1. Vicki Montgomery
Phone: (847) 420-8393
Email: vmontgomery36@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/VickiLMontgomery
CAREER SUMMARY
Management professional with a strong non-profit background in creative program development,
outcomes measurement and financial management. Skilled in building donor relationships, in
collaboration with Resource Development, utilizing a program-based focus.
SKILLS
Strategic Program
Development
Resource
Development/Event
Support
Donor Database
Management and Query
Development
Outcomes Measurement Financial Management Adobe InDesign
Grant Management Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
FSSMC Certified CPR/AED Certified Quickbooks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELGIN, Elgin IL
Director of Programs & Impact 2013-2015
 Successfully obtained $160,564 in federal funding for the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin hot
meals food program. Served meals for 200 members per day. During the first six weeks of
operation we served 5770 meals to members.
 In partnership with the second lowest performing elementary school in the district, I
designed an after-school program that would allow the members to experience academic
growth and at the same time have fun. After the first 2 months of programming, 100% of
members showed improvement in their reading abilities.
 Developed a robust Gardening program that incorporated a farm-to-table approach for
members. Increased the raised bed growing space by 386%. During the 2015 growing
season, 790 members and 33 volunteers participated in the program.
 Led a team of staff members in a collaborative effort to define new innovative arts
programming that resulted in the formation of a percussion and dance group called Stomp
Crew. Less than a year after it’s formation, the Stomp Crew was 1 of 7 groups selected
from over 100 entries to perform at the BGCA National Conference in Chicago.
Office Manager 2010-2013
 In order to free up the Executive Director to focus more heavily on Resource Development, I
assumed responsibility for state and federal grant budget preparation and reimbursement
requests totaling approximately $780,000 annually. Paperwork was completed on a timely
basis, allowing for an improved cash flow for the organization.
 As Office Manager for the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, I was responsible for all accounts
payable, payroll, credit card reconciliation, gift processing and entry, and general donor
database management for the organization’s $1.3 million budget. Gift acknowledgement
letters were generated within 24 hours of gift receipt.

2. SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46, Elgin IL
Administrative Assistant/Reading Tutor 1998-2002
 Assisted in the development of a reading tutor program to serve children at high risk of
failure in reading. Trained and managed two other tutors.
 Managed day-to-day operations of Channing Elementary School’s activity funds,
including payment of bills, bank reconciliations and creation of monthly reports to the
school district.
 Performed general administrative duties including composing & preparing
correspondence and special reports, routing incoming mail, greeting visitors, answering
telephones, copying and filing.
LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, Chicago IL
Assistant Vice President 1986-1997
 Participated as key member of a multi-state task force in all stages of the search for and
conversion to a new commercial loan system, from the Needs Assessment through the
Request for Proposal, Vendor Site visits, and Implementation. Presented the
Commercial Loan System purchase proposal and implementation plan to Senior
Management.
 Implemented a Loan Documentation System for the Commercial Lenders that
streamlined the legal document preparation process.
CRANE PLUMBING, Evanston IL
Accounts Receivable Clerk 1985-1986
 Supervised the posting and balancing of all Accounts Receivable. Placed collection
calls to past due accounts. Approved daily orders during manager’s absence.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BALLET NORTH, Northbrook IL
Costume Director 2001-2008
 Designed and created a costume wardrobe for a small suburban ballet troop that
maximized a small budget by using interchangeable costume pieces. Responsible for
recruiting volunteers to assist with constructing costumes, as well as managing all back-
stage activities for both performers and volunteers during performances.
CHANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Elgin IL
PTO President/CAC Member 1997-2002
 Presented plans for implementation of the first Year-Round School and School Uniform
programs within District U-46.
 Researched innovative programs used by schools with large at-risk student populations
to increase student performance. Presented the sub-committee findings for approval.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Elgin IL & Barrington IL
Catechist 1993-2013
 Implemented a Montessori based program for children ages 3 to 12. Developed all
program materials necessary for the lessons. Trained in 3 age categories, totaling 300
training hours.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Business―Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
Major: Finance―Minor: Economics