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Responsible for matters pertaining to IAOMS' Board of Directors, Executive Committee and the IAOMS Foundation. Coordinate meetings and events. Handle administration.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Promoted to serve as an integral member of Association Forum's leadership team. Responsible for managing the affairs of the Executive Office, the Board of Directors, and volunteer stewardship. Provided functional and strategic support toward the achievement of organizational goals.

Greater Chicago Area

Supported the President and CEO. Liaison to the Board of Directors and responsible for managing governance related matters. Assisted in the planning and execution of programs and events.

Assisted with the development and implementation of goals and strategies to establish organizational policies, procedures and culture which align with the organization’s mission and overall strategic plan. Ensured organization had sufficient resources to meet business needs. Led all HR-related functions including hiring, onboarding, separation of employment, team development, performance management, recognition, compensation and benefits. Managed 35,000 square foot facility including service/maintenance contracts, insurance, and vendor relationships.

Oversaw day-to-day operations of 35,000 square foot facility including human resources/administration; book collections, processing and distributions; and facilities management. Responsible for improving performance and productivity across the entire organization to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland.

Promoted to oversee the association’s Service Activities Division comprised of government and partnership relations and three service program departments (Health and Children’s Services; Program Development; Youth Programs). Increased volunteer membership service and capacity; developed service resources; identified service trends; and tracked and promoted service impact. Attended all Board of Director’s meetings and served as principal resource to the Service Activities Committee. Organized high-profile events such as: Disaster Relief and Development Summit; Reading and Literacy Summit (convened global experts from top organizations representing all sectors); first-ever Lions Day at the White House; Lions Day at the United Nations in several countries including Kenya and Austria; and Capitol Hill days. Key team member responsible for launch of Service Activity Report System and uptake of system by 30 percentage points within three years. Orchestrated the strategy and grassroots campaign to pass legislation for LCI’s 2017 Commemorative Coin. Exceeded the number of Congressional sponsors required. Led a staff of 13.

Managed department operations. Reversed two-year club decline and increased club net growth through target marketing. Developed youth leadership grant program, which enables thousands of participants to gain new skills each year. Established advisory panel and managed nomination/selection process on behalf of the board. Managed department staff.

Managed and coordinated innovative community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Developed customized service plans, which included in-home support, clinical and behavioral services, advocacy and education. Ensured Department of Human Services compliance and completed state required reports. Supervised 15 support staff.

Republic Of Moldova

Selected to serve and completed two-year commitment as a non-governmental organization (NGO) volunteer. Primary assignment was with an NGO dedicated to serving the disadvantaged children and youth of Moldova. Developed volunteer programs; established food-relief program; acquired and distributed humanitarian aid; and conducted community educational seminars. Secondary activities included nationally expanding a youth education program and consulting for a center for persons with disabilities.

Sold Total Compensation Measurement™ services to Fortune 1000 companies. Liaison between business development and compensation teams. Steering committee member responsible for updating the compensation database system.

Coordinated and prepared new business presentations and proposals. Developed agency’s promotional materials. Handled global network information requests.

Responsible for media relations. Facilitated public relations projects. Organized agency events. Liaison to international network. Served as agency’s key new business coordinator.

Master'S Degree, Human Services

Certificate In Nonprofit Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Corporate Communications