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Grant writing, reporting, prospecting and research in support of institutional fundraising.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Managing projects to launch new products across national retail client base in the pet specialty market. Implementing operational processes for project management and new product development & introduction (NPDI).

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Executed 30+ projects as a consultant within the IT department at APi Group, a global construction and engineering firm.• Launched IT Project Management Office (IT PMO) governing a portfolio of 150+ projects: instituted an intake & prioritization framework, executive status reporting, and audit-compliant delivery procedures; developed requirements and business cases for early-stage projects• Executed 12 mergers & acquisitions (M&A) IT integrations in 8 months as program manager; developed integration and capacity management frameworks; led IT due diligence; oversaw cross-functional teams in data migration, applications, infrastructure and cybersecurity cutovers• Managed 20+ IT projects with budgets up to $1.5 million, frequently called upon as a fixer to resolve off-track projects• Project coordinator for enterprise implementations of a common ERP with standardized operating processes and a payroll processing software• Cultivated relationships with executives and staff across departments and subsidiaries to accomplish project objectives, negotiate, resolve conflicts and influence without authority

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led operations at a startup nonprofit providing a software as a service (SaaS) product for streamlined Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications and case management. Oversaw strategic planning, project management, research, data, and human resources (HR).• Program manager in SaaS product launch customized to the service and regulatory requirements of 20 partners across 8 states within $1 million budget in 1 year; developed repeatable operational processes enabling rapid growth• Defined key performance indicators (KPI) and program evaluation framework; implemented reporting and dashboards to democratize data • Liaised between software development, business development and social service partners to translate technical and non-technical concepts for opposing audiences• Implemented process improvements for recruitment, onboarding and operating model to ensure efficacy while increasing organizational capacity 50% year over year

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Led operations at a nonprofit providing loans, training and consulting to small business owners. Responsible for strategic planning, technology & data, facilities & vendors, HR, board governance, project management, and client services.• Led implementation of a new operating model which increased accountability to strategic goals and priorities by 25%; enabled reduction of 2 full-time positions while increasing capacity by redesigning business processes, tools and staffing structure• Managed project to rapidly scale from $1 million/year in small business loans to $7 million in COVID-19 small business relief funding within 6 months of the disaster declaration; coordinated across departments to develop process from application to funding disbursement to reporting, built corresponding database infrastructure, and recruited & trained staff• Improved grant reporting capability through gap analysis of program evaluation and operational metrics, streamlined and systematized data collection and governance• Conducted annual impact surveys of 1,000+ clients; reduced resources required by 50% while increasing response rate by 30%• Analyzed performance data to identify issues, create competitive analyses and develop data-informed goals; increased visibility to KPIs through automated reporting and dashboards• Created technology strategy and roadmap; managed project to migrate to cloud-based Office365 increasing cybersecurity and eliminating server infrastructure maintenance costs; replaced IT managed-services provider reducing IT support ticket times by 50%• Administered CRM database, rationalized system architecture, automated business processes through workflows and bolt-on software, performed troubleshooting• Directed employee and Board of Directors recruitment, onboarding & training programs, compensation & benefits, and efficacy assessments

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Led institutional fundraising for a $2.4 million budget through research, grant writing and reporting.• Produced proposals and secured contracts to disburse state, county and municipal COVID-19 relief program funding as lead in a coalition of economic development agencies• Managed relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, board members, and individuals to increase engagement and fundraising• Analyzed market research and internal data to reframe organizational achievements, resulting in new funding equal to 5% of annual budget• Increased matching gifts by 20% through automated donor and volunteer outreach

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provided administrative support for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Meridian, Id

Organized daily logistics of preparing and delivering food for hundreds of people, including staffing, cooking, transportation, and inventory. Strengthened operating processes and training programs.

Greater New Orleans Area

Provided legal administrative support to a small law firm.