– Managed all aspects of the organization’s primary grant opportunities, the Community Care Fund and T. Merrell Shipherd Fund, including applicant management, application review, reviewer training and support, and reporting. – Administered the organization’s grantmaking platform, Foundant, including the creation of all applications, evaluations, and reporting forms.– Advocated at the state and local level concerning budgets, resource development, and policy. – Served as the staff lead for the Planning and Community Impact Committee of the Board, charged with assessing community needs, recommend United Way's role in responding to needs, review and regularly update the agency's strategic plan, recommend position statements on public issues, and work with United Way organizations in surrounding communities and with United Way of New York State and United Way Worldwide on issues of common concern.- Served as the staff lead for the Community Investment Committee of the Board, charged with reviewing the recommendations of the Community Care Fund Review Teams and making overall recommendations on grants/allocations, reviewing and approving emergency fund requests, special requests for funding and fundraising projects, reviewing, evaluating and updating the Community Investment grant policies and procedures on a regular basis, and collecting and evaluating evidence of effectiveness of funded projects to create lasting community impacts.– Served as the organization’s representative in local cohorts supporting United Way’s main areas of impact including the Tompkins County Funders Group, Youth Employment Resource Team, TC Diversity Consortium, Human Service Coalition Continuum of Care, etc.– Coordinated the organization’s student engagement programs including Youth and Philanthropy (YAP), Focus on Community - Understanding Service (FOCUS), and Stephen E. Garner Summers of Service.

– Oversaw the development committee of the board; focusing on securing financial and volunteer support as well as beginning the development of an updated strategic plan.– Began developing program and community needs assessments with department heads and board.– Worked with leadership team on new grant and major gift support to sustain and grow YMCA services.– Served as a key staff leader in building partnership with Cayuga Health.– Managed all marketing and public relations including press releases, social media accounts, newsletters, print/radio/online advertising, and all internal/external communications.– Supported the CEO in daily and long-term operational execution, planning, and key decision making.– Served as the organization’s Diversity and Inclusion Advocate to ensure a “Y For All.”

– Assumed added responsibilities to manage the COVID19 crisis during a 6-month shutdown; raising crucial grant and donation support to sustain operations and developed a sustaining membership campaign that generated revenue while the facility was closed.– Built supportive relationships with YMCA members.– Exceeded FY19 budget goal for membership revenue by over $36,000; reversing 5-year decline.– Restructured department and increased employee wages/benefits to improve quality of service.– Expanded community partnerships to increase access to YMCA programs and services.– Managed the organization’s transition to Paycom for payroll, staff onboarding, and scheduling.– Served as organization’s administrator for Daxko Operations and Engage.

– Increased program enrollment by 17% over two years by using participant feedback to strategically restructure and improve core programs.– Supported a $3 million capital project to build a new outdoor aquatic center.– Diversified the staff team, significantly increasing representation of people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other underrepresented populations. o Secured contract with the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to run a workforce development program for individuals with disabilities.– Managed and monitored department budgets exceeding $2.7 million in revenue. – Ensured full compliance with PA Commonwealth and American Camping Association Accreditation standards.o Achieved 100% in all 300+ standards of American Camping Association Accreditation. – Directly supervised and supported 4 full-time department heads including marketing/communications, inclusive camping, camp and environmental education programming, and food service as well as a seasonal staff team of 100+.– Transitioned camp to a new camp management system (Campbrain) – developed staff modules.– Served as Chairperson of the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group and the Camping Service Liaison to the Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. o Represented the Y as a speaker for multiple speaking engagements on the subject of creating more inclusive businesses/organizations including a presentation to the entire corporate team for KeyBank.

– Developed a new model for annual campaign that better engaged all major constituencies and significantly increased board participation.– Planned, advocated, and secured funding for key capital improvements.– Developed the annual budget for the organization.– Ensured a smooth transition of business operations to the incoming Executive Director.

– Increased participant satisfaction in all areas of SEER survey. This was the only branch out of 9 in the Association to do so. – Updated crucial policies and safety plans to meet NY State Department of Health and American Camping Association Accreditation standards.o Achieved 100% in all 300+ standards of American Camping Association Accreditation. – Managed the development, promotion, and delivery of high-quality programming for overnight camp, outdoor education groups, family camps, and parent-child programs. – Recruited, screened, trained, and lead 50+ person seasonal staff team.– Coordinated all camper recruitment events, marketing material creation, and the management of the camp's social media channels.

- Mentored Unit Lead Support Staff- Managed all matters pertaining to camper development including parent communication, behavior management, and adaptive/inclusive programming- Coordinated American Camping Association Re-Accreditation Visit - 100% in all areas- Supervised program staff for extended-stay rental groups

- Coordinated American Camping Association Re-Accreditation- Interviewed and reference checked applicants for summer camp positions- Supported the Executive Camp Director in daily camp business and operations- Assisted with camper and staff recruitment- Fundraised for Annual Campaign

- Collaborated with director and assistant directors on daily operations, special assignments including preparations for American Camping Association Accreditation and Department of Health visitations- Scheduled days-off for 150 staff members each week- Worked with directors to manage annual budget, track and distribute petty cash, make purchases, submit requisitions, and generate regular reports- Managed all camp vehicles and instructed driver safety training- Assumed all duties formerly performed by the office manager

- Led village of fifty youngest male campers- Supervised, guided, and evaluated counselors and counselors in training- Planned and oversaw in-camp and out of camp village programs including the village’s hockey league

- Worked with Executive Director to continually evaluate programs and facility needs- Ensured fiscal responsibility with regular budget review- Evaluated employee work performance- Recruited potential donors to support operating budget- Handled scheduling, meetings, communication between staff, and managed the running of rehearsals and performances as stage manager- Mentored young performers and designers in stage management, scenic painting, and costume design/construction- Designed and constructed costumes for productions of Oliver and Into the Woods- Managed the scene and costume shops- Coordinated all volunteer labor- Ran load-in and load-out for most productions

- Promoted and advocated for the inclusion of students with functional differences - Provided classroom support for persons with leukemia, diabetes, cerebral palsy, oppositional defiant disorder, and attention deficit disorder- Ensured medical needs of students were met and provided routine and emergency care as needed- Educated students on the importance of inclusion and diversity and the use of person first language- Supported classroom teachers with teaching and clerical support

- Reorganized, improved, and implemented a formal office management system- Managed all incoming communications via telephone, email, fax, and postal mail- Ordered and inventoried all supplies and equipment

- Developed and instructed drama curriculum for small and large groups in performance, scenery, costumes, puppetry, and dance- Designed and directed a camp play/musical each session- Conceptualized and implemented facility improvements to accommodate expanded program

- Supervised and counseled campers ages 7-11 - Provided a safe, fun, and nurturing environment - Planned and ran bunk programs