Member of the leadership team whose main focus is to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of the organization. Primary focus is financial management including: analysis and presentation of financial statements; creation and oversight of annual budget; management of city and state government contracts including contract bidding, and vouchering; coordination of annual audit; and, communicates critical financial matters to board of directors. Directs human resources department including: management of PEO vendor; enhancing compensation and benefits programs; maintains personnel files; manages hiring, orientation and evaluation with supervisors; works with executive director ensuring healthy, safe and efficient workplace; and implementation of office and organizational policies. Oversees operational efforts including: implementation and oversight of office policies and procedures; troubleshoots space and equipment issues; manage vendors to increase savings and efficiency; and reviews vendors and expenses in accordance with the organizational budget.

Managed day-to-day operations including human resources, finance and administration. Created employee orientation materials, exiting employee protocols and employee benefits tracking system. Implemented financial policies through daily bookkeeping in QuickBooks. Coordinates close of month with accountant and providing detailed financial reports to board and leadership team. Reviewing personnel policy to update for growing staff needs. Part time position.

Managed administrative needs for this multi-layered company. Coordinated statements, bills and other items for regular close of month activities with accountant. Managed logistics of moving the company to new offices. Condensed and reorganized file storage to accommodate new space issues. Part time position.

My primary responsibilities were to oversee the day-to-day resources of the organization including human resources, finances, and office management.● Human Resources: I maintained and implemented the employee benefits program. This included the annual review of benefits and cash flow projections for employee/employer contributions and make annual benefits recommendation to the executive director. I oversaw personnel issues including orientation of new employees, ensuring current staff adhere to office policies, and oversee closure of benefits for exiting employees.● Finance: I provided annual cash flow models for budgeting and accounting system that allowed staff to project and manage income and expenses. I created accounts receivable protocols and maintained accounts payable through FundEZ accounting system. I coordinated month end activities to close the books and provide month end cash flow reports to the staff. I reviewed cash deposits and daily income reports ensuring cash was deposited and accounted for in the donor recognition database. ● Office Management: Oversaw an administrative budget of over $120,000, I served as the primary contact for issues including the office space, equipment, supplies and technology planning. I supervised all vendors and contractors who service the organization including negotiating contracts and managing costs.

I managed most public outreach and volunteer-driven initiatives. This included the logistical and fundraising oversight for large-scale event, project management for habitat projects and business office responsibilities. ● Created volunteer continuum focused on recruiting, retaining and supervising volunteers through multiple engagement opportunities. This included managing volunteers for annual special events including student congress, gala fundraiser, boat race and various one-time special events.● Oversaw logistical, administrative and fundraising needs for Chicago River Day, annual region-wide volunteer workday. - Grew from 1,000 volunteers at 25 locations in 2000 to 3,800 volunteers at 70 locations in 2013; Solicited sponsorships raising over $420,000 over 10 years; Hired and supervised event staff and thousands of volunteers.● Managed multiple community initiatives requiring permitting, construction, fundraising, volunteer management and outreach to local, municipal and corporate partners.● Created corporate employee engagement program providing hands-on, educational activities resulting in new unrestricted revenue source averaging $10,000 annually.● Performed business office needs including orienting new staff, reviewing benefits programs, overseeing office vendors and communicating with building management.