** Recruited from E&Y to transform strategic plans, HR, benefits, professional development, and financial management for a new nonprofit.With dual accountability to CEO and Board of Directors, I anchor strategic development, operations, and funding for 40+ programs in a $3M operation. I work with the CEO on strategy and quality control, creating a culture and team of 25 managers and staff with bias toward action.I set strategic vision for our successful and well-respected K-12 afterschool program that’s served 600+ students in 15+ years. To sustain brand equity, I market programs within the community.► STRATEGY & PROGRAM MANAGEMENTI secured the first and only faith-based competitive federal grant for our afterschool program, winning awards of $5M+ and generating $2M of financial and in-kind donations. My grant writing and financial management helped attain 3 funding extensions.I improved efficiency and effectiveness of financial management, leadership, and program operations, writing and presenting the first strategic plan to the Board of Directors. To differentiate, we achieved national accreditation, cultivating relationships with gatekeepers of students.► PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROCESS IMPROVEMENTI structured capital improvements for our 40K sq. ft. facility and automation for quarterly reporting, financials, and payroll, introducing disciplined project management. I wrote the first employee manual and SOPs covering training, budgets, RFPs, financial controls, and event planning. ► LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTI conducted 12+ internal and external leadership workshops. I formed the Toastmasters Club, strengthening the public speaking capabilities of its 100+ members.I brought training and new operational, administrative, and governance infrastructure to Board of Directors and CEO. Seeing the benefits of an intergenerational workplace, I emphasized team engagement and communication to raise camaraderie and accountability.

Developed, marketed, and implemented $10M of business transformation solutions for telecommunication, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing client base. Participated in diversity initiatives and recruiting activities.

Quality & Process Improvement, Tech Support, Business Operations, On-Site Customer Training