Everett Gospel Mission Engages with the Community to Alleviate PovertyEverett Gospel Mission (egm) first opened its doors in 1961 to care for the homeless men of Everett. Today, egm is the only organization in Snohomish County to provide emergency shelter for single men, and the largest organization providing emergency shelter to single women, in addition to providing support for families. We provide all services without discrimination while sharing the love of Christ.To get a one-page overview of egm, please see: EGMission.org/AtAGlance

Various Television Networks: NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, HBO, MSC, TNT- Broadcast Audio Mixer, Audio Assist (A2), Utility, Production Assistant - Teamwork in setup and tear down of mobile TV production, supervise other workers

Responsible for the overall health and management of program personnel and services. Lead, manage, and support the Directors of Program, in providing outstanding service and outcomes. Serve as a mission-focused, strategic, process-minded leader, by building strategic relationships with community partners, funders, social service, academic and business professionals, to support existing service delivery and forge new opportunities.- Utilized an integrated approach to ensure optimal effectiveness, efficiencies, synergy and collaborative focus across and between programs, divisions, services, and initiatives. - Served as a liaison and partner with the President and CEO, to represent the agency with external constituency groups, including community, governmental and private organizations. - Coached, mentored and elevated the professional development and capacity of Directors of Program- Led the team towards re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (anticipated 2024) by creating and updating necessary policies, plans and program manuals - Assisted in the planning, development and pre-launch of a brand new shelter/drop-in center, more than doubling the current organizational capacity

Collaborate with nonprofits to help them identify and develop remarkable leaders. • Facilitate without manipulation the process of helping nonprofits find remarkable staff.• Embody the Slingshot brand, caring and relational vs. corporate and systematic. • Negotiate contract specifics to a fair and equitable conclusion – Sales as service. • Coach clients in how to hire the best possible staff and candidates in how to move into a better “next.”• Leverage my vast network of relationships to mine out both candidates and future clients.

Leadership in exploring, developing, and managing partnerships that lead to presentation opportunities for sales and training. Travel to present at conferences and events both main stage and workshop opportunities. Dynamically communicate to inspire action and sales.

Responsible for identifying, developing, and managing partnerships to create win-win opportunities.

In this newly created role, I served initially as an Executive at the national level, then chose to focus as the Regional Director for the Western 13 states. My team and I served investors, network and denominational leaders, pastors, ministry leaders and church planters in the multiplication space. Together we raised and mobilized over 60 million dollars for both Stadia and our partners, all while leading as a champion for the local church, both nationally and internationally.• Served as the primary organizational spokesperson for all stakeholders in the Western US• Brokered national & regional alliances with key strategic partners, increasing organizational impact over 150%• Dynamically presented at conferences & events, keynotes, seminars, and workshops both original & team content• Directed multiple national leadership cohorts both in-person and virtually• Lead numerous domestic & international vision trips with over a hundred leaders I recruited from across the US• Cooperatively successfully transitioned the organization from a network to a platform, facilitating exponential growth and partnership possibilities; pivoted from a bounded to a center-set approach to external collaboration• Lead the Western team; recruited 8 current & former staff to the organization’s team that grew from 20 to 60• Passionately advocated for and contributed to organizational Diversity, Equity & Inclusion advancement

Beginning with a national team of five Directors, together we refined and executed strategy to create and sustain new alliances with churches resulting in annual lifetime revenue increase from $70M in FY12 to $160M in FY15 while only adding 5 Regional Mangers and maintaining the same level of administrative support. • Served a portfolio of over 200 leaders in the Western US, increasing brand awareness and driving growth• Initiated, planned, and lead 15 stakeholder vision trips (150+ participants), showcasing opportunities by introducing leaders to programs, resulting in new partnerships.• Nurtured positive and innovative cross-cultural relationships with 26+ different international offices, collaborating to increase new and existing customer engagement and revenue.• Achieved 201% of my acquisition goal in FY14• In FY15 my acquisition goal was doubled and I still achieved 124%• Contributed to team acquisition goal increasing over 30% year over year each year I was there. • Recruited & trained my successor; also recruited 3 Regional Mangers who joined the team shortly after my departure

- Managed various strategic program implementation and philanthropic partnerships- Developed and updated partnership programs, opportunities, and materials. - Lead in collaboration with Agros’ Program & Resource Development staff various program and financial partnership opportunities. - Managed all Agros partnership and program travel, including logistics and training, in coordination with partnership leaders in the US, and Agros staff- Managed and facilitated communications between partners and international staff, collaborate on programs implementation.- Philanthropic Partnership Management and Development - Partner & Community Education: Communicated publically on Agros’ behalf to develop and inform partners/ships, and to increase awareness and understanding of global development. - Managed organizational Security & Risk Management – protocol and policies specifically related to travel.• Dynamically interpret for guest speakers at organization events including two fundraisers that resulted in + $500k• Served as spokesperson for the organization for new business development, partner training and educational events

