Accomplished professional with versatile management skills in both the profit and nonprofit sectors. Successful at starting up and running a small business (Women's Professional Network, LLC) and a nonprofit (satellite center for the Women's Enterprise Development Center).Exceptionally skillful visionary in developing an overall mission and structure of an organization. I pride myself in executing all the details to create a viable and successful organization, and getting support and buy-in from relevant constituencies.I am always looking to be challenged and to challenge others. I love balancing the creative mind with the need to produce results to help my clients reach their potential and achieve their goals. Experienced in customer, volunteer, employee, and contractor management. Successful grant writer and manager (Federal, NYS grants). Excellent communications, organization, time management, and problem solving skills. Adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines while maintaining work quality and driving the organization forward. As CEO/Founder of the Women's Professional Network (a registered NYS LLC), I am familiar with starting up and running a successful small business. As the Director of the Mid-Hudson WEDC (a non-profit covering the 7 counties of the MH), I started up and ran this satellite and provided small business coaching to residents of the Mid-Hudson Valley. I have has helped hundreds feel inspired; learn the critical skills needed; and share challenges, questions, and successes in a supportive environment.My awards include:- NYS Woman of Distinction Award (NYS Senate)- Local Women Making a Difference Award (NYS Senate)- Volunteer Service to Not-for-Profit Organization Award (NYS Assembly)
Listed skills include Leadership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach, and 25 others.
