Aric Skurdal
@aricskurdal
Project manager with nonprofit and housing development expertise, delivering cross-functional programs on time and on budget.
What I'm looking for
I am a Project Manager with over four years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across education, housing, and nonprofit sectors, skilled in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
I have led multi-stakeholder programs — from software implementations and internship standards to affordable housing developments and master lease partnerships — delivering projects on limited budgets, securing over $20M in leveraged funding, and winning competitive RFPs.
I prioritize clear communication, accountability, and team stability, having established RACI matrices, developed operating budgets (over $700,000), and improved staff retention while driving strategic planning and governance improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Interim Executive Director
Plymouth Healing Communities
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)
Led operations and strategic initiatives including master leasing of two properties and development of a $700,000 operating budget, implementing a new staffing model and RACI matrix to stabilize operations and improve retention.
Member, Board of Directors
North Helpline
Oct 2017 - May 2022 (4 years 7 months)
Participated in governance and stakeholder outreach to support organizational strategy and program oversight from 2017 to 2022.
Project Manager
Seattle Colleges District
Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Led cross-departmental projects including software implementation, internship standards, and a jobs board, coordinating 20+ stakeholders to deliver initiatives on limited budgets and produce outreach materials for 130+ committees.
Chairperson, Board of Directors
North Helpline
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Led a five-year strategic planning process and restructured board governance, implemented a new budget review process for a $1,000,000+ budget, and established committees and RACI roles to improve governance and fundraising oversight.
Housing Developer
Bellwether Housing
Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Managed multiple housing development projects with budgets from $2M to $200M, shepherding projects through all phases, winning a competitive RFP, and ensuring compliance and on-time lease-up to meet investor expectations.
Housing Development Associate
Bellwether Housing
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Secured over $20M in leveraged funding to build 350+ affordable apartments in Seattle, coordinating funding sources and partners to advance projects to construction.
Distribution Manager
North Helpline
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 10 months)
Directed day-to-day food bank operations delivering over 10 tons of food weekly to 1,600+ people, developing systems and supervising teams of 5–35 staff and volunteers.
Assistant Distribution Manager
North Helpline
Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 (3 years 2 months)
Supported distribution operations and volunteer supervision for the food bank, contributing to efficient weekly delivery of healthy foods to the community.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science, Social Policy
Completed a Master of Science in Social Policy focused on policy analysis and program evaluation.
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a minor in Urban Design, emphasizing design principles and urban planning concepts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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