1. Donna J. Orr
Morristown NJ 07960 239.272.0810
djorr54@gmail.com
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Many years’ experience working in the non-profit sector, in a cross section of populations. Very
strong interpersonal and communication skills, work equally well one-to-one and in team settings.
Solid business and management background. Expertise in:
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Relationship Building • Coaching and Training
• Program Development • Grant ResearchandWriting • Presentations& Public Speaking
• Basic Accounting • Quick Books • Sales Force
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY OPTIONS ENTERPRISES, INC Morristown, New Jersey
Community Options provides housing, support services and advocacy assistance to help empower people with
disabilities in 10 states and a staff of over 3,900.
Director ofEmployment Services 2015 to present
Manage and coordinate community based vocational and educational employment programs, develop
appropriate employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
 Recruit, screen and train, supervise and provide direct support to staff.
 Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities.
 Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs.
 Coordinate contract requirements relative to vocational and employment activities with the
appropriate agencies.
 Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons
with disabilities.
 Support the continued development of the company’s Business Advisory Council (COBAC)
Employment Specialist 2012 to 2015
Providing case management to teach job readiness skills and implement job coaching supports.
 100% success rate meeting employment goals of the client.
 Instrumental in the success of employment program with a major retail toy store.
 Created training manual and system to insure success of newly hired department members.
 Key player in the 272% increase in placements during the 2012-13 fiscal year.
RIDING WITH HEART Pittstown, New Jersey
Improving the quality of life of physically and cognitively challenged adults, children and their families and
providing youth development through our diversified equine assisted programs.
Instructor in Therapeutic Horsemanship 2012-present
Responsible for providing safe and relevant lesson plans and instruction for individuals with a disability.
 Developed an equine assisted mental health program in conjunction with a Licensed Mental Health
Provider.
 Provide grant research and writing, resulting in funding from 2 sources to date.

2.  Committee member to implement the standards for Accreditation status with PATH.
 Member of fundraising committee with the Board of Directors.
TiAnViCa RIDING ACADEMY Lakeland, Florida
TiAnViCa provides equine assisted activities that include therapeutic riding lessons for individuals with a wide
range of disabilities, our veterans programs, and an equine assisted learning program.
Director of Development and Instructor 2007 to 2012
 Increased program funding by 60%.
 Research for grant writing using appropriate demographic information and statistics.
 Served as primary organizer and fundraiser for all events, soliciting sponsors and donations.
Instrumental in achieving center accreditation status with PATH.
 Developed lesson plans, evaluated new riders, managed and designated volunteer duties.
 Developed enrichment program for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch residents, an at-risk population.
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY Lakeland, Florida
Providing children with caring adult role models to broaden their perspectives on making positive choices.
Director of Recruitment and Partnership Development 2010
 Responsible for recruitment and training of adult volunteers to serve as mentors for youth.
 Created relationships with local businesses and colleges for both financial and volunteer support of
the programs.
 Served as liaison within the community for both BBBS and the United Way Capital Campaign.
 Public speaker for fundraising and increasing volunteer numbers.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC Naples, Florida
A hedge fund and investment group providing alternative investment strategies.
Director of Operations 2001-2007
Responsible for daily operations of investment management firm.
 Led work teams, distributed workload assignments, recruited, screened, and interviewed employees.
 Assisted client investors with administrative needs.
 Provided daily banking and accounting functions, including audit preparation.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
David M. O’Sullivan, DMD Naples FL
Dental Office Manager
Center City Dental Laboratory Escondido, CA
Sales and Marketing Director
Drs Cohen and Schwartz Budd Lake NJ
Dental Office Manager

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EDUCATION
University of Phoenix Course work/ BS in Business Management
Institute of Business Technology Healthcare Management
Dale Carnegie Institute Human Relationships
Effective Public Speaking
Long Ridge Writers Group Articles for Publication
Elizabeth M. Boggs Center Rutgers University Employment Specialist Basic and Advanced
Person Centered Thinking
Customized Employment Initiative
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified since 1984
Chris Cox Horsemanship Building Riders Confidence, Horsemanship 1
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PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS/ AWARDS
 Member Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
 Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) June 2015
 Elizabeth M Boggs Center/Rutgers University
Think Tank Member the fee for service model: Moving Ideas to Practice
 PATH Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Certified Instructor 2009
Equine Specialist in Mental Health Learning 2011
 Community Options Enterprises Employment Specialist of the Year 2014
 Morristown Rotary Club Member
INVITED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Supported Housing Authority of New Jersey Annual Conference December 2015
Pathways to Employment for People with Disabilities