- Assisted in the development of strategies for obtaining additional clients and securing sources of local, state and federal funding- Researched new funding sources through online resources, cold calls, emails and other methods.- Developed and edited documents such as letters of intent, concept papers and full proposals prior to submission.- Compiled narratives about proposed programs including goals, objectives, timeline and outcomes.- Collaborated with internal staff, external partners and funders to ensure adherence to all programmatic requirements.- Maintained a thorough understanding of pertinent regulations, guidelines and procedures related to grants management.- Developed and managed grant proposals for multiple non-profit organizations, farms and food businesses.- Cultivated relationships with potential clients by attending networking events and conferences.- Utilized excellent research, writing, editing, and organizational skills to create successful funding applications

- Conceptualize and advance a variety of collaborative project proposals and grant applications with several farming and food organizations and businesses in CT-MA-NY- Lead grant writing processes and project coordination for local, state, and federal funding opportunities- Support proposal submissions with funding awards ranging from $5,000 to $8,500,000- Provide technical assistance to support budget development, programming, operations, service delivery, and strategic planningPrevious Projects with:- Berkshire Agricultural Ventures | MA- Black Farmer Fund | NY- Adams Farm | MA - Off the Shelf Farm | MA- Sonderview Farm | NY- Berkshire Grown | MA- People’s Pantry | MA- Columbia County Recovery Kitchen | NY- Many Forks Farm | MA

- Establish strong relationships with food buyers, farm vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.- Develop facility budgets and tracking expenses- Implement new processes and procedures to streamline workflow- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and internal guidelines.- Perform troubleshooting activities when needed to strengthen the hub.- Create promotional material to onboard new food buyers, farm vendors and community clients.- Experienced with social media and communications platforms.- Manage hub operations and daily administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.- Develop program objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, initiatives in alignment with organizational goals, values and vision.

- Build the Center's membership base of 1,000+ active members through communications, marketing and outreach strategies- Manage Community Group Memberships, engaging up to 15 local nonprofits and organizations through group memberships with BSRCC- Collaborated with marketing team to develop content for promotional membership materials and social media campaigns- Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service.- Generated monthly reports highlighting key performance indicators related to member acquisition, retention and engagement.- Maintained accurate records of all members' profiles and transactions using database software.- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.- Assisted in the recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and coverage of front office personnel.Supervised staff members, providing guidance and support when needed.- Supported with administrative and financial duties such as Point of Sales and database management, accounts receivable, daily deposits, and financial aid programming- Coordinate programs, services, events, and day-to-day operations with community members and the Center

- Developed technical knowledge through mixed methods research including qualitative, quantitative, and legal research as policy lead- Collected data to inform projects on food systems through interviews with over 50 food systems stakeholders operating agribusinesses around the US- Supported editorial and publication processes

- Supported curriculum development and lectures on industry standards, regulatory structures, and agricultural food policies- Developed research, facilitated dialogues, and hosted events- Analyzed complex legal issues involving multiple jurisdictions or areas of law.- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various databases and resources.

- Managed a database of multi-media, multi-lingual agricultural resources, including research and tutorial videos in up to six languages - Engaged communities of practice through social media outreach

- Conducted monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) analyses to measure and inform impact, service changes and annual reports

- Produced and marketed a podcast series curating speeches from decades of archived presentations