Ensure organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for financial and accounting functions, data collection, operational management, marketing and grant writing involvement, reporting to program partners, and institution of organizational best practices.Establish and maintain the operational systems, processes, and policies supporting the organization's mission -- specifically, oversee financial management systems, reporting, and controls; oversee information management, workflow process, and reporting. • QuickBooks Online – Financial management• Better Impact – Volunteer database• Apricot 360 – Client data management and reporting• Donor Perfect – Donor management and acknowledgments• Basecamp – Teams communication and recordkeepingManage the organization's day-to-day finance and accounting needs, including accounts payable/receivable, financial transactions, reconciling accounts, monitoring budget, funder/agency/grantor/government reporting.Develop, maintain and monitor all fundraising, income streams, and accounting systems and procedures and track commitments to partner organizations.

Managed department operations, donor relations and special event coordination raising over $500K for the homeless rescue mission. (In the same role from 2008 to 2017)• Established data integrity between online giving networks and Talisma fundraising software accurately documenting funds.• Managed donor appreciation program through phone calls, letters, and email communications cultivating ongoing relationships.• Developed and implemented monthly giving initiative that yielded 16% participation increase.• Appointed as a Special Events Coordinator for: o Running with a Mission 5K Run / 1.5 Mile Walk in partnership with the Sherwin-Williams Women’s Club raising over $500K.o Ride with a Mission motorcycle rally / fundraiser supported by committee members from area businesses and friends of the Mission raising over $100K.• Assisted with designing and maintaining both print and electronic communication tools keeping donors up to date with current events and activities.Program Manager, The City Mission’s Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center (2017 to 2018)Managed day-to-day operations, budget, and staff management.• Facilitated team meetings, providing direction on program planning and implementation.• Communicated regularly with Senior Management regarding service and program effectiveness, trends in crisis services, and knowledge of other community-based programs.• Initiated partnership with local schools and mental health agency helping both mother and child adjust to shelter life.

Assistant Product Manager (2006 to 2008)Managed development and implementation of gift wrap and accessory programs.• Implemented new and innovative designs for Wal-Mart, Family Dollar, and Rite Aid increasing new product offerings. • Fostered relationships with outside vendors, manufacturing plants and Sales, Graphics and Scheduling Departments ensuring programs’ success.• Built presentations and analyzed pricing based upon buyer’s preferences and previous purchases offering sales team value added product for retailers. Previous positions at American Greetings include Program Administrator and Product Coordinator.