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Tampa, Florida, Us

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Develop and oversee all fundraising efforts for Lexington Christian Academy, including corporate giving (business partners) program, special events, capital campaigns, individual gifts and targeted appeals.Planned and produced the 2024 Eagle Gala, the largest fundraiser for the LCA Annual Fund, which resulted in a 25% increase in gross proceeds compared to 2023.Organized and executed the 2023 Celebrate Teachers targeted appeal, which resulted in a 10% increase in proceeds compared to 2022.

Lombard, Illinois, Us

Led the public transit agency through pandemic response and post-pandemic period, ensured continuity of service, and realized a nearly a forty percent ridership recovery over a two-year period. Established and cultivated relationships and partnerships that resulted in more than $18 million in competitive grant wins and additional funding for Lextran.Developed and managed a $34 million operating budget and $20 million capital budget and a 200-member workforce.Successfully managed transition in paratransit subcontractors following the departure of a forty-year provider from the local market. Implemented numerous safety improvements, including operator/passenger barriers onboard transit vehicles and high-visibility vests as part of the standard bus operator uniform.Collaborated regularly with a wide range of constituents, including Board members, local, state, and federal elected officials, corporate partners (Transdev), key community groups, and media partners, to ensure positive outcomes related to funding opportunities and maintain Lextran’s involvement in key issues. Represented Lextran on Capitol Hill and with numerous local, state, and national committees and groups.

Lombard, Illinois, Us

Cultivate and expand community partnership programs and increased annual revenue from $420,000 to more than $2 million, for a total impact of nearly $10 million.Serve as the official spokesperson for Lextran, participating in on-camera interviews and responding to media inquiries.Build and foster relationships with Board members, local, state, and federal elected officials, officers of the representative Collective Bargaining Unit, and other key community partners. Inspire and support leaders of the Operations (Transportation), Community Relations, Planning, and Technology departments, including culture, team-building, and employee development. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents, investigations, and requests, and serve as the official Records Custodian (per Kentucky Open Records Act). Serve as the General Manager’s designee for step 3 grievances with members of the collective bargaining unit and serve on the negotiations team for contractual agreements. Provide strategic vision and day to day support of transit operations management.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Created and executed marketing and public relations strategies that resulted in ridership increases and an improved public image for the organization.Nurtured media relationships to enhance community presence; represented Lextran as primary media spokesperson.Used outreach strategies and initiatives to develop a broad base of stakeholder relationships and better establish Lextran as a relevant community partner.Managed a team of seven employees, including a Community Outreach Coordinator, 5 Customer Service members, and a Receptionist.Planned and directed public involvement plans for service reductions, planning studies, and new services.Created and coordinated content for company messaging, including press releases, advertising, passenger announcements and notices, employee newsletters, digital displays, website, and social media outlets.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Implemented the use of social media (Facebook and Twitter) and contributed to website development.Collaborated with Operations and Customer Service departments to identify alternative route names, updated maps and schedules, pass/ticket options, and anti-counterfeiting strategies.Promoted the use of Lextran services and informed the community of Lextran accomplishments through community relations and outreach events.Developed and coordinated Lextran’s marketing and outreach efforts.Served as interim Director of Community Affairs.

Gales Ferry, Ct, Us

Directed and managed more than 50 workplace giving campaigns, resulting in nearly $1.5 million in gifts. Managed and motivated six full-time Loaned Employees recruited to assist with the annual giving campaign.Created departmental marketing materials such as posters, brochures, and other campaign collateral, tailored to individual workplace campaigns and accounts.Provided staff support to committees of allocations volunteers, recruited to participate in the annual fund distribution process.

Gales Ferry, Ct, Us

Provided administrative support to Leadership Giving efforts (annual gifts of $1,000 or more). Worked closely with MIS Director to develop an integrated Leadership Giving database. Collaborated with the Leadership Giving chair to sustain relationships with leadership-level donors.

North Charleston, South Carolina, Us

Provided executive support to the President/Owner, coordinated travel arrangements, maintained professional calendar, created professional correspondence, and special projects as assigned. Served as the first point of contact to candidates, clients, and other visitors to the office. Acted as Interim Staffing Consultant from October – November 2005 during a teammate's absence.

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Elementary Education And Teaching