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Phoenix, Az, Us

Arcadia, California, United States

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Doubling of the operational budget from $4.2 mil in revenue in 2014 to $8.9 mil in 2021Increased attendance 30% in only 3 years from 315,641 in 2014 to 403,307 in 2016. By 2019 attendance had increased to 448,725 a 40% increase and by 2021attendance stood at 497,309, a 58% increase since arrivingNBG named third best botanical garden in the country by Fodors in 2023NBG Garden of Lights consistently ranked in the top 5 of all US botanical garden holiday displays year after… Show more Doubling of the operational budget from $4.2 mil in revenue in 2014 to $8.9 mil in 2021Increased attendance 30% in only 3 years from 315,641 in 2014 to 403,307 in 2016. By 2019 attendance had increased to 448,725 a 40% increase and by 2021attendance stood at 497,309, a 58% increase since arrivingNBG named third best botanical garden in the country by Fodors in 2023NBG Garden of Lights consistently ranked in the top 5 of all US botanical garden holiday displays year after year by readers of USA Today. Achieved #2 nationwide in 2018Assembled the most diverse board in NBG history with underrepresented groups comprising 33% of the Board in 2021 Achieved record year over year surpluses accounting in over $5 million in rainy day savings Helped to fund and oversee over $10 million in deferred maintenance, repairs and restorations to historic buildings and infrastructure Launched and successfully completed $30 million dollar capital campaign to plant and build The Garden of Tomorrow now under construction Helped achieved American Alliance of Museums once in a decade reaccreditation. Only 3% of public gardens and museums achieve AAM accreditation. Served on several accreditation and reaccreditation site visit committees on behalf of AAMLed NBG into the forefront of public garden environmentalism and leadership through the following initiatives: 2015 Banned the use of neonicotinoid insecticides 2016 Installation of water bottle refill stations on campus2018 Banned the sale of bottled water and banned the use of single-use plastics, including by vendors and outside rental groups. In addition 120 solar panels installed on campus2019 NBG invested 100% in renewable energy thru Dominion Energy Green Power Program Show less

Moultonborough, Nh

Was responsible for the museum's achievement of it's mission and financial objectives. Provided leadership in developing staff, program, and organizational and financial plans. Directed and grew admissions, fundraising, retail, foodservice and rentals revenue streams. Managed an annual $2 million budget, 70+ frontline employees, and management team of 11.

South Paris, Me

From Apr 2005 till Mar 2010, oversaw all aspects of public garden management as the ED.From Apr 2003 till June 2005, directed volunteer and educational programs.

Cranston, Ri

Directed 21st Century Community Learning Center. Developed after school enrichment activities for students in the arts, sciences, and sports and recreation.

From Oct 1998 through October 2000, oversaw the construction, staff recruitment, program development and daily operations of the new state of the art, Cranston Community Youth Center. From Oct 2000 till April 2001, oversaw enrichment program for the RI Children's Crusade for youth in middle school settings.

From Sept 1997 to Oct 1998 directed Youth & Teen Department.From Sept 1996 to May 1997, oversaw Earth Service Corps program.

Master’S Degree, Heritage Studies-Historic Preservation, 3.9 Gpa

Bs, Natural Resource Development-Horticulture

Activities and Societies: Tau Epsilon Phi, Rowing Club