Infinity Benefits Solutions is an industry-leading benefits consulting firm, specializing in customized benefits packages and retirement planning. They offer a unique set of solutions to clients by acting as an extension of the team to create world-class benefit offerings. Strategically managed and prioritized day-to-day business operations and functions. Served as a liaison to Northwestern Mutual, specifically as it pertained to shared systems, streamlining inter-organizational communication and effectiveness. Nurtured vendor partnerships, corporate affiliations, and nonprofit collaborations in order to foster authentic connections and advance the firm. Provided human resources support for staff by creating safe opportunities for communication and building integrous relationships with team members. Facilitated marketing efforts by leading staff meetings, managing interns, and executing marketing initiatives, in order to increase brand awareness and public presence

Groundwork Milwaukee (GWM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.Organized and coordinated administrative duties, events, and office procedures, as well as ensured high levels of organizational effectiveness and communication. Managed organization-wide systems including employee and organizational insurance, employee time-tracking, payroll processing, and other critical functions. Directly managed relationships with internal and external partners and constituents at varying levels. Facilitated the recruitment, onboarding, and separation of staff members. Supported revenue generation through campaign support, donor database management, and relationship maintenance as well as accounting functions including income/expense oversight and coding.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). I worked with community members, volunteers, local agencies, and programs staff to ensure the success of all of local programs.I worked with our program managers to train them in best practices and ensure that all chapters and participants are meeting or exceeding expectations. I ensured the timely submission of programmatic reports and assumed responsibility for the quality of all outputs of the programs team. I lead local training initiatives and oversaw area-wide program events. I planned and managed expansion opportunities. I ensured that all daily infrastructure needs were met. I managed monthly expenses and budgets, in addition to overseeing logistics for Program Managers attending national events or conducting regional site visits. I collaborated with our development team to ensure that program participants and staff are fully integrated into our fundraising efforts creating a strong local presence. I acted as a liaison between development and programs to facilitate campaigns and various communications. I oversaw our programmatic goals and ensured programmatic outcomes were achieved for all government and foundation contracts. I maintained communication with development staff and supported government and foundations reporting.I recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, and supervised all programs staff as well as state interns. I worked with the programs team to set realistic and strategic program goals. Additionally, I worked with Program Managers to set professional goals and provided opportunities for professional skills development. I inspired and motivated staff by providing proactive training, support, and recognition.

Worked with community members, volunteers, and local agencies that serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to develop and maintain successful one-to-one friendships through the adult friendship program, Citizens. Managed program tasks such as: working throughout the community and civic organizations to recruit volunteers; developing postings for online volunteer recruitment; screening, training, and motivating volunteers, and providing support on an ongoing basis; managing a wait list of potential participants; promoting the e-Buddies program; managing all aspects of the matching process; directly providing coaching to participants as needed; overseeing all day-to-day operations of local programs; planning, promoting, and implementing various group outings per year to increase the sense of community among program participants.Managed marketing and fund development tasks such as: providing referrals regarding potential donors/supporters; soliciting community donations; increasing awareness of the Citizens Program through social media, local marketing, events, public speaking, and media initiatives; managing programmatic components of state grant/funding proposals including reporting. I oversee the recruitment, hiring, management, and exit of temporary interns each semester. Completed administrative tasks such as: required reports in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to monthly, mid-year reports, end-year reports, and annual reviews; conducting background checks on all volunteers and maintaining files as required by state/local agencies; overseeing programmatic expense budget and budgets for all group outings and activities.

Provided major administrative support to coordinate various projects and their workflow for the staff while interfacing with the organization’s various constituencies including local program sites, potential program applicants, donors, vendors, board members, and associated Families International Companies employees.Supported the leadership team in regard to executive assistant functions (document creation, editing and proofing, calendar management, travel arrangements, board member relations, and meeting planning) as needed. Provided team support to the office of the President as part of the coordinated efforts within the Way to Work, Inc. and Families International administrative staff teams.Managed all aspects of the Ways to Work, Inc. National Institute Conference Event with assistance from other Ways to Work, Inc. and Families International staff as the primary meeting liaison for large scale event planning. Assisted all Ways to Work, Inc. national office staff with various projects and endeavors including social media outreach, event planning, and marketing.

Facilitated the creation and maintenance of BizLab's Organization Development and Benefits Programs. Similarly, assisted in the deliberate creation of BizLab's Organizational Culture.Served as the main point of contact for all team member support regarding benefits, time-off, leave, worker’s compensation, insurance, 401K, and so forth. Assisted in improving operational efficiency, company systems, and overall company performance by providing constructive feedback and suggestions to BizLab's Leadership Team.Kept apprised of industry updates and trends via industry email lists, conferences, professional societies, and other reputable sources. Executed and administered Team Development systems including, but not limited to company-wide Development Initiatives, Workshops, Leadership Programs and Events.

Served as a contact for team member support. Actively improved efficiency and systems by providing constructive feedback and suggestions to the Team Development.Assisted in the execution and administration of Team Development systems. Communicated and responded to Team Member inquiries.Provided support to Team Member Relations with the execution of events and celebrations. Assisted Department Managers and Directors with any other task deemed necessary in regards to Team Development.

Worked directly with Paid Search Analysts and Managers, who are experts in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Marketing Research team. Responsible for analyzing real-time advertising reports. Developed new ad creatives for multiple clients. Researched and suggested changes to be made to search engine advertising campaigns and implemented changes to advertising campaigns using Microsoft Excel, AdWords Editor and other web-based tools.

Optimized marketing techniques for winter recruitment. Created & updated various forms of social media including: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Constant Contact. Organized and executed fall silent auction fundraiser. Managed Milwaukee Children's Choir's marketing table in multiple music venues.

Worked with bilingual students (K-8). Organized enrichment activities. Provided interaction with college students/roll models for continuing education. Worked with students to maintain English skills thru verbal and written communication.