Eugene Desyatnik

Arrangements 2009-2014. President 2014-2018. Staying on as past president, handling digital marketing, event support, board transition, special projects, and advise the board.

As president, represent chapter at international president's council, oversee large scale initiatives such as building out a chapter management platform. Attendance at meetings doubled during my tenure in this capacity.

In other roles, assisted with membership mailing list management, proctoring of… Show more

Arrangements 2009-2014. President 2014-2018. Staying on as past president, handling digital marketing, event support, board transition, special projects, and advise the board.

As president, represent chapter at international president's council, oversee large scale initiatives such as building out a chapter management platform. Attendance at meetings doubled during my tenure in this capacity.

In other roles, assisted with membership mailing list management, proctoring of the CDMP exams at chapter meetings, help suggest speakers/themes/sponsors, partner with local area companies to identify suitable facilities for our meetups / training / social events, arrange logistics such as catering vendors and A/V, corporate and individual member relationship management and recruitment, step into other responsibilities and handle escalations as needed in conjunction with dedicated VP's for those areas.

Identify contingency plans in the event of unexpected position vacancy or turnover, and generally ensure institutional knowledge and chapter continuity through sound financial management, records management, board member engagement, and board governance and compliance. Show less

Chair a loose federation of civic associations across the city. We are a 501(c)(3). Provide logistical support for monthly round table discussions of civic leaders across Philadelphia representing their neighborhoods, record keeping, accounting, dues collection, Zoom/virtual platform support, mentorship of newly forming or joining members.

* Obtained insurance and took a creative approach to stabilize an organization that planned to dissolve
* Chair of transportation committee working on safe walking routes particularly around schools
* Promote involvement in the civic among neighbors; recruit volunteers.
* Navigate city services to coordinate graffiti removal, litter/trash removal, road repair, and other issues.
* Meet with elected officials, neighboring civics, schools to collaborate on larger issues and exchange… Show more

* Obtained insurance and took a creative approach to stabilize an organization that planned to dissolve
* Chair of transportation committee working on safe walking routes particularly around schools
* Promote involvement in the civic among neighbors; recruit volunteers.
* Navigate city services to coordinate graffiti removal, litter/trash removal, road repair, and other issues.
* Meet with elected officials, neighboring civics, schools to collaborate on larger issues and exchange ideas.
* Partner with police district to host regular community forums to address crime concerns and elicit and moderate a dialogue that leads to developing an action plan.
* Follow up on action plan and provide updates back to the community.
* Produce general informational and social events for the community.
* Grant writing and strategic business partnership to raise funds for key initiatives
* Oversee committees, including events, beautification, safety, and zoning.
* Handle operational matters of appropriate insurance coverage, non profit status, business directories and company page on social media.
* Listen to neighbor and business concerns, and coordinate delivery of city or non-profit services to address those concerns.
* Mediation and problem solving. Show less

Historic building stewardship -- apply for, administer and close out grants; liaise with structural engineers, architects, contractors, to ensure repairs are done on a regular schedule and in the most cost-effective and lasting manner. Event planning, fundraising, outreach, social media, contracts. Play a supporting role in the needs of the congregation and preschool operating in the building.

Write the first set of bylaws for the group; work with various stakeholders to understand their concerns and mediate prior disputes in order to propose a mutually agreeable set of operating procedures for taking care of the park, from large scale renovations to clean-ups to event production, for many years to come, by setting the framework for a stable collaborative operating structure everyone can live with. Advocate for renovations, explore grants, and work with key community partners to… Show more

Write the first set of bylaws for the group; work with various stakeholders to understand their concerns and mediate prior disputes in order to propose a mutually agreeable set of operating procedures for taking care of the park, from large scale renovations to clean-ups to event production, for many years to come, by setting the framework for a stable collaborative operating structure everyone can live with. Advocate for renovations, explore grants, and work with key community partners to ensure the park is a resource for all stakeholders. Liaise with the city on park needs and issues. Facilitate meetings, promote the park through creating a website, social media, print, and partner with elected officials on events. Show less

Co-founded a disaster relief mutual aid organization directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that produced over 30,000 reusable makeshift PPE for essential workers, health care heroes, as well as at-risk individuals and under served communities. Meeting unmet needs through both face masks and other resources distributed via delivery and in-person resource tables, we also engaged in research, education and advocacy, helping explain proper fit, care, and reuse of PPE, as well as other… Show more

Co-founded a disaster relief mutual aid organization directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that produced over 30,000 reusable makeshift PPE for essential workers, health care heroes, as well as at-risk individuals and under served communities. Meeting unmet needs through both face masks and other resources distributed via delivery and in-person resource tables, we also engaged in research, education and advocacy, helping explain proper fit, care, and reuse of PPE, as well as other aerosol mitigation strategies.

Applying prior non profit skills along with logistics, fulfillment, PR, social media, volunteer engagement, organizational structure, fundraising, and research. Show less

Assist with facilities renovations, traffic safety outside the school, events, and other needs.

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Coordinate communication of safety issues to empower the community to be proactive in looking out for each other.

Start a new tradition hosting a national night out to promote community building and public safety awareness.

Write and successfully obtain and execute a grant to renovate the substation.

Assist with the operational needs of the mini-station, as needed.

Identify pressing issues threatening or creating nuisance the community, initiate fundraising campaigns for private-funded repairs, build consensus on priorities and obtain signatures to communicate those priorities to city councilman and city agencies, represent street's interests at police community meetings to ensure two-way flow of information between residents and authorities, organize and host meetings. Review street safety issues with city officials, secure grants and appeal for… Show more

Identify pressing issues threatening or creating nuisance the community, initiate fundraising campaigns for private-funded repairs, build consensus on priorities and obtain signatures to communicate those priorities to city councilman and city agencies, represent street's interests at police community meetings to ensure two-way flow of information between residents and authorities, organize and host meetings. Review street safety issues with city officials, secure grants and appeal for existing budget allocations to be directed to needed areas. Show less

Member of Steering Committee for a BID in South Philly. Develop the slide deck and resent the proposal at various community forums, talk to the press, meet with individual stakeholders to understand concerns, manage social media accounts for the proposed district, advocate for business interests and pursue ways to address the vibrancy of the commercial corridor.

Participated in efforts to resurrect patrolling of Wash Square West Town Watch, working with Town Watch Integrated Services, then transitioning the responsibilities to the Wash Sq West Civic's new Safety Committee. Participate in police town hall community meetings, advise neighbors of developments and outcomes, liaison with police about area concerns, provide materials and information on securing properties and installing lighting and cameras per police recommendations… Show more

Participated in efforts to resurrect patrolling of Wash Square West Town Watch, working with Town Watch Integrated Services, then transitioning the responsibilities to the Wash Sq West Civic's new Safety Committee. Participate in police town hall community meetings, advise neighbors of developments and outcomes, liaison with police about area concerns, provide materials and information on securing properties and installing lighting and cameras per police recommendations.

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