Heather Cavanagh

About Heather Cavanagh

Forward-thinking President & CEO with a proven record dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Exceptional leader, change maker and complex problem solver. Excellent business strategic planning skills to drive profitability to increase revenue year after year. An accomplished CEO well versed in assessing risk, developing solutions, and implementing positive change to increase growth and sustainability in challenging market conditions and through a worldwide pandemic. Proven talents in building member retention, engagement, strategic partnerships, and fundraising initiatives. Known for strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to drive profitable relationships while exceeding revenue goals. Creative out of the box thinker while motivating staff with an upbeat enthusiastic inclusive team approach. SKILLS• Organizational Turnaround• Strategic Marketing & Fundraising Initiatives• Business Administration & Alliances• Operational Management & Leadership• Financial Oversight & Leadership• Business Planning• Process improvements• Excellent Interpersonal Skills• Experienced Proven Senior Leadership ExecutiveOctober 2023 Received: Best Influencer Fairfield/ Westchester County Award Recipient Presented by the First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich CTAn accomplished professional with extensive non-profit and for-profit experience managing programs and initiatives, budgets, staffing, partnerships, community outreach, Board, volunteer and government relations. Creative ability to solicit and secure funds through alliances and partnerships. Experience in developing and managing trade shows, business expos, working with tourism boards, tour operators, travel writers, marketing sales presentations to prospects and clients, proposal generation, contract negotiations, seasoned closing skills and delivers exceptional results. Integrates traditional and \"creative out of the box\' marketing techniques to increase revenue. Excellent interpersonal skills, highly organized, extremely high energy and enthusiastic attitude, I can handle challenges with grace and a sense of humor.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Stamford Chamber Of Commerce

   Mar 2018 — Present · 290 Harbor Drive Stamford, CT, US

Education

• Philadelphia University, Formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1984 — 1988