Kelly Cruse

About Kelly Cruse

Executive RecruiterI am a resourceful executive with 20+ years’ experience including a 16-year career at Southwest Airlines in talent acquisition, community / government affairs, sales and marketing, and development and leadership experience at two leading non-profit agencies.What sets me apart is that I’ve held a number of roles within human resources, government/community relations, and non-profit leadership. I am often recruited to tackle new challenges as I’m viewed as a trusted partner by C-suite leadership to launch new organizational initiatives and strategic endeavors. I’m a quick learner and figure out the best way to proceed and develop action plans to achieve success. Personally, I am a collaborative cross-functional leader who is able to help direct reports identify their strengths and advance in their careers. Others have found me to be charismatic, exuding confidence and warmth, with the ability to remain calm under times of tremendous pressure.Roles I perform in organizations include: Talent Acquisitions professional with experience in establishing new offices, training and development, and employee engagement. Government & Community Relations activist experienced in lobbying for local, state and federal legislation. Establish relationships with government officials and agencies. Partner with community leaders and agencies. Non-Profit executive ensuring fulfillment of mission through strategic planning, community outreach, and fund development. Set vision and implement strategic objectives; increased fund development 200%+.Areas of Expertise: Executive Leadership | Human Resources | Talent Acquisitions | Fund Development | Government & Public Affairs | Community Relations | Non-Profit Leadership | Marketing Communications | Strategic Planning | Fundraising | Program & Project Management

Experience

1. Recruiter

   Southwest Airlines

   Feb 2022 — Present

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelors

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profits
• Community Relations Management
• Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Recruiting
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Stewardship
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Annual Giving
• Public Affairs
• Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Development
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Business Relationship Building
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Event Planning
• Lobbying
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resources
• Training & Development
• Nonprofit Management
• Outlook
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Grants