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I serve as interim executive for nonprofits in search of their next executive and development leadership. I provide organizational stability while developing a business assessment that aids the board in its executive search. Clients include Mustard Seed Community Health.

Davidson, NC

Helping nonprofits plan, communicate, and increase the community impact of their programs. Clients have included Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, FeedNC, Town of Davidson NC, Theatre Gap Initiative, Matthews Chamber of Commerce, Epiphany School, LevRidge Resources, Hospice of Randolph County, Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Oxford, WDAV Classical Public.

New York, NY

Directing all elements of The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition, an annual competition of opera's most promising young professionals. The competition, held in New York City, awards more than $40,000 each year.

Charlotte, NC

Serving as interim executive leadership to nonprofit organizations in transition. Clients have included Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Matthews Chamber of Commerce, FeedNC, WFAE Public Radio, Pat's Place, and Matthews Help Center.

Davidson, NC

• Directed all marketing, community outreach, partner development and media relations for this 100,000-watt public radio station heard from Virginia to South Carolina.
• Managed public & private events to attract new listeners and engage donors
• Developed social media content for weekly email marketing program (5,000 subscribers) and Facebook (11,000 interactions per month)
• Led partner development and marketing for nationally syndicated public radio programs
• Acted as interim grant writer, securing funds from the National Endowment for the Arts ($165,000) and the Knight Foundation ($55,000)

Charlotte, NC

Managed this regional one-day conference to develop action & data plans for six regional focus areas: Child & Elder Care; Housing; Domestic Violence; Health; Pay Equity; Political Leadership

Charlotte, NC

• Directed all activities of this non-profit cultural organization
• Managed all financial affairs of the organization, including budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly and annual reports.
• Organized all special events, including workshops, educational programs, fundraising galas and press conferences.
• Authored and managed grants to support operations, educational programs and capital projects.

Charlotte, NC

• Launched and managed content for this local ABC-affiliate’s website.
• Grew page views to 300,000 per month and unique visitors to 50,000 per month.
• Researched, wrote copy and updated website daily for all entertainment channels of website.
• Tested, launched and refined tools to build user-generated content.

Charlotte, NC

Responsible for all components of the Center’s $1.7 million annual fundraising campaign.

Charlotte, NC

• Evaluated and exploited new business opportunities
• Launched website design service for in-house marketing agency
• Led strategic planning to upgrade mission-critical ticketing-sales technology, aligning the interests and energies of Sales, Marketing, Accounting and Systems Departments

Charlotte, NC

• Responsible for all operational aspects of delivering superior ticketing service to the more than 350,000 patrons visiting the Center annually
• Managed annual sales growth from $3 million to $17 million
• Built Sales Department staff from seven part-time positions to eight full-time managers and twenty-five part-time customer service representatives
• Developed and strengthened strategic sales relationships with client organizations

Petaluma, CA

Responsible for planning and implementing direct and wholesale marketing initiatives for this PC software company. Managed design and production of all direct-marketing materials for three software programs.

Petaluma, CA

Directed all upgrades of the organization’s knowledge-base software programs. Edited content, created all upgrade packaging and marketing materials.

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts, Romance Languages

Certified Interim Executive To Nonprofits