The Transatlantic Council of the Boy Scouts of America (TAC) delivers Unparalleled Scouting in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia. Our programs teach young people to "Be Prepared!" for adventure, education, service, and leadership. In my role as Assistant Scout Executive, I manage the field staff who serve the six districts of TAC, each covering a part of the European, African, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian areas served by the council. I help guide and enable the district… Show more The Transatlantic Council of the Boy Scouts of America (TAC) delivers Unparalleled Scouting in Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia. Our programs teach young people to "Be Prepared!" for adventure, education, service, and leadership. In my role as Assistant Scout Executive, I manage the field staff who serve the six districts of TAC, each covering a part of the European, African, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian areas served by the council. I help guide and enable the district leaders — both volunteers and professional staff members — work tirelessly to support the growth and success of the Packs, Troops, Crews, and Lone Scouts within their territory, serving as valuable resources and mentors to help bring Unparalleled Scouting to all Scouts in the Transatlantic Council. I also support the overall Program, Finance, Training, Registration, and Advancement functions in the Transatlantic Council. Show less

Serving as the District Director of the Barbarossa District in Germany which encompasses Scouting programs in Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, Landstuhl, Sembach, Baumholder, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Oberursel, Bonn, Bitburg, and Spangdahlem. I also support Scouting operations in the Horizon District which serves the Russian Federation, Romania, Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southwest Asia, as well as overseeing the staff of two other scouting districts. In addition, I support the… Show more Serving as the District Director of the Barbarossa District in Germany which encompasses Scouting programs in Kaiserslautern, Ramstein, Landstuhl, Sembach, Baumholder, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Oberursel, Bonn, Bitburg, and Spangdahlem. I also support Scouting operations in the Horizon District which serves the Russian Federation, Romania, Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southwest Asia, as well as overseeing the staff of two other scouting districts. In addition, I support the overall Program, Finance, Training, and Advancement functions of the operations in the Transatlantic Council. Show less

•Responsibilities for membership growth, volunteer development and recruitment, and ongoing service to neighborhood scout programs. Extensive experience in program training and delivery.•Extensive experience in planning and facilitating fundraising/development efforts via direct cultivation of prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and phonathons.•Supervisor of service areas and their sales managers.•Coordinated with other nonprofits such as local United Ways and… Show more •Responsibilities for membership growth, volunteer development and recruitment, and ongoing service to neighborhood scout programs. Extensive experience in program training and delivery.•Extensive experience in planning and facilitating fundraising/development efforts via direct cultivation of prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and phonathons.•Supervisor of service areas and their sales managers.•Coordinated with other nonprofits such as local United Ways and Combined Federal Campaigns.•Experience in grant writing and securing funding from agencies and foundations.•Created and maintained community contacts.•Broad knowledge in implementing and leading age-appropriate activates for youth. Show less

Responsible for serving the Scouts and Scouters of Hunterdon County NJ through membership growth, fundraising, program activities, and volunteer support.

Responsible for serving the Scouts and Scouters of the greater Mercer County area in New Jersey through membership growth, fundraising, program activities, summer camps, and volunteer support by recruiting new volunteers and growing sources of revenue.

Responsible for supervision of 66 units in Middlesex County. Achieved the Silver level recognition for JTE in 2012 and 2013. 3% membership growth in 2012 and Family Friends of Scouting campaign as at 111% of goal. Only district in council to achieve its 2012 popcorn goal. As Training Advisor, gave leadership to executive board mandate to increase amount of direct contact leaders in council, going from 23% in 2012 to over 50% in 2013.

Supervision of three service districts and their sales managers in the counties of Morris, Sussex, and Union in New Jersey. Responsible for overseeing the operations pertaining to membership recruitment, donor fundraising, and volunteer leader development in those sales areas. I was the lead person responsible for management of the council’s annual million dollar popcorn sales campaign, as well as the management of the annual donor fundraising campaign. This included planning and facilitating… Show more Supervision of three service districts and their sales managers in the counties of Morris, Sussex, and Union in New Jersey. Responsible for overseeing the operations pertaining to membership recruitment, donor fundraising, and volunteer leader development in those sales areas. I was the lead person responsible for management of the council’s annual million dollar popcorn sales campaign, as well as the management of the annual donor fundraising campaign. This included planning and facilitating fundraising/development efforts via cultivation of historical prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and phonathons. In 2011, the three districts under my supervision all achieved the Gold level recognition for the Journey to Excellence program and in 2012 those same districts earned the Pathfinder award for membership growth excellence. Membership recruitment in the service area in 2011 had a 3.4% increase over 2010 and fundraising had a 5.4% increase in that same period. Show less

