Meredith B. Printz
Missoula
Summary
Detail-oriented leader with exceptional communication and marketing skills, adept at managing multiple tasks effectively in fast-paced environments. Proven experience in launching and operating an online ordering system for farmers market products, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges, with a strong focus on optimizing processes to support team objectives and enhance overall performance. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation within teams to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rattlesnake Nature School
02.2019 - Current
- Oversee students in an outdoor setting to engage, facilitate conflict resolution, and support lead teacher.
- Interact with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Nurture the educational, social and personal development of children.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using nature-based games and activities.
Farmers' Market Manager
Missoula Farmers' Market
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Recruited and oversaw staff, assistant manager and volunteers to ensure the market ran smoothly.
- Built collaborative relationships to facilitate recruitment and retention of farmers market vendors.
- Managed marketing & communications, including email newsletters and social media. Created and implemented marketing plan.
- Management of revenue and expenses, financial accounting, annual budgeting, reporting in accordance with food access program requirements.
- Developed and maintained new website on the Weebly platform.
- Launched and operated online ordering system during the pandemic utilizing Local Food Marketplace software.
- Implemented Convention Force system to keep track of vendor applications and payments and produce weekly vendor map.
Executive Director
Missoula Community Foundation
09.2011 - 12.2018
- Organization's first executive director; during this time received awards for Outstanding Foundation, Outstanding Fundraising Executive from Western Montana Fundraisers' Association.
- Budgeting/financial management, including preparing & presenting of P&L reports for Board of Directors.
- Promoted mission to public with successful community outreach & marketing strategies. Developed and maintained website, managed email communication and social media.
- Formulated & executed annual fundraising plans.
- Worked closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Developed & implemented thriving new programs, including Missoula Gives & Missoula Women's Giving Circle.
- Program oversight of a diverse portfolio including grant making & scholarships, educating public about planned giving & Montana Endowment Tax Credit, providing fiscal sponsorship of fledgling ideas/projects.
Outreach Coordinator/Office Manager
Five Valleys Land Trust
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Designed & directed public outreach activities, including easement celebrations, volunteer workdays, donor appreciation events & a fundraising banquet that yielded more than $100,000 annually.
- Planning, design, production & distribution of newsletters, annual reports, & other outreach materials utilizing Adobe Creative Suite.
- Communicated with members through email messages & social media posts; managed website.
- Ensured office ran in an organized, effective & efficient fashion.
- Operated sophisticated database, recording critical donor & payment information with strict attention to detail & confidentiality.
Co-Owner
Yum Rising Dips & Spreads
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed all aspects of product development, production, distribution.
- Conceptualized & promoted company brand through creative marketing techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all legal requirements, oversaw financial planning and management.
Assistant To The Director
University Dining Services
08.2003 - 02.2007
- Instrumental in developing & promoting the UM Farm to College Program.
- Coordinated and actively participated in ten person senior management team.
- Developed, monitored & facilitated implementation of administrative policies, management practices & procedures, resulting in department passing a rigorous accreditation process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Rhetoric
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Urbana, ILMaster of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
Eugene, ORSkills
- Development and execution of marketing plans
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in learning new software
- Visionary planning
- Collaborative team management
- Program development and management
- Financial budget oversight
- Child development expertise
Timeline
Farmers' Market Manager
Missoula Farmers' Market
01.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rattlesnake Nature School
02.2019 - Current
Executive Director
Missoula Community Foundation
09.2011 - 12.2018
Co-Owner
Yum Rising Dips & Spreads
01.2008 - 01.2010
Outreach Coordinator/Office Manager
Five Valleys Land Trust
02.2007 - 06.2011
Assistant To The Director
University Dining Services
08.2003 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English/Rhetoric
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pacific University
Hobbies
Cooking, gardening, hiking, camping, reading and crafts.