An effective and driven manager of people, I have extensive experience through my leadership roles with Target Corporation, ACCAP-Head Start and at Alexandra House. My experience includes direct supervision and management of teams of 3-20 staff members. This includes hiring, training, coaching and development of effective teams. As a team leader, I have had ultimate responsibility for day-to-day office functions, accurate and timely payment to vendors and carriers, creating and maintaining partnerships with vendors and community members and communication within the organization and with our external partners. I also have experience in administration of loss and damage claims, collections, contract negotiations and administration, grant writing and system enhancements. In December 2012 I completed my Associate in Arts degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. My course studies were focused in communications and psychology. I consistently maintained Dean's List status and finished with a 3.89 GPA. In 2012 I also completed the Mini MBA For Non-Profit Organizations - an intensive study program through the University of St. Thomas focused on management of non-profit organizations. I am an avid volunteer and have partnered with many organizations including: Family Promise of Anoka County, The Salvation Army, Justin's Gift and Alexandra House where I also completed an Internship as Community Engagement Intern. I was hired by Alexandra House as a part-time Relief Staff member in 2013, and was promoted to Supervisor in 2016. I communicate directly with clients both in person and over the phone, providing advocacy and information and for three years I facilitated a weekly support group for clients from the shelter and the community. Specialties: Leading and managing teams, negotiations, communications, systems enhancements. Advocating for clients, volunteerism, support group facilitation, community awareness.