Manage and facilitate collaboration for partner-led initiatives with a focus on economic development, community development, and workforce development.Key accomplishments•Leadership of ongoing coalition of workforce system partners in Stark County called Career Connect•Leadership on the design and implementation of multi-organizational database of job seekers across 9 organizations with aggregated reporting capabilities•Grant management for two workforce development grants •Co-management of multiple committees made up of elected officials, business leaders, funders, non-profit leaders, and other influential community leaders•Planning & execution of numerous collaborative eventsAbout Career Connect:Career Connect is a collaboration of job navigators supported by educators, resources, and employers, working together to build a strong employment pipeline from barriered communities in Stark County. 9 agencies case manage individuals in their pursuit of self-sufficiency through barrier removal, job readiness, placement into employment, retained employment support, and career advancement. Shared data allows the group to create best practices and work collaboratively towards better outcomes for job seekers and employers.

At Short & Stout Graphics, I get to know who you are as an organization, what you're about, and how you want your audiences to feel when they see your name. I work mostly with local non-profits and small businesses, getting to know my clients on a deeper level than can be summarized in a description. It's a beautiful thing: the graphic designer knows the client from front to back, and the client knows they will get what they need to carry on with their mission.Logos, social media graphics, brochures, flyers, business cards, mailers, collateral, and more.

Planned and executed marketing functions including external communications, branding,collateral, fundraising events, donor relations, and workforce candidate recruitment.-Partnered with Data Analyst to create Microsoft Power BI platform for responsive, customized data reporting-Implemented donor database analysis allowed organization to implement an effective strategic plan including historical reference metrics and projected funding cycles-Maintained external contractors for IT, phones, program providers, and marketing vendors

Combined project management, marketing, operations, & sales duties.-Implemented streamlined quoting database and new product launch process-Oversaw collaboration of teams in new product development with engineers and plant managers across three states-Partnered with web developer to overhaul new website and marketing strategy