Jon Bassford - Founder & CEO, Lateral Solutions

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Lateral SolutionsFounder and CEO

Sep. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaGrowth through operations! Lateral Solutions exists to help growth-minded startups, small businesses, and nonprofits grow through superior operations. Organizations cannot grow if their leaders are stuck working IN the business instead of ON the business! Yes, it is a cliche line but happens to be true. We help organizations advance their operations through the right People, Processes, and Platforms. Our services include the following services on the operations side of any organization: Recruitment and Coaching Advising Assessments Launch

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Aug. 2020jonbassford.comCuriosity: Unlocking Innovation, Change, and Growth Curiosity is more than a buzzword but a superpower that has the potential to change lives, leaders, and organizations. Jon’s background in using his personal and professional experiences to bring to life how curiosity must be a part of the puzzle for anyone looking to innovate, grow, and change. Break through the norms and dare to challenge what is! Related Topics: Driving a Results-Oriented Culture Understanding, Managing, and Motivating GenZ

Property Owner and ManagerPresident of JHB Real Estate Investment, LLC and Managing Director of JBJP Partners, LLC

Mar. 2009Baltimore, Maryland AreaOwning and managing multiple, cash-positive rental properties as well as helping transform neighborhoods and communities.

The National Society of Collegiate ScholarsChief Operating Officer

Sep. 2016 - Dec. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaChief Operating Officer (2017-2018) Director of Finance and Operations (2016-2017) • Cross-Department Operations. Led executive team for oversight of all departments to ensure efficient and effective operations. Managed executive team and responsible for strategic direction and operations of the organization. Includes creating scaleable structure, innovative procedure to increase prospects, led culture change, redesigned chapter operations, and changed processes and procedures in EVERY department. • Change Management. Initiated and implemented change across all departments, including those listed above, in order to curb a 5-year decline in member value, decreased conversion rate for membership, and decreased revenue. • Marketing/Communications. Led new initiatives in membership recruitment to increase value and redeveloped communication strategies for current members to increase efficacy and reduce workload. • Financial and Budget Management. Monitored and managed a $7MM budget that stopped two fiscal years of losses. Changed process and procedures to create a more transparent process with greater accountability to staff. • Accounting. Built a new accounting/finance team that created more expertise at a lower cost. Managed and led numerous policy and procedure changes for more efficient and effective accounting. • Technology and Operations. Led structural changes that brought administrative work in-house to reduce costs and increase productivity. Evaluated and implemented changes to streamline tech and move away from a costly enterprise setup. • Human Resources. Managed all human resources functions and procedures to ensure compliance as well as a positive culture.

Fan Freedom ProjectOperations Consultant

Apr. 2012 - Dec. 2017Washington D.C. Metro AreaHandled HR, accounting, finance, and other operational matters for the organization.

Application Developers AllianceVice President of Operations & Products

Apr. 2012 - Sep. 2016Washington, DCVice President of Operations & Products (2015-2016) General Manager of Global Operations (2014-2015) Director of Operations & Business Development (2012-2014) • Accounting and Financial Management. Managed up to a $7MM budget for startup with no cash reserves. Created financial reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors to monitor financial progress. Oversaw all accounting functions including 990, 1099, bookkeeping, etc. • Human Resources. Managed recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of more than 50 employees and interns and several terminations in three years. Established employee handbook, timesheet process and benefits administration. • Operational/Global Expansion. Launched and ran internal operations for startup association, including global operations in Europe. Created operational efficiencies including staff meeting coordination, technology integration across multiple offices and establishing international subsidiaries. • Program/Product Development. Launched ground breaking national event and industry working groups. Oversaw program administration by staffing and facilitating meetings and producing final work product. Managed publishing of more than two-dozen papers, infographics and other industry work products. • Governance. Facilitated Board agendas to ensure compliance with governance policies and procedures. Oversee by-law review and policy enforcement. Drafted Board minutes post-meeting. • Alliance Partnerships. Successfully negotiated more than one dozen affinity and promotional partnerships to increase exposure and non-dues revenue. • Research. Launched and oversaw industry research department that completed more than six research projects the first year.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, InternationalDirector of Law School Chapter Operations

Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2012Baltimore, Maryland AreaDirector of Law School Chapter Operations (2008-2012) ➢ Served as Acting Executive Director on two occasions. Membership Services Consultant (2006-2008) • Membership Recruitment. Increased law school chapter members by 30% over six years. • Program Development. Increased chapter operations and programs through communicating and documenting best practices to chapter leaders to support chapter activities and value creation. Developed national mock trial competition involving 32 chapters competing over three days. • Governance. Revised association bylaws, chapter bylaws and other policies and procedures. Facilitated Board meetings and compiled operational reports on chapter performance. • Volunteer Management. Oversaw between 20-30 regional volunteers including more than 1000 chapter officers. Managed recruiting, onboarding and oversight of volunteer leaders. Coordinated and led dozens of district conferences and volunteer training sessions. • Chapter Relations. Led record-breaking chapter expansion including reactivation of dormant chapters to vibrant member base and increased programming. Engaged with chapter leaders and schools to facilitate chartering of new chapters. Created proactive, consistent communications strategy that promoted chapter expectations. • Staff Management. Launched and managed a seasonal traveling field representative program to increase the number of chapters reached annually. Included three or four representatives a semester.