Diane Ohland,
business manager
Diane
Ohland, a creative, self-motivated individual with more than 28
years of professional experience in office and sales management,
joined Semple Bixel Associates, Inc. in 1998.
Her experience includes assisting the president in preparing financial
and budget reports, preparing and implementing strategies regarding
fundraising workshops, handling all aspects of personnel records,
overseeing all client billing procedures, maintaining appropriate
levels of confidentiality, directing internal and external
communications, and coordinating social events.
For Semple Bixel, Ms. Ohland has set up a full range of office
procedures, developed and implemented record keeping methods for
fundraising programs, managed meeting preparation and productions, and
coordinated the preparation of sales presentations and workshop
materials. She also organizes and coordinates the conduct of
feasibility studies for a variety of clients including health,
educational, and social service organizations.
Prior to joining SBA, Ms. Ohland managed and supported sales staffs in
both the agriculture and animal health and the agrochemical divisions
of Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. She also managed a dental office for eight
years.
Ms. Ohland graduated from Berkeley College of Business, and has taken
other specialized course work, including workshops in fundraising and
financial management.
