Job Duties:
• Write computer programs from detailed specifications.
• Provide guidance to programmers in the planning, development, and maintenance of programs based on a thorough understanding of database design, user requirements, procedures, policies and company strategic requirements. Ensure system development life cycle is followed.
• Review all computer revision requests and issue revisions on current programs, databases, and files to proper programmer. Review collected user-defined requirements and approve or disapprove as required.
• Act as subject matter expert in all business enterprise applications with the understanding of key processes in order to manage programmers and database administrators.
• Supervise design, development and maintenance of intermediate software programs that control hardware peripheral devices such as scales, RF scanners, measuring devices and printers utilized by their applications.
• Develop and set up archiving procedures on files and databases; ensure these procedures are conducted.

Additional desired qualifications include:
 Experience using Project Management, change management and business analysis techniques in a manufacturing environment
 Experience with MRP, ERP accounting systems, quality assurance statistical processes and production management applications
 Experience with Access, Crystal Reports, NET, Visual Basic, Magic, RSView32 and RSLogix is a plus
 MCSD or MCDBA a plus

Excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life plus a generous 401k plan.

Ted Yamamura and Vanna Novak: 1994 Graduation

1. How did you two meet?

Ted Yamamura (T) – I met Vanna at a meeting at which she was speaking on making effective presentations.  I thought she would be a good person to collaborate with for EDI.  Vanna wanted to give back to the Asian American community so we started discussing collaboration on EDI.

Vanna Novak (V) – If I remember correctly,Ted saw me speak at a conference for the JACL. And actually, back then, I had no connection to our Asian community. It was because of Ted, that I agreed to get involved. I had no idea that it was going to be just the beginning of a long, but fulfilling journey. I owe a lot to Ted.

2. Why did the two of you want to create EDI?

T - EDI originally started as a special interest group under the Japanese American Chamber of Commerce.  It was created to provide leadership training specifically for Japanese Americans, then it evolved to include all Asian Americans and now Hispanic Americans.  Vanna agreed to be a co-founder to develop curriculum for leadership training.  We wanted to also provide role models, mentors and create a network for career development.

V - Ted recognized that there was a big gap between the numbers of highly qualified, competent, Asians within American corporations vs. Asian Americans in the executive ranks, and felt the need to do something about it. It was really his grasp of the situation and his vision, that launched plans to build a program like EDI. I happened to have the background to design our initial curriculum so when Ted asked me if I’d help to get EDI off the ground, I said yes. And the rest, as they say, is history. But people should know that EDI was Ted’s vision.

Ted Yamamura: 11/16/1995

3. What was your vision when it first started?

T – My vision was to elevate Asian Americans into leadership positions at corporations, government, and non-profit organizations.  I wanted Asian Americans to have the same opportunities as Caucasians and to level the playing field for leadership positions.  I also wanted to have role models, mentors, networks, in place to provide support and encouragement to Asian Americans striving for leadership positions.

V – I would say that that’s still our vision today and we now are working toward that same goal or vision with our Hispanic program. We still have a long, long way to go.

Vanna Novak: 07/07/2000

4. How has its actual progress been compared to that vision?  

T -There have been many improvements and an increase in role models as leaders, yet there are still no top Asian American executives at companies like Boeing.  The ultimate goal is to have more people of color in executive positions. I want them to have the same opportunities to excel and have a level playing field.

V – I think that my initial vision was very narrow. What I’ve learned through having had the chance to work directly with all of our program participants over the years is that “progress” can be defined in many ways. So while we’re still far behind in seeing a significant number of Asians or

Hispanics in executive positions, what I do see is our participants gaining clarity about what it takes to move into the senior ranks and making clear decisions as to whether they’re willing to do what it takes to move up. Or sometimes I see them becoming leaders within the community at large. I think that’s progress. And when their managers begin to gain an awareness and appreciation for programs like EDI and as a result, they begin to send more of their employees to our programs, well, that’s progress too.

5. What made you decide to break away from the Japanese American Chamber of Commerce?

T -As I said, EDI originally was formed as a special interest group under the JACC.  It then developed into its own entity with an executive director and a board and became a non-profit organization.

V – If I remember correctly, it was a mutual decision. EDI had reached a point where it had gained enough momentum and was having enough of an impact to be its own brand and to stand on its own. In order to grow any further, it needed to be its own entity.

