Nicholas Strata, MBA

Nicholas Strata,

Experienced CEO

Columbus, Ohio
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Summary

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization managementindustry and legislative arena. Strong operations professional skilled in Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Appropriations, Coalition-building, and Budget & Finance.

Experience

2020 Mar - Present
Advisory Board Member
Duradry / Miami, FL
2020 Jan - Present
Advisory Board Member
EPM / Los Angeles, CA
2019 Nov - Present
Chief Executive Officer
Optimal Healthcare Initiative / Dublin, OH

Appointed as the chief executive to seek change in healthcare contracts with Ohio healthcare providers to increase reimbursement, public exposure and access.

SCOPE: Strategy,Product Placement, Manage all operations, finance, development, marketing

2013 Mar - 2020 Mar
Chief Executive Officer
Ohio State Chiropractic Association / Columbus, Ohio

Promoted as the youngest chief executive in the country within the profession to have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Ohio State Chiropractic Association’s (OSCA) staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission.

  • Deputy Executive Director & Chief of Staff (June 2014-June 2016)
  • Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (February 2013-June 2014)

SCOPE: Lobbying, Operations and Finances, 14 employees, 10 Direct Reports, Head of the Association

2010 Dec - 2013 Mar
Committee Staff Secretary & Legislative Aide
Ohio House of Representatives / Columbus, Ohio

Led the House Insurance Committee as its secretary; overseeing staff, communications, security and the management of legislation.

  • House Insurance Committee Staff Secretary
  • Legislative Aide
  • Campaign Manager/Senior Advisor

SCOPE: Government Administration, Operations, 4 employees, Writing legislation

2009 Dec - 2010 Dec
Legislative Fellow to the Finance Committee Chair
Ohio Senate / Columbus, Ohio

Appointed to work directly with the Senate Finance Committee Chairman to develop a capital appropriations bill and other budget-related legislation.

  • Legislative Fellow to the Senate Finance Committee Chairman
  • Staff Secretary for the Senate Rules and Reference Committee

SCOPE: Government Administration, Budget Analysis, Media Inquiries

Education

Wilmington College
Bachelors of Business Administration
Charleston Southern University
Masters of Business Administration / Finance

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