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Actor / Voiceover artist represented exclusively by Lily's Talent Agency.

Develop and lead leadership and communication training and workshops using improvisation exercises.

Perform and teach improvisational theater.

Spearheads the grant research, application and acquisition process for the DuPage County government departments and county-wide elected offices totaling $52.4 million in total grant funding in 2015.Manages county-wide social service initiatives including the Heroin Prevention Education Program, an education partnership offered to every DuPage County public middle school and high school in coordination with the Robert Crown Center for Health Education. Connects DuPage County initiatives with nonprofit partners to address gaps in service including the Metro West Manufacturing Workforce Collaborative, a partnership that includes three nonprofits: The Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing, The Jane Addams Resource Corporation, and Career Connect Metro West.To increase the role of county government, expanded grant workshops available to only county departments and county-wide offices to include nonprofit organizations and other units of local government.Mentors outside organizations with their development of grant proposal including a $42,000 grant for Hinsdale Township High School District 86.Provides staffing support including research, communications, and the coordination of programs for the County Judicial/Public Safety Committee, the ad-hoc Mass Transit Committee, the Coalition Against Heroin, the Juvenile Justice Council, and the Liquor Commissioner. Increased communication, accountability and transparency to the grants management process by creating a system where departments and county-wide offices notify the County Board earlier of their intent to pursue grant funding.Increased the accessibility of the DuPage Liquor Commissioner by establishing a dedicated webpage on the County’s website, quarterly e-newsletters, and an annual meeting with license holders.Secures funding for projects managed by all county departments and county-wide elected offices including a $118,369 grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency for wetlands mapping.

Increased revenue by 83% by creating and driving the first strategic and comprehensive annual development plan that resulted in $1.78 million in revenue. Secured $739,750 in pledges from 27 donors in the first year of designing and implementing a major gifts management strategy.Engaged a portfolio of over 125 donors including faith communities, local service organizations, businesses, foundations, individuals, and governmental agencies.Organized “A Day Without Hunger,” a one-day community event attended by nearly 1,000 people highlighting hunger related issues in DuPage County.Created volunteer staff opportunities in the area of development and advancement including grant writers, community engagement speakers, and database administrators.Led reviews and developed reports that were presented to 12 grant sources, ensuring all grant requirements were met and funding secured.Secured funding for the “Pathways to Empowerment” programs, an expansion of services to clients that address the root causes of hunger and food insecurity issues.Engaged and encouraged faith community involvement through speaking opportunities during worship services, meeting with church leadership, and connecting with congregations and parishioners.

Developed and programmed the youth ministry (junior high, high school, and college-aged) programs, meetings, retreats, trips, service projects, and events simultaneously in a 900+ member church.Developed and oversaw an annual budget of $35,000 including an operating budget of $15,000 and a youth missions budget of approximately $20,000 that was entirely fundraised. Supported the vision set by the leadership of the church by establishing a program that engaged and equipped students, parents, and other stakeholders on a personal level.Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 20 volunteers including adults and students. Initiated an after-school youth center program that reached an average of 25 students.Designed an arts component to the ministry where students express their faiths through the participating of fine arts. Reviewed and evaluated over 42 events including short term mission projects, weekend retreats, cross-cultural experiences, and fellowship gatherings to ensure their future success.Monitored and reviewed the progress of the youth ministry's effectiveness by conducting review surveys and interviews with students, parents, and staff twice each year.

Taught and instructed an undergraduate level course (Youth Ministry (YM) 2710: Youth Ministry Practicum).

Taught and developed curricula for an undergraduate level course (Church and Ministry Leadership (CHML) 202: Introduction to Youth Ministry).

Provided leadership for a “student led, staff coached, and parent supported” ministry in a 5000+ member church reaching a base of approximately 150-200 students. Created an innovative student leadership model designed to allow students to serve others through their unique personality and giftedness.Introduced a arts-centered cohort of adult volunteers and students that provided leadership for the ministry by offering fine arts opportunities including an arts chapel. Managed and encouraged a team of 15 volunteer staff to invest relationally with students and their families.Organized and coordinated immersion experiences including day and weekend retreats.Mentored and provided pastoral care on a weekly basis for students interested in professional ministry careers.