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Brad Rehfeldt

Machesney Park

Summary

Goal-driven, spirit-led professional prepared to bring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to the organization. Background includes managing multiple levels of reports, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership, team development, and strategic planning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Director

RU Recovery Ministries
09.2020 - 10.2024
  • Cultivated relationships within the church community, to draw attention to RU Recovery and bring in new chapters.
  • Increased chapter growth by adding an additional 24 churches during Q1/Q2 of '21
  • Established regular communication channels with churches, maintaining transparency about organizational activities and accomplishments.
  • Helped encourage and direct churches who have struggling chapters to re-energize the leadership team.
  • Organized and spoke at RU events and churches.
  • Worked directly with CEO on many other administrative tasks as needed.

Regional Manager

Verizon
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for the oversight of 28 locations with 6 direct reports (120+ indirect reports).
  • Oversee the development and coaching of the team to help build on their strengths with a clear, direct focus on the company KPIs.
  • Established new ideas/programs to help build the customer base within each district - e.g., the "tab in hand" program.
  • Focused heavily on employee development and one-on-ones. Throughout my years in management, I've learned this is where the majority of my time needed to be to see tangible results and increased employee morale.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2005

Skills

  • Organizational strategy development
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Empathy management
  • Effective, proven team building
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Adaptability in an ever-changing environment

Timeline

Development Director

RU Recovery Ministries
09.2020 - 10.2024

Regional Manager

Verizon
08.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Northern Illinois University
Brad Rehfeldt