Innovative and strong nonprofit leader with diverse experience in fund and board development, operations, marketing and communications.

Develop and grow the agency's fundraising and marketing strategies. Build out and implement the annual giving plan, increase individual giving, identify and engage new supporters. Manage the grant cycle including the research, writing and reporting of corporate, foundation and government grants. Direct a new brand identity campaign including new graphics design, key messaging and marketing. Create and implement marketing and communications campaigns across platforms including print, electronic and social media.

Managed advertising, marketing and social media campaigns for Grace Centers of Hope Thrift Stores in Oak Park, Sterling Heights, Waterford and Warren. All proceeds support the programs and services of Grace Centers of Hope.

Managed more than 10,000 volunteers to help revitilize and rebuild Grace Centers of Hope's campus. Organized and coordinated projects for individuals and corporate teams of volunteers to renovate and rehab Community Development properties that included historic homes, churches, gardens and grounds.

Developed Stewardship initiatives including annual Catholic Services Appeal, Treasure Renewal campaign and sponsorships. Created "Find Your Mission" volunteer campaign to engage parish members and share their time and talent.

Managed public relations, media affairs, community events, internal and external communications. Promoted SMART services through transit fairs, expos and trade shows, special events, contests, and viral marketing. Created media placement and key-messaging strategies. Wrote and edited internal and external publications, newsletters, press kits, white papers, presentations, speeches, and annual reports. Managed a staff. Initiated the Detroit Transit Coalition, a group of organizations including the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Transportation Riders United (TRU) to educate the public on the benefits of mass transit. Led efforts to improve public transportation for residents. Sought and obtained grant funding from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Partnered with Transit Windsor and DDOT to develop the first international border transfer. Received an award for Innovation from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). Initiated campaigns including Dump the Pump and the Commuter Challenge.Managed events including the Tenth Anniversary of Community Partnership Program, Champions of Transit Awards, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ten-Year Anniversary. Launched and managed content and messaging for SMART's marketing Web site - www.smartbus.org. Wrote and produced "How to Ride the Bus" video series for distribution to community cable access programming, presented on www.MassTransitMagazine.com

Contract producer for training videos for General Motors Corp. Productions included the EV-1 (GM's first all-electric-powered vehicle), Pontiac East "Race to Win" video series, and Flint Mansfield Metal Fab plant quality video. Wrote scripts, directed shoots, and edited final productions. Developed proposals, managed budgets, and produced (contracted talent, technicians, camera, audio, makeup, etc.).

Contract Producer for marketing and training videos for Ford Motor Company clients and Ford Communications Network. Wrote scripts, directed shoots, assisted with post-production. Developed proposals, managed budgets, contracted talent, technicians, camera, audio, makeup.

Reporter covering high school sports.