LINDA L. ELLIOTT, MA 7051 SE Clinton St. Portland, OR 97206 (360) 734-8181 le1339df8@westpost.net http://www.linkedin.

com/in/lindaelliottpdx A dynamic CATALYST WHO MOVES THINGS FORWARD with proven success in consulting sa les, portfolio management, business solutions training, program development, e-m arketing, and career/life transitions consulting. KEY COMPETENCIES * Strategic marketing / business development * Identify emerging trends and best practices * Develop innovative training programs * Empower consumers through informed choice * Meet and exceed sales / fund-raising goals * Consistent branding as "trusted expert" * Public speaking, research, and writing skills * Experience in private, public, and non-profit sectors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NATURAL PATHWAYS CONSULTING GROUP - Portland, OR A dynamic consulting group of organizational development and training practition ers providing event planning, professional development seminars, e-marketing, an d career / life transitions consulting. Tools include personality assessment ins truments including MBTI(R), Strong Interest Inventory, and CPI 260. * PRINCIPAL July 2009 - Present

Contract consultant specializing in event planning, e-marketing, business analys is and development, career and life transitions counseling, and Myers-Briggs(R) tools to assist individuals and organizations to further career and life goals. - Ongoing facilitator of Discover, Design, and Engage (R) work/life transitions classes for Life by Design NW, a Portland Metro non-profit empowering people to rethink life after 50. Classes are taught through Portland Community College. - Contract event coordinator for "Type Development in Young People" conference c oming up April 30-May 2, 2011. - Recognized specialist in Myers-Briggs (R) personality assessments for career c hangers and people approaching retirement. - Frequent presenter of MBTI(R) type workshops to university classes, Portland A PT Chapter, and workplace learning groups. - Developed Getting To What's Natural (R) seminars to improve individual and gro up Decision Making and Communications and to identify Work Styles preferences an d strengths, especially for career changers and professionals over 50. - Board member, program presenter, and fund-raising chair for Portland Chapter, Association for Psychological Type. UNITED WAY OF THE COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE - Portland OR http://www.unitedway-pdx.org Non-profit fund-raising organization working in collaboration with non-profit, c orporate, educational, and public sector partners. *COMMUNITY ACCOUNT MANAGER August 2010 - December 2010

Contract position managing workplace giving campaigns for 60 corporate accounts - from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and non-profits. - Successfully coordinated corporate fund-raising campaigns as part of Fall 2010 Workplace Giving Campaign. - Built strategic relationships with corporate leaders in established accounts; re-established contact with inactive accounts. - Motivated employee giving through extensive public speaking and workplace spec ial events planning and execution. - Promoted campaign visibility and innovative events through regular postings to United Way Facebook and blog. - Contributed to raising over $20 million in workplace contributions that will a ffect over 100,000 people in Portland Metro. - Consistently updated account database using Microsoft CRM software, Excel spre adsheets, and Outlook. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE - Bellingham WA MORTGAGE LENDING EDUCATOR / LOAN CONSULTANT https://www.wellsfargo.com/mortgage June 2006 - August 2007

Recruited by Branch Manager at the peak of the real estate cycle to build market share through community education. * MORTGAGE LOAN CONSULTANT - Developed expertise in credit counseling, government FHA and VA loans, down pa yment assistance programs, and state subsidized bond loans with emphasis on info rmed consumer choice and responsible lending practices. - Built a strong business pipeline by successfully leveraging personal initiativ e, commitment to customers' best interests, and niche marketing skills to build relationships with Realtors and referral sources. - Cultivated a unique personal brand as capable mortgage professional and commit ted educator and trainer. - Exceeded sales quota by 25% the first year, while maintaining 100% closings of purchase loans. * COMMUNITY EDUCATOR - Assumed role as mortgage finance trainer/educator to fill training vacuum for regional Wells Fargo mortgage centers. - Increased market share by developing and presenting innovative training / educ ation programs for homebuyers, Realtors, and commercial investors. - Took initiative to become state-certified community educator for federally-sub sidized first-time homebuyer programs. - Developed and presented regional homebuyer workshops to qualify families for f ederal subsidies. - Collaborated with Wells Fargo Branch Manager to deliver workshops to Realtors on best practices and lending guidelines. FAIRHAVEN MORTGAGE - Bellingham WA * MORTGAGE LOAN CONSULTANT December 2004 - May 2006

