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Financial Development Activities: Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign, Grant Management, Endowment & Other FundraisingMarketing & Community EngagementFiscal ManagementStewardship and Cultivation

Ann Arbor, Mi

Instruct children of many ages and skill levels in private lessons, focusing on field moves and synchronized skating skills. Coach of the nationally renowned Hockettes synchronized skating teams since 2005.Teach respect for others, goal setting, work ethic, and self-esteem.Directed and produced the annual ice show, Melody on Ice, 2008-2010.

Jackson, Michigan Area

Responsible for fundraising, donor stewardship and cultivation, finances, leadership of staff, and strategic planning for the shelter.Responsible for the development and oversight of all departments and programs. Monitor existing programs for effectiveness, recommend and implement changes as needed. Administer fiscal management including preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly review of finance reports. Oversee the expenditures of funds and ensures that all funds, physical assets, and other property are appropriately safeguarded and managed. Develop long-range plans and strategies for programs, and with the board of directors develop and implement a Strategic Plan designed to accelerate the accomplishment of the mission and position the organization for long-term success and viability. Represent CHS as the chief spokesperson. Frequently speak on local news channels, radio stations, and Jackson area talk shows to promote CHS. Develop and maintain community contacts with government officials, agencies, civic groups, organizations and the media.Responsible for the oversight of the fundraising and marketing programs, using a creative and dynamic approach. Foster relationships with donors, corporations, potential donors, volunteers, and the public. Responsible for the management and oversight of all employees, fostering a collaborative team environment with emphasis on responsibility and accountability. Increased individual giving by $100,000 and grew community involvement through increasing adoption and volunteer events and offering low cost medical options for the public.Secured funding for a 1,200 square foot addition to house additional dog holding kennels and new surgical suite, including new diagnostic laboratory equipment. Oversaw facility renovations and improvements including new kennel flooring, a branded paint job, video camera surveillance, and grounds updates.

Ann Arbor, Mi

I plan and implement the Annual Giving mail and telefund programs, strategizing donor, alum, and non-alum inclusions for each piece sent. I create all the telefund and annual giving messaging including impactful and innovative annual giving appeal letters.I have expanded on the traditional annual class gift program into an innovative, heartfelt, and creative campaign, working with student government representatives to achieve funds designated for student use, increasing participation each year.I coordinate all donor and alumni related events, including the 50th Reunion, conference receptions and scholarship lunches. I am implementing Regional Chapters across the country in 7 cities, creating a strategic plan and enlisting and coordinating with volunteers in each city.I created and now manage an Alumni Board to advise the office of Development on communication strategies, campaign fundraising and student-alumni engagement.I created a new comprehensive SNRE Alumni Relations Plan, to be followed for the next 3-5 years.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Instrumental in website and logo creation/design, responsible for maintenance of website content.Responsible for publicity of Center sponsored events through the use of email, our website and social media outlets, Facebook and Twitter. Work with internal and external customers to devise the best method of publicity. Responsible for all event and meeting planning, including working within a budget, meeting deadlines, and coordinating with internal units and outside organizations with co-sponsorship. Assist Education Officer with the design, creation and implementation of student engagement activities. Assist in the production and writing of the bi-annual Newsletter.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Organize and coordinate all arrangements for the all Commission meetings; Record minutes and guide the process for obtaining agenda items for the Commission and committee meetings. Serve as liaison between the Commission and presenters/report submitters before, during, and after meetings to ensure that all presentations and reports are received in the correct format for presentation and minute production. Arrange staff and commissioner travel to meetings, secure the best rates and determining the most effective routes; review meeting contracts, meeting bills and invoices for the Accounting Manager. Provide on site support including liaison with hotel staff, meeting room setup, reception desk, audio-visual operation, digital and tape recording of proceedings, and use of timing light for presentations.Prepare customs clearance documents for live lamprey transfers, chemicals, people, and equipment going through various boarders/ports to and from the U.S. and Canada.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Assisted veterinarians in surgery with anaethesia monitoring and scrubbed in as needed. Prepared animals for surgery, including calculating and injecting the correct anesthesia dosage, cleaned and prepared the animal, and prepared the surgical instruments for use.Took and hand developed radiographs including for barium studies, calculating the timing of the radiographs based on animal size and flow of barium through their system.Drew blood and prepared for lab pick up by operating the centrifuge and filling out the appropriate paper work.Gave sub-cutaneous, intravenous and intramuscular injections.Filled a variety of prescriptions and taught owners how to give pills, sub-cutaneous injections and fluids to their pets.Explained to pet owners the prognosis, diagnosis, and care for animals as well as treatment options.

Internship with the Solid Waste Program of the Public Works Division.Oversaw the Consortium for Solid Waste Management, responsible for internal recycling program. Aided in the research and writing of a Computer Recycling grant approved by the State of Michigan.

Secondary Teaching Certification, Environmental Studies And Earth Science

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental Policy And Behavior