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Aric Skurdal

@aricskurdal

Project manager with nonprofit and housing development expertise, delivering cross-functional programs on time and on budget.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek mission-driven roles leading cross-functional projects where I can manage budgets, strengthen governance, improve operations, and foster collaborative stakeholder relationships.

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.

Operations Management Budgeting Strategic Planning Partnership Development Stakeholder Analysis Organizational Design Risk Mitigation Staff Development

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.

Board Governance Strategic Planning Strategic Program Oversight

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.

Project Management Risk Management Data Analysis Budget Management Implementation Documentation

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.

Strategic Planning Governance Budget Oversight Stakeholder Engagement Fundraising Strategy RACI

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.

Budget Management Compliance Contract Management Team Leadership

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.

Fundraising Public Private Partnerships Grant Management Project Coordination Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

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.

Operations Management Logistics Team Supervision Process Improvement Volunteer Management Inventory Control

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.

Operations Support Volunteer coordination Inventory Management Food Bank Operations