutions 4 Seniors | CopperWynd Resort
Desert Practice Management | Desert Voices | Eagle Creek Consultants Epiffany Life Coaching | Fountain Hills Theater | Frank Civil Consulting Greasepaint Youtheatre | HospiceCare Inc. | ICON Inc.
Integrative Business Solutions | Jameson Associates | Juno Lighting
LaMadera | Los Angeles Free Clinic | Mayo Clinic | MCO Realty Inc.
Meridian West Developers | National Performing Artists
National Speakers Association | Nissan USA | Red Carpet Realty
RIDE Skin Care | Rio Verde Country Club | Scottsdale Community Players Scottsdale HealthCare | Sundance Builders | SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Theatre Artists Studio | Town of Fountain Hills
United Way of Dane County | United Way of Santa Cruz County WoodWhims Cabinets | Woven Angel Jewelry
EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL FLECK COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN — Madison, WI / Phoenix, AZ
25 years owning and operating a successful communications and design business in Wisconsin and Arizona with a widely diverse client base, including healthcare, nonprofit health and human services, candidates for public office, municipalities, manufacturing, financial investment, hospitality, real estate, residential and commercial construction, trade groups, retail and e-commerce.
HOSPICECARE, INC. Community Relations Development Director — Madison, WI
Key member of executive management team engaged to grow hospice home care program from a small, predominantly volunteer organization into an effective, county-wide healthcare agency. In collaboration with the University of Wisconsin, the United Way and local hospitals, developed strategies and programs to increase community awareness, enhance public image, recruit buy-in by local healthcare provider groups and professionals, and build a loyal and sustainable donor base.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Executive Director — Santa Cruz County, CA
Rebuilt and reinvigorated the programs and culture of a struggling youth mentoring organization. Recruited and trained 12 new board members, developed staff and volunteer training and retention strategies, computerized client, volunteer and fund raising data. Created new relationships with local and county governments, local corporations, business people and the United Way. Designed and implemented agency crisis management protocol. Increased the numbers of clients, volunteers, program services and donors. Opened new Watsonville branch office in South Santa Cruz County.
SHEARSON LEHMAN HUTTON Vice President, Operations — San Jose, CA
GLENFED BROKERAGE SERVICES Vice President, Operations — Glendale, CA
SHEARSON AMERICAN EXPRESS Vice President, Operations — Beverly Hills, CA
LOS ANGELES FREE CLINIC Information Director — Los Angeles, CA
COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR INDUSTRY (CDI) Partner — Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION & TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Journalism, Performing Arts — Madison, WI
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION Video Production, Graphic Design — Madison, WI
SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Performing Arts, History — Saint Cloud, MN
EDGEWOOD COLLEGE Performing Arts, History — Madison, WI
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE Graphic Design — Los Angeles, CA
SALT RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Web Design — Tempe, AZ
NSFRE (AFP) Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year — Dane County, WI
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT — Los Angeles, CA
UNITED WAY Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer of the Year — Santa Cruz County, CA
THE GRANTSMANSHIP CENTER — San Francisco, CA
THE FOUNDATION CENTER — San Francisco, CA
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF FINANCE — New York, NY
AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE — Los Angeles, CA
FILM ACTORS WORKSHOP — Studio City, CA
JOAN DARLING MASTER ACTING WORKSHOP — Los Angeles, CA
PUBLIC SERVICE
Theatre Artists Studio, Scottsdale, AZ, Board of Directors, Marketing Director, Volunteer (13 years)
Mayor’s Economic Development Commission, Fountain Hills, AZ (3 years)
Parks and Recreation Commission: Chairman, Member, Fountain Hills, AZ (6 years)
Cultural Counsel: President, Public Art Chairman; Fountain Hills, AZ (6 years)
Los Angeles Free Clinic, Volunteer (4 years)
United Way Volunteer, 1990 Agency Fundraiser of the Year, Santa Cruz County, CA (3 years)
United Way Volunteer, 1993 Agency Fundraiser of the Year, Dane County, WI (3 years)
NSFRE Fundraising Executive of the Year, Madison WI 1993