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Keep Our Republic is a non-partisan civic education organization dedicated to preserving a republic of laws, strengthening the checks and balances of our democratic operating system, and raising awareness of threats to the electoral process vital to America’s liberty and prosperity. Working to mitigate these risks through research, offering civic education and community engagement to promote dialogue, we help promote trust in our elections systems. Our work is focused on election integrity to assure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote, their votes are counted and properly certified.Duties include: - Grow the organization’s efforts and presence across national media, as well as in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin working alongside leaders and colleagues. - Coordinate administrative support, successful planning, and execution of innovative national and local in-person and virtual events. - Assist with scheduling, support communications, research, and writing proposals. - Provide organizational management, development of systems and processes, coach and support staff, and events management.

Greater Denver Area

Led the nonprofit organization which is a community assessment and resource center, serving Colorado’s 17th Judicial District with individualized attention, screening, and referrals for youth at risk of systems involvement. Managed the day-to-day operations and services of The Link including human resources and staffing, strategic and operational planning, financial oversight and fiscal management including intergovernmental agreements and contracts, as well as providing leadership and supervision to The Link staff of up to 14. Supported the Board of Directors with a monthly director's report, statistics, and financials; worked to recruit and utilize strengths of volunteers while addressing bylaws, conflict of interest and policies including for records and financial responsibility. Built the organization’s image in the community by developing and maintaining relationships with community and behavioral health partners, police departments, area school districts, city councils and elected leaders, sheriff, District Attorney, municipal and district public defenders, cities' and district courts, probation/diversion agencies, etc.

Greater Denver Area

Supported the integration, execution and evaluation of strategic initiatives and investments for the office formed to create a proactive, responsive, integrated behavioral health framework in the City and County of Denver, including the work of the mayoral-appointed Crime Prevention and Control Commission and its committees.Managed day-to-day operations of the Office by providing leadership and oversight for core focus areas including the supervision of all personnel, administration of programs including grants and over 45 contracts as well as oversight of the budgets and a special revenue fund.Supervised team and aligned staff work with overarching goals of office and programs, communicating the goals and vision of the office to internal and external stakeholders and partners. Provided oversight of effective operations, assessing and recommending adjustments in strategies/ goals with staff to support anticipated outcomes and ensuring compliance. Supported and leveraged partnerships to further collaborative goals and outcomes, developed and maintained positive and productive relationships with partners/commissioners, staff and funders, with the Departments of Human Services, Safety, Public Health & Environment, and other city agencies. Led and executed annual budget planning process for agency in partnership with Executive Director, managing the agency's budget. Supported data management through the use of data and incorporating data into funding and program-related decision making. Represented the Office and/or City at appropriate meetings, committees, etc. as needed.Served as Interim Executive Director from November 2017 through August 2018, until restructuring through merging within another city department.

Greater Denver Area

Responsible for coordination, status reporting and direction of efforts regarding citywide outreach and cross-functional projects on behalf of DPS with neighborhood groups, school and community groups, and government entities. Worked collaboratively with all internal departments including Superintendent, District Senior Staff, Legal Department, Facilities Management, Office of Family and Community Engagement, Portfolio Management Team, and Communications. Represented the District and collaborated with external stakeholders on special projects related to district improvement and strategic school decisions. Worked with other staff to develop and implement District outreach efforts in community engagement with key stakeholder groups. Provided support to Office of the Chief of Staff in managing, coordinating and supporting projects and issues as required.

Greater Denver Area

Managed after-school program that combines literacy, soccer and service-learning in ten Denver Public Schools elementary schools. Recruited, trained and supervised 35 writing and soccer coaches who implemented America SCORES programming, including AmeriCorps and Coach Across America members. Oversaw, with partners, the 2012-13 implementation of U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program in Denver. Coordinated special events, spring and fall soccer seasons, tournament-style celebrations, and community and national poetry slams. Evaluated student submissions, managed pre- and post-testing twice yearly, and monitored program best practices and standards. Maintained social media and website for Denver affiliate, and coordinated/ produced local newsletter and submissions for national publications. Organized and assisted with planning of annual fundraisers, including "Inspired Art" and "SCORES Cup", as well as community partnership and development events. Collaborated with local universities, school district departments, city offices, other out-of-school-time providers and school staff. Provided public outreach, general administration tasks, and all volunteer management.

Colorado Front Range

Serviced over 95 Front Range and Denver Metro Area national accounts monthly, providing managers and staff with ongoing training and account-specific information. Reported daily on accounts’ status, inventory, and competitive information, monitoring sales-to-date and trends, adjusting training or attention to individual accounts accordingly. Organized and conducted seminars for manager meetings and new staff orientations, and attended national sales meetings. Hired and trained sales personnel during peak sales seasons.

Greater Denver Area

Managed the operations of staff-secure facility for adolescents. Responsible for staff of 14—including hiring, scheduling training, conducting corrective actions and performance evaluations. Coordinated with city, county, private agencies and service providers, as well as aided corporate officers in contract negotiations with state and judicial district officials. Developed annual budget and day-to-day management to budget, responsible for maintenance of building and grounds as well as supplies including for all meals. Planned, coordinated, and conducted weekly staff meetings. Developed program and handbook; improving policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and submitted monthly quality assurance reports. Provided 24 hour 7 day/week on-call support and guidance to youth and staff. Worked as Transition Counselor (November-August) developing new position for Youthtrack, Inc.’s group home facilities, and was instrumental in implementation and training employees hired. Assessed and planned for the transitional needs of residents, educating the students in pre-employment and life skills, and tracking employment of offenders working outside the facility. Worked on-call for other directors in admissions planning and interviewing clients for their facilities.

Progressed from Counselor to Trainer/Program Supervisor in 15 months, then promoted to Program Operations Supervisor, supervising staff of 15 and managing operations of 20 bed coed adolescent crisis shelter. Planned and implemented program changes as needed, hired staff, completed evaluations, conducted corrective actions and maintained personnel files. Created and implemented employee orientation programs for shelter staff and teachers. Conducted weekly staff meetings. Oversaw operation of the Runaway Homeless Youth program and provided 24 hour on-call assistance to staff and resident youth.