I decided to become a consultant to make a greater impact in the world by helping nonprofits flourish and achieve their missions through the development of efficient processes and strengthening relationships. I envision a world where all community needs are met by the collective effort of nonprofit organizations and their supporters who work together for the common good.

• Manage business operations, including budgeting, financial management, invoicing, bookkeeping, strategic planning, marketing, hiring, etc.• Communicate and collaborate with parents, school administration, teachers, and students to identify student needs, develop academic goals, and ensure student success• Work one-on-one with students to achieve targeted academic goals based on in-house assessments and school performance, and help students overcome struggles

• Expanded the reach of the Y’s mission to the community by growing annual fundraising for two branches, with goals of $515K and $65K. Increased number of staff giving by 14%; board member giving increased by 56%, 19% increase in board members actively fundraising over two years, and overall campaigner productivity increased by 38% over two years. For the second branch, overall funds raised increased by 21% in its second year of annual fundraising, with 25% more donors, 65% donor retention, and 35% of renewed donors increased their gifts.• Supported overall capital campaign; secured $100K gift, screened and identified donor prospects, managed assigned tasks for capital project team, developed and updated quality proposals and case collateral, collaborated with our team to meet Prop 68 grant application requirements• Authored and managed grant applications for three foundations ranging from $30K to $3.5K• Led Board Financial Development and Stewardship Committees; supported fundraising efforts and implementation of stewardship plan, developed new staff recognition and volunteer recognition initiative, and recruitment and awareness efforts for endowment fund membership• Coached and collaborated with employees at various levels to achieve fundraising objectives; direct supervision of one full-time administrative staff, supported 12 exempt staff in achieving campaign fundraising and volunteer recruitment goals, and communicated with marketing team to implement stewardship and mission awareness efforts• Implemented new fundraising initiatives; most notable success with revamping Swim-a-thon, increasing funds by 291%, from $500 to $1,955, and by 25% the following year• Organized and managed branch events, such as Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Open House, All-Staff Meetings, and annual fundraising events

• Strengthened and developed Board of Advisors through implementation of new systems and structure, which enhanced board member engagement and greater participation with achieving our strategic plan goals and objectives. Enabled Executive Director to do more community outreach; increased Board from 12 to 30 and secured 22 new board members and 10 new community partnerships in two years.• Provided branch support for board members and leadership team in absence of Executive Director• Expanded the reach of the Y’s mission to the community by growing annual fundraising by 27%, including grants totaling $23,750. Increased total amount of staff giving by 52% and Major Gifts funds raised by 32%. Developed comprehensive branch stewardship and planning schedule. Collaborated with marketing and membership teams to implement new Giving Tuesday initiative for Region.• Supported directors in volunteer recruitment, management, and stewardship; improved campaigner recruitment by 23% and increased campaigner renewal by 10%. Implemented new summer volunteer appreciation event.• Teamed up with our PR team to organize two press releases with Channel 10 News for literacy program. First press release resulted in story coverage regarding program success.

• Ensured the safety of members and the facility• Engaged with members and cultivated relationships• Managed conflict and enforced policies

• Developed strategic plan measuring tool and communicated with leadership staff to report progress on goal metrics• Assisted Executive Director with managing $3M financial operating budget through data entry and reports for use in conversations with leadership team• Prepared for and administered board meetings and events; board member communication, presentations, agendas and minutes, exhibits, catering, and room set up• Expanded the reach of the Y’s mission to the community by growing annual fundraising by 7%, including grants totaling $9K. Increased number of staff giving by 114%, and total staff donations increased by 90%. Increased Major Gifts funds raised by 18%, number of board members participating in Campaign by 71%, and Campaign collection rate by 5%.• Supported directors in implementing individual donor and volunteer cultivation plans; improved campaigner recruitment by 18%, and increased renewal donors who upgraded their gift from 24% to 46%• Authored and secured $8K grant to subsidize literacy program

• Compiled statistics to determine literacy program impact used to secure an $8K grant• Identified literacy program student needs to implement new STEAM curriculum structure

• Teach children ages 2-12 ballet, jazz, and hip hop • Plan performances consisting of students from all classes• Communicate with parents and address their needs and concerns

• Guide small groups of students in learning the basics of various sports • Organize banquets to recognize students for their hard work• Foster positive relationships between students, families, myself, and the YMCA• Communicate with students, parents, and interested parties about the sports programs

• Market myself and communicate to parents and students to provide help in various subjects• Organize a lesson plan for each tutoring session based on the individual’s needs

• Teach 10 elementary school and kindergarten children hip-hop and jazz dance• Assess students’ skill level and design appropriate drills to facilitate students’ learning• Communicate with parents and address their needs and concerns• Organize and implement annual dance performance for students

• Answered questions of current students, prospective students, parents, and visitors• Performed office administrative duties such as copying, scanning, printing, and data entry• Followed university policies to handle confidential student academic records• Create and manage professor websites for communication with students