Harold Samorian:
CLASS OF 1977
Glenbrook North High SchoolClass of 1977
Northbrook, IL
Harold's Story
Workplace
Professional History:
March 2006- Present- Vice President, Income Development, Community Health Charities, Inc. - Arlington, VA
Provides leadership to Market Business Development through the implementation of corporate strategies via leadership and account management. Also responsible for Affiliate Development ensuring that business results are achieved through effective
development of CHC affiliate volunteer and staff leadership.
August 2005- March 2006- Managing Director, American Diabetes Association Income Development- Alexandria, VA
Major Responsibilities- Development of a business partnership, re-establishment and realignment of a joint not for profit corporation, and development of a new revenue stream. This new venture is anticipated to generate $25-30 million dollars in 5 years.
January 2002- August 2005- Managing Director, American Diabetes Association Service Center- Fairfax, VA
Major Responsibilities- management, planning, strategy, and initial implementation of a shared service center supporting the financial processing needs of the Association. Responsible for developing a staff of more than 60. Process planning and mapping, integration and relationship building with various departments, metrics development, and customer service functions. Implementation of the start up operation occurred in less than 90 days and was handling over 45,000 donor transactions in its 5th month of operation. Annual volume over $200 million and more than 750,000 donor transactions.
November 1997- January 2002- Regional Executive Vice President, American Diabetes Association- Columbia, MO
Major Responsibilities- management, planning, finance, and administration of 5-state region in Mid-America in partnership with Regional Board of Directors (volunteers) and Chief Executive Officer. Provided leadership to regional and nationwide initi...Expand for more
atives as part of the Senior Management Team. Responsible for Major Gift solicitation and cultivation. Management of a staff of 42 employees in 11 locations with an annual budget of $5 million. Consistently produced high net margin (profit) for the Association. Campaign performance met or exceeded expectations every year while controlling expense growth. Personal leadership to educational, informational and advocacy projects.
Selected highlights:
15-19% annual growth (99-01)
Ranked 1 or 2 in net margin (99-01)
Passage of State Legislation (1997-99)
National Service:
Staff Training and Development
Future Directions Steering Committee
Research Policy Committee
Inclusion Committee
Business sponsor- Constituent Information System replacement project
May 1993- November 1997- Affiliate Executive, American Diabetes Association, Columbia, MO
Major Responsibilities- management, planning, finance, and administration in partnership with the Affiliate Board of Directors (volunteers). Accountable for financial assets of more than $2.8 million dollars. Management of a staff of 23 located in 4 regional offices.
Responsible for major gift, advocacy planned giving and cultural diversity activities. 6th largest of 50 affiliates in total public support and revenue.
January 1988- May 1993- Development Director, American Heart Association, St. Louis, MO
December 1985- December 1987- Metro Director, American Heart Association, Kansas City
August 1982- December 1985- Area Director, American Heart Association, Green Bay, WI
Education: BS Community Health Education, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, 1981
Recent activities include:
International Quality and Productivity Council, Shared Services Week, March 7-9, 2005, Miami, FL- Topic- Changing Organizational Dynamics through Integrating a Shared Services Model
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