Edwin A. Theetge

7829 W. Port Bay Rd. Wolcott, NY 14590

Mobile: 607-227-7731   Home#: 607-227-7717     Email: edwin.theetge@scouting.org

 

Senior professional with consistent success in achieving growth objectives. Highly successful in building relationships with senior decision makers, leading and motivating teams and developing volunteer resources. Strong ability to work with people of different perspectives and backgrounds. More than twenty years of experience working for the greater good of youth.

 

Capabilities in

Customer Relationship Management - People Management - Product Management - Marketing/Brand Management Volunteer Management – Volunteer Recruitment – Public Speaking – Volunteer Training – Youth Development –

Fundraising – Program Development – Community Outreach – Team Building – Staff Development –

Non-Profit Administration

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Career Highlights

October 2018 – Present: Assistant Scout Executive/COO, Boy Scouts of America

Responsible for day-to-day operations of Council office and field service. Managing a team providing service to over 3000 volunteers and youth.

• Event Fundraising

• Community Fundraising

• A/P & A/R Management

• Overseeing Budgets

• Employee management and development

 

February 2016 – May 2018: Director of Support Services, Boy Scouts of America

Leadership and Management of two Camp properties and the Council Service center.

• Facility Management

• Program Development

• Overseeing Budgets

• Employee management and development

 

September 2012 – February 2016: Field Director, Boy Scouts of America

Leadership and Management of a team of six District Executives and one support staff.

• Team Development and Motivation

• Goal setting for individual and team achievement

• Mentoring and Guidance

• Develop Volunteer and Executive relationships.

• Served as Camp Director

  • Improved the working relationship with the Scoutmasters and camp staff.

 

January 2009 – September 2012: Senior District Executive, Boy Scouts of America

Gave leadership to a newly formed District. Three Districts were split up and formed into two. Developed a new volunteer group and worked to create a new District identity.

• Guidance to District volunteer leadership

• Increase in Membership and Units

•   Developed Fundraising Committee

• Increase in Fundraising

• Mentoring and Guidance to new District Executive

• Served as Camp Director

  • Increased camper attendance every year

  • Developed a plan to improve staff performance and retention.

 

September 2005 – December 2008: After School Site Program Coordinator, United Way of Seneca County

Took over a program that was struggling to increase membership, having difficulties working with the involved school, and not using their resources effectively.

• Developed a marketing program for the youth and the community.

• Increased youth membership by 50 percent

• Improved the working relationship with the school and staff.

• Developed a budget to maximize available resources.

• Recruited teachers and community members to volunteer within the program.

 

October 1992 – June 2005: General Manager, Ithaca Photo

Hired to help run two stores within the Ithaca area.

• Increased stores drop off locations.

• Increased sales in the camera department by 35%

• Started sales to outside area businesses, colleges, and high schools.

• Developed a customer service program for employees.

• Implemented new strategies for changing technologies and digital photo.

• Helped develop a digital photo studio and sports photography service.

 

August 1987 – April 1991: U. S. Army- Gulf War Veteran

• Rank E-4, 11C1P, Squad Leader

• Chief F.D.C., Mortar Gunner

• Airborne School, Repelling School

• Combat Medic, Captains Driver

• Expert Riflemen, Radio Telephone Operator

 

Education

Finger Lakes Community College

• Associate degree in science (Human Services) with High Honors

• Member of Phi Thea Kappa Honor Society

• Tompkins Cortland Community College

  • 2 Semesters Community and Human Services- Aug. 1991-Sept. 1992

• ​Wood Badge NE 111-175 (2006)

• National Camp School-2001, 2006, 2016, 2023

 

IT Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook

 

Extra-Curricular Activities/Accolades

• 2 Years BSA Family Camp Director (creator)

• 5 Years Cubmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster

• 4 Years Scoutmaster

• 2 Years Cub Scout Adventure Weekend Director (creator)

• 7 Years 4TCC Little League Coach

• Four Towns Community Vision Youth Group Advisor

• United Way’s- The Herb Wurstner Volunteer Recognition Award

• The 2000 Search Institute “Asset Development” National Training Conference

• Served as Seneca Co. United Way Adult Ambassador for Expanding Youth Development

• United State Military- National Defense Ribbon

• Army Achievement Medal

• United States Military- Overseas Service Award

• Army Good Conduct Medal