• Over ten years of proposal analysis and evaluation, ranging from $50 mini-grants for teachers to $5 million capital campaigns• Ten years experience as Program Officer with Eden Hall Foundation ( a private foundation) analyzing proposals and foundation grants in the areas of education, health, arts, women's programming and social welfare • Over eight years experience with school-based initiatives including Pittsburgh New Futures, New American Schools, Parent School Community Councils, School Business Partnerships and Junior Achievement• Selected to head up five newly created positions• Consistently achieved goals through successful convening of education, businesses and community-based organizations• Over eight years experience in nonprofit management; streamlined operations and managed program staff to consistently exceeded goals by seven percent• Experienced in establishing and supporting new or revitalized initiatives• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, GIFTS and Raiser’s Edge• Persuasive and analytical, verbal and written communication skills