Dear Scout Executive Selection Committee:
Thank you for the incredible opportunity to interview for the Scout Executive position in Palmetto Council. I am excited and honored to meet you on August 20th.
I am currently the Director of Field Service for Great Lakes Field Service Council in Detroit, MI. In August 2015, I took over a team struggling in most areas of district service and lacking a team identity. Through strategic planning, extensive coaching, and a commitment to customer service our volunteers and professionals have developed into a cohesive team demonstrated by sustained membership growth, rebuilt district committees, and a significant increase in overall Friends of Scouting contributions.
Two recent achievements that our team is especially proud of are being recognized as one of only two councils nationwide with five years of consecutive membership growth and having all nine district campaigns achieve their Friends of Scouting goal by June 30th in 2018. As your Council Scout Executive, my primary objective would be to work with both professional staff and volunteers to create a strong shared vision for success that produces results of which we could all be proud.
As I compare the Palmetto Council’s Scout Executive Selection profile to my skills and experiences, I believe that I can make a significant impact as your Scout Executive. In particular, the following areas are strengths that match well to the council’s current needs:
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Innovative Fundraising – A strong emphasis in donor relationships and management, annual fund development, and special events. I have consistently met fundraising objectives through developing fundraising manpower and stressing campaign discipline.
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Experienced in Membership Growth – History of consistent membership growth across four different councils that serve urban and rural populations. Extensive experience providing strong programming to youth in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
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Effective Team Management – I believe in leadership by example and am always willing and able to work side by side both seasoned managers and new district executives to accomplish the goals of the council. I enjoy building both professional and personal relationships with all members of the team. I have successfully coached numerous employees to consistent success and promotions.
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Financial Acumen – Significant experience directly and indirectly managing large dynamic budgets. As DFS, worked closely with Scout Executive to ensure a budget surplus during each year of tenure by annually increasing revenue and successfully forecasting expenses while also increasing staff head count.
In order to make the most of our brief time together, I have assembled more detailed information and examples of my professional accomplishments. I have limited the material to relevant projects for which I have been personally responsible or supervised directly. I look forward to our interview. I am grateful for this opportunity and would be excited to serve the youth in Palmetto Council with everything that I had.
Yours in Scouting,
Justin K. Williams
