Manage the administration of grant transactions throughout the grantmaking lifecycle (application, due diligence, approval, payments and reporting). Ensure the reliability and accuracy of grantmaking data and compliance with IRS regulations. Administer internal grants management system (GMS) and enhance functionality for all users. Engage with internal teams to develop and implement more clear and efficient grants management policies and procedures.- Member of internal Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion taskforce- Member of PEAK Grants Management 101 2023 Cohort- Member of TAG Equity Essentials 2024 Cohort• Developed and implemented procedures for providing electronic fund transfers as a payment option to grantees, including supporting materials and process documentation.

Lead center-wide operations and resource management supporting over 10 faculty and 40 staff. Develop and implement internal systems for center-wide purchasing, office and building management, hiring and onboarding, annual performance reviews, and internal policy and data management. Manage scheduling, calendaring, and task tracking for 15 internal events and meetings. Coordinate internal and external center-wide communications. Continue to oversee the event planning, communications, and overall coordination for annual speaker series and center-wide retreats and support our PolicyCore initiative by monitoring school mental health legislation and providing weekly status updates to external partners. Participate in centerwide diversity, equity, and inclusion activities:-Co-Facilitator: Anti-Racism Workgroup on System, Structure, and Policy Change-Member: SMART Center’s White Accountability Group• Trained as Intergroup Dialogue Support Facilitator to build dialogue and active listening skills that support our Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives• Developed onboarding protocol for new staff and facilitated a consistent, positive onboarding experience for 12 new staff in 3 months• Developed an internal dashboard for easy access to frequently used forms• Presented “Social Media & Social Networking” for internal monthly professional development brown bag talk

Manage all administrative, operational, and reporting workflows to support training delivery across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho, including pre- and post-event task management, trainer coordination and support, website maintenance and administration, and tech support. Maintain $500,000 annual program budget by tracking and projecting expenditures, processing purchases and reimbursements, and facilitating sub-contract development between UW and consultants. Lead event planning, communications, and overall coordination for annual speaker series and center-wide retreats. Monitor school mental health legislation and provide weekly status updates to listserv. Facilitate team and project meetings, including agenda development and action item tracking. Co-Facilitator – SMART Center’s Anti-Racism Workgroup on System, Structure, and Policy Change• Developed comprehensive task tracking systems to monitor over 150 discrete tasks/per event, supporting a 238% increase in events from April - June 2020• Established process providing training certificates and clock hours to event participants, fulfilling over over 300 requests in 4 months with fewer than 3% requesting additional assistance• Implement events data management system to efficiently track metrics against goals and report on YoY progress

Manage full life-cycle sales process for 25 outdoor brands. Coordinate sales & revenue planning, inventory management, and cross-departmental initiatives. Negotiate business terms and marketing contracts for maximum sales, margin, and profitability. Design Amazon marketing campaigns & oversee implementation for on-time delivery. Facilitate regular business meetings with top brands. Coordinate all travel for a team of 10 for up to 6 trade shows per year.• Increased overall portfolio sales by 20% in less than 6 months• Established Gear Coop’s overall “exclusive account management” model• Improved planning, coordination, and data sharing across Merchandising, Marketing, Data, and Catalog Departments through proactive program management and the creation of new tools and templates

Manage over 75 outdoor industry brands, preparing order forecasts, coordinating shipments, & developing intradepartmental processes. Foster positive brand relationships via frequent trade show business meetings and collaboration towards new opportunities on the Amazon channel. Facilitate weekly meetings between buyers & inventory analysts to ensure alignment on the week’s priorities. Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding, & termination procedures for all staff. Maintain office supplies & inventory. Coordinate all trade show travel for senior staff. Develop and communicate new office policies & procedures. • Created first-ever onboarding procedures for new buyers and inventory analysts• Developed & implemented the company’s first employee review process in over 5 years• Coordinated complete HQ office relocation for 50 employees within less than 24 hours• Transitioned the company to new project management software (Basecamp)• Maintained business and stability of Hardgoods Dept when senior buyers turned over 150% in 10 months

Assisted online customers in processing orders and returns. Responded promptly and thoroughly to customer inquiries over the phone and on our website and Amazon.com.

The Abell Foundation Write and edit report on youth homelessness in Baltimore City. Conduct independent research: interview stakeholders, review national best practices, and analyze Baltimore City programmatic data. United States Common SenseWrite AP-style articles on public policy issues affecting fiscal sustainability and local governments.Justice CodesEdited report on new technologies improving the criminal justice system. Advocates for Children and Youth Monitored state education-related legislation and provided weekly updates on identified bills.Wrote issue briefs on the effects of concentrated poverty in schools and education funding formulas.Designed issue brief templates.Right Counsel (formerly Claim Counsel)Write informative, engaging, and easy-to-read articles on a range of insurance claim topics.

Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to improve state and local policies. Build and maintain partnerships with community and direct service organizations, elected officials, policymakers, and philanthropic partners. Monitor bills throughout the legislative session and coordinate testimony for multiple coalitions. Research best-practices in education, child welfare, and juvenile justice policy. Facilitate roundtable discussions and create all meeting materials. Design educational and outreach materials for a range of audiences. Write grant applications and progress reports. Lead and participate in coalitions to advance policy priorities: - Baltimore Education Coalition (Co-Chair) - Baltimore Homeless Youth Initiative (Board Member) - Coalition to Protect Maryland's Children (Secretary) - Maryland Education Coalition (Member)• Organized 300+ person community event on education funding issues in Baltimore City, preparing constituents for advocacy during the Legislative Session• Convened roundtable meetings throughout MD's Lower Eastern Shore communities, generating consensus around recommendations for increasing high school graduation rates • Passed legislation establishing the Prince George’s County Juvenile Court and School Safety workgroup, improving inter-departmental communication and collaboration towards reducing school-based arrests• Managed Single Systems Solutions initiative from inception to completion, increasing awareness on the needs of girls dually-involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems• Served on state Task Force to Study Housing & Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, contributing best-practice recommendations on financial education and higher education housing• Participated in 2014 National Summit on Authentic Youth Engagement, deepening my understanding of best-practices for youth & civic engagement

Managed online orders, including: processing and shipping goods, maintaining accurate in-store inventory on website, and serving as primary contact for online customers. Conducted trainings on store procedures for new employees. Assisted customers with technical questions regarding shop inventory. Managed front register and processed nightly deposits.

Conducted research on ethics in community-based research that led to the attainment of a major Spencer grant. Expanded CCREC’s online presence by developing Facebook and Twitter profiles, regularly posting relevant news articles to the CCREC website, and performing all website maintenance. Created training manual for future Undergraduate Researchers.

Manage cohort of 200+ community college students at 3 community colleges and provide individualized advice on transferring to a UC campus. Conduct group workshops on financial aid & transfer requirements. Design and facilitate private, personalized tours of UC Santa Cruz. • Supported student through all aspects of the transfer preparation and application process, positioning her to receive the Karl S. Pister Scholarship (provided to only one student from each community college)