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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati Area

A city government agency with 1,300 employees specializing in community recreation with an annual budget of approximately $27 million.Directed community program operations of 23 recreation facilities, 18 fitness areas, 24 pools, and over 200 athletic fields and playgrounds, led a team of over 850 full-time and part-time employees. • Secured $3.9M in federal and state funding for various projects, including capital improvements and program development.• Led cross-functional teams through significant operational improvements, including CAPRA reaccreditation, software migration projects, and the development of the Business Master Plan.• Developed and directed a new Business Operations Division to align the organization with the Business Master Plan.

Cincinnati Area

LHOI’s mission is to empower families and individuals toward self-sufficiency through opportunities that impact their overall social, emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and economic well-being. Directed organizational development and led program staff and volunteers while reporting to the Board of Directors, managing fiscal responsibilities and community engagement efforts. Built partnerships with public and private resources to support youth and adults in vulnerable circumstances, organizing community events to advance project goals. Advocated for families and individuals, facilitating access to resources and promoting the development of essential life skills for better community integration.• Created partnerships with local businesses and community stakeholders to facilitate the integration of underrepresented groups into educational and social programs.• Facilitated Board of Directors and Program Leaders workshops, resulting in restructured board governance practices and engagement.

Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati is part of a national organization of community-based chapters that advocates for excellence in public schools.Reporting to the board of directors, I led the overall organization, including operations, fiscal oversight, strategic planning, and program implementation. Additionally, I managed the organization's human resources, directed parent advocacy initiatives, and ensured community engagement through various leadership training programs.• Reduced operational expenses by 62% through renegotiating vendor contracts and staff restructuring.• Expanded membership network from 795 to 2,700 members.• Transitioned the organization to a new Customer Relations Management (CRM) platform, resulting in efficient donor and volunteer communication and tracking.

College Of Medicine

Led recruitment and outreach initiatives for underserved and gifted students, managing a team of staff while developing and implementing science enrichment programs. Developed targeted recruitment pipelines for K-12 through post-baccalaureate students, ensuring inclusivity and support for underrepresented groups. • Secured $1.2 million for program funding.• Oversaw staff training and program evaluation and prepared and submitted progress and financial reports to funders. • Collaborated with community partners and faculty to enhance student engagement, retention, and academic success through tailored initiatives, including designing a first-year ethnic pre-med learning community for the university.• Developed, coordinated, and implemented Ohio’s first mobile science laboratory (Cinci Science on Wheels), annually providing 2,800 students with science enrichment opportunities.

College Of Education, Criminal Justice, And Human Services

Provided executive leadership across multiple functional areas, including operations management, recruitment, strategic planning, and instructional design, for a large-scale federal grant program. Oversaw organizational growth, collaborated with hiring managers to meet staffing needs, and developed academic and retention initiatives.• Co-managed a $5.4M federal grant, leading a cross-functional team in operational management, strategic planning, and instructional design for over 24 schools.• Co-developed and managed a math and science retention initiative, increasing retention rates by 65% and exceeding university benchmarks.• Designed, implemented, and acquired funding for programs that employed over 250 high school students that incorporated 4 key evidence-based areas: (1) Education and Career Development; (2) Character & Leadership Development; (3) Health & Life Skills; and (4) The Arts. • Facilitated organizational growth from 19 to 51 personnel, strategically distributing staffing responsibilities across partner organizations, resulting in improved service delivery and measurable outcomes.

Master Of Science (Ms), Organizational Leadership - Strategic Leadership

Master Of Science (Ms), Organizational Leadership - Public Service/Nonprofit Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Media Studies