- Senior residential loan officer for locally owned wholesale mortgage company a t the peak of the mortgage lending cycle. - Successfully originated and closed 10 - 15 residential mortgage loans per mont h. - Followed corporate commitment to meticulous loan originations and processing a nd qualifying customers for affordable home loans in a rising market. STERLING CODIFIERS, INC. - Coeur d'Alene ID www.sterlingcodifiers.com

National legal publisher of city and county codes; hard copy and online; one of seven U.S. codification firms. * LEGAL PUBLISHING FIELD CONSULTANT / TRAINER March 1998 - December 2004 Recruited by President/CEO to manage ordinance codification sales, marketing, tr aining, and publication solutions for local governments in 14 Western states. Wo rked closely with CEO to revamp marketing strategies, identify legal publishing best practices, and develop innovative workshops for key decision makers, brandi ng Sterling as "the codifier you can trust." * MARKETING STRATEGIST - Contributed innovation and marketing best practices to 50 year old firm. - Rapidly streamlined marketing efforts from high-travel, door-to-door cold call approach to strategic pyramid funnel marketing approach with immediate increase s in sales and profit. - Prioritized marketing efforts by criteria including population, growth project ions, and phone-based analysis of status of code of law in terms of accuracy, en forceability, and technological access. - Traveled to high-probability prospects, making onsite analysis of code, ordina nces, and technologies. - Presented in-person and written "Summary of Findings" to Councils, Commissions and local officials. - Followed up with "Proposal for Codification Services", leading to ongoing codi fication service contracts. * PORTFOLIO ACCOUNT MANAGER - Over 5 year period, increased corporate market share by 100% and reactivated d ormant accounts by 60%. - Successfully monitored complex publishing projects for production timelines, c ost analysis, and service delivery. - Improved customer retention through scheduled customer service calls and follo w-through. - Maintained ACT database of over 1,000 contacts, increasing the quality, freque ncy, and efficiency of client communications. * BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TRAINER - Developed and executed a marketing strategy never used by a legal publisher-ma rketing through business solutions workshops - to clarify state statute requirem ents and the process of ordinance codification to an ever-changing clientele of elected officials. - Created The Codification Workshop to de-mystify the complexities of ordinance codification and to empower local government administrators with informed decisi on making. - Presented The Codification Workshop to over 2,000 elected officials in 8 Weste rn states at state and regional conferences and university continuing education extensions. - Consistently rated "Excellent" by attendees and hosting organizations. DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTER SKILLS Expert proficiency in ACT Contact Manager and Microsoft CRM Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Proficiency in social media networks including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Proficiency in Constant Contact email and event marketing tool

EDUCATION MBTI(R) CERTIFICATION - Type Resources, Inc., San Francisco, CA 2009 SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Rohnert Park, CA 2007 - 2009 MA, Psychology, June 2009 Emphasis on lifespan development and personality systems EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - Cheney, WA 1989 BA, Business / Marketing; minor in Journalism Emphasis on business development and strategic planning PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / COMMUNITY SERVICE Portland City Club - 2009/2010 Research Committee Member, "Multnomah County Ment al Health Services" Life By Design NW - Facilitator of work/life transitions affinity group for Port land non-profit serving dynamic people over 50 Portland Chapter, Assn for Psychological Type International - Board member; 2009 - 2011 Fund-raising Chair AARP/Cash Oregon - 2011 volunteer certified tax preparer; serving diverse popula tions First Unitarian Church - Marketing Chair, Annual Sewell Social Justice Lecture F orum Portland Women's Center for Applied Leadership - Member