I led the development and implementation of the AIA’s strategic plan, evaluated existing programs, policies, and practices, and harnessed the talents of 23 employees spread across the headquarters in Boston, the Archaeology Magazine team in New York City, and editors across the U.S. who produce the academic journal, the American Journal of Archaeology. I oversaw administration and operations with a focus on sustainability and efficiency, expanded outreach and engagement, and managed a $7M annual budget. As Chief Development Officer, I managed all aspects of fundraising, including stewardship, leadership gifts, the Annual Fund, and planned giving. Under my leadership, we increased fundraising revenue over 40%, raising record Annual Fund totals four years in a row, expanded our legacy society, enhanced our public profile by creating engaging content and programs, revised our signature National Lecture Program, stabilized membership, streamlined governance, and initiated diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Served as chief operating officer of America’s oldest trade and craft school. Position created as part of a five-year strategic plan to advance the School’s mission of training students for careers in traditional trades and fine craftsmanship. Implemented the five-year plan in just over four years, and successfully integrated core business functions including finance, human resources, facilities and operations, marketing, communications, admissions, financial aid, student life and career services, continuing education, public programs, development, retail operations, and exhibitions. Brought in 75% of institutional revenue. Developed and executed financial, enrollment, staffing, and operational strategies to professionalize the School and to cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

Led the largest art and design continuing education (CE) program in the U.S. and established a strategic vision for growth of $5M division. Oversaw daily operations including academic affairs and advising, registration, student accounts and services, business operations, marketing, communications, publications, and academic technology. Motivated and harnessed talents of 20 staff, including 5-person senior leadership team. Promoted to dual position of Executive Director and Associate Director for Programs (see below) in August 2013.• Selected for and completed RISD's first Leadership Development Program.• Served on Master Plan Steering Committee, Presidential Search Committee Advisory Group, Internal Communications Committee, Emergency Operations Command Team, Vice Provost Search Committee, Director of Public Safety Search Committee, Presidential Leadership Competencies Team, Staff Communications Task Team, Global Classroom Learning Group, Diversity Task Force, Dean of Students Search Committee Stakeholders Group, and "Life At + After RISD" Strategic Planning Committee.

Director and chief academic officer for all CE programs. Directed academic programs, policies, curriculum, and faculty serving diverse student body of 4,000+ adults, teens and children. Ensured best practices of educational delivery and smooth operations of all programs. Approved all course offerings, faculty hires, publications, and marketing initiatives. Supervised 7-member Programs team, 13 Certificate Program Advisors and over 300 faculty.Key Achievements while at RISD CE:• Implemented regular staff meetings, annual operations calendars, communication protocols, and online faculty resource center, resulting in smoother administrative operations, enhanced communications, and improved staff and faculty satisfaction.• Spearheaded course evaluation revision for all programs, resulting in increased quantitative and qualitative data collection, revealing high levels of student satisfaction with our academic programs, registration processes, and customer service. • Directed curriculum reviews for adult (18+) and Young Artist (ages 12-17) certificate programs, standardized requirements, academic processes, and curriculum across disciplines.

Management and fundraising consultant for non-profit organizations. Services included: • Organizational analysis, assessment, and planning • Program development, implementation, and assessment • Strategic priorities assessment and alignment• Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to secure revenue• Data gathering and analysis • Staff recruitment, training, and development• Interim management assignments Clients included:• The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center, Newport, RIJuly - November 2008• The Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Cambridge, MAEducational and Training Consultant, May - July 2008Event and Fundraising Consultant: Auction Coordinator, “Of Course” Benefit Gala 2006, February - April 2006• American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, New York, NYInterim Director of Development, January-April 2007• Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NYInterim Director of Continuing Education, June - November 2006• The New Globe Theater, New York, NYEducation and Fundraising Consultant, April 2006 - April 2007

Recruited to join major gifts team and manage portfolio of 50-100 prospects for $650M capital campaign. Conducted extensive prospect research to develop prospect portfolios for major gift team. Revived and managed major gift patron programs focusing on conservation, education, performing arts, and Library and Special Collections, including benefits and events creation and administration. Directed creation of marketing materials for all Museum major gift patron groups and prospects. Collaborated with capital campaign consultant, staff, volunteers, and Trustees to ensure effective growth and adherence to the pipeline and pyramid approach to major gift fundraising.

Directed program, policies, and priorities of the 12th largest arts and cultural organization in Massachusetts. Managed daily operations including strategic planning, budget management, program development, facilities, marketing, public relations, data management, diversity initiatives, and development efforts. Supervised 15 full-time and 10 part-time staff. • Promoted to dual position of Associate Director and Director of Education (see below) in June 2002.Key Achievements• Steered organization through historic periods of 40% growth (1996-1999) and subsequent contraction (2000-2005) and maintained program quality, faculty retention, and student satisfaction.• Assisted in design, coordination, and implementation of membership, fundraising, and benefit programs and events, including silent, online, and live auctions, increasing auction revenues by 50-100%. Most notably, worked with 43-member Board of Trustees to conceive, organize, and run "Of Course," the Center's largest and most successful fundraising event. • Coordinated and supervised conversion and creation of a customized Oracle database, including working closely with technology vendors, staff, and industry colleagues.

Developed, directed and assessed diverse fine and performing arts, foreign languages, English as a Second Language, business and cultural education programs serving over 22,000 students annually. Directly managed over 250 diverse courses, events, lectures and trips, including program conception, implementation, and evaluation. Supported over 650 faculty in creating optimal learning environments for over 3,000 programs. Recruited, hired and trained over 75 new instructors. Directed and coordinated publications production and managed external design vendor. • Promoted from Program Coordinator.

Managed and administered over 500 diverse courses, events and lectures. Produced course catalogs, including design concepts, content coordination, layout, copywriting, editing and proofreading. Served as Acting Director of Education, April 1998 - April 1999. • Promoted from Registrar.

Revitalized, reorganized and managed operation of busy public registration office during period of 40% growth in registrations, ultimately serving 26,000 students per year. Directed student services including scholarship program and English as a Second Language placement administration. Redesigned and implemented office procedures, office layout, and registration policies. Provided customer service leadership and training to 3 full-time and 8 part-time staff and numerous volunteers. Coordinated and supervised conversion and creation of a customized Oracle based database, including working closely with technology vendors, staff and industry colleagues. Created first departmental training and reference manual.