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United States

Camden, Maine

Responsible for leading team to success in annual and capital fundraising goals. Member of senior leadership team and staff lead to Advisory Council of 25. Experienced manager responsible for hiring and training staff. Energized by our participant outcomes, and lead for all organizational communications on impact. Member of the Outward Bound National Development Officers group, and participant in Outward Bound USA's strategic planning process.

Rockland, Maine

Reported to Chief Development Officer and President. Worked closely with the CDO to design and implement effective strategies for Major Gifts, Membership, and Events. Led team strategy for Foundation and Government Grants. Pivotal role in the first phases of a Comprehensive Capital Campaign, which raised more than $17M over an 18-month period. Personal achievements collaborating with the Broadband and Energy teams to help secure several million in federal funding for direct community projects, including the Cranberry Islands broadband and the creation of the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project.

Rockland, Me

Reported to VP of Development, managed Grants Associate. Secured more than $2.5M in revenue in 24 months. Managed a portfolio of 125-150 state and national Foundation and Government prospects. Secured five and six-figure, first-time grants from the National Academies of the Sciences, the John T. Gorman Foundation, and State funding for the flagship Island Fellows program. Served as Interim VP of Development during supervisor’s three-month parental leave. Reported directly to President, managed Board Development Committee, provided strategic oversight for all development-related events. Collaborated with the operations manager and CFO to create a grant budgeting system that led to increased foundation support, more streamlined revenue/expense tracking systems, and better grants management.

Rockland, Maine, United States

Supported cross-team projects, including grant reporting and management, and events. Coordinated and expanded the Island Scholars Network (ISN), doubled the number of student interns, and led the research and implementation process to improve ISN programming. Provided programmatic support for all Community Development project areas, including Island Fellows, and executed two successful, large-scale events attended by Scholars, Fellows, donors, and board members.

Rockland, Me

Researched the Island Fellows Alumni program to understand and quantify long-term community development impacts on the 15th anniversary of the program.

Taught multiple sections of intro and upper level English composition and creative writing. Specializations in multi-cultural literature and poetry. Writing Center tutor for graduate and undergraduate students. Co-coordinated visiting writer series and events.

Chengdu, China

On-site Business English instructor, in charge of lesson creating and planning, testing, and student evaluations.

Chengdu, China

Designed and led a introductory course to British and American Literature for advanced ESL students.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English And Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: VOX Reading SeriesPhD in Creative Writing Writing Center Tutor Taught courses in Composition, English Literature.

Master'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, Masters Degree

Activities and Societies: The Draper ProgramCompleted a Master's Degree in Humanities and Social Thought, with an emphasis on literature.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta KappaMinor in Chinese language