Ellen Palmer
Chief Finance & Operations Officer @Center For Green Market Activation Gma
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Finance & Operations Officer @Center For Green Market Activation Gma
Washington, DC, US
Empowering the short & long-term health of the organization, overseeing finance, operations, and human resources.
EDUCATION
Presence-Based Coaching
ACC - in progress
University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Geology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Masters in Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT ELLEN PALMER
PROFILEMission-driven executive leader with two decades in administration, and over 8 years of experience fulfilling the senior finance, operations, and human resource role in climate-focused nonprofit and startup environments. A strategic collaborator with an entrepreneurial spirit, bringing teams & missions to life through sound financial guidance and management, human resource development, and effective systems and processes that support substantial organizational growth. High-performing, engaged, result-oriented work ethic with a proven ability to thrive when leading at the edge of what is possible. Passion for collaborating in high-trust teams to actualize an organization’s strategic goals and vision. Fueled by purpose, curiosity, integrity, and growth. Committed to addressing the climate crisis.SPECIALTIES Executive level strategic and operational leadership for nonprofit, for-profit & startupsFinancial management, including financial analysis, budgeting, grant budgets/reports, forecasting, auditsHuman resource strategy & implementation (incl hiring/payroll/benefits/retention)Certified executive leadership coachOrg structure design - finan/admin & orgDesign and implementation of effic/effec org-wide infrastructure & systems that support growing organizationStrategic planning facilitation, development, and implementation for mission-driven organizationsDesign and implementation of organizational work planning and performance and staff development systems Coaching, supervising, and employee engagementOrganizational development, change management, and strategic & cultural alignmentIT planning, management, and IT vendor oversightNegotiating/managing org contractors & vendorsManaging outside legal (IP & HR) & accounting teamsNonprofit board governance & board liaisonManage growth in climate & energy nonprofit + startup environmentsClimate philanthropyMBA + Certifications in nonprofit MBA, fundraising, & project managementMeyer’s Briggs: ENFJ/ENTJStrengthsFinder: Achiever, Relator, Learner, Responsibility, MaximizerEntrepreneurial, veracious learner, and clear communicator
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