Supporting the strategic planning and execution of enterprise programs through people enablement. Activities involve process improvements, workforce up-skilling, executive communications, and interfacing with senior client leadership and stakeholders, project managers, and associated vendors and subcontractors.See project section below for examples.

I founded a mountain-loving discovery brand that celebrates the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains through hand-drawn graphic tees and gifts. The brand shares stories of cabin life and outdoor adventures, inspiring a deeper connection with nature. Each design is crafted to reflect the cozy, adventurous spirit of mountain living.

Created meaningful programs and services through enabling volunteers, optimizing governance structures, and improving organizational processes.Lead volunteer talent acquisition strategies, leadership development and engagement activities, and management support to ensure healthy and productive relationships between volunteers and staff in the development and delivery of member products and services.Lead relationship manager and project manager for mission advancement commissions serving as advisory groups aimed at addressing strategic issues (i.e. Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Faculty Development, & Research).

Driving the development, execution, and evaluation of strategies to increase membership growth, retention, and the overall membership experience in line with organization’s key strategies and goals. Ensures all membership processes are clearly articulated and carried out efficiently.Membership marketing and communications;Onboarding and Invoicing;Data collection and reportingVolunteer recruitment, training and retentionVolunteer travel, reimbursement and meeting planningManagement of member engagement programs: leadership summit; annual awards, national honor society, and emeritus honorsManagement of member services: listervs, learning communities, and jobs board

Stewarded corporate and foundation sponsorships with renewed support; Established non-profit and government partnerships and led volunteer groups/staff teams engaged in project work.Produced national media events, awards shows and live broadcasts; Delivered new marketing strategies; Led messaging and design of digital and print marketing products. Streamlined administration by implementing and developing new application management software; Made adult learning fun and accessible by developing eLearning, webinars, workshops and digital kits.Served as in-house content expert and spokesperson; Delivered targeted presentations at industry leader events; Customized program evaluation and assessment framework across content areas.

Directed Pre-K through grade 12 student recognition programs, engaging nearly 300,000 students and their families in +8,000 schools. Designed and managed multilevel program registration and student submission software to streamline workflow, automate reporting, and facilitate the review of +1,000 annual national-round submissions. Employed customer service and technical support teams aligned with new webinar and eLearning resources to train thousands of volunteer program leaders. Implemented new opportunities for students with disabilities and expanded student submission categories resulting in increased program participation. Developed original content, informed by current research and innovations from the field, for Take Your Family To School Week, School of Excellence, and Teacher Appreciation Week programs.Developed a portfolio of strategic collaborations with non-profit, coalition and government entities to advance PTAs mission in the area of arts education. Developed and led new resource development strategies for PTA’s major gift campaign and advanced partnerships with domestic and international corporations to meet revenue goals. Managed the production and operation of large- and small-scale events including convention awards and traveling student art exhibit ceremonies.

Communicated with 100+ constituents to collect, analyze, and present national survey data from State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) regarding arts education state policy and practice. As a result, the online report generator and State of the States Arts Education State Policy Summary 2012 help researchers, advocates, and policymakers explore state education policies supporting arts teaching and learning. Reviewed and edited research findings and policy implications from 200+ studies in collaboration with arts education research and policy experts to organize and strengthen content and format in ArtsEdSearch.org.

Managed Department of Performing Arts student programs involving; personnel management; public relations; events; course requirements. Additional support as Research Assistant (Fall 2011).

Coordinated with professional staff across the Agency to deliver public events, research, grant programs, and communications for senior leadership and technical writing for the National Council on the Arts.

Provided business support services to professional staff by communicating with 150+ constituents, federal policymakers, and the general public to program, market, and produce conferences and special events.

Coordinated education and development programs and fundraisers with professional staff, advisory board, and volunteers by preparing communications, podcasts, publications, and curriculum resources to increase community outreach, cultivate donors, and solicit embassy and corporate sponsors.

Served as Band Director and Band Booster Executive Board Director with responsibility for 8 curricular and 9 extracurricular performing arts programs. Developed and implemented 35+ annual programs and presentations to public audiences. Administrative duties involved management of personnel, school and booster finances, and extensive student travel. Instructional elements include the development of curriculum and assessment tools to evaluate student learning in a scaffold process for all students including those with special needs. As a result of building school and community partnerships, organizational capacity increased to provide additional student learning and recognition opportunities in school and after school.