⇨Community Leadership and Civic Engagement (Undergraduate course); This course introduces students to concepts such as public service, community leadership, volunteering, activism, philanthropy, and charitable giving to provide contextual depth to their understanding of civic engagement, especially in the nonprofit sector.⇨Nonprofit Administration for Social Justice (Undergraduate course); This course examines nonprofit administration functions through a social justice lens from volunteer and personnel management, inter-sectoral collaboration, advocacy, strategic planning, performance measurement, financial management, and service delivery. ⇨Nonprofit Boards and Governance (Undergraduate course); This course explores the roles of the nonprofit governing board and executive leadership in supporting the mission of the nonprofit organization including legal and financial responsibilities, as well as, organizational policy development.

My expertise in administration and management has allowed me to assist clients in turning what was once a vision of the future into a manageable task for today. My attention to detail, consistency, and time management skills make me both effective and efficient. I work alongside company personnel to collaborate ideas and create steadfast foundations to meet company goals.Business Consulting:⇨Business Plans and Annual Reports: creation, implementation, and evaluation⇨Policy and Procedure Manuals, as well as, forms and protocol development⇨Training, organizational direction, and strategic community partnerships⇨Grant writing, research, and grant management/implementation⇨Fundraising plans, campaign formation, and marketing collateral creation⇨Administrative support for accounting, membership engagement, and marketing communications ⇨Website design, copywriting, editing, and maintenanceProfessional Consulting:⇨Resume/Curriculum Vitae creation and editing, as well as, Cover Letters, References, and Notes⇨Interview and job search guidance⇨Presentation development and delivery training⇨Organization and project management support

The independent, nonprofit, Lafayette Central Park, Inc (DBA 'Moncus Park') was created following the purchase of the 100-acre "UL Horse Farm" property by the City of Lafayette to design, build, operate, and maintain the park property, which will soon become a world-class community asset. This public/private partnership has successfully raised over $30 million dollars since 2013, and will use these funds for capital improvements and to establish an endowment. My core responsibilities included:⇨Overseeing the financial life-cycle of the nonprofit organization⇨Office management, IT troubleshooting, & calendar coordination⇨Graphic design editing for promotional materials & website⇨Assisting the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy as needed⇨Human Resources & Customer Service⇨Coordination of volunteers & events alongside third-party Event Planners

Beginning as a client with TSFL (now 'Optavia'), I learned firsthand the transformative power of Optimal Health. Soon after finding success with the program, I became a Health Coach to encourage and educate clients on the benefits of the comprehensive health program; while fostering self-growth and personal development. Coaching included providing support and access to free services offered by the company, as well as, mentoring new coaches on how to create a successful client business.

I began working here two weeks prior to a name change and rebranding. I was immediately thrown into the whirlwind flurry of launching a new website and updating email addresses, ordering new marketing collateral, throwing a grand re-opening party, and so much more. I work best under a tight schedule so I greeted the challenge with open arms and making lots of task lists. Within 90-days, everything had calmed down and returned to business as usual at the firm and I had eased into a routine of everyday administrative management of the firm in Lafayette and a second office in Metairie, LA.My core responsibilities included:⇨Human Resources processes and supervising workloads and workflows⇨Project management related to IT system issues, network improvements, and building repair ⇨Enforcing policies and procedures and assessing company needs including: insurance coverages, equipment lease agreements/contracts, and various research subscriptions

Within five months after moving back to Louisiana, my husband and I launched his physical therapy clinic. Prior to opening the doors in April 2012, I spent my days developing the logo, website & marketing collateral, crafting documents & forms, as well as, overseeing the build-out of our first clinic. Once open, I introduced the business to local physicians and referring medical clinics, establishing community partnerships, and building a social media presence. Within four years of business, Precision Rehabilitation grew to three clinic locations in the Acadiana area.My core responsibilities included:⇨Collaborating with Owner to launch the business and prepare for growth⇨Processing employment paperwork and maintaining accurate patient records⇨Marketing clinic to medical offices and Lafayette community

Harnessing the knowledge I gained in the collection over the previous three years as a student worker and later contract worker, I was able to effectively increase annual visits to the collection by 90% and increase usage of the collection with multiple departments throughout the college. I also lead the catalog team through the process of documenting a 1,000 backlog of donated materials within 9-months.My core responsibilities included:⇨Maintaining all internal documentation of the 6,000+ piece study collection⇨Collaborating with academia on class assignments⇨Managing budget and supervising student workers, volunteers, and contract workers

I taught courses in the Arts, Entertainment & Media Management Department (now 'Business and Entrepreneurship') as adjunct faculty. I was awarded a Faculty Fellowship Award for my proposed adaptation of the Writing for Managers course to a service-learning course.⇨Writing for Managers (Undergraduate course); Spring 2009 & 2010; Course specifics included: Emails, Memos, various Letters, Resumes, Business Proposals, and Press Releases ⇨Basic Accounting I (Graduate course); Fall 2009; Course specifics included: Accounting Cycle, Journal Entries, Accounting Statements, Merchandise Inventory, Assets, and Interest Calculations

While earning my master's degree, I worked with the college's fashion study collection. This provided me direct access to the collection and allowed me to learn about other museum and non-profit employment opportunities, while being mentored by my direct supervisor and professors. For my thesis, I wrote a Policy & Procedures Manual for the collection. In addition, I created systems and forms for tracking and processing acquisitions and internal movement of the 6,000-piece collection. My core responsibilities included:⇨Cataloging the collection, updating internal database, and providing clerical support for the Curator ⇨Researching, developing, and drafting label copy for exhibitions ⇨Conducting tours and leading discussions with student groups, individual researchers, and the general public

In Fall 2008, Columbia College Chicago launched a student artwork store focused on selling student work on consignment and teaching the business side of being an artist. I was honored to help create the foundational elements for curatorial reviews, inventory management, and artist payment processes, and a policy and procedure manual.My core responsibilities included:⇨Organizing consignment curatorial reviews and mentoring students based on review feedback to prepare their artwork for market⇨Managing inventory, sales, & monthly financial processing ⇨Collaborating with students & classes to curate the design & layout of the store & windows