Manage all aspects of the operations of this animal Reiki/pet services business which grew out of my volunteer experiences. -- Provide compassionate care for pets, and their families, to foster and enhance well-being.-- Create and manage website and social media presence to share informative and helpful news, articles, and tips with clients and visitors.-- Design and create informative business brochure and flyers.

Served and assisted the residents of this 226-apartment retirement community as a member of the Concierge Team.-- Managed two "country stores" within the community including preparing grocery and dairy orders, tracking and pricing items, stocking shelves, assisting residents and guests with purchases, and organizing stores for ease of navigation and visual appeal.-- Coordinated facility loading dock and delivered packages, mail, and newspapers to residents and staff. To ensure efficient delivery, created a system to sort, organize, and track packages.

Managed the front desk in the Wildlife Clinic which admits and treats over 4,000 patients annually. -- Responded to public inquiries and questions regarding injured/sick/orphaned wildlife; triaged calls to determine appropriate care needed; admitted patients; provided patient updates to public; compassionately handled difficult conversations.-- Managed and analyzed data from clinic’s online database.-- Acted as liaison to wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, biologists, and state/federal agencies; coordinated all aspects of patient releases and facilitated transport of wildlife to rehabbers throughout New England.

Processed accounts payable function using QuickBooks and online banking for this early-stage renewable energy company. - Processed high volume of invoices and expenses and set up new records for vendors, consultants/contractors, and new employees in the accounting system. - Developed comprehensive invoice tracking system to streamline Accounts Payable process. - Reconciled monthly statements. Researched and resolved billing inquiries. - Assisted with organizing filing system and administration of accounting records, reports and other documents.

Facilitated administrative operations and worked collaboratively with the Pastor, Music & Arts Director, other staff, community members and volunteers to advance the vision and fulfill the mission of this early-stage spiritual center.- Coordinated building rentals and scheduled use of the facility. Negotiated and managed contracts. Provided tenant customer service and accountability. Built and maintained positive relationships and fluid communication with tenants and other building users.- Updated and maintained website. Edited, distributed and led the redesign of the bi-monthly e-Newsletter and periodic email blasts to over 500 subscribers.- Promoted programs and events using online listings, electronic media, and community outreach.- Coordinated Rainbow Peace Flag Project, serving as the point person for distribution of over 1,500 flags. As part of the project, developed relationship with local service organization to offer volunteer opportunities to young adults with developmental disabilities to help build skills by assisting with projects in the community.

First hire by the Director tasked with researching, creating and implementing administrative systems, policies, procedures, and programs for this startup interdisciplinary center for the study of the origin and early evolution of life.-- Managed post-doctoral, graduate, undergraduate and summer fellowship programs. Handled online and journal advertising, application processing and tracking, liaising with applicants/fellows, tracking and reimbursing fellows’ expenses, and non-acceptance letters to unsuccessful candidates.-- Organized monthly Forum and Chalk Talk lecture series with local and international speakers, including identifying and inviting speakers, managing logistics and publicity, and engagement follow-up to ensure outstanding visit. -- Key contributor to website development, performing research and writing content; handled site maintenance.-- Developed relationships and liaised with collaborating researchers, administrators, faculty, students, staff, and guests regarding programs, lectures, policies and procedures.

Handled financial initiatives for this globally respected fellowship program that provides working journalists with a year of study and professional development.-- Processed all program invoices, payments, and reimbursements using web-based financial systems.-- PeopleSoft time approver.-- Trained, mentored, and supervised temporary employees in Financial Office.