Heather Devereaux

About Heather Devereaux

Creative and collaborative leader with demonstrated ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams in highly competitive and fast paced environments. Strong operations and planning qualifications with more than 20 years of increasingly complex leadership responsibilities. Proven skills in strategic planning, marketing, corporate communications, brand management and community relations.

Experience

1. Founder & Executive Director

   Ripple Effect Inc

   Nov 2014 — Present · Allendale, MI, US

   Built operations for new non-profit organization from the ground up including business planning and budget development, creation and implementation of policies and procedures, and the development of strategic goals for long-term viability.Provide leadership towards the achievement of Ripple Effect\'s mission, vision, and values by working with the Board of Directors and acting as the liaison between the board, community partners, donors, staff and volunteers.Establish strategic goals for business growth, financial stability, and customer satisfaction to achieve the organization’s mission.Developed and implemented brand management and marketing strategies to increase awareness of new non-profit ministry resulting in a 65% increase in projected funding during the first five years of operation. Responsible for a team of 8 staff and more than 50 volunteers.

Education

• Cornerstone University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2013 — 2015

• Hope College

  Bachelor of Arts