Thomas C.

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Director of Operations - Virginia at The Nature Conservancy

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Overview

Thomas Colbert is the Director of Operations for The Nature Conservancy in Virginia, drawing on an extensive career in the non-profit sector. He specializes in financial management, strategic planning, and HR, supported by an MBA from James Madison University. His background includes leadership roles at several educational institutions.

As a U. S. military veteran, Thomas is passionate about conservation and creating opportunities for fellow service members in the environmental field. He actively promotes initiatives that connect veterans with green jobs and is an alumnus of Old Dominion University.

He has built a unique career path by applying his operational and financial expertise exclusively to mission-driven, non-profit organizations.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Non-profit Operations
Has a long history of serving as Director of Operations and Finance for various non-profit organizations, including schools and environmental groups.
Veteran Support
As a veteran, he actively shares resources and job opportunities to help military members and spouses transition into careers in the conservation sector.
Financial Management
His background includes crafting multi-million dollar operating budgets, creating long-range financial forecasts, and managing all business office functions for non-profits.

Media Appearances

Virginia Staff and Trustees. Featured in The Nature Conservancy

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Work History

1-2017
Director of Operations - Virginia at The Nature Conservancy
7-2015 - 3-2016
Director of Finance and Operations at Tandem Friends School
7-2013 - 6-2015
Director of Finance and Operations at Newtown Friends School
6-2012 - 4-2013
Operations Manager at Core Knowledge Foundation
8-2006 - 6-2012
Assistant Headmaster for Resources at Blue Ridge School

Education

2003 - 2005
MBA from James Madison University
2000 - 2002
Bachelor's of Science from Old Dominion University

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Exp : 18 Location : Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Operations - Virginia at The Nature Conservancy
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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Thomas

Personality Compatibility


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