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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Continued to perform duties of the Business Development Services Program Manager role, while managing expanded scope of work:● Managed team and timeline for the application selection, case management, and due diligence in disbursement of $80K in matching grant funds to 28 entrepreneurs in Southern Washington through the IDA Matched Savings Grant and Business Banking Pathways programs●Reviewed and evaluated grant proposals and made selections to our COVID-impacted nonprofit capacity… Show more Continued to perform duties of the Business Development Services Program Manager role, while managing expanded scope of work:● Managed team and timeline for the application selection, case management, and due diligence in disbursement of $80K in matching grant funds to 28 entrepreneurs in Southern Washington through the IDA Matched Savings Grant and Business Banking Pathways programs●Reviewed and evaluated grant proposals and made selections to our COVID-impacted nonprofit capacity building program●Completed capacity assessments and co-facilitated 10 workshops with nonprofits to develop capacity building action plans and improve organizational resilience●Coached nonprofits on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Grant Strategies topics to increase their grant funding and improve strategic plan design, data integrity, outcome measurement, and donor rapport● Successfully oversaw closeout of three grant-funded programs, including communications, final reporting and record retention, partner training and handover to community leaders Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Delivered expert leadership of community economic development programs across Oregon for a large international humanitarian organization. Increased access to capital, training, and technical assistance for 500+ disadvantaged entrepreneurs and justice-involved youth.● Managed $3.2M grant-funded program portfolio, ensuring activities remained in scope, budget, compliance with regulations, and alignment with organizational and community priorities● Secured $1.1M in new & renewed… Show more Delivered expert leadership of community economic development programs across Oregon for a large international humanitarian organization. Increased access to capital, training, and technical assistance for 500+ disadvantaged entrepreneurs and justice-involved youth.● Managed $3.2M grant-funded program portfolio, ensuring activities remained in scope, budget, compliance with regulations, and alignment with organizational and community priorities● Secured $1.1M in new & renewed funding from City, State, and Federal sources for small business programs● Successfully launched Mercy Corps Northwest's first subaward-funded program through American Rescue Plan Act, creating Portland's first small business program in the Burmese language● Overhauled portfolio case management and documentation process, resulting in the disbursement of $1M+ matching grant funds to 275 entrepreneurs to build their financial resiliency● Designed and implemented standard operating procedures, optimizing team workflow, improving data quality, and aligning with equity goals● Delivered inclusive and culturally-responsive programs by stewarding relationships with 12 BIPOC-serving referral partners and 9 subject matter expert contractors and language interpreters● Directly supervised team of two bilingual and bicultural Community Navigation Coordinators who performed community outreach Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Managed Mercy Corps Northwest’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program, working as an intermediary between the national service agency, AmeriCorps, and Oregon nonprofits to develop capacity building projects and recruit, place, train, and support VISTA members in implementing poverty-alleviation projects.● Led proposal development and management of two Federal AmeriCorps VISTA grants, managing budgets, data collection, reporting, Federal policy compliance, and donor communication● Managed project… Show more Managed Mercy Corps Northwest’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program, working as an intermediary between the national service agency, AmeriCorps, and Oregon nonprofits to develop capacity building projects and recruit, place, train, and support VISTA members in implementing poverty-alleviation projects.● Led proposal development and management of two Federal AmeriCorps VISTA grants, managing budgets, data collection, reporting, Federal policy compliance, and donor communication● Managed project selection and implementation for 21 nonprofit grantees, including proposal evaluation, drafting agreements, monitoring compliance, leading site visits, and delivering timely technical assistance● Successfully doubled project portfolio in two years, placing 45 AmeriCorps VISTA members and leaders across 21 Oregon nonprofits through effective outreach, training and retention strategies ● Designed and implemented an innovative supplemental benefits policy and disbursed over $80k towards food and housing costs for VISTA members over 14 months to improve member retention and service accessibility● Championed equity and inclusion throughout program operations by conducting intentional outreach, redesigning application scoring criteria, and providing consistent site technical assistance● Designed and delivered curriculum for biannual host site supervisor and VISTA member training Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Successfully transitioned into a second term AmeriCorps leadership role to lead development and success of Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA member cohorts. ● Implemented a quarterly data collection and learning system, using data-driven approaches to monitor member project risk and success, evaluate project impact, and create insightful infographics and reports● Spear-headed planning and presentation of biannual Mercy Corps VISTA team training and webinars, fostering professional… Show more Successfully transitioned into a second term AmeriCorps leadership role to lead development and success of Mercy Corps Northwest VISTA member cohorts. ● Implemented a quarterly data collection and learning system, using data-driven approaches to monitor member project risk and success, evaluate project impact, and create insightful infographics and reports● Spear-headed planning and presentation of biannual Mercy Corps VISTA team training and webinars, fostering professional growth and project success● Provided ongoing project mentorship to 18 VISTA members● Conducted community outreach and public awareness initiatives, including coordination of two major events for National Service Recognition Day attended by local and national elected officials Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Contributed to a more resilient community by supporting grant research/writing, logistics management, partnership building, and communication initiatives for emergency preparedness programs within Mercy Corps. Championed proactive response by assisting with Mercy Corps' Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through community partnership research, media monitoring, and daily situation report preparation.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Completed one year of AmeriCorps service with the Mercy Corps Northwest Reentry Transition Center, supporting successful return of over 1,000 formerly incarcerated individuals to the community.● Successfully aligned data collection practices with program impact goals by creating a program logic model, revising data collection forms, and streamlining data entry in VistaShare Outcome Tracker Database● Coordinated team of 15 volunteers, managing recruitment, training, newsletters, data… Show more Completed one year of AmeriCorps service with the Mercy Corps Northwest Reentry Transition Center, supporting successful return of over 1,000 formerly incarcerated individuals to the community.● Successfully aligned data collection practices with program impact goals by creating a program logic model, revising data collection forms, and streamlining data entry in VistaShare Outcome Tracker Database● Coordinated team of 15 volunteers, managing recruitment, training, newsletters, data tracking, and project assignments● Led donor relations and fundraising, including writing five grant proposals, developing three in-kind donation partnerships, data management in Raiser's Edge, donor stewardship, and coordinating one fundraising event to expand program resources Show less

Thompson, Pennsylvania

Empowered 500+ youth (ages 7-16) at a rural Pennsylvania summer camp through transformative circus arts coaching, fostering self-confidence and creativity. Designed and directed a full-length show, showcasing their talents and celebrating community spirit.

Portland, Oregon

Collaborated with co-teacher to nurture social, emotional, and physical growth in a classroom of 20 two to four-year-olds. Designed and implemented engaging curriculum rooted in Neo-humanist and Waldorf philosophies, promoting creativity, empathy, and connection to nature.

Portland, Or

Enhanced Teacher Education Department efficiency through data management, document organization, and interdepartmental communication. Worked alongside faculty to recreate the Middle Level/High School Program Handbook used to guide curriculum, schedules and assessments.

Portland, Or

Empowered K-12 global learning by building an online Culture Box inventory system to enrich student exposure to diverse cultures and current affairs, and by assisting with Council speaker events featuring world leaders and scholars, fostering firsthand engagement with global perspectives.