VYA Service re-branded to provide individuals, freelancers, contractors, creators, shop owners, consultants, and those small-business owners and tiny teams make their business dreams a reality by providing the skills they don’t have.

Professional assistance for individuals, freelancers, contractors, creators, shop owners, consultants, and those small-business owners and tiny teams make their business dreams a reality by providing the skills they don’t have. With a targeted focus on providing the supplemental support that will lead to your professional success, together we will renew your confidence and develop tactics to help your business thrive.

The role of the Operations and Administration Manager encompasses all aspects of this diverse and historic arts organization. Operations addresses oversite of property and organization scheduling coordination including: events, classes, event rentals, exhibitions, shop/retail, commercial/annual/seasonal leases, utilities, volunteers, committees, Administration addresses oversite of all office management, support of bookkeeper, Board and committee chair support, liaison to tenants, renters, event coordinators, students, volunteers, board members, contractors, and public. It also contributes to promotion, development, and fundraising.

Performs office management including efficiently managing projects, meetings, events and support staff. 100% support of the Executive Director and long-range plan for the Walkway, I'm also very hands-on with the Walkway’s stakeholders: Board Members, Donors, Public Officials, Volunteers, Community Leaders, and the Media.

Professionally handle all aspects of the search and evaluation process in locating top talent for leading companies nationally and locally. Our thorough process, along with a growing network of contacts developed through daily communication with companies and "difference makers" allow us to successfully complete the most challenging of searches. Full management recruiter.

Front-line primary technical support to clients on various technical issues and problems relating to the Exago Business Intelligence product. Responsible for responding to, documenting and resolving service tickets in a timely manner. Utilize excellent problem solving skills in order to diagnose, evaluate and resolve complex problem situations, or when appropriate, escalate or route them to appropriate Support team members.-Provide exceptional customer service via email and telephone as appropriate-Resolve Tier 1 support issues including troubleshooting software issues-Perform user administration duties to enhance the support experience

· Leadership & Management:- As organization was folding, stepped in to maintain and grow programming, awareness andfundraising opportunities- Actively engaging Unison volunteers, board members, event committees, membership,participants, partnering organizations, and funders for growth and greater fundraising- Development and support of a new but strong Board of Directors to turn around organizationand financial deficit.• Fundraising & Communications:- Awarded grants for our four Actors and Writers events- End of Year Appeal exceeded goal by $3000- Established a very specific PR list for targeting the most effective outlets for press• Planning & New Business:- Built partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders, and political andcommunity leaders at each expansion site- Public face and local/regional contact for all programmatic and financial transactions

"entrusted with the governance of the Kingston Library. It shall adopt and revise bylaws, state a mission for a period of four to six years, maintain plans of service, establish such policies as will ensure the Kingston Library’s purpose and objectives..."As a trustee I have sworn to uphold the by-laws of the library. As president, I am further responsible as a liaison for public relations, promotion, civic engagement, and community building.

I was the Training Specialist within the Technology Education department of IT. I was solely responsible for creating and facilitating live and self-paced trainings for staff, volunteers and contractors who used Convio Luminate software for diverse fundraising events. This role offered me the opportunity to polish my existing training skills to become a respected virtual trainer who repeatedly exceeded personal and professional goals. I was dedicated to creating a nurturing and comfortable learning environment where participants could comprehend and apply the material learned, while appreciating the value of the training they received.My role required me to work collaboratively with subject matter experts to deliver software trainings that would allow trainees to immediately start working. Developing lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant guides, self-paced training, and other e-learning allowed me to strategically provide cost-effective and relevant hands-on learning in a time-sensitive way.I submerged myself in all aspects of the software on which I trained, as well as served as the support trainer for other software programs. I have also provided support and knowledge transfers for other departments including Client Services and Fundraising Operations.As a seasoned trainer and educator, I am most comfortable within a training environment and can easily facilitate training on my own either in-person or remotely. I am very comfortable in a faced-paced work environment and am content to work remotely with collaboration from colleagues and co-workers. I do not require constant supervision, but do appreciate regular project updates and project management status reports. I have worked hard to sharpen my writing and editing skills so that all support materials are appropriate in tone, construction, and grammar.

The YLDI is a non-profit Participatory Citizenship Program;a community-based collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing the development of citizenship skills among Ulster County Youth so that they may become active, contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this by providing empowerment opportunities that prepare youth for active membership in a democratic society. These opportunities include both supportive training in civic values, community service and leadership, as well as the responsibilities, roles, and rights of citizenship; and, active participation in decision making and problem solving roles through links with community organizations.My specific effort was training development/ presentation/ evaluation and maintenance.

Oversight and management of the Ulster County Drug Free Communities coalition, Prevention Connections. Our mission is to promote healthier lifestyles, enhance community awareness of the negative impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on violence, crime, DWI, family life, health complications such as HIV/AIDS, preventable injuries and deaths, and reduce the use and abuse of all drugs, especially by young people.This directorship required me to: coalition build, youth engagement and health education, training development presentation and evaluation, public relations, new business development, internal and volunteer review, presentations, program strategy, volunteer and program management, newsletters, time management, organizational leadership, budgets, reports, meetings, and manage work plan deliverables.

Youth Action Coordinator of Reality Check in Dutchess and Ulster CountiesFull supervision of two-county program, $172,000 budget, and staff Foster and develop working/mentoring relationships with area youthCoordinate and maintain local and county chapters/meetingsProvide regular support, trainings, supplies, contacts, and additional resources as neededArrange youth-focused events, media, activities, and education locally and state-wideManaging programmatic and staffing responsibilities including scheduling, reporting, and volunteer recruitmentServe as a liaison to various community, public, and private agencies/ organizationsMost administrative duties including monthly reports to agency and State, budgeting, and media

Primary contact for the SmokeFree Dutchess county coalition Provided support for the Coalition Manager with a full Managerial Assistant administrative responsibilitiesCoordinated committees, activities and meetings, as well as fulfilling work plan strategiesProvided educational presentations to community groups, work sites and educational facilities, as well as creating the newsletter, mailings and educational materials

Provided support for quality improvement and medical management departmentsCoordinated meetings and trainings, and performed clerical and data-entry duties, as well as processing departmental correspondencesMaintained current and historical documentation, as well as health initiative materials and resourcesTasked as primary contact for Tobacco, Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and Pre-natal Health Initiatives