• Manage two local support staff, and key volunteers, collaborate in Spanish with, and frequently provide direction to/for 10-15 Latin American staff and contractors • Strategically and dynamically (re)schedule and manage logistics for 40+ annual groups traveling to Mexico and Central America • Provide leadership for all Agros partner and potential donor travel; seeking to accommodate priorities and preferences, approve all logistical matters: budgets, itineraries, transportation, lodging, meals, and activities, in English and Spanish
• Proactively communicate with and respond to donor requests in preparation for, execution of, then debriefing international volunteer service and vision trip travel opportunities 

• Lead a monthly 3-hour cross-cultural and Agros development model training of all outgoing U.S. Service Team participants and two full-day workshops for team leaders

• Partner with Resource Development and Marketing colleagues on consistent donor communication and development 
• Increase organizational capacity by directing the ongoing development and implementation of an online traveler database and informational map tools, develop, maintain, and modify training materials and resources• Provide international staff and contractors with turn-key tools, feedback and guidance to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality or jeopardizing Agros’ development model• Serve as a contributing member on the organizational identity committee• Lead Partner & Community Education: o Monthly 3-hour trainings on cross-cultural interaction for all outgoing volunteerso Bi-annual full-day workshops for volunteer team leaderso Developed culturally-sensitive training & educational resources & improved based on stakeholder feedbacko Led a 3 day seminar for 14 staff in Guatemala on facilitating mutually dignifying intercultural exchanges

• Managed dispatch center desk including preparing for, welcoming, then assigning and seeking shelter for 150-200 homeless men and women• Welcomed, encouraged and supported volunteers• Provided clients with safe transportation to shelters

As the first ever Community Member Service Representative (CMSR), I helped create and shape the position, by piloting the program, literally writing the manual on how it would be contextually replicated, increasing the scale of Express with the additional CMSRs I helped train and coordinate. I developed my unique role to serve as a facilitator between Express, our non-profit service provider partners, including the project pilot partner, and the low income and Spanish speaking clients we collectively served, by providing informational services, fundamental financial training, credit union services, and pay day loan alternatives. During my brief tenure with Express Credit Union, we increased membership significantly, almost exclusively among the targeted low income and or under-banked communities. Express exists as a collaborative ingenious partnership funded and supported by numerous partners, most significantly, the Medina Foundation, BECU and ECU to: "Provide affordable financial services to low & moderate income people in King County. In doing so, help them build assets and achieve financial stability." In King County approximately 56,000 households live at or below poverty income levels. This population is often un-/under-banked and frequently become entangled in the difficult, costly, ongoing payday lending cycle. Express partners with local community social service agencies to provide financial services and advice to their clients. The goal is to help low income individuals and families out of the cycle of predatory lending, while also providing them with financial literacy and education.

• Coordinated logistics for 30+ donor groups traveling to Mexico and Central America including budgets, itineraries, transportation, lodging, meals, and activities, in English and Spanish• Proactively communicated with and responded to donor groups in preparation for, execution of, then debriefing international volunteer service travel opportunities • Collaborated in Spanish with national counterparts in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala country offices• Facilitated a three day training workshop in Spanish in Guatemala with 14 Latin American staff • Co-led monthly 3 hour cross-cultural training of all U.S. participants and two full-day workshop for team leaders• Collaborated with Resource Development staff on consistent donor communication and development • Increased role visibility and functions by assisting in the development and implementation of an online database and mapping tools

• Provided vision and leadership for the development and implementation of a team oriented post hurricane Katrina re-building strategy• Served the community, families, and individuals with spiritual support, counseling, and small group facilitation• Directed and facilitated large public events, including public speaking and creative use of media• Developed an integrated individual follow-up plan utilizing People Driven Software (contact management and communication database), Constant Contact, and Microsoft Office software• Organized the implementation and execution of mass- creative- and online –marketing• Assisted with leadership development, managed support workers and coordinated a diverse staff and volunteer base for administrative, organizational and operational support to benefit the community• Traveled nationally to speak to audiences of 3000+ regarding the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans

Guided white-water rafting and kayaking excursions on the Watauga river.

• Mentored college aged staff, visiting and local youth• Directed volunteer adult leaders • Developed new partnership opportunities by establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with local organizations• Facilitated cooperation with local partners in children's programs and basic infrastructure development projects • Created video and written organization training materials Seasonal work June-Aug. '98 & '03; part-time '99-2000; full-time June 2001 - Aug. 2002

- Worked as a liaison/interpreter between the Hispanic cast and Anglo studio personnel- Produced, directed and edited all in studio and on location productions and episodes