Founder Paul Pincus

SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE

Keen interest in Strategic Planning and Executive Leadership role and making a difference in the world by dedicated, accountable entrepreneurial leader with non- and for-profit executive international experience honed at Guggenheim Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Neue Galerie New York with exceptional accomplishments—advocates for inclusivity & accessibility in the transformative impact of art, culture, and science in an experiential learning setting:

GUIDING PRINCIPALS

• Communicates effectively to champion organizational success

• Guides decision-making with professionalism, humility, integrity, and transparency

• Influences diverse programmatic appeal in tandem with Board and community stakeholders

• Builds relationships by establishing trust, revealing passion for mission with brevity and clarity of the corporate vision

• Cultivates institutional brand and strengthens visibility in local, regional, national and global communities

• Advocates entrepreneurial vision through organizational leadership, and consistent team coaching

• Strategically sets direction and tells the company’s story with eloquence

• Astutely highlights the firm’s exceptional programmatic appeal

• Develops and plans professional innovations and business partnerships

• Energizes and motivates staff in ways that are always respectful and collaborative, strives to be an inspiring mentor

• Institutes IDEAL™ [DEIA] workforce environment to foster a positive and credible culture through humane practices that incorporate lifting one another up and authentically being hands-on in all activities to be Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible, and acknowledges everyone’s right to Liberty—an environment and culture that includes the tenants inherent within a strong and unwavering commitment to social justice

• Executive leadership history highlighting community building, human services, leading finance processes, procurement and project management, proper salary and overall compensation practices, operations and strategy, information technology advancements, social media influence, and enhancing the non-profit management experience through professional development, coaching, and betterment of the social fabric of the organization

• Strengthens financial picture with well-managed revenue growth and value-added cost reductions

• Protects the organization, its assets, and employees.

• Sustains outstanding character—reliable—always focused, meets deadlines, and supports cross-functional teams

• Stewards strategic partnerships that pursue competitive advantage, social justice, and encourages the curious

• Recognizes calm before the storm and sustains integrity and cultural sensitivity during times of crisis

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

407 East 12th Street Condominium Association

Board of Managers (1-year term through April 30, 2024)

President

57th & 58th Carnegie International—Pittsburgh, PA

Friend (2018 & 2022)

The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauder s Foundation—Philadelphia, PA                      

 Board of Directors (3-year term until 2020)

 Founding Vice-Chair                                                                                                     

         Foundation for Self-Taught American Artists—Philadelphia, PA                                

 Board of Advisors (6-year term; absorbed by Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2012)                    

 Strategic Planning Committee (Chair)

 Development Committee

* Sponsorship, editorial support for foundation–produced documentary James Castle: Portrait of an Artist.

Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia—Philadelphia, PA                                         

 Board of Directors (6-year term until 2011)                               

   Development Committee (Chair)

   Special Events Committee

               * Launched and produced annual limited-edition Preservation Prints with Philadelphia artists.

EDUCATION

University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management        Master of Business Administration

Columbia University in the City of New York                   Bachelor of Science

                                                                                         Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science,

  Linguistics, and Philosophy)

 The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania             Certification                        

 Essentials of Management and The

Leadership Journey

OTHER SKILLS

Software Applications:

Microsoft Office Suite 365 (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams), Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat), Asana, Dropbox, Elmedia Video, Slack, WhatsApp, Zoom

Languages:

French—Working Knowledge

Mandarin—Beginners Knowledge