Sam Jeffries

About Sam Jeffries

Highly skilled and mission-driven professional with a robust background in nonprofit leadership, veteran advocacy, and operations management. Proven expertise in designing and executing impactful programs that address the unique needs of underrepresented veteran populations, including women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Adept at securing funding, managing budgets, and aligning strategic initiatives with organizational goals to enhance community impact. Extensive experience in leveraging data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative outreach methods to connect veterans with critical services and resources. Known for fostering partnerships with public, private, and governmental entities to drive policy advancements and create sustainable solutions. Passionate about empowering communities through equitable access to services and dynamic program leadership.

Experience

1. Chief Community & Operations Officer

   Rise Veterans

   Jun 2020 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Identify and implement innovative outreach methods to efficiently connect veterans and their families with benefits, resources, and services, ensuring timely and respectful guidanceEnsures compliance with governmental procedures, state, and local laws affecting veterans, advocating for policy improvements to address emerging community needsAdvocates for equitable access to services and benefits for underrepresented veteran groups, including women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, addressing systemic barriers through targeted outreach and policy recommendations.Collaborates with public and private organizations to promote innovative programs, including employment, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities tailored to veteransDirects the strategic planning and operational management of nonprofit programs, aligning mission-driven initiatives with organizational goals to maximize community impactLeverages Microsoft Office tools to maintain accurate records, manage budgets, and produce detailed reports, ensuring operational efficiency and data integrity

Education

• Keystone College

  Associate of Science - AS, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

  2006 — 2007

• Marywood University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Organizational Psychology

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Organization
• Vendor Management Skills
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Teamwork
• New Item Introduction
• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Microsoft Excel
• Infor Eam
• Powerpoint
• Vendor Relationships
• Supervisory Skills
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Psychology
• Retail
• Military Training
• Sap
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Invoicing
• Inventory Control
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Procurement
• Research
• Newsletters
• Oracle
• Team Building
• Microsoft Word
• Psychological Testing
• Human Resources
• Social Networking
• Time Management