Vanna Novak and Ted Yamamura: 2009 – Ted’s retirement from EDI Board

6. What was the biggest obstacle you felt you had to face during your path to establish EDI? How did you overcome it?

T – The main hindrance I would say is just the administrative details of orchestrating EDI as I was doing it on the side as a service while working at Boeing.  The first class was in 1994.  Eleven participants registered.  It was advertised by word of mouth through the JACC.  It was originally for Japanese Americans but we are expanding it to all people of color as we all have the same issues.

V – It was and is 2-fold for me. One of our biggest challenges, which continues to some extent, was convincing people that this was not just another leadership program. There are hundreds of different leadership programs offered to business professionals in our area. What makes EDI different, is that our programs are culturally tailored specifically for Asians and Hispanics. The other challenge we continue to face is one that almost every non-profit faces, and that is, finding and keeping volunteers actively and meaningfully engaged and involved. Just like they say, “It takes a village.”

Ted Yamamura and Vanna Novak: 2011 Graduation

7. What would you like to see happen with EDI in the future?

T – I would like to see EDI become a preeminent leadership organization in the future.   I would like to see it create connections to top leaders, celebrate achievement in the community, and help all people of color reach leadership positions.

V – Ditto! And in my wildest of dreams, I would love to see EDI do the work that it does so well, that we begin to have a global impact. I would also like to see us expanding our offerings. So maybe we’d offer our programs in different formats. More than anything, I would love to see us develop programs for other groups of color who are underrepresented.

8. What do you feel is the biggest change in our participants after they leave the program?

T – I see that graduates have more confidence.  They are generally more strategic in developing their careers.  They give back more to the community and have stronger networking skills.

V – Honestly, I have witnessed profound changes in participants’ sense of themselves. For many, there is a huge leap in their level of confidence and a greater appreciation for their own potential and self-worth. I get to do the class at the front end of their EDI experience that deals with public speaking skills which can be so revealing in terms of one’s self esteem. So I get a pretty good sense of each participant’s confidence level coming into the program. Then I get to see them at graduation, and for some, the transformation in them can bring me to tears. They find the power within themselves that they’ve had all along and just wasn’t aware of. It becomes the tipping point at which they begin to take more risks and more responsibility to build stronger organizations and healthier, happier communities. It’s not magic. It’s a process that they work hard at throughout their EDI experience.

“Hugging it out”: 2011 Graduation

9. What is one memory that you HAVE to share with our readers?

T – I am so humbled and proud at the same time to have the Ted Yamamura Achievement Award named after me.  To me EDI is my passion and, hopefully, will be my legacy.

V – I must say, the evening that I got to bring Ted up on stage at our graduation dinner, and surprise him by announcing the newly named “Ted Yamamura Leadership Excellence Award” was one of my all time favorite EDI memories! And yes, I cried then too!

10.  EDI is now celebrating its 20^th anniversary. What does that mean to you?

T – I am so impressed that 20 years later, EDI is still here and growing.  I also see that there are more people of color being promoted into leadership positions.  With the change in demographics, however, EDI needs to adapt to changes and continue to provide training where needed to level the playing field.  I would also like to continue to bring the community together and celebrate successes of leaders such as we have in the past, e.g. Phyllis Campbell, Martha Choe, Don Wakamatsu, Tay Yoshitani, etc.  We need to have the community rally around people of color in leadership positions and those who are becoming the new role models, like Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets.

V – I think that means that Ted and I are getting old! It also means that time is flying. We need to do better, work faster, have a larger reach, and definitely get bigger and better results. There is an even greater need now for what we do than there was 20 yrs. ago.

11. Do you have any last thoughts that you would like to share?

T – EDI is a result of a wide range of people who have worked together to make it successful including strong volunteers and supporters.  We continue to need more visionary thinkers and teachers.  We need to continue to think broader and bigger and grow our organization.  I appreciate what the Board is doing to keep EDI on mission.  I am encouraged by Al Sugiyama’s work in growing the recognition of EDI in the community. We need the community connections to be a success.  We need to continue to celebrate the leaders we have as well as provide programs for participants.  For example, Jeremy Lin is breaking all stereotypes about Asians and basketball.  Let’s celebrate these types of successes in our community when the opportunity arises!

V – I never seem to run out of things to say so last thoughts are impossible for me. But let me take a stab at it by saying, stay tuned, because as they say … the best is yet to come!

