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Struthers, Ohio, United States

• Develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan in collaboration with the board of directors, staff, and key stakeholders.• Provide visionary leadership to drive the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives.• Stay informed about trends, best practices, and emerging issues in the related SFAU program sectors, funding sources and non-profit arena.• Responsible for the development and management of the organization’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and compliance.• Oversee the development and implementation of effective fundraising strategies to secure financial resources from diverse sources, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and partnerships.• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and other funding sources to support the organization’s mission and programs.• Recruit, lead, manage, and inspire a high-performing team of staff members, volunteers, and interns.• Foster a positive organizational culture that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity.• Oversee day-to-day operations, including program management, financial administration, marketing, communications, and information technology.• Collaborate with the board of directors to develop and implement the organization’s strategic direction.• Keep board of directors informed about the organization’s activities, financial status, and key issues.• Foster strong relationships with board members, engaging them in strategic discussions, committees, and fundraising efforts.• Represent the organization in the community, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, government agencies, media, and other non-profits.• Advocate for the organization’s mission and programs, raising awareness of critical issues and promoting positive change.• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, effectively communicating its impact and value to various audiences.

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

• Oversaw, expanded and optimized operations in the 11 county service area• Recruited, trained, supervised and motivated staff• Oversaw social media and marketing strategies; collected and told stories of program impact• Managed budget and completed yearly audits• Continually assessed, identified and strategized to meet community needs within the parameters of program mission and goals• Collected, recorded and assessed data to track progress of performance measures• Maintained program policies and files• Ensured compliance with federal, state and local funders; agency policies; CNCS; and federal regulations• Established and grew relationships with community partners, organizations and foundations• Completed reporting for local, state and federal funding sources• Identified and secured funding for federal program grant as well as state and local funding to meet federal match requirement• Assisted staff in volunteer recruitment, enrollment and training; event planning; and with advisory councils• Acted as spokesperson of agency and programs

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

• Oversaw, managed and implemented SSAG operations and services in assigned counties• Directed, trained and supervised team, including AmeriCorps VISTA member and intern• Developed and maintained community, agency and funder relationships• Supported and assisted team with recruitment, enrollment and training of volunteers• Supported and assisted team members with recruitment and enrollment of clients• Managed volunteers, clients and services provided• Collected, processed, and maintained data in compliance with grant requirements• Ensured compliance with federal, state and local agency laws and policies• Solicited in-kind and monetary donations • Promoted the program’s mission and needs, to include community outreach, speaking engagements, and marketing through a variety of mediums

Youngstown, Oh

• Oversaw operations in assigned counties• Recruited, enrolled and trained volunteers• Provided volunteer recognition throughout the year, to include recognition of birthdays and the planning and implementation of an annual recognition event• Established volunteer stations and ensured stations complied with grant performance measurements• Collected, updated and maintained volunteer, station and program files• Collected, submitted and processed data in compliance with grant requirements• Recruited, trained and directed activities of local Advisory Council members• Encouraged volunteers to participate in National Days of Service and promoted national service and National Days of Service in the local community• Developed and maintained community, agency and funder relationships• Promoted the program’s mission and needs, to include community outreach, speaking engagements, and marketing through a variety of mediums

Youngstown, Ohio

• Provided expertise on volunteer program development• Researched and shared best practices for volunteer programming• Identified and assisted in development of key components• Created policies and procedures to guide future of program• Assisted with initial orientation of pilot group

Youngstown, Ohio

• Recruited an average of 350 volunteers per quarter• Engaged community organizations and businesses• Managed youth program• Evaluated volunteer services and programming• Managed groups of up to 25 volunteers on construction site• Assisted in organizing fundraising activities and grant writing• Managed and updated social media activity• Chaired Volunteer Engagement Committee• Developed and managed homeowner selection and support services• Coordinated volunteer retention and training activities

Long Beach, Ca

• Reviewed and approved over 600 grant request applications• Managed $500,000 budget, reimbursements, and allocations• Prepared board of control meeting agenda and minutes• Completed reimbursement paperwork for grants and purchases• Coordinated and assisted in development of student leader and executive staff training• Developed policies and procedures for grant processing and spring allocations• Supervised hiring process of executive staff and student leaders

Long Beach, Ca

• Prepared case files and dockets • Managed training of judicial team• Supervised judicial team and activities of academic grade appeal committees• Oversaw case proceedings, schedule, and operations of judicial branch• Acted as parliamentarian during meetings and proceedings• Contacted witnesses and generated case-related correspondences

Travis Afb, Ca

• Determined passenger travel eligibility• Oversaw the proper documentation of passenger and cargo information• Trained and supervised incoming airmen on passenger services procedures• Generated and maintained electronic travel records• Reported and traced lost, delayed, and mishandled baggage• Provided boarding and disembarking assistance to passengers

Long Beach, Ca

• Prepared lesson plans to review key concepts from course materials• Developed creative learning strategies for the classroom• Taught time management and organizational skills• Fostered an environment for the development of critical thinking skills

Youngstown, Ohio

• Entered receipts, invoices, and orders with QuickBooks• Prepared and shipped orders• Transcribed historic written documentation• Coordinated communications with venues and clients• Managed stage and video recorded events

Youngstown, Ohio

• Collected information on deceased from police, hospital, EMT, and relevant persons• Filed pertinent medical documentation and reports of deceased• Assessed and photographed scene of incident• Assisted with autopsy procedures • Developed a digital record and filing system for cases within the last decade• Created reports based on gathered facts as to how and why decedent passed

Youngstown, Oh

• Assisted students in editing, organizing ideas, and structuring written assignments• Tutored students in use of Microsoft Office• Guided students in how to utilize library resources

Master Of Arts - Ma, Applied Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Graduate Student Association (Treasurer); Board of Elections (Student Council Representative).

Bsas / Ba, Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement / Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Colloquium; Forensic Science Club; Honors Program; Premier Poet’s Guild; National Society.