Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s programs to ensure alignment with its mission, vision, and strategic goalsSupervise, mentor, and support program staff, fostering a positive and productive team cultureDevelop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial stewardship and compliance with funding guidelinesOversee program evaluation processes, using data to assess effectiveness, inform improvements, and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and fundersPrepare and present regular reports to the founder, board of directors, and funders

Launched a bi-monthly digital newsletter reaching 7,000 supporters to increase revenueDeveloped and maintained a donor database, ensuring accurate and timely recording of giftsCreated engaging photo and video content for newsletters, social media, and donor outreach materialsImplemented a social media content calendar to increase follower count across five platformsIntroduced a cloud-based filing system, digitally cataloging the last ten years of recordsSpearheaded the redevelopment of the bookkeeping system, properly cataloguing donationsAssisted in the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaignsResearched and drafted grant proposals, reports, and other required documentation to secure fundingManaged donor acknowledgment processes, including sending thank you letters and other stewardship correspondencePrepared regular fundraising reports and dashboards to senior leadership and board of directorsCultivated and maintained relationships with corporate partners to secure gifts and in-kind donationsDeveloped and executed social media strategies across multiple platforms to increase engagement

Plan, develop, and execute email marketing campaigns in alignment with marketing objectives and target audience.Design visually appealing email templates and digital assets that engage and resonate with our audience.Conduct A/B testing to optimize email content, subject lines, and calls-to-action for improved performance.Segment and manage email lists to ensure targeted and relevant messaging.Monitor and analyze email campaign performance using analytics tools and provide actionable insights for improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align email marketing efforts with overall marketing strategies.Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in email marketing and digital design.

Managed the Comms Team including the Producers and EditorsActed as creative point-of-contact for each Content ProducerDeveloped and implemented the communications pipelineScheduled the weekly content calendarEnsured that the desired ratios for topics, channels, and volume are metPlanned social media content based on reporting from the Content ProducersSupported Content Producers in the development of stories Reviewed copy submitted by the Content Producers and edited as neededCoached the field team and the fosters on ways to improve their photography and video skills

Photographed cats and dogs for private owners and pet companies including Jackson Galaxy and Love NalaCollaborated with over a dozen rescues including Best Friends, Kitten Rescue, Milo’s Sanctuary, and Beagle Freedom Project to raise funds and promote adoptionsFeatured on television and in print including for Catster, People, and Life Magazines

Acted as a point of contact and maintained constant communication with over 100 active foster families Fielded and responded to inquiries, including after-hour emergency phone calls from foster parentsMaintained a database of over 10,000 foster homes based on skills, experience, and interestsRecruited and trained over 200 fosters, instructing them how to care for cats ranging in age from newborn kittens to seniors with medical issuesCoordinated and led training sessions for groups of neonatal fosters, effectively integrating them into the organization and its policies and procedures

Provided daily care for an average of fifty animals per day, including feeding, grooming, and administering medicationsMonitored the health and behavior of animals, identifying any signs of illness or distressAssisted with medical procedures and treatments such as vacations and physical examsDeveloped and implemented enrichment activities to promote the mental and physical well-being of the animalsRecorded and updated animal care logs and medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards

Edited more than 300 episodes of daytime television shows for broadcast syndicationSupervised a team of five editors in the post-production process, ensuring high-quality output and timely deliveryCollaborated with producers and directors to understand creative goals and deliver content that met their expectationsManaged and coordinated the workflow of multiple shows simultaneouslyReviewed and approved final edits, ensuring consistency, continuity, and adherence to network standards Mentored and provide guidance to junior editors, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment

Catalogued and preserved documents, photographs, and artifacts pertaining to the university's historyProcessed collections and made contents available online

Evaluated and categorized historical material related to the Maryland National Guard and the 29th Division, including archival documents, maps, and photographsManaged care of historical artifacts, such as flags and military colors, and arranged for perpetual storage in environmentally safe conditionsDesigned and curated museum exhibitions for members of the Maryland National Guard and the public