Shirley A. Enebrad
206-799-7914
SUMMARY
Award-winning television producer/director and author with excellent interpersonal and professional skills. Creative, energetic, persuasive, active listener with substantial non-profit experience. Particular strengths include time management, attention to detail, writing, video production and event planning.
EXPERIENCE
President, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Western Washington 2002-2009
As president of non-profit, managed, trained and retained board members, volunteers, donors and sponsors in successful effort to re-brand and re-create organization’s image. At the same time, increased funds from $1,000 to $250,000 in six years. Carefully directed financial strategies and supervised management of the budget.
- Developed Teams– Turned the organization around in three years and successfully increased number of board members from two to 10. Trained all volunteers with special emphasis on the sensitivities of the population that we serve.
- Communications - Breathed new life into the newsletter that is mailed to 3000 donors, families, healthcare providers and sponsors. Added the quarterly newsletter to refreshed web site. Handled all direct mail, telephone contact and email on behalf of the organization.
- Conflict Resolution/Negotiated with Others - Handled complaints, settled disputes, and resolved grievances and conflicts. Worked for three years to resolve legal issues that arose from copycat charity. Worked with the Prosecutor’s office to advocate for several mothers of ill children who were embroiled in domestic violence issues.
- Raised Funds/Event Planning – Planned and executed several fund raisers each year. Increased donations and event proceeds from $1000 to $250,000 in six years.
 Grant Writing Auctions
Direct Mail campaigns
Bingo Night Event
Holiday Bazaar
- Managed Programs – Revamped programs and family events. Doubled the number of families served with our Holiday Adopt a Family program in three years. Added and adjusted existing programs to fit needs of the families such as; establishing a clothing bank and arranging for free housing for special needs families.
WA State Team Leader CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation 2004-2009
- Advocate for Washington State -- Represented state’schildren with cancer and their families by flying to Washington DC twice a year to meet with federal lawmakers. Maintained contact via email and telephone throughout the year.
- Successfully achieved unanimous support from both the House and the Senate with passage of the Caroline Pryce Walker Childhood Cancer Awareness Act of 2008. President Bush signed the bill July 2008.
Volunteer West Seattle Hi-Yu 2006-2009 – Worked for organization that promotes the West Seattle community throughout the Pacific NW and that hosts summer events and parades.
- Candidate Coordinator – Implemented new strategies to increase number of candidates for the scholarship program. Mentored and managed candidates involved with scholarship program 2009.
- Judge – Judged senior court 2001, 2003, 2005 and judged junior court 2008
- Event planning/Fund Raisers – Co-chaired several fund raisers, produced coronation and pre-parade events.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Fund Raiser/Event Planner
Merrill Lynch Gala to benefit USOC Special Olympics 2000 – managed auction grossed $500k
Habitat for Humanity 2000 & 2001- increased gross by 40%
Candlelighters of WWA 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 – grew gross from $15 to 50k
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 2005 - grossed $220,000
CD Forum for the Arts 2009 – increased gross by 28%
West Seattle Hi-Yu Tea Auction 2008 & 2009 – doubled gross in two years
TELEVISION WORK HISTORY
Independent Television/Video Producer/Writer(8/99 to present)
KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA (12/85 to 8/99) Associate Producer Documentary Unit. Investigative News Producer. Producer/Executive Producer, Town Meeting
Recipient of numerous broadcast awards for documentaries and news. Town Meeting was highest-rated locally-produced program on the West Coast and aired for 22 years. Through my investigative work, I helped to get an innocent woman released from prison.
WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC (1/88-6/99) Producer/Writer of documentary unit, news, and programming. Produced award-winning documentary that was the cornerstone of a statewide “Save Our Sounds” campaign. Compelled the state lawmakers to pass 11 laws to protect the waters of North Carolina.
VOLUNTEER BOARD POSITIONS
Professional Associations
American Women in Radio & Television, Vice President 2000-2003
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Board of Governors 1999-2003
Washington Association of Broadcasters, Anti-alcohol Task Force, 1989-1999
Seattle Art Institute – Advisory council member for Video Production program, 2006-present
Non-Profit Organizations
American Cancer Society, served 12 years as board member
Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Issues, appointed by Governor, served two terms
Women’s Health Education Reform & Equity, 1999-2005
Professional Awards and Honors
Investigators Reporters Editors, (IRE), Top 20 Market, “Poor Justice: The Susan Cummings Story,” 1997
Radio & Television News Directors Assn., (RTNDA), Regional, Investigative Reporting, “You Paid For It series,” 1995
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, (NATAS), Emmy, “Cancer Through the Eyes of Kids,” 1992
National Commission Against Drunk Driving, Media Awareness Commendation, “TOWN MEETING: Do We Need Tougher DWI Laws?”
1992 and Education and Prevention Commendation, “WSAB PSA series,” 1992
Academy of Religious Broadcasting, (ARBY) Annual Award of Excellence: “TOWN MEETING: Betty White /Tom Sullivan,” 1992
National Mental Health Assn., Media Award, “Dying to Look Good,” 1988
American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT), Commendation Award, “TOWN MEETING: Escape Rape,” 1990
Radio & Television News Directors Assn., (RTNDA), National Edward R. Murrow, “Troubled Waters,” 1989
Radio & Television News Directors Assn., (RTNDA), Regional News Series/Documentary, ‘Troubled Waters,” 1989
North American Outdoor Film, Conservation Award, “Troubled Waters, “1989
Associated Press, Regional Outstanding Documentary, “Troubled Waters,” 1989
National Headliner Award, First Place, “Troubled Waters,” 1989
New York Film Festival: Certificates:
“Troubled Waters,” 1989
“Fast Track Kids,” 1987
“Dying to Look Good,” 1988
Houston Film Festival, Gold Award, “Please Stop!” 1987
Chicago Film Festival, Certificate of Merit, “Please Stop!” 1987
Sigma Delta Chi, “On Shaky Ground,” 1986
Angel Awards:
“TOWN MEETING: Homeless By Choice?” 1991
“TOWN MEETING: Unsung Heroes,” 1989
“TOWN MEETING: Down’s Syndrome,” 1989
“Fast Track Kids,” 1986
“Dying to Look Good” 1987
Personal Awards Honors & Professional & Personal Affiliations
Washington State Team Leader, CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation 2004-2009
Angel of Hospice Award 2004, October 2004 presented by Providence Hospice of Snohomish County
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of WWA, President 2002 to present
Pediatric Interim Care Center, development volunteer 2004 to present
American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT), Vice-President 2000 to 2003.
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), Board of Governors 1999 to 2003.
Operation Lookout, 1998 to present – organization that helps parents find missing children.
American Red Cross, Public Affairs Committee, 1999 to 2003.
Women’s Health Education Reform & Equity (WHERE), Board member, 1999 to 2005
Hope Lutheran School, Board Chair 2001-2003, Chair of Personnel committee. 2001-2004
Washington State Association of Broadcasters, Anti-alcohol Task Force, 1989-1999 Focus-prevention underage use
Young Asian Men’s Study (YAMS), Advisory Board, 1997 to present – CDC organization to educate young gays about HIV
American Cancer Society, Quality of Life Award, 1992 (served on their board for 12 years).
Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Issues, appointed 1991 served two terms.
Providence Hospice & Homecare, 1991 to 2006, Lead facilitator & Program Coordinator children’s & teen’s grief workshops
Washington State Candlelighters Board President, 2001-present and 1989 to 1997. Currently facilitator of Bridge to Bereavement grief group for parents whose children died from cancer.
Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, 1987 – received statewide community service award for volunteer work with terminally ill children and their families.
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