• Responsible for designing and executing comprehensive, long-term recruitment strategies that span the entire state. • Establishes and nurtures relationships with key staff from both partner and allied organizations in order to ensure a steady flow of highly qualified recruits.• Devotes leadership and guidance to implement initiatives that foster an atmosphere of equity and inclusiveness within the workplace.• Oversees the development of targeted recruitment programs at both regional and statewide levels.• Selected as a specialist to increase recruitment yields through the implementation of innovative methods and approaches.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive foster parent training program to ensure the highest quality of care for foster children in the region. • Managed and coordinated all Regional training schedules, ensuring foster parents had access to a full range of education sessions.• Collaborated with local providers, schools, and agencies to develop resources that met the diverse needs of the foster parents.• Monitored progress of delivery of trainings and provided feedback for improvement when needed.• Provided orientation and ongoing support for foster parents in order to maintain compliance with regulations.• Coordinated professional development events such as conferences, seminars, workshops and other training opportunities.• Maintained detailed records of program data including training attendance, agreements, payments, etc. • Assisted in developing reports related to agency licensure or performance measures when requested by state agency or contract provider.

• Managed and facilitated all regional training programs for traditional, specialized, and therapeutic foster parents to ensure a trauma informed and culturally competent environment.• Active Ohio Education Committee member to provide guidance and direction on therapeutic foster parent educational reform initiatives.• Supervised a licensing administrative team to coordinate processes, evaluate results, implement changes, and improve the overall effectiveness of the foster parent training program.• Developed comprehensive training presentations tailored to the individual needs of traditional, specialized, and therapeutic foster parents. • Planned and organized special events including recognition programs for over 100 participants.• Established strong relationships with community partners to provide resources and support for foster parents.• Consistently monitored progress against goals throughout the duration of each program cycle to ensure quality standards were met. • Maintained open communication channels with foster parents by responding promptly to questions or concerns related to their training program experience.

• Assisted with the recruitment and selection process of potential foster parents as well as provided guidance on the application process.• Designed and delivered specialized training programs to over 100 foster parents, including workshops on best practices of caring for children in foster care, responding effectively to challenging behaviors, and providing trauma-informed care.• Developed extensive resource materials such as educational handouts, brochures, online resources and videos for foster parent education.• Organized and facilitated skill-building activities for foster parents on topics such as communication strategies and intervention techniques.• Collaborated with community partners to provide resources and support services to aid in meeting the needs of foster families.• Conducted regular check-ins with foster families in order to ensure their satisfaction with services provided by individuals throughout the organization.• Created periodic newsletters for all stakeholders involved with the program which outlined updates, upcoming events/opportunities, success stories from families in care, etc. • Maintained an up-to-date contact list of all resources available to enhance the effectiveness of the program at both local and state levels.

• Act as a liaison between the National Youth Advocate Program and foster parents by providing timely and accurate information pertaining to licensure and program details • Monitor and maintain records related to foster parent licensures, ensuring all documents are up-to-date, valid, and in compliance with all applicable regulations • Develop strategies for increasing public awareness of the Foster Care Program; support marketing initiatives such as developing promotional materials and creating social media content • Coordinate public relations activities such as attending events, giving presentations, responding to inquiries from the media, managing press releases and other outreach efforts • Develop informational materials about the Foster Care Program for use in public meetings or during presentations • Provide assistance with program recruitment efforts by preparing newsletters, brochures, applications and other materials for distribution to potential applicants • Assist in tracking performance metrics related to the Foster Care Program; analyze data to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for expansion • Collaborate with other teams within the organization on projects related to foster care such as developing policy recommendations or preparing training materials.

• Lead the growth, development and successful execution of a comprehensive major gift program to cultivate major donors.• Developed and built relationships with potential donors through pipeline programs, annual giving campaigns, corporate alliances and PR/communications initiatives.• Oversaw the design, implementation and evaluation of major donor development programs.• Identified target areas nationwide to expand C.A.E.'s fundraising efforts and presence. • Researched individual prospects in order to develop their giving capabilities while managing their expectations. • Created meaningful solicitation materials that reflect the mission and values of C.A.E., along with any relevant information needed for each specific donor prospect or initiative. • Collaborate with volunteers, Regional Directors, and the V.P of Business Development to ensure that C.A.E.'s fundraising goals are achieved efficiently and effectively. • Monitored trends in philanthropy and evaluate products/services available from vendors/other organizations in order to determine new strategies for attracting donors and growing our fundraising support base

• Ensured compliance to company policies and regulations.• Administered accurate record keeping, including case management and data entry.• Carried out FBI/BCI background checks in order to verify the integrity of applicants.• Updated the company website with relevant information and managed calendar events.• Produced correspondence, memos, letters, reports, newsletters, policies and forms.• Assisted with general office duties such as filing, copying, processing mail, maintaining records/files, ordering supplies and coordinating office equipment maintenance.• Coordinated special meetings, seminars and educational programs for staff members. • Communicated events through Constant Contact in an effective manner.

• Implemented the Before and After School Enrichment Program at McGuffey K-8, providing high-quality activities that encouraged children to remain engaged in an enriching environment. • Monitored and supervised students throughout the duration of their stay, ensuring a safe and secure atmosphere free of danger.• Assisted with homework assignments to assist students with their academic progress while promoting responsibility and independence.• Actively communicated the mission and objectives of the organization to attendees, parents, school staff, and other stakeholders.• Maintained effective communication lines between all parties to ensure a smooth operation for the enrichment program.• Implemented rules and regulations for behavior management that established clear expectations for student behavior during program hours.• Established consistency in regards to scheduling, programming, activities, events, and more; kept up-to-date records of participant attendance as well as program information such as duration and topics covered. • Fostered creative approaches to problem solving through interactive exercises that promoted critical thinking skills while motivating student learning.

• Developed and implemented effective foreclosure prevention strategies for homeowners under the potential threat of losing their home during the 2008 recession. • Maintained open communication with both homeowners and foreclosure prevention negotiators to ensure a successful outcome.• Planned and coordinated outreach events to promote the services of ESOP, including public speaking engagements and press conferences.• Worked collaboratively with potential vendors and business partners to build mutually beneficial relationships. • Prepared comprehensive speeches for senior executives that were delivered at numerous press conferences.• Created detailed marketing plans and communication strategies which incorporated research results from the net marketplace. • Defined public affairs policies and communication processes that were in line with company guidelines.• Monitored data entry related to case management of homeowner's applications, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.