Anna Lea Avery Email & Phone Number

Cody, Wyoming, United States

Passionate Associate Director of Development with expertise in strategizing, executing, and coordinating multi-year plans for donor engagement. Collaborating closely with cross functional teams, I secure support from individuals, foundations, and corporations to advance conservation goals within the Conservancy's Wyoming Business Unit.Responsibilities:Devise, execute, and manage strategic fundraising plans for donor engagement and financial support.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and create compelling proposals.Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline through research and networking.Cultivate community partnerships to expand the network of conservation supporters.Deliver impactful presentations to communicate philanthropic impact.Monitor progress, evaluate strategies, and refine approaches for consistent results.Lead donor stewardship efforts to enhance engagement and contributions.Achievements:Exceeded fundraising targets, achieving growth in contributions.Secured transformational gifts to expand conservation initiatives.Grew individual donor base by 20% through strategic engagement.Established impactful corporate partnerships to support key projects.Skills:Fundraising Strategy | Donor Cultivation | Proposal Development | Corporate Partnerships | Data Analysis | Community EngagementAs an Associate Director of Development, I am committed to leveraging my skills and expertise to drive meaningful conservation outcomes and contribute to the ongoing success of the Nature Conservancy's Wyoming Business Unit. Let's connect to explore collaboration opportunities and discuss how I can support your philanthropic efforts.

Cody, Wy 82414

Offering freelance photography for children, senior and family portraits, business and event photography including fundraisers, anniversary's, reunions, and weddings. Also available for business and real estate photography.

Cody, Wy

Responsible for the development, planning, directing, and coordinating all fundraising programs and events at Cody Regional Health, annual giving drive, planned giving, and administering capital campaigns in order to meet fundraising goals and objectives. Seek funding through all possible funding sources (individual and corporate donors, grants, foundations). Responsible for the overall management of the volunteer services department. Ensure quality and the safe delivery of volunteer services.Promote and integrate the Planetree philosophy of patient-centered care throughout organization in tandem with HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems). Responsible for the ongoing program coordination and providing leadership in the development of the patient centered care concept organization wide. Understands and supports the Planetree philosophy of healthcare promoted at Cody Regional Health while empowering employees, patients along with their families and friends, to become partners in health care. Oversight with Marketing and Public Relations in department functions including goal setting, project tracking, strategic planning, and budget (Return on Investment) performance.With concepts and initiatives identified from partners (Planetree, Studer and PressGaney) provide strategic leadership for the HCAHPS initiatives, from initial implementation through on-going delivery. Oversee HCAHPS reporting and analysis to understand how our employee experience correlates with the patient experience. Work with senior leaders and departments on Action Planning/Accountability and inspection processes for sustaining success and continued improvement in HCAHPS Performance, which quantify the Patient Experience.

Cody, Wy

•Processes and completes biweekly payroll. Maintains year-to-date records of wages, deductions, taxes and benefits•Makes timely federal withholding tax deposits•Responds to employment questionnaires and surveys;.•Assists with new employee orientation meetings; •Assists with the monitoring and tracking of the City of Cody incident/accident reporting and documentation regarding employees FMLA processes, OSHA reporting, and assists with workers compensation incidents •Assists in maintaining city personnel files •Acting Deputy City Clerk•Grant management and writing of all grants; invoice and voucher submission and tracking, regular monthly audits, quarterly and annual progress reports and evaluations on all grants •Audit data & provide management level analysis •Conducts surveys & performs research & statistical analysis on administrative, financial, personnel & operational issues •Prepare plans of action, methods, findings, conclusions, alternatives & recommendations. Identify trends or patterns.•Conduct statistical analysis & propose reasonable & effective solutions•Assists in developing city & departmental plans, budgets, goals, objectives, policies & procedures.•Assists in overseeing the City’s records management & retention •Cross trained in a variety of areas including; Payroll, Utility Billing, Municipal Court, Accounts Payable & Receivable, General Ledger, Budget, Audit & Customer Service.•Reads & interprets relevant city, county, state & federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law & other governing rules & regulations. •Oversees & coordinates licensing processes & procedures. Directly responsible for the major licensing including liquor licensing & contractor licensing & indirectly responsible for minor licensing including malt beverage & catering permits, encroachment permits, fireworks, permits, taxi cab licensing, etc. •Assists in the preparation & management of public information assigned

