Scott Browder

Oversaw operations for a locally registered Habitat for Humanity organization with over twenty staff in four program areas. Created policies and procedures. Worked with Director to improve organization efficiency and program management. Developed budgets and work plans. Wrote operational reports and drafted partnership agreements with other international organizations.

Oversaw all aspects of the business of the company including managing office activities, record keeping, cash management, bookkeeping, official correspondence, report writing, client relations and sales. Developed systems and procedures, invoiced clients and managed accounts payables. Respond to telephone, email and walk-in inquiries about products and services.

Planned, researched and collected data related to local, state and federal policy issues impacting afterschool recreation programs. Synthesized research and wrote summaries for use in developing state and local policy agendas and action plans for creating a local intermediary for out of school time programs. Assisted staff in convening local stakeholders (recreation providers, community school leaders, parents, & government officials).

Worked in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a US-based International NGO helping develop a new project to assist young professionals in their professional development. Oversaw the creation and development of a web site to provide content relevant for career development of such professionals. Wrote a project proposal, developed budgets, sought grants and funding for project. Maintained account of revenue, operational funds and assets for the project making maximum use of minimum resources. Recruited and supervised volunteers and staff to conduct project. Planned a website, conferences and other activities for groups. Developed marketing materials and presentations to promote the project and partnerships with it.

Worked as a liaison between all departments of an expanding multinational company to develop a plan for a corporate headquarters based on department needs and expected growth and lead the company through its implementation. Supervised the acquisition and development of properties, purchase of equipment and outfitting of the facilities working with individuals in the legal, procurement and finance departments. Developed long-range planning as well as provided day-to-day management of the work. In addition, oversaw the building of the center working with vendors, builders, and local government officials to complete the building. Represented the interests of the company with different groups. Identified vendors and put out Requests for Proposals. Developed budgets and supervised tendors. Additional duties included writing and editing of all English language materials produced by the company including the corporate website, corporate magazine, press materials and other documents. Work done in Russian/English.

Served at the US Embassy in Almaty, Kazakhstan as a resident hire co-Community Liaison Officer. Responsible for the overall moral at the mission. Developed recreation and leisure activities for US Department of State, USAID, and Military personnel at the post. Supervised a diverse team of volunteers, contractors, and Embassy employees to see that the needs of the American mission members and their families were met. Specific responsibilities included planning major and small events, conducting tours, hikes, writing, orientation of new staff and their families arriving to the post, making presentations, conducting training, overseeing events for mission employees and helping to promote local employment opportunities to the mission community. Coordinated a community-wide July 4th celebration including organizing volunteers, events, obtaining donations and coordinating staff. Wrote official government reports and assessments. Wrote/edited a weekly newsletter for the Embassy and expats. Trained/coached new CLO staff.

Started and directed an ecotourism/adventure tour firm leading wilderness and climbing expeditions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia with offices in the US and Kazakhstan. Planned and conducted tours, conferences, camps, events and other outdoor recreation activities for the local expat community as well as international clients. Directed and trained a diverse team of employees including nationals and American citizens to run the business. Developed a business plan for the firm and was responsible for developing its development strategy, tour budgets, marketing and advertising. Maintained account of revenue, operational funds and assets for the business. Created the firm’s web site. Developed partnerships with different organizations and companies around Central Asia. Worked to promote eco-tourism and environmental education in the Central Asian region.

Worked in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1988-89) as a teacher in a small rural school for a US Christian organization. In 1993, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, taught at the Kazakh American School – a private school in Almaty. Worked to start businesses and train Kazakh nationals in western style business and tourism. Did fundraising, developed budgets, recruited staff and planned special events/recurring events for the local program.

 Developed and implemented a comprehensive education program for an international non-profit organization. As director, supervised a staff of Center employees, volunteers, and contractors to accomplish the goals of the program. Was responsible for content and quality of the program and for developing educational policies at the center. Provided guidance to the Executive Director on educational matters. Served as a liaison between the center and various government and public organizations. Program included programs on log home construction, energy efficient home construction and other building-related themes. Assisted in strategic planning within the organization, and for local and regional conservation NGOs.