Working for New Jersey Community Development Corporation as an outside contractor or volunteering on as needed basis

Responsible for grant writing and reporting, database administration, prospecting, relationship management, and providing support with event fundraising. • Served as a grant writer for corporations, foundations, and government grant applications; coordinated projects with senior management and program staff; completed and submitted online grant applications following deadlines• Managed written project timelines and worked with program staff to manage report submissions• Coordinated the end-of-year appeal and other appeals as assigned. Operated with the Development team to develop an appeal strategy, wrote content, and ensured execution• Conducted research to identify prospective donors and cultivate relationships as assigned• Regularly went through the process of new donor identification and prioritization.• Maintained Donor Perfect fundraising database. Updated contact information and new donations promptly• Ensured that deadlines were logged into the database and produced reports of donations and/or report deadlines, as requested• Managed donor correspondence in a timely and efficient manner• Cultivated personal contacts with the Chief Executive Officer, including drafting acknowledgment emails and letters• Implemented an event fundraising strategy with the development team and worked with the Fiscal department to ensure outstanding donations were collected in a timely manner

• Worked for the foundation on an as-needed basis.• Authored and created effective proposals or policy research and supporting documents to generate revenues for programs and services including but not limited to education, General Humanities, arts programs, and a young adult cultural program• Networked, compiled information, and research activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals including event advertising and community outreach• Designed and produced the foundation mission statement and logo, currently still being utilized for all communication• Interacted with appropriate individuals to develop clear and compelling language and collect accurate information for proposals and other documents

• Responsible for logistics, shipment tracking, and management, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes• Maintained purchase order information and entered data into proprietary system• Charged with inventory control, stock quotes, expediting orders, and communicating estimated arrival dates as well as assistance with shipping and warehouse management• Demonstrated excellent customer service, provided price quotes and end-user parts research• Responsible for file management, updating spreadsheets, and department logs

• Authored and created an effective proposal in response to the NJ Department of Community Affairs Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) Grant using the DCA System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE)• Performed the functions of the clerk pertaining to acting as Secretary to the Governing Body, when the Administrator was the Acting Clerk, to include preparing resolutions, ordinances, and agendas • Collaborated with the Town Engineer and Attorney regarding the Boro’s needs in the planning board, body politic, or citizenry • Was responsible for running licensing programs and applications for the Boro, ensuring accurate and complete regulatory compliance • Updated the fixed asset inventory, tracked dog and cat licensing, monitored financial accounts, and assisted in the payment of local taxes, water and sewer utilizing Edmonds & Associates Software• Managed the web site, ensuring current and relevant information consistently, using CuteFTP Software• Calculated escrow funds for the Planning Board and wrote letters requesting additional payments or refunding of remaining balances appropriately• Served as a member of the Health Board on the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission, representing the Boro• Managed worker’s compensation requests, resulting in timely and accurate submittals• Served as liaison for the Administrator, completing administrative functions including drafting communications and taking notes at specialized meetings• Researched, analyzed, and wrote speeches and proclamations for the Administrator’s review, enabling concise and informative communication• Communicated with citizens on specific issues and public concerns, providing feedback to the Administrator, Governing Body, and Department Heads accordingly• Wrote, edited, and published informative articles for the Sea Girt Boro Administrator’s Newsletter using the MailChimp website on a timely and accurate basis while maintaining the account and e-mail list