As the COO at 3rd Decade, I am honored to lead and shape the internal operations and administrative function of our organization. I serve as a senior leader and thought leader, passionately dedicated to advancing our mission. My role is multifaceted, encompassing oversight of financial, human resources, operational, and administrative functions, all while fostering a positive organizational culture.

As the key person overseeing financial, operational, and human resource functions at 3rd Decade, my primary objective is to implement effective internal operational practices that boost organizational efficiency. This entails spearheading the development of the annual operating budget, closely monitoring the organization's financial well-being, initiating process improvements, refining HR practices, and integrating CRM and project management tools to enhance efficiency and overall impact.

• Develop and maintain sound financial practices, including compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as funding and reporting requirements• Develop annual and program budgets, ensuring compliance with all funding requirements and budgetary guidelines• Provide leadership and guidance in developing programs and resources that achieve the organization’s mission, vision and strategic plan• Identify programmatic goals and objectives, evaluate and measure progress, ensure quality outcomes• Oversee and manage the recruitment, employment and performance of staff, ensuring the administration of sound human resource policies and practices, while promoting engagement and supporting retention• Promote leadership, providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate, and cross-training and succession planning as needed• Encourage and support staff development, education and training in light of job duties and professional growth opportunities • Create and maintain effective collaborations with community partners, agencies and other funders, invested in Parent Aid’s mission and services• Serve as a liaison and resource for all questions, issues or concerns raised by client families that need to be addressed at the administrative level• Identify, write and submit grant applications, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of all proposal requirements

• Providing support and supervision for home visitors• Collecting and analyzing data, and assembling reports• Collaborating with staff to strengthen programs, enhance learning and improve internal systems• Organizing events such as parenting classes, family workshops, community meetings and/or fundraisers• Facilitating workshops and/or classes• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers for various events and activities• Developing and implementing new programs• Grant Development• Website Management

Provide in-home visits and implementing SafeCare with families identified as needing an increase in parenting and life skills and/or support in identifying and accessing community resources.

Specialize in selling memberships and our co- branded American Express. Helping non- members understand the benefits ofbecoming a member and how upgrading their membership will benefit them in their overall experience. During these last 3 yearsI have cross trained in many departments, and gaining knowledge about the company.

During my employment I worked from the sales floor to back room in receiving. My duties included pricing merchadise as well as product placement. While working there I was in charge of in billing. As a back- up Book keeper I audited daily sales. I alsopriced the store to keep it within weights and measures. Changing of signs and inventory replenishment.

I functioned as Head Hostess greeting our patrons. I ran the seating schematic. Logged all reservations and to- go orders.During the holiday season I would maintain gift card sales.

Upselling the Victoria Angel credit cardReplenish the sales floorRestructuring of sales floor