Cody, Wy

•Acting Deputy City Clerk•Grant writer for pass through and City grants as well as county wide consensus funding•Grant manager for all grants; invoice and voucher submission and tracking, regular monthly audits, quarterly and annual progress reports and evaluations on all grants •Audit data & provide management level analysis •Conducts surveys & performs research & statistical analysis on administrative, financial, personnel & operational issues •Prepare plans of action, methods, findings, conclusions, alternatives & recommendations. Identify trends or patterns.•Conduct statistical analysis & propose reasonable & effective solutions•Oversees City of Cody grant functions. Prepares budget & narrative reports on grants to local, state, federal, private & non-profit funding agencies for projects throughout the organization. •Assists in developing city & departmental plans, budgets, goals, objectives, policies & procedures.•Assists in overseeing the City’s records management & retention •Cross trained in a variety of areas including; Payroll, Utility Billing, Municipal Court, Accounts Payable & Receivable, General Ledger, Budget, Audit & Customer Service.•Reads & interprets relevant city, county, state & federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law & other governing rules & regulations. •Oversees & coordinates licensing processes & procedures. Directly responsible for the major licensing including liquor licensing & contractor licensing & indirectly responsible for minor licensing including malt beverage & catering permits, encroachment permits, fireworks, permits, taxi cab licensing, etc. •Assists in the preparation & management of draft news releases, advertisements & public information including social media as assigned

Billings, Montana Area

•Serves as Registrar of the College & oversee the Academic Records Office •Establishes processes, procedures to facilitate the accomplishment of departmental objectives & maintains effective procedures •Supervises department employees & provides performance feedback & recommends development opportunities •Participates in institution-wide strategic planning &prepares annual operational budget &capital equipment recommendations•Manage the archival, security, retention, & disposition activities for all imaged, paper, electronic, & microfilm records for all permanent & non-permanent student records •Ensures that the College is in compliance with FERPA & other required consumer information & trains faculty/staff on records retention processes, the college legal obligations, & student information security requirements •Compiles, analyzes, & reports enrollment statistics for the College & identifies enrollment management issues and reconciliation & audit of enrollment, grade reporting, & withdrawing student information each term •Oversees the production & distribution of transcripts, grade-mailers, & enrollment verifications •Manages cross-functional staff training to support department needs & maintains policies & procedures manual for the department•Oversees the determination & notification process of student academic standings each term & the evaluation of student transfer & exemption credit •Builds &revises academic program degree audits academic program annually &coordinates approval process with academic leadership•Responsible for preparation & coordination of the graduation commencement exercise •Provides leadership, coordination to create & maintain the transfer & articulation agreements•Responsible for developing & implementing departmental budget & recommending useful technological updates & implementations to create a more efficient work environment

Online Education

•Assisted Academic Faculty with course development and organization •Utilized blackboard learning platform to assist in course organization and set up•Developed video's and handouts to provide up to date student resources for students in the Adult and Organizational Learning and Leadership Program•Assisted with providing constructive feedback to students regarding written assignments•Blackboard management

Idaho Falls, Id

•Work directly with College Administration and Faculty to facilitate accurate administration of academic policy•Responsible for carrying out various duties within academics department including new and continuing student advisement, degree audits, enforcing academic policy, accreditation approval, admission eligibility•Responsible for the on-going implementation & training of registration, records, & Web Advisor processes to enhance customer service & improve efficiency•Perform transcript evaluations and award transfer credit as applicable•Advise students regarding academic decisions, career paths, transfer credits, etc•Collaborate with other academic departments including admissions, financial aid, registration, and new student orientation to ensure student success•Work with Academic Team to develop and implement registration, retention, and advising policies and programs for prospective, incoming and returning students•Record and update information into campus database system including transfer credits, personal information, class registrations, and student schedules•Professionally handle and resolved difficult and unique departmental and student situations•Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with all FERPA regulations•Proven track record of career advancement including promotions •Experience with system implementations and product installations regarding enrollment management initiatives such as automated degree audits and transactional web services.•Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to academic records•Experience in working with complex technology-based projects•Excellent interpersonal skills which include professionalism and collegiality in a team environment•Excellent oral and written communication skills•Excellent problem solving skills with proven ability to prioritize and multi task to meet departmental goals/deadlines

