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about me

Introduction

Over 30 years of corporate experience in the airline industry and healthcare industry coupled with +25 years of nonprofit experience (board membership, executive committees, and volunteer in various organizations) provides a solid background in business and the nonprofit industry. Focus is to help Nonprofits fulfill their mission. Primary areas addressing include; Board Recruitment, Development and Governance, Short and Long Term Strategies, and Event Design and Implementation.

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Highlights

education

1980

2 years

California State University, Fullerton

MBA, Concentration in Marketing, California State University, Fullerton

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1976

4 years

California State University, Fullerton

BA, Concentration in Marketing, California State University, Fullerton

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Work Experience

1989 - Present

25 years +

NonProfit Organizations

Performance Consultant

Board of Directors International City Theatre Long Beach, Auxiliary member and Executive Board member San Francisco Ballet, Board of Directors Peninsula Humane Society, Athletic Boosters San Mateo High School District, San Mateo Family Services....

2012 - 2014

2 years

Kaiser Permanente

Project Manager III, Primary Care, Downey Medical Center, CA.

Coordinated the planning and implementation for the flu campaign for the Downey area representing 307,000 members and 5,000 employees and physicians. Increased percent vaccinated 7% members and 42% employees. Responsible for working with physicians and employees on identifying improvements and tracking of Clinical Strategic Goals pertaining to Pediatrics, Diabetic Retinal Screening, and Flu. Coordinated Urgent Care roll out of expanded scope of service, complying with regional model, and assisted in identifying and implementing enhancements that resulted in improved service to our members. Facilitated a new member on-boarding process...

2002 - 2006

4 years

United Airlines, San Francisco, CA

Manager, Project Control & Implementation

Managed a team responsible for project management of 1,800 projects from initiation stage through completion and closure including project justification, execution, and budget. Team included project managers, buyers and material planners. Supply chain management and vendor sourcing included. Project cycles ranged from 30 days to 10 years, $1K to several million dollars, mandatory compliance to marketing categories. Developed and implemented LEAN (divisional process improvement initiative) resulted in projects being accomplished in 70% less time than of the original timeline. Designed and implemented a division-wide Project Management Tracking...

my skills

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Business Acumen

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Project Management

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Innovation

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Leadership

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Communication

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Event Planning and Execution

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testimonials

Kind words from my clients, bosses and peers

David WilcoxArtistic Director , Long Beach Ballet Academy

For 37 years the Long Beach Ballet has been training dancers, presenting performances in the U.S. and abroad, developing a reputation for high standards, and producing all of our own marketing materials. What we haven’t been doing is focusing on fund-raising events or developing important...

Dr. Jeff Mallin and Mr. Marco Pizzo Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project

We know Susan to be principled, focused, and kindhearted -- often exceeding our expectations.She brings a unique sensibility and creativity to nonprofits while staying true to their vision. It's nice to know that there's someone like Susan who can help noble organizations achieve their full...

Sean McMullenFounder and President Children's Theatre of Long Beach

Susan Malecki transformed how we saw ourselves as a company. Once she believes in you you will see your enterprise through her eyes, and what she sees will take you to a whole new level. I am by nature an optimist, I always believe things...

Jose Moreno / Inez GutierrezCo-Founders and Directors Ciudadania a Su Alcance / Citizenship at Your Reach

Susan has been a blessing in our life. The dedication and effort she puts into helping is amazing. She is very efficient and organized, I couldn't have done it better myself. Thank you Susan, God has placed you in our path and we are so...

Alison MauzePast President, San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Current Board of Director, San Francisco Ballet

Susan Malecki brings a myriad of talent, effort, and dedication to her work. Bright, articulate, thoughtful, and resourceful, she knows how to draw her colleagues into a project and leverage their strengths. Her work ethic is powerful – intense and determined. I had the privilege...

Colleen Mckeown Kaiser Permanente, Senior Vice President and Area Manager,Diablo Service Area

It has been my great pleasure to have worked with Susan Malecki over the past several years. Susan played a key role on the GSAA leadership team in supporting and driving key initiatives including the People Pulse survey process which was the model for improving...

James P PreuschCFO Alameda Corridor Transit Authority Board President, International City Theatre

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Long Beach International City Theatre, Susan Malecki has been an effective force for change and accountability. Susan spearheaded a task force to review and revise the organization’s Vision and Mission Statements. Under Susan’s leadership, with...

Myriam Cabello,MBASenior Operations Manager Kaiser Permanente

I worked with Susan Malecki for the first time at Kaiser Permanente (KP), Northern California, on a promotional campaign she had been leading for three facilities. “Live Well, Be Well” was a region wide, high profile KP campaign which involved all KP personnel, vendors, political...