Oversee all programming initiatives taking place at or through Brilliant Detroit neighborhood hubs, including ensuring the continuity, quality, and delivery of each program within the neighborhoods.Direct the Programming Department, ensuring the breadth and scale of program offerings sufficiently support outcomes across the areas of Education, Family Support, and Health, and that all programs are developed, implemented, and monitored so that they result in a high-quality programming experience for families and produce measurable outcomes for Brilliant Detroit families. Lead and support goal-setting across the organization, ensuring that all department goals lead directly to organizational goals.

Serve as agency liaison managing all new and existing partners. Develop and implement a partnership strategy to advance the agency's mission, impact, and value. Cultivate partner relationships that generate revenue and/or resources. Align program and partner needs to maximize collective impact. Implement marketing strategies that increase brand awareness and drive community engagement. Manage sponsorship opportunities and agency special events. • Responsible for securing $750,000 per year in fundraising revenue• Manage a portfolio of more than 30 corporations, foundations, and community-based partners. • Oversee key special