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Flagstaff, Az, Us

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Founder and director of operations for Mental Health Awareness Organization in pursuit of ending isolation through awareness campaigns and outdoor community empowerment groups. •⁠ ⁠Established a non profit organization focused on ending isolation through awareness campaigns and outdoor community empowerment groups•⁠ ⁠Increased community base by 800% in 6 months•⁠ ⁠Lead all aspects of the organization's operations, including strategic planning, business and program development, marketing, budgeting, Al implementation, fundraising, and partnership-building•⁠ ⁠Develop and implement key programs and initiatives, resulting in thousands of local community members supporting each other towards improved mental and physical well-being•⁠ ⁠Manage a diverse team of volunteers, staff, and board members, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment•⁠ ⁠Secure funding through grant applications, donor relations, and fundraising campaigns•⁠ ⁠Spearhead marketing efforts, including social media campaigns and website management, to enhance visibility and engagement•⁠ ⁠Negotiate contracts with service providers, vendors, and partners to expand our impact and grow brand awareness

Kauai County, Hawaii, United States

Co-facilitated creative meetings with executive director and leadership team in pursuit of building a new healing and conscious dying center on the island of KauaiOversaw laborers, leadership team, and operations of all ongoing and ad-hoc, high-level company projects as we strived to reach company goalsManaged accounting, finance, compliance, and budgeting for the entire organizationRan Human Resource department towards successful interpersonal and problem-solving endeavors to keep operations running smoothly.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed aging reports totaling over $30MOversaw purchase order holds and resolved invoice discrepancies Analyzed and modified credit terms and limits based on various financial metrics

Columbus, Ohio Area

Participated in a comprehensive 6-month training program which required active involvement in the following:Weekly training modulesIntensive educational programsClient acquisition and management initiativesImplementation of long term financial planning for individuals, families and businesses

Columbus, Ohio

Served on a board of 6 students from top undergraduate schools around the countryProvided feedback to Inceptia coordinators on trends in student behavior with regard to personal financesCollaborated with SAB members and Inceptia to promote better student financial management across the U.S.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Scarlet & Gray Financial is a student organization that offers free and confidential financial advice and education to Ohio State studentsLead and trained a team of 20 student counselors towards effective financial educationPromoted Scarlet & Gray Financial to Ohio State students through presentations and marketing strategiesAssisted in the monitoring, coordination, and administration of projects/programs within the unitIndependently consulted students with financial decision making in formal one-on-one appointmentsParticipated in a focus group to improve the Financial Literacy Content Standards for the state of Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Area

Managed sales data, analyzed and solved accounting report issues, and utilized utilized professional customer service skills to resolve issues with clients as needed.

New Albany, Ohio

Implemented inventory management control as lead stock personnelMaintained high attention to detail in preparing mock store clothing scenarios

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Finance; Minor: Economics

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Finance Association, Buckeye Capital Investors Club, Scarlet & Gray Financial100% self-financed.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

Participated in business transfer program to The Ohio State University 100% self-financed tuition