The document provides a summary of Brian Ekedahl's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his experience managing nonprofit organizations, including serving as the Executive Director for the Waterfront Rescue Mission in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from 2009 to 2015. It also details his experience in logistics and operations management roles in the transportation industry, including nearly 15 years as a Branch Manager for ABF Freight System. Ekedahl holds a Master's degree in Education and Political Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor seeking a managerial, administrative, or counseling position in a social services setting.

1. Brian V. Ekedahl, LPC, MS Education
Email: bvictor102676@gmail.com
850-968-3308 (home) / 850-255-3632 (cell) - Cantonment, FL 32533
Executive Profile
Proactive Management/Operations Executive with solid experience managing all levels ofmultiple projects including
planning,budgeting,and administration. Iam also a seasoned counseling professional with 18 years of experience
in the field. I prefer a team oriented,collaborative environmentwhere I can help those around me succeed,as well
as enjoy the opportunity to learn from fellow team members myself. I possess superior written and oral
communication skills, outstanding presentation skills, excellentoperations management skills and acuity, customer
service skills, and I am very comfortable in leadership roles.
Objective
To obtain an Executive, Managerial, Administrative, or Counseling position in a Social Services / Human Services,
Non-Profit, or Educational setting.
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Professional Experience
Vice President of Development March 2015 – June 2016
Waterfront Rescue Mission – Pensacola, Florida
 Created,executed, and managed public relations campaigns and presentations thatgreatly
enhanced the Waterfront’s image within the communities the Mission served.
 Developed and maintained strong and successful relationships with media representatives.
 Cultivated and successfullysolicited major gifts from donors, increased church partners by
approximately20%, and effectively engaged organization and civic groups for volunteer work at the
Mission and the Bargain Center Stores and donations offood, clothing,and financial support.
 Served as the Mission’s spokesperson to groups and organizations along the Gulf Coast.
Vice President of Logistics / Donor Services October 2015 – June 2016
Waterfront Rescue Mission – Pensacola, Florida
 Designed and effectively implemented a Central Distribution System to distribute donated goods,
supplies,internal mail,and equipmentto 7 Bargain Center Stores and all of the Mission’s facilities.
 Planned,organized,evaluated, and developed warehouse space utilization layout, cleanliness,and
improvements in order to meet the logistic and business needs ofthe Mission.
 Developed budgetaryrequirements and P&L guidelines thatmetall program objectives and
organization goals.
 Administered loss prevention policies and procedures thatreduced the Mission’s exposure to
liabilityclaims and enabled the Mission to identify theft and prevent damage to persons and
property.
Executive Director June 2009 – March 2015
Waterfront Rescue Mission – Fort Walton Beach, Florida
 Directed and coordinated all of the activities of the Waterfront Rescue Mission to provide
Rescue and Recovery services to between 75 – 100 indigentand homeless individuals
we served on a daily basis. Designed and administered workshops to mentor and
inform clients on health issues,life skills,academic opportunities,and employment.

2. Brian V. Ekedahl, LPC, MS Education
Email: bvictor102676@gmail.com
850-968-3308 (home) / 850-255-3632 (cell) - Cantonment, FL 32533
 Created,executed, and managed public relations campaigns and presentations thatgreatly
enhanced the Waterfront’s image within the communities the Mission served.
 Counseled,assessed, and mentored Mission clients,approximately25% of which were
veterans, with regard to life-dominating issues,financial and career issues, life skills,
and goals.
 Supervised and mentored the Program Director,chaplains,social worker,and
volunteers employed or engaged at the Mission.
 Developed,presented,and implemented the Mission budgetwhich resulted in atleasta
3 – 4% decrease in costs every year of my tenure as the Executive Director.
 Planned and directed all public relations efforts and annual fundraising events to raise
100% of the necessaryfunding to renovate and refurbish the entire Fort Walton Beach
Mission facility.
Branch Manager September 1999 – May 2009
ABF Freight System, Incorporated – Pensacola, Florida
 Successfullydirected all functions pertaining to operations,sales,training and employee
development,customer service,and human resource managementatthe local terminal
level.
 Increased sales by22% over my tenure and attained President’s Club which recognizes
the top 10% of ABF’s nationwide sales force.
 Reduced accidents and injuries by9% through implementation ofall corporate safety
guidelines as well as ongoing safetymeetings and individual counseling sessions with
drivers and operations personnel.
 Increased customer satisfaction by14% as measured bysurveys I developed to gauge
our customer service efforts.
Branch Manager September 1998 – September 1999
ABF Freight System, Incorporated – Racine, Wisconsin
 Successfullydirected all functions pertaining to operations, sales,training and
employee development,customer service,and human resource managementatthe
local terminal level.
 Increased sales by9% over my tenure and attained President’s Club which recognized
the top 10% of ABF’s nationwide sales force.
 Reduced accidents and injuries by6% through implementation ofall safety guidelines
as well as ongoing safetymeetings and individual counseling sessions with drivers
and operations personnel.
 Increased customer satisfaction by8% as measured bysurveys I developed to gauge
our efforts.
Terminal Operations Manager / Sales March 1984 – September 1998
ABF Freight System, Incorporated – Rockford, Illinois
 Administered all employee education and training programs in operations
management,safety,teamwork, customer service,quality, and communications.
 Supervised a staff of 2 office personnel and 15 touch labor/driver employees.
 Successfullymanaged accounts receivable,cashiering,and P&L data control and
analysis
 Served an accountbase of over 200 clients with total terminal sales ofover $5 million.
Increased sales over my tenure by 11%, adding 9% to my client base.

3. Brian V. Ekedahl, LPC, MS Education
Email: bvictor102676@gmail.com
850-968-3308 (home) / 850-255-3632 (cell) - Cantonment, FL 32533
Education
Master of Science in Education – August 1998
Northern Illinois University DeKalb,Illinois
Concentration: Educational Psychology,Counseling and Human Development
Master of Science in Political Science – December 1983
Illinois State University Normal,Illinois
Concentration: Public administration,Political Science,State and Local Government
Bachelor of Science – May 1975
Illinois State University Normal,Illinois
Certificate in Biblical Counseling – January 2010
The Biblical Counseling Institute – Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary
Professional Licensure and Credentials
 Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
 National Certified Counselor – National Board for Certified Counselors
 Certificate in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary
o Waterfront Rescue Mission requirementfor all clientcontact personnel
Activities & Community Service
 Honorary Command Chiefofthe 1st
Special Operations Wing – AFSOC – HurlburtField,FL, 2014.
I was paired with the Command Chiefofthe SOW – the highestranking enlisted soldier in the 1st
SOW. This gave me great insightinto the issues facing our active militaryand our veterans.
 Honorary Commander ofthe 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron – Duke Field, FL, 2015
 Member of the Military Affairs Committee ofthe Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber ofCommerce
 Member Board of Directors for the Okaloosa/Walton Homeless Continuum ofCare
 Member Board of Directors of the FirstTee of NorthwestFlorida