Mike D's BBQ is an award winning line of signature BBQ sauces and all purpose dry rubs. Our sauces are my twist on the traditional BBQ sauce with some unique seasonings and spice levels. A core ingredient of our sauces are our all purpose dry rubs which are great with beef, pork, or any bird. Whether you are in your kitchen, backyard grilling, or smoking our sauces and rub are the perfect flavor compliment by not overpowering the natural flavor of the meat.

-Manage internal operation including finances for both c3 and c4 segments of organizations with combined budgets over $400,000-Manage payroll and HR functions-Assist with communication and development activities-Manage local, state, and national campaigns which include: Predatory Lending, Affordable Housing, andMonetary Policy-Conduct training for staff and members on policy campaigns

Works with staff on campaign, communication, and operational strategies

• Manage relationships with Nonprofit organizations across the country• Ensure delivered work meets clients' goals, is sustainable/profitable, and on time• Mitigate Client Conflicts• Identify and Assist Staff in overcoming obstacles• Ensure Staff have clear understanding of priorities and order in which tasks should be completed• Ensure the needed staff capacity to complete all pressing tasks• Ensure Tasks are Explicit• Empower staff to meet goals• Ensure Project Leads are equitably distributed• Identify Team Weak Points• Approve, report PTO requests, balance workload in response to approved PTO and other absences• Tracking HR needs through ADP system

Contributor on General Politics, Wage Inequality, and Finance Policy

• Implementation, management, and evaluation of organizational programs• Managed HUD Fair Housing/Lending Grants totaling over $550,000• Develop strategic plans for administrative and program tasks• Coordinate workshops and presentations on predatory lending and fair lending issues• Orchestrating media events and conferences• Establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and national agencies associated with the organization’s programs• Mobilize advocates for direct action• Provide educational materials and outreach to community groups and consumers• Represent Reinvestment Partners at public ceremonies, community events and conferences relating to various program work• Prepare and manage email alerts and press advisories• Provide capacity building with partner agencies to mobilize their communities• Use internet, social media, and other creative outlets for organizing and communications• Assist with grant writing for both foundations and federal grant programs

State Legislative Director • Develop our Legislative Agenda in conjunction with the State Director and membership• Lobby our agenda on behalf of our membership at the General Assembly• Worked closely with our partner organizations to lobby successfully for the passing of key laws preventing predatory lending• Work closely with our partner organizations to draft legislation to be introduced around issues that are important to our membership• Train staff and members on the Legislative Agenda and the Legislative process• Lobby our National elected officials on behalf of our National agenda on issues that are important to our state• Write grants and work with State Director on funding opportunitiesState Campaign Coordinator • Coordinate the Foreclosure and Healthcare campaigns for the state• Coordinate events with local staff around each campaign• Train staff and membership around talking points and strategies needed to work the campaigns• Work closely with and generate new coalition partners to expand our reach for the campaigns• Generated press releases and press packets for events that required press• Managing membership databases