Primary responsibilities included providing the guidance to a volunteer run district committee to ensure that proper membership recruitment, financial management, and program goals were met to achieve success in the service area, while overseeing a junior staff member with similar responsibilities in the western area of the Hudson Valley Council. Planned and facilitated all fundraising/development efforts via cultivation of historical prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and… Show more Primary responsibilities included providing the guidance to a volunteer run district committee to ensure that proper membership recruitment, financial management, and program goals were met to achieve success in the service area, while overseeing a junior staff member with similar responsibilities in the western area of the Hudson Valley Council. Planned and facilitated all fundraising/development efforts via cultivation of historical prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and phonathons. Have achieved the Centennial Quality District Award three consecutive years for exceeding criteria pertaining to membership growth, fundraising, and quality program. The annual popcorn sales have seen a 25% increase in dollars raised under my supervision. Successful track record in exceeding fundraising goals each year. As staff advisor to regional summer camp program camp attendance saw a 38% increase in attendance over the previous year through proactive efforts in publicity and promotion. Established new district fundraising event to open up new sources of income for the council. Show less

Responsible for raising funds through cultivation of donors and new prospects, as well as securing support from grants and foundations. Lead person responsible for overseeing six fundraising events a year. Increased Labor Industry event net by $26,000. Technology event had a $40,000 increase over 2003. 12% overall increase in funds raised compared to 2003. In second year of existence, Service & Leadership event increased net by $10,000. Responsible for coordinating relations with eight… Show more Responsible for raising funds through cultivation of donors and new prospects, as well as securing support from grants and foundations. Lead person responsible for overseeing six fundraising events a year. Increased Labor Industry event net by $26,000. Technology event had a $40,000 increase over 2003. 12% overall increase in funds raised compared to 2003. In second year of existence, Service & Leadership event increased net by $10,000. Responsible for coordinating relations with eight separate United Ways and five Combined Federal Campaigns, as well as the Council’s direct mail campaign. Show less

Managed a district of 3048 youth in the northwestern region of Long Island. Responsibilities included membership growth, volunteer development and recruitment, and ongoing service to neighborhood scout programs. Organized and coordinated the logistics of six district-wide program events per year. Provided the guidance to a volunteer run district committee to ensure that proper membership recruitment, financial management, and program activities were available to neighborhood groups. Planned… Show more Managed a district of 3048 youth in the northwestern region of Long Island. Responsibilities included membership growth, volunteer development and recruitment, and ongoing service to neighborhood scout programs. Organized and coordinated the logistics of six district-wide program events per year. Provided the guidance to a volunteer run district committee to ensure that proper membership recruitment, financial management, and program activities were available to neighborhood groups. Planned and facilitated all fundraising/development efforts via cultivating historical prospects, direct presentations, letter campaigns, and phonathons. I achieved the Quality District Award for three consecutive years for exceeding criteria pertaining to membership growth, fundraising, and quality program. Show less

Established strong relations with community leaders, volunteers and fellow workers to excel in youth membership recruitment. Managed year-round property supervisor, as well as a camp director, program directors and staff of 45 during a six-week summer day camp. Increased membership 16% over the past three years, and had a 13% increase in new neighborhood service programs. Organized and coordinated the logistics of six district-wide program events a year. Managed a committee of volunteers for… Show more Established strong relations with community leaders, volunteers and fellow workers to excel in youth membership recruitment. Managed year-round property supervisor, as well as a camp director, program directors and staff of 45 during a six-week summer day camp. Increased membership 16% over the past three years, and had a 13% increase in new neighborhood service programs. Organized and coordinated the logistics of six district-wide program events a year. Managed a committee of volunteers for oversight of membership recruitment, financial management, and program activities. Ran local and council wide youth and adult leadership training programs. Increased the number of boys attending these programs by 67%. Nearly doubled fundraising results in comparison to previous year. Organized all district events to achieve a financial surplus Show less

Managed membership, finance, and recruitment in the Narragansett Council’s second largest geographic service area. Increased money raised in family division and participation in summer programs. Oversaw day camp operations in service area. Business Manager for multi-million dollar long-tern summer camp program.