Established a 11+ year track record of leadership and innovation successful in generating revenue, increasing involvement, building strategic alliances, and increasing community support within a non-profit setting. Have held executive level positions with strategic planning, financial analysis, fundraising, grant writing, and revenue growth accomplishments. Have the inner drive, pursuit of success, and intelligence to serve an organization as a professional leader and spokesperson. Director of Development (2015-Present) Developed and implemented business, operational, and fund raising strategy as well as the day-to-day operations and long-term planning for this non-profit organization. Worked with the Board of Directors to determine operational goals and objectives, management of all grant revenue, corporate alliances, community relations, funding sources and special event coordination. • Explored new and innovative awareness campaigns within the social services, e-commerce and community relations arena, with an eye toward the improvement of on-going contributions. • Served as center spokesperson on various media outlets (TV, radio, print) to promote and partner with various corporate and community organizations. • Co-founded and organized the Mid-South Autism Conference. Director of Finance (2010-2015) Provided leadership, vision, and strategic planning of all financial plans, business policy & accounting development, financial reporting, budget management, fund raising, and business operations. Worked with Board of Directors to determine operational goals and objectives, advise on program development, human resources, compliance, community relations, and other areas. • Coordinated development and supervise control of $1.2MM annual operating budget. • As Human Resources Director, monitored / oversaw employee relations issues that were related to job performance, volunteer recruitment, organizational change, and management development.