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Saint Louis

Responsible for overseeing the direction of the Resource Development Department including marketing, communications, donor solicitation & stewardship, volunteer management & engagement, events, third party fundraisers as well as various special projects.Furthering the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL), by working with the CEO, the Board of Directors (BOD), Development Council (DC) and Resource Development Staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and retain major gifts from corporate, foundation, faith-based, civic, and individual donors. Cultivating internal and external relationships, which yield revenue and strategic opportunities to develop and increase major giving and planned giving.Ensuring every stakeholder who makes an investment in HFHSL feels valued and their resources are stewarded in line with the Habitat mission in our community.

Saint Louis Missouri

Working to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL), by mobilizing executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Development Council to identify, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and retain major gifts from corporate, foundation, faith-based, civic, and individual donors. Managing the volunteer engagement experience and resource investments to ensure an exemplary Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis experience.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Volunteer Coordinator -Responsible for facilitating opportunities for volunteers including recruiting, training, coordination, retention, and recognition. 2,000 + volunteers annually. • Community & Public Engagement/Relations -Represent organizations mission at public & private meetings and through constant community relationships building. • Donor relationship development- Cultivate and drive donor relationship growth through volunteer opportunities. • Special Projects Coordinator-Facilitate the planning and execution of special projects including fundraising events and meetings.

Greater St. Louis Area

Oversee and grow Membership program with specific focus on membership levels, benefits, “Friends & Neighbors” initiative. Identify new ways to grow Membership program.Active presence in the Park to encourage visitors to joinOversee outside management consultants to promote Membership at annual Art Fair; coordinate membership tent and staff at Art FairDevelop, conduct and evaluate ongoing Visitor Surveys.

Hillsboro Missouri

Grant Management - Co-manage and oversee administration of government and foundation grants. Generate new grant and donor leads for Development Department

Greater St. Louis Area

Responsible for grant research, writing, and management within the agency as it relates to fee-for-service funding opportunities. Support and collaboration on private foundation grants as needed.

Jefferson County And St. Louis County Mo

Donor Stewardship - Identify, cultivate, and steward individuals, groups, and corporations for major gifts. Responsible for data entry and reporting, donor communication and acknowledgement. Community Engagement and Volunteer ManagementMedia Communications- Responsible for all social, print, and online media communications. Including developing PSA and commercial tv ad spots. Fundraising and Special Events- Primary on all special events and fundraising initiatives. Grant Management - Co-manage and oversee government and foundation grants including grant compliance and monitoring.Brand Development and Communications - Including social media and website overhaul.Advocacy -Advocate at the local, state and federal level for DRA program assistance.

San Francisco Bay Area

Grant Management- Manage and oversee all government grant programs including grant compliance and monitoring. Responsible for maintaining the government grant tracking system including budgeting and forecasting grant revenue. Advocacy -Advocate at the local, state and federal level for Habitat for Humanity to help influence public policy and resource allocations specific to government grant funding.Community Engagement/Acceptance/Entitlement -Represent Habitat’s mission at public hearings and through community relationships.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Program Management -Responsible for the administration of the $3.5 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program II Grant. Included procurement of eligible property, contractor services, and material expenditures. Donor Relations -Cultivated relationships with sponsors to retain donor services.Grant Management- Manage and oversee private grant writing, compliance and monitoring. Advocacy -Advocate at the local, state and federal level for Habitat for Humanity to help influence public policy and resource allocations.AmeriCorps Program- Personally responsible for AmeriCorps grant and program facilitation. Homeowner Development Department - Responsible for Habitat homeowner relationships and trainings.Community Engagement and Volunteer Management

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Holds responsibility for coordinating, scheduling, and training 5000 volunteers annually. Writes and administers sweat equity compliance materials, policy documents, AmeriCorps National Direct Grant, and other grants. Redeveloped programs, policies, trainings, and procedures for sweat equity, homeowner orientation, volunteer management, lot policies, and de-selection.Manages the social networking sites for affiliate including Facebook and TwitterReformed AmeriCorps program Responsible for public presentations and recruiting

South County Missouri

Camp Councilor for a child with special needs. Responsibilities included educational programming and day to day health and wellness. Provided one-to-one constant staffing.

Hendrix College

Served as Box Office Manager and Departmental Administrative Assistant for Hendrix College Theatre Department. Consumer Sales: Systems Manager for the ticketing system, troubleshooting, housekeeping and liaising with the provider as necessary.Volunteer Coordination: Coordinated over 50 volunteers for each of the Theatre's five annual productions. Community/Consumer relations: Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of activities and customer service, presenting a high and positive profile to the public for all aspects of the theatre's work.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Case Intern for the Missing Children's Division. Served as liaison between law enforcement, social services, government agencies, parents, and advocates, while handling sensitive information.

Empire Colorado

Provided one on one care for a child with special needs. Responsibilities included educational and physical programming as well as daily health and wellness care.

Bachlors Of Arts In Psychology, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Student Senate, Academic Integrity Committee, Student Alumni Committee, Committee on Resident Life, Campus Kitty.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General