 Established a long-term strategic plan to ensure that BBF meets its financial, operational, and programmatic goals in relation to its mission; Oversaw all financial functions of the agency, including budget, payroll, cash flow, and ensured that all agency funds are administered appropriately and that BBF is in compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including City and State licensing regulations and public funding requirements; Managed and developed BBF’s leadership team, including written performance goals and annual performance reviews of all executive and managerial staff; Created a development, advocacy, and public relations strategy to expand revenue, including private philanthropy and government grants;  Served as a representative of the agency among service constituencies, the community, public and private donors, government liaisons, and the media.

Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement and recommends and/or develops and implements strategies and activities to successfully address them;Develops and oversees implementation of new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.Maintains a system of checks and balances to ensure accuracy of all organizational records;Coordinates the process and serves as final reviewer for major ($75K or more) institutional proposals to ensure compliance with the request of the funder;Ensures all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational and legal standards;Serves as a key leader in recruiting, hiring, training/coaching multilevel staff and makes recommendations on agency personnel practices and policies;Develops, implements, manages and reports on data and systems that support the organization’s planning, operations, quality assurance and performance improvement activities;Develops new policies and procedures to increase efficiency and ensure compliance;Works with Departmental Directors to develop and implement evaluation by setting long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes;Leads the implementation of evaluation and program demonstration related to and in collaboration with agency programs.

Oversee, Manage and Train 75% of agency staffImplement new policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of BUILD's programsResearched, developed and implemented agency's new service tracking systemEvaluate BUILD's current programmingParticipate in the Program Evaluation team in conjunction with Loyola University's Center for Urban Research and LearningComplete and submit grant proposals to government agencies and foundationsServe as organizational leader for Program Strategic Planning CommitteeDevelop and implement curriculum for providing professional development to internal and external partnersComplete and submit reports to funders, the Board of Directors, and community partners

Created new procedures and strategies to improve the effectiveness of the Development DepartmentLed the research team completing a mental health needs assessment to bring the service to the agencyCreated Performance Management plans that rate the performance of direct reports to the Executive DirectorConducted surveys and focus groups to identify effective best practices within the agencyCompleted Development Reports for funders, management and Board of Directors

Facilitated Working Groups to leverage resources for the programsAssisted in the development of the Safety Net Works program modelCollected and analyzed data about youth violence prevention programs

Provided intensive therapeutic counseling to high risk youthProvided In-Service training for staff on newly implemented processesAdvocated and established relationships with external agencies in the community

Assessed and developed care plans for rotational caseload of 150+ low risk infants Developed, implemented, and co-facilitated a teen parenting group and a Spanish adult support groupStreamlined assessments used by Pediatric Health Support Workers

Worked with local organizations and elected officials to coordinate community eventsAddressed the needs of constituentsCreation of Chamber of Commerce