CHM Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization managed by a Board of Directors. It is a single donor/sponsored Fund originated by the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton, Ohio. Requests made to the CHM Fund for financial support through grants must first of all originate from a 501(c)(3) entity and must have similar values that resonate with the values important to the Sisters of the Precious Blood. Responsibilities include:Lead the program from the planning phase into implementation. Develop, implement and monitor grant tracking system (workflow process).Manage grant files, database, and grants management software.Determine if grant applications meet basic criteria and assure all relevant information is included.Prepare information for Board and Committee meetings.Work with Distribution Committee to review grant applications and prepare annual reports.Maintain and update the CHM Fund website.Prepare projected payout in relation to the annual grants budget.Serve as initial contact for general information regarding the fund and provide customer service to grant applicants.Manage the follow-up and grant evaluation process.Accounts payable, bookkeeping, check writing, and working with the Board Treasurer and other members of the Finance Committee.Manage ordinary business affairs of the CHM Fund including purchasing, upkeep and maintenance of office and equipment.

Lead, define, implement and oversee products for all CMG Ohio digital products and brands including DaytonDailyNews.com, SpringfieldNewsSun.com, Journal-News.com, Dayton.com, WHIO.com and K99online.com. Deliver audience and client targets in assigned product area by using the extensive digital portfolio. Work closely with third parties, vendors and other CMG properties to design, integrate and launch new products and services. Assist in planning/developing digital revenue proposals by working with sales staff. Create, edit and manage content. Work with content creators to make sure information is presented using best digital presentation methods. Use SEO and social media to optimize content visibility. Identify strategic opportunities and innovative ideas to move products forward, while always keeping end-user and customer needs at the forefront. Make sure products stay true to brands. Lead staff development and training initiatives. Encourage a team environment and collaboration. Work with marketing to advertise digital products and content. Implement marketing initiatives on digital products and develop online creative. Create and launch branded newsletters. Participate in software development, testing, implementation and staff training.Results of projects I have led been an integral part of include:WHIO.com site launch combining WHIO-TV and radio sites resulted in page views increasing 77% and total monthly visits increasing 81% from 2013 to 2014. 2014 EPPY Award winner, Ohio AP Best Digital PresenceMerging Hamilton and Middletown newspaper web sites led to 13% page view increase and 32% average monthly visits increase in first yearLed three content management system transitions, each resulting in zero revenue loss and increase in speed to web for content creatorsLaunch weekly quizzes to increase engagement and time on site, adding sponsorship and native advertising opportunities.Involved in the company's Diversity & Inclusion Local Action Committee

Organize and coordinate projects with an emphasis on technology and training to make company's products better. Specialize in systems, process and work flow analysis to create efficiency. Organize and implement training for the newsroom. Project management including content management system development and implementation. Vendor analysis and establish and maintain vendor relationships. Keep newsroom informed of new processes and tools. Created and managed databases for internal and external use. Point person on web staff for sales, marketing, customer service and circulation departments as well as CMGdigital. Work with radio, newspapers and TV on various newsroom projects. Create intranet for entire content department to house information and streamline communication. Participate in Agile Scrum development.

Co-manage newspaper editorial assistants. Effectively brought together a group of people used to working on their own in different departments into a cohesive, effective team. Analyze and implemente new work flows to increase efficiency. Revamp workflow of editorial assistants allowing for productivity increase in total events entered by 500%. Work with print to coordinate and implement print and online marketing of events tool.

Manage web staff personnel. Project manager on several projects including analysis, development and implementation of new content management system. Aid in Agile Scrum development and testing of CMS and tools. Main contact for COXnet and internal departments. Participate in software development, testing, implementation and staff training. Responsible for increasing page views and audience on Cox Ohio web sites. Plan, create, write, edit and manage site content and supervise implementation and presentation. Work directly with reporters on assignments, hire freelancers, and edit content for print and online. Help establish and set standard operating procedures for social media accounts and maintain a consistent voice by brand. Vendor analysis and maintain vendor relations. Create marketing materials for online and print to promote online content. Create and maintain online content databases and guides. Manage and lead training for staff on digital products and tools.

Work with COXnet and departments throughout Cox Ohio Publishing to produce content and implement projects on DaytonDailyNews.com and ActiveDayton.com. Assist Multimedia Editor in staff management and performance reviews. Successfully launched online tools and databases working with COXnet such as restaurants, events and RSS. Participate in software development, testing, implementation and staff training. Lead local transition to new content management system. Create social media accounts for company brands. Train staff on new tools and offer support on all software programs and tools. Work with outside companies on projects, like the Dayton Holiday Festival, to house community content on our site. Develop marketing plans for products and content. Work with sales to deliver audience to our advertisers.

Responsible for quality control of entire website, log analysis and audience growth. Manage site producers and review their performance.  Work with the sales department to integrate content and meet advertiser needs throughout the site. Create content to increase engagement and drive audience. Work with WHIO-TV & radio on website redesigns and help them with content creation and implementation. Create and implement marketing plans. Led a change of the content management system.

Concentrated on local guides, local events and building an online community with area non-profit groups and organizations. Plan, create and launch evergreen and seasonal content.

Purchase all materials for fiberglass product manufacturing company and manage inventory. Accounts payable and manage receptionist. Developed company monthly newsletter. Create and maintain website.

Perform sales administration duties and manage all sales administrators.