Smart Home America is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that promotes, educates about, and advocates for stronger construction standards, improved building codes, and policies that create resilient communities. - Directs and supports staff to manage brand identity, messaging and projects to meet organization objectives to promote natural hazard mitigation and insurance as a means of economic resilience- Represents the organization on strategic initiatives with public and private sector… Show more Smart Home America is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that promotes, educates about, and advocates for stronger construction standards, improved building codes, and policies that create resilient communities. - Directs and supports staff to manage brand identity, messaging and projects to meet organization objectives to promote natural hazard mitigation and insurance as a means of economic resilience- Represents the organization on strategic initiatives with public and private sector partners- Develops, coordinates, and implements events, meetings, and training courses to promote hazard mitigation at the state and local levels across ten states- Leads daily business operations and financial management, as well as annual audits and tax preparation- Supports fund development through grants management, research, and technical writing, helping to grow revenues more than 220% over four years. - Oversees organizational digital and media strategies, creating over 10 Million impressions- Researches legislative priorities and provides recommendations for advocacy initiatives Show less

Founder of a firm which provides consulting services that incorporate sustainable solutions for marketing and promotional collateral, as well as a streamlined communications approach. Currently, a "side gig."- Advises clients on public-facing content and ways to simplify and amplify their message - Contracted as the in-house communications and development consultant with Smart Home America before accepting a full-time position with the organization- Other clients include Tonsmeire… Show more Founder of a firm which provides consulting services that incorporate sustainable solutions for marketing and promotional collateral, as well as a streamlined communications approach. Currently, a "side gig."- Advises clients on public-facing content and ways to simplify and amplify their message - Contracted as the in-house communications and development consultant with Smart Home America before accepting a full-time position with the organization- Other clients include Tonsmeire Construction, 17 Turtles Outfitters, and Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Show less

Leveraged partners and resources to develop project specific and departmental strategy and communication plans. Promoted corporate events and shared impacts publicly and with stakeholders.- Coordinated with 110 sub-grantees in 38 states to create a cohesive, national brand identity- Distributed Corps impact with key stakeholders and the public in coordination with partners, the Habitat for Humanity Communications Department, and the Corporation for National and Community Service-… Show more Leveraged partners and resources to develop project specific and departmental strategy and communication plans. Promoted corporate events and shared impacts publicly and with stakeholders.- Coordinated with 110 sub-grantees in 38 states to create a cohesive, national brand identity- Distributed Corps impact with key stakeholders and the public in coordination with partners, the Habitat for Humanity Communications Department, and the Corporation for National and Community Service- Established event specific communication plans, guidance, templates and training for use with all partners- Ensured consistent messaging through editorial reviews of grants and all program materials Show less

First staff member solely focused on program operations and events. Assisted in managing a portfolio of nearly four million dollars in federal grants and coordinated department communications and events.- Implemented 15 Habitat for Humanity events, including builds and conferences, which impacted more than 110 families, over 2,200 AmeriCorps members, and more than 430 affiliate leaders- Served in leadership roles including project manager and communications, operations and logistics… Show more First staff member solely focused on program operations and events. Assisted in managing a portfolio of nearly four million dollars in federal grants and coordinated department communications and events.- Implemented 15 Habitat for Humanity events, including builds and conferences, which impacted more than 110 families, over 2,200 AmeriCorps members, and more than 430 affiliate leaders- Served in leadership roles including project manager and communications, operations and logistics lead- Edited program communication materials, grants, training, and guidance materials - Created department social media networks and grew audiences by curating and targeting content Show less

Managed relationships with, and compliance of, sub-grantees and AmeriCorps members assigned. Performed quarterly reviews, site visits, sub-grantee application scoring and supported, or helped to plan, events- Maintained a portfolio of more than 15 sub-grantees and 50 AmeriCorps members annually- Served on the planning team for inaugural National Service Leadership Conference with over 500 attendees- Achieved a 95% placement rate while on assignment with Human Resources - 110… Show more Managed relationships with, and compliance of, sub-grantees and AmeriCorps members assigned. Performed quarterly reviews, site visits, sub-grantee application scoring and supported, or helped to plan, events- Maintained a portfolio of more than 15 sub-grantees and 50 AmeriCorps members annually- Served on the planning team for inaugural National Service Leadership Conference with over 500 attendees- Achieved a 95% placement rate while on assignment with Human Resources - 110 AmeriCorps positions filled for 40 sub-grantee clients in less than four months- Project Manager in charge of developing a process, training, and materials to recruit and place AmeriCorps VISTA members Successfully led the team of five in placing more than 60 members Show less

Met the housing needs of over 20 families through funding and awareness-raising efforts while serving two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. - Raised over $700,000 by writing 25 grants and processing ten mortgage sales- Managed brand image, redesigned affiliate website and created new marketing materials- Developed affiliate marketing plan, wrote and placed 41 press releases or advertisements- Represented Habitat at more than 15 community… Show more Met the housing needs of over 20 families through funding and awareness-raising efforts while serving two years as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. - Raised over $700,000 by writing 25 grants and processing ten mortgage sales- Managed brand image, redesigned affiliate website and created new marketing materials- Developed affiliate marketing plan, wrote and placed 41 press releases or advertisements- Represented Habitat at more than 15 community organizations and events Show less