Key Accomplishments: Instrumental in improving workload and creating a more effective and efficient grants processing system which resulted in a significant decrease of year-end grants processing volume. Developed streamlining processes that decreased workload for grantees. Created a holistic grants tracking system which allowed for budget and workflow tracking for the first time. Key member of CRM design process and team lead for training, uptake, and ongoing support, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Direct grantmaking process for over $40 million in grants from internal approval through finance submission, including collection and review of grantee documents, accurate data entry, submission of appropriate documentation, and payment processing while maintaining a people-first lens on all interactions.

Exhibited authentic passion for and knowledge of SPP’s mission in all internal and external interactions. Established trusting internal and external relationships with colleagues, grantees, partners, contractors, vendors.Anticipated and responded to scheduling and meeting needs, proactively addressing issues and identifying and providing timely materials for preparation. Maintained a high level of productivity and self-direction while managing a variety of requests and tasks.

Initiated, planned, executed, and monitored data-driven, technology-based public benefits initiatives with combined portfolio budgets of over $2.2 million.Manage external and internal relationships to ensure successful design and implementation of projects including but not limited to the following components: contracts, data share and process agreements; outreach list development; outreach planning and materials; development of technology-based application tools.

Provided policy expertise on a variety of public benefits.Managed health outcomes research projects, including coordination of partners, facilitation of data, randomized controlled trial mailings, and manuscript development.

Designed, implemented, and evaluated various community­‐engaged health behavior research projects.Directed and managed program implementation including materials for training, program activities, and budgets.

Developed and implemented food pantry capacity building initiatives including grants, equipment, and workshops.Completed best practices assessment of food pantry network consisting of over 300 members. Analyzed assessment and made recommendations for building network capacity for food distribution.Built and managed Food Help Line from inception, which helps hundreds of callers per month findfood assistance.

Managed the internal routing of a job, start to finish, including various regulatory review procedures, routing approximately 40-50 jobs per week through the creative process.Operated as key central contact for account management, studio, creatives, and production on multiple client accounts as well as new business initiatives. Responsible for ensuring that studio personnel complete requested work efficiently and effectively.

Supervised and managed creative process through the entire life of the job.Directed day-to-day studio activities ensuring the efficient completion of projects. Maintained production schedules and estimates in order to deliver jobs on-time and within budget.

Manager, Production and TrafficSupervised creative department workflow in order to meet deadlines and budgets. Responsible for proofreading jobs and ensuring the accuracy of materials.Responsible for the estimating and purchase of graphic arts production services. Troubleshot production problems and ensured that work was completed effectively and efficiently.Account Executive (Primary clients: Orleans Homebuilders, Gambone Brothers Development Company)Managed sales center installations for new real estate communities from inception to installation. Coordinated artwork design and production of company advertising and collateral materials.Directed daily client communication concerning scheduling, budgets, and approval of environmental graphics.

Displayed excellent writing skills through marketing communications copywriting for company collateral. Coordinated marketing initiatives by directing relationships with advertising and public relations agencies.