Idaho Falls, Id

•Manage admission functions for the college including application processes & new student orientation •Organize & conduct recruiting activities for high school relations tours, campus tours, career fairs, community events & public speaking activities •Develop & maintain relationships with local businesses, Idaho department of labor, & other state agencies for job placement & scholarship purposes •Attend all program advisory board meetings, business related committee meetings, & Chamber of Commerce meetings & maintain industry needs for each program in relation to career placement•Assist Foundation in selecting Hispanic Youth Symposium $10,000 annual scholarship recipients•Connect with outside entities to foster relationships & promote scholarship opportunities for students which include ongoing scholarships & new developments •Serve as liaison between Eastern Idaho Technical College & agencies, businesses, high school counselors & other educational entities located in the south east Idaho region •Provides comprehensive placement services for current & former students including: management of placement files, conduct annual placement follow-up studies for program completers & leavers, student & graduate employment tracking, & provide workshops in resume writing, interviewing skills, & other career counseling areas •Supervise admissions staff including admissions clerk, customer services, college work study & student volunteers by coordinating office coverage, schedules, following up with all employee professional development training & all guidelines regarding employment policies•Act as Student Senate Advisor for the campus & oversee all student run activities & budgets such as student senate stipends, student fundraisers, student barbeques, student purchasing, student organized socials & community events•Manage budgets & purchasing for recruitment, admissions, & career placement while following trends in state legislature regarding budgets cuts

Idaho Falls, Id

•Oversee all human resource functions such as maintaining employee record systems, setting up hiring committees, orienting new employees, giving tours, reviewing personnel actions for compliance with federal, state & agency rules, policies & procedures •Prepare & submit personnel, payroll & benefits documents & serve as Chief Payroll Officer•Provide assistance to management for all of the human resource recruitment & training needs •Act as administrator of all required training; including online training through global compliance network; track all professional development for employees •Employee relations activities include, researching & communicating with staff on human resource trends & issues, & assisting in the problem-solving process•Conduct preliminary classification work including collecting job analysis data, recommending revisions to existing class specifications & evaluation mechanisms•Act as agency Compliance Officer to oversee all ADA, EEO, & workman’s compensation compliance issues•Developed and implemented new “Campaign for Employee Success” to assist in fostering professional and personal development for employees

Idaho Falls, Id

•Adjunct Instructor for business courses in word processing & spreadsheets•Taught students theories & practical applications of software programs currently used by industry•Taught students how to produce & utilize spreadsheets & word processing for employment purposes or home use •Organized curriculum based on outline of the syllabus & program coordinator

Idaho Falls, Id

•Served Dean of Instruction in all support capacities•Coordinated college articulation agreements•Updated and coordinated enrollment reporting•Created and organized all in-class evaluations for over 250+ courses using E-listen software•Attended the Instructional Advisory Council meetings and recorded, edited and distributed meeting minutes•Worked directly with Idaho Division of Professional Technical Education on faculty certifications •Coordinated and attended faculty and staff In-service meetings; included developing agenda items, setting up presentation technology, budgeting, and breakfast for over 110+ employees•Tracking and documenting all curriculum changes•Update all filing systems•Extensive use of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Access in developing databases, reports, and forms to allow for better organization, communication, and development of processes and procedures•Focus on developing/ editing of college publications while extensively using Adobe software such as In-design and Illustrator•Extensive involvement in developing the student system database for Datatel Colleague software, while serving as the contact and expert of the curriculum , degree audit, and faculty database modules•Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee 2007-2008 and Vice President to classified staff in 2007-2008.

Leadership

Certificate In Fund Raising Management, Philanthropy

The Certificate in Fund Raising Management recognizes and substantiates a commitment to fundraising leadership through the completion.

M.S., Adult\Organizational Learning & Leadership

•Co-Instructor for graduate level course: Foundations of Human Resource Development

Extended Studies, Hr Complaint Investigation Workshop

•Professional Extended studies, HR complaint investigation workshop

B.A, Business Administration, Human Resource Management And Health Care Administration

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Health Care Administration Club, Dowling Mentor•Member of Apha Phi Omega service fraternity.

High School Diploma