Consulting services tailored to the needs of the individuals, organizations, schools, and companies that are willing to take bold risks and look at their product, problems, services, and students with wild imagination. All projects are completed with adherence to budgets.Specialized services to assist educational, non-profit, and charitable organizations design and create learning & development programs and curricula for employees and volunteers. Facilitation of train-the-trainer courses for team members and administrators providing critical tools, manuals, and web devices.Writing, graphic design and editing of digital and print manuals, presentations, and tools.Communications & Social Media and Digital Strategy development & implementation.Strategy development and art concept ideation to create a holistic approach to communications.Creation of media kit, comms guidelines manual, style guide, and project timeline manuals.Developing key relationships with the press, authoring releases & pitching new stories.Clients remain confidential.

Primary care-giver, acting estate executor, healthcare coordinator, dietician, for aging grandmotherPrincipal companion and support throughout end-of-life servicesActing estate-executor according to final wishes of decedent and family

Primary Strategist in messaging, communications development, and outreach in all forms. Supervise and manage production of art, video, and copy for all platforms - web, social media, print, voter engagements, press, and donors.Build & maintain relationships with the press, communicate with the media as the key spokesperson, set up interviews and identify media opportunities for the campaign. Write and develop campaign literature, draft speeches for the candidate and create copy for the campaign web site and social media platforms.

Independent consultant to national network of nonprofits in numerous fields - human services, advocacy, education, and political action. Providing key services from leadership development, organization, programming, and mission development.Offered key leadership in the development of mission statements and values and supporting programming and training materials. Engineered strategic planning coaching and training for board members and leadership that resulted in 30% growth annually.

Opened, developed, and successfully integrated a new location into the NYC market. Within just one year expanded to 5 locations at a growth rate of more than 325% and a first year profit margin of 15%Served the educational, developmental, and emotional needs of more than 10,000 youth Researched, Developed, Wrote, and implemented original programming and accompanying training for 1,500 staff nationwideNegotiated and Secured contracts with two major international Education firms - United Nations Schools, Nord Anglia InternationalDesigned, wrote, and facilitated training for all New York area staff (100+)Managed budget and sales resulting in more than $1.5M in sales annually and a 23% profit marginDirectly Managed, Trained, and Supervised 40+ staff on-siteLead the Research and Development of pivotal changes to company Philosophy and Culture creating a systemic overhaul of interactions, organization, and training, as well as opportunities for youth developmentDeveloped curriculum and program structure appropriate for the developmental progress of combined cross-age youth activities for children 4-12Developed and implement company-wide Mentorship training program for youth 12-18 (250 participants) and trained company staff on implementation (80 staff)

Lead successful campaigns for multiple democratic and progressive candidates. (Gubernatorial Race, State Legislature, University Commissioner, Regional Transit Commissioner) Advised on strategy and new voter engagement for grassroots campaigns in battleground districtsDesigned digital and print media for literature drops and social media coordination.Led volunteers ground team of volunteers for outreach, GOTV, and media distribution/voter registrationCoordinated DGC/DNC VAN voter pulls for tracts, phonebanking, and email engagement.

Developed, wrote, and implemented innovative social-learning curriculum for the NYC Consortium for Worker EducationCreated training and career development for Lower East Side residents in the NYC Jobs to Build on ProgramFostered and maintained healthy relationships with community partners and employers for job placement programsManagement and oversight of $1.1M annual budget and associated program outcomes to ensure contract renewalDatabase Management and Administration leading to the development of policies and procedures manual to standardize data managementIncreased overall outcome success rate to 135% of target, a 99% increase from previous year's outcomesIncreased participant retention by more than 25% within 90 days of hireNegotiated with NYC Human Resources Administration to create the city's largest Work Progress Program Designed youth internship program as a peer-to-peer development opportunity for underprivileged New York City youth ages 18-24Coordinated efforts with staff of 10 direct reports, and 65 young adult program aides

I work to develop instructional models that engage members to insure lifelong learning begins here. I work with employers in the area to create mutually beneficial relationships targeted at helping those in need. Worked with other professionals throughout the field to combine our efforts into something new and innovative in workforce development training. Developed a unique model of social learning and integrated networking that will catapult the job seeker from passive and limited to empowered and successful.

Offered qualitative and quantitative observational reports on leadership, educational initiatives, and instruction.Assisted in the development of Core Curriculum Standards and Lesson Plans for Gates Education Initiative for grades 8-12.Developed pivotal relationships with education stakeholders in schools, districts, and state administration.

Coordinated employment, development and vocational skills instruction in conjunction with Department of Education - Vocational Rehabilitation. Developed and Implemented Intake and Training Program targeting youth exiting the juvenile justice system.Developed and executed assessment program resulting in 250% increase in contracted assessmentsSuccessfully placed clients in community based employmentCoordinated with school-to-work, probation, and developmental services to facilitate employment.

Operation Purple Camp, a program of the National Military Family Association since 2005Exemplified successful direction of camp staff and volunteers on realization of vision and mission.Developed and implemented pivotal themes, programs and break-out sessionsMaintained active community-based youth mentoring, presenting options and inspiration for success and personal growth among teens and young people.Consistently & safely facilitated creative and innovative team building activities & high ropes courses to encourage leadership among at-risk and exceptional youthMasterfully used targeted interaction and out-of-the-box methods to promote positive changeDirected youth in formation of local High School branches of teen drug and alcohol prevention programs

Successfully implemented and executed Social Media & Digital Campaign Strategies reaching 20,000 studentsDevelopment and implementation of student programs for Leadership Training.Lead facilitator for Team-building, Student Activities and involvement coordination.Assisted in coordination of all student clubs and other student organizations.Facilitated the development of integral University Greek Leadership programs. Created social media campaign and multi-media tools for recruitment and fundraising.

Promoted continued education regarding individuals with disabilities and people–first languageAdvanced diverse services to increase numbers of clientele through Vocational RehabilitationCreated and implemented PBI, independent skills, job search, and vocational skills mentorship programContinually advocated for positive behavior interventions and least intrusive practicesExemplified successful mastery of behavioral intervention techniques among troubled youth, adults, and persons with disabilities

Creation of rigorous inspections schedule and in-house QA manual. Improvement of data entry and reporting by more than 40% over a 6 month period (compared to previous 15% rate in previous period) Curriculum creation for training of safety committee and curbed safety risks as committee chair by 100% over 9 month period. Implemented regular team building exercises with all staff to promote and encourage increased moral and work performance. Developed and instituted concise and streamlined daily data recording for more accurate and effective reporting.

Results focused management of multi-million dollar construction, design, events projectsCooperatively formulated and installed effective designs for client events and projectsEnhanced effectiveness and simplified procedural documentation on all financialsSynchronized work of contractors and as many as 90 employees to result in exceptional productTrained by nationally recognized artists and designersCoordinated optimal logistics for catering and decor services at major international events

Supervised team of 15 staff providing independent living supports to 38 individuals within the DDMR populationEffectively managed the delivery of more than 8000 monthly billable service hoursActed as Financial Conservator for 11 individuals with impaired intellectual functionTrained and oversaw weekly staff development meetings

Language Assistant and ESL InstructorDevelopment of lesson plans and curriculaLiaison with parents and students regarding student success