Elizabeth Bixby Edgecomb has over 20 years of experience in human resources, operations management, and nonprofit leadership. She has directed programs at organizations such as Planned Parenthood and various community centers. Edgecomb excels at strategic planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and public relations. Her resume demonstrates a proven track record of improving organizational performance through cultural change and systems enhancements.

1. Elizabeth Bixby Edgecomb Resume
PO Box 1023 . Scarborough, Maine 04070 . 207.699.8801 . eliedgecomb@gmail.com
Core Competencies
Dynamic Leader Human resources & employment law
Proven record of revitalizing programs Recruiting, training and supervision of staff
Effective builder of strong and committed teams Budget development & fiscal oversight
Breakthrough thinker and problem solver Quality and regulatory compliance
Skilled event planner Operations, systems & business management
Insightful, resourceful and articulate Advocacy, media & public relations
Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility Crisis management & disaster preparedness
Experienced with development & major donors Security and risk management
Program & Project Management
Director, Happy Lotus Life Enhancing Arts, Scarborough, Maine 2010-present
 Direct operations for this upstart business;
 Provide vision and strategic planning;
 Public speaking, marketing and public relations functions;
 Fiscal management, human resources, quality assurance, service recovery; and
 Efficiency and systems work to improve profit margin and market share.
Regional Site Manager, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Portland & Topsham 2006-2010
 Directed operations of the largest family planning medical center north of Boston, serving 10,000/year;
 Balanced both large and small programs with varied patient needs and populations;
 Supervised 30+ MDs, Mid-level Practitioners, Nurses and Health Care Associates/Medical Assistants;
 Public speaking and community liaison a key function;
 Led substantial cultural changes, creating a more efficient, effective and patient centered site; and
 Systematically improved staff supervision, retention and operations, such as inventory and work flow.
Case Manager, Frannie Peabody Center, Portland, Maine 2001-2006
 Managed the varied socio-economic and medical needs of 30 clients with HIV and related virology;
 Engaged in advocacy through regular public speaking for groups of 10-100, including medical staff; and
 Planned and conducted media relations for events; gained coverage in television and print media.
Director of Commercial Production, Community Work Services, Boston, Massachusetts 1999-2001
 Supervised four divisions with a management staff of 11 and an average of 100 workers;
 Created budgets and strategic plans; prepared the agency for outside audits and accreditations;

2.  Managed special projects, including spearheading web and advertising material design projects; and
 Acted as liaison and directed a significant change in employee morale and productivity.
Coordinator of Residence Life, Union College, Schenectady, New York 1998-1999
 Implemented initiatives and managed operations and budgets for major residence halls;
 Recruited, trained and supervised a multi-cultural staff of five directors and 35 resident assistants;
 Led implementation, research and development of a comprehensive staff development program;
 Managed educational programming within residence life;
 Established a highly functioning and motivational work environment; and
 Served as liaison to college departments and outside institutions.
Area Coordinator, Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 1997-1998
 Brought outcomes-based measurements to educational programming for untapped populations;
 Directed the operations of 10 residence halls, with respective budgets and resident assistants; and
 Methodically evaluated and revised systems, increasing safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
Director of Client Services, Sexual Assault Crisis Center, Lewiston, Maine 1994-1997
 Directed operations, strategic planning, and methodical improvements for programs and systems;
 Recruited, trained and supervised direct service personnel, special employees, and graduate interns;
 Contributed to agency projects, events, and wrote and edited major agency publications; and
 Served as a guiding force in the creation and implementation of the Project Response Task Force, a multi-
disciplinary team of legal, medical and service providers.
Community Leadership
Volunteer, Maine Women’s Fund, Portland, Maine 2003-2008
Worked on projects from database management to event planning for this development focused organization.
Vice President, Board of Directors, Parent Resource Center, Springvale, Maine 2001-2004
Brought a wider business perspective to agency decision making, particularly development and strategic planning.
Chairperson, Androscoggin Volunteer Association, Lewiston, Maine 1997, Member 1994-1997
Presided over meetings; evaluated & restructured the association of volunteer program managers; researched
program implementation and management techniques; planned conference on volunteer and staff retention.
Education & Honors
Bachelor of Arts, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, 1994
Major in Psychology, with secondary concentrations in History and Women’s Studies
Dean’s List, Key Scholar and Nominated Dana Scholar. Awarded Honors for Senior Research Thesis.
Diploma, Lewiston High School, Lewiston, Maine, 1990
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