It’s been nine months or so since I graduated with the Hispanic class of 2012.

I’m an avionics engineer at Boeing with sixteen plus years of industry experience and until recently had not realized I can dream big, reach out and grab a hold of my dormant leadership traits and exploit them to help me change direction or embrace change to find a better course or alignment to my career .

My EDI journey was in many ways a self discovery affair that forced me out of my comfort zone and propelled me into reaching my full potential and raising the bar on how to achieve my career goals and dreams.

I can’t thank EDI enough for this privileged and humbling opportunity to realize what my cultural richness is all about and how to mine all of those inner talents and bring them to light so that the tapestry or puzzle adds that missing piece.

While at EDI, my confidence and blossoming leadership skills allowed me to obtain a promotion, I guess it was so visible and obvious that something has changed in my performance that it was evident I’ve reached that threshold, never have I experienced such immediate return on investment.

The other important element are my fellow classmates, seeing such a plethora of personal backgrounds, hardships and at the same time that common “ganas” and “si se puede” attitude that was so contagious and so inspiring that served as a force to us all to reach for the stars and raise the bar to its highest level possible.

My journey is just beginning and now I have an arsenal of weapons and tools at my disposal that I can put to good use to help me reach my destination.

I challenge all of you to keep stepping out of that comfort zone, embrace change and make good use of that rich cultural inheritance to make a difference in our jobs, families and communities.

Let’s not forget our extensive EDI network of fellow alumni, coaches and mentors which I have not been able to use but I’m sure I will real soon.

Helen Tang from Spacelabs Healthcare is the first person to sign up for our 2014 Navigation program. Thank you Helen, we look for forward to having you in our class next year. Applications for the 2014 Discovery and Navigation programs are now being accepted. Be part of the fun and learn a whole lot about yourself and your leadership potential.

This was our first year participating in The Seattle Foundation’s “Give Big”  campaign on May 15. A huge thank you to all that contributed including:

Andrew Chang, Chen-en Chen, Graham Crow, Vincent Fong, Jill Kashiwagi, Willon  Lew, Tuya Luehr, Ivan Nakano, Marci Nakano, Jenette Ramos, Edna Shim, and Alan Sugiyama.

Recently at our Puget Sound Discovery classes, we had nine outstanding guest speakers who shared their experience and wisdom. They are what makes EDI so special. They included:

• George Alabi, Regional Director, The Boeing Company
• Limei Fan, Chief Administrative Officer, Infectious Disease Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Rahsaan Freeman, SVP, KeyBank
• Dr. Christopher Kodama, Medical VP for MultiCare Health Systems
• Jerry Lee, Chairman, Mulvanny G2
• Thomas Lin, CEO Alki Direct Investments
• Dr. Naomi Sanchez, Asst. Dean, MBA Career Services, UW
• Delena Sunday, EVP of Human Resources and Diversity Affairs, Nordstrom, Inc.
• David Tilzer, 777 Quality, The Boeing Company

I continue to bring EDI participants and alumni to the Seattle Rotary, the biggest Rotary club in the world. If you want to attend with me, please email me at alanediorgorg  (alanediorgorg)  . The next two meetings I will be attending are May 22 and June 5.  Those that went to the last meeting were:

Jaenice Cu

Alan Kanemoto

Tuya Luehr

Marci Nakano

Bao Nguyen

Erwin Onofre

GENERAL FUNCTION
Branch Development Director directs and manages all aspects of the annual major gifts campaign, fund raising events, private/public grant submittals and endowment development for a large branch. Directs the donor cultivation program including major events. Directs and/or supports the branch’s capital effort and supports the development, marketing and public relation activities of the branch as well as supervises the Volunteer Coordinator.

KNOW-HOW
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, financial development, communication, public relations, human services or equivalent.
Five or more years of successful full-time financial development experience in a non-profit organization with an emphasis on annual and capital campaigns.
Must possess strong event planning skills.
Proficient in personal computer skills.
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
CORE COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS INCLUDE:
Supporting our Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA
Building Community
Providing a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others
Working Productively
Using Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively
Ability to embrace our core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
1. Plans and directs the annual major gifts portion of the campaign – Partners With Youth – of the branch. Directs all events, recognition and materials for the campaign.
2. Directs and/or supports the branch’s capital or endowment effort.
3. Directs and/or supports branch marketing public relations activities.
4. May direct and/or support the board development process for the branch.
5. Directs the branch submittals of private and public grants.
6. Develops and directs the donor cultivation program and stewardship of the branch including its major events and endowment development.
7. Directs and manages the branch United Way campaign, and provides support and liaison with the United Way and other community agencies and staff.
8. Manages the grant requests of the branch, providing support to branch staff as needed.
9. Hires, supervises and evaluates the staff and Volunteer Coordinator to manage the financial development functions assigned.
10. Provides support and assistance to all aspects of the financial development and communications department.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS
This position ensures the Association’s success of the financial development program and assures that cultivation activities are carried out in a professional manner, which enhances the image of the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to oversee our community and social service programs. The YMCA of Greater Seattle Metrocenter provides a unique and diverse array of social and community services throughout King County; including Young Adult Education, Employment Readiness, Family Crisis and Stabilization, Foster Care and Independent Living, Housing and Supportive Services, Life Skills, Mental Health Services, Youth Violence Prevention and Youth Leadership.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is an extraordinary opportunity to promote the YMCA’s social services platform in the local community and develop positive and collaborative working relationships with a broad scope of organizations, businesses and governmental entities. This position will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and operations of the Metrocenter YMCA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan.
Directs the financial development activities.
Develops new and innovative program models, including research, funding, implementation and evaluation.
Develops quality assurance measures and compliance metrics based on data driven outcomes.
Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with community leaders, partners and volunteers.
Responsible for hiring, training and supervising the Metrocenter staff.
Partners with the volunteer board of directors on community relations and advocacy.
Annual budget of $11.7 million with approximately 120 staff members.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in human services, public administration, business administration or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.
Seven years of executive experience, including program development and operations, financial development, budgeting and fiscal management.
Experience managing multiple funding sources (local, state, federal and private etc.) and hitting budgetary targets.
Demonstrated experience in creating and managing large scale innovative programs to address identified community needs.
A highly refined sense of cultural competence and awareness, as well as proven effectiveness and ease in communicating within a diverse multicultural environment.
Ability to develop performance measures and hit targeted performance outcomes.
Experience in developing and managing volunteer programs.
Demonstrated accomplishments in collaborating with key community leaders.
Ability to speak another language in addition to English is helpful.
Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes a YMCA membership, health, dental, life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; and a 12% retirement fund contribution, when eligible.

NEGOTIATION- Negotiate new leases, renew and modify existing leases and close site acquisition deals. Insure that sign takedowns and new builds are consistent with budgeted targets.
EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS – Author amendments to contracts and send to corporate for review and sign-off. Interface with legal department as needed in lease negotiations and resolution of disputes
SITE SELECTION- Engage in site selection, evaluating potential locations through field inspections and research. Evaluate traffic patterns, potential obstructions and variable factors in determining the best locations for new sign structures.
DEVELOPMENT- Manage development of new assets from start to finish from planning and permitting through vendor negotiations, construction and final approvals.
ASSET MANAGEMENT- Monitor zoning requirements and sign ordinances, assessing their impact upon Company interests. Research lease files as needed to answer questions or resolve any issues. Work with corporate representatives and insurance carriers as applicable in matters involving Company liability relating to real estate. Ensure that all complaints are resolved in a timely manner
PUBLIC RELATIONS- Communicate and meet with property owners Investigate and resolve complaints and problems. Represent the company at public hearings, community events, charitable functions and political events.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS- Interface with public officials and municipal building, planning and zoning departments. Work with legal counsel and Government Affairs Department in all matters involving restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract violations and other issues.
OTHER DUTIES- As assigned or requested
Required Experience

College degree or equivalent real world experience.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Knowledge of market demographics.
Ability to control costs and reduce lease rates.
Draft, read and comprehend complex and persuasive business correspondence, including leases.
Ability to understand and calculate basic mathematical equations.
Possession of a valid instate driver’s license, an automobile and required insurance.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Must be detail oriented. Read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.
Must have the ability to compose letters, memos, emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely.
Be able to present one’s self in a highly cooperative and professional manner when meeting both internal and external customers and vendors face to face.
A working knowledge of Windows operating system and be competent in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).
The aptitude to learn and use company and customer system(s).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Physical Requirements:
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands. The employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to 15 pounds and safely operate a motor vehicle. Employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.