Business Development Manager

Karen VanderWal 4258 South Cabin Court * New Palestine, Indiana 46163 * [email protected] * 317-289-8636 ________________________________________ Executive Management Professional with 15 + years of business development, progr am management, and executive leadership experience. ________________________________________ STRATEGIC PLANNING * BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT * EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS 15 + years of successful experience working with a vast array of individuals ra nging from executive to blue collar workers Skillfully managed network of volunteers and paid staff to build a large, diver se workforce development department Capable of leading others with both direct and indirect techniques Excellent mentor and coach Excellent communication and presentation skills ________________________________________ SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Implementation of an extensive diversity and inclusion program/program includes minority recruitment and training and a diversity and inclusion program for our members. Implementation of on-line training supplement for apprenticeship program/projec t included an extensive marketing campaign to our members and students, instruct or and student training, and opening computer laboratories in our facilities. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Acquisition of a new facility in Indianapolis/project included securing a build ing, project managing the renovation and facilitating the move in of a 65,000 sq ft office/classroom/laboratory facility. Utilization of program quality and cost savings advances for our members to sur pass enrollment projections in 2009 STRATEGIC PLANNING Secured state funding to allow our program to grow with minimal cost to our mem bers/ project included researching the funding process, writing several grants, and managing detailed protocol for submitting draws for grants. Implemented a new program for traveling students, utilizing our on-line trainin g supplement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Vice-President of Workforce Development 2005- January 2011 Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana Indianapolis, IN Director of Education 1995 2005 Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Indiana University Bloomington, IN Specialized Training/Professional Development Certified Master Trainer, National Center for Construction Education and Researc h Certified Site Accreditation Visitor, National Center for Construction Education

and Research Certified Skill Assessment Administrator, National Center for Construction Educa tion and Research PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Past Committee Chair-Current Committee Member Director of Education Advisory Committee Associated Builders and Contractors Rosslyn, Virginia (ABC) Committee Member Workforce Development Committee Indiana Construction Roundtable (ICR) Hispanic Outreach sub-committee Indiana Construction Roundtable (ICR) Board of Directors Member Metropolitan Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety (MICCS) Committee Member Substance Abuse Committee (MICCS) Committee Chair High School Outreach Committee (ICR) Board of Advisors Member Technical Training Services (TTS) Board of Directors Young Urban Builders Initiative (YUBi)