Since 2016 our mission has been to provide pet food & supplies to rescues and residents in need. We support rescues by providing essential pet food and supplies so they may use their funds on adoptions or medical care. We want to keep cats and dogs in their homes and avoid entering overcrowded shelters. We have built a community of healthy pets with our pantries, vaccination and microchipping clinics. We began as a Greater Good Charities GOODS Ambassador and we still have that amazing relationship.

Developed and managed a part-time virtual assistant business while working full-time in the nonprofit industry● Collaborated closely with clients to develop and implement tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with their specific needs and goals● Balanced multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines● Executed thorough email cleanup for clients, meticulously organizing and decluttering their inboxes to improve productivity and efficiency and implemented effective strategies to maintain in the future● Successfully managed and maintained multiple complex calendars for executives, ensuring efficient scheduling and coordination of appointments, meetings, and events; including setting reminders, and optimizing time blocks● Maintained confidentiality and exercised discretion when handling sensitive information related to meetings, events, and executive schedules● Analyzed backend systems, including data management processes, file organization, and automation workflows, to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements● Efficiently documented and consistently maintained comprehensive stakeholder meeting minutes

As President and Co-Founder, led operations and finances of a successful organization, played key roles in operations, finance, event management, partnerships, brand awareness, and social media.● Conceived and executed 100+ events● Established partnerships with local and national businesses● Managed event marketing, messaging, and brand awareness● Influenced social media strategy, leading to 22,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook

Revitalized and expanded various programs, resulting in a 4x increase in program impact. Successfully led strategic planning and management of budgets, created community events, and implemented revenue streams to double annual revenue.● Directed a team of five program managers and two program educators● Redeveloped and relaunched Humane Education, Volunteer Program, Training and Enrichment, Pet Therapy, Community Resources, and Veteran Support programs● Founded and managed monthly community support events for hundreds of guests● Established strategic plans, including SMART goals, budgets, and monthly KPIs● Audited expenses and decreased annual costs by 17.5%● Pioneered new revenue streams, which increased revenue by 105% from $114,000 to over $234,000● Developed staff policies and standard operating procedures; created volunteer policies and procedures manual● Oversaw vehicle fleet, facility maintenance, inspections, repairs, and land upkeep; maintained all State and Federal licenses and certificates● Led engagement and continuing education of 35 employees● Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening (over 450 resumes in 2 years), interviewing, and onboarding of candidatesPROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS: ✔ Increased Program Revenue in first full year of overseeing programs from $114,000 to $234,000 ✔ Humane Education: from 810 youths in 2021 to 4608 youths in 2022✔ Pet Therapy: 2021 provided 379 Hours of visits and increased to 934 Hours & expanded from 37 teams to 66✔ Community Resources: 2022 served 1523 pets in Inaugural Year via pet food pantries and free vaccine clinics✔ Volunteer Program: welcomed 190 new volunteers in 2021 and 317 in 2022✔ Training and Enrichment: had 188 class attendees in 2021 and increased to 253 in 2022

Led a team of 400+ volunteers and facilitated pet therapy programs, expanded partnerships, and spearheaded leadership initiatives to promote and expand pet therapy programs in Illinois. ● Spearheaded Leadership Committee and increased team evaluations● Developed and coordinated facility partnerships● Expanded events featuring workshops and informational sessions

Managed office operations and provided administrative support for a legal firm, including three partners and seven associate attorney ● Coordinated attorney calendars and executed weekly legal events● Managed expense reports and staff vacation/PTO● Oversaw accounts payable and receivable● Completed legal filings and managed vendor relations● Handled inventory, equipment, and maintenance requests

Organized and managed summer pop-up events, securing partnerships with local and national brands.● Researched and procured brands for 16 events● Handled booking, payments, and schedule management

Managed client relations, scheduling, billing, and customer service, contributing to a 200% increase in sales.

● Maintained President's daily schedule and coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements● Processed accounts payable and receivable processes for annual sales exceeding $1 million● Managed customer relations for national and international clientele