Provide an outstanding thrifting experience for every customer, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Counseling Center of the North Shore- Organize store merchandise and assist customers- Team up with paid staff on a wide variety of special projects

Propose, design, and facilitate study groups in the OLLI program, part of Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies.- Coordinate study groups in a wide variety of topics, ranging from A History of the Bible, to Who Is William Shakespeare?, to The Beginning of the Modern Mystery.- Serve on the Study Group Committee, ensuring the quality, diversity, and number of study groups.

Helped adults for whom English was a second language improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Oakton Community College’s Bridges to Reading program- Planned and presented lessons for a class that met three hours twice each week per semester- Managed volunteer tutors in Bridges to Reading program

Provided residents with an integrated, multi-dimensional wellness program as part of the Community Life Team at Lake Forest Place, an older adult independent living community - Worked with residents, LFP departments, and community groups to present a wide range of programs- Produced internal marketing and communications, including a newsletter and in-house TV channel

Taught and collaborated with other staff and learning community members to ensure student and organizational success in several Archdiocese of Chicago schools- Created classrooms where students could reach their full personal, social, and academic potential- Selected by staff members to work with the School Board on the Principal Search Committee- Served on the school accreditation committee to collect and analyze data, set goals, and plan, implement, and evaluate school improvement efforts

Held increasingly responsible positions in Operations, Product Management, and Finance at banks in Chicago, Columbus, and Cleveland- As product manager, coordinated the work of IT, operations, branches, marketing, and other areas to identify, develop, and market products and services to meet customer needs and management goals - Managed budgeting and ongoing financial performance as Household Bank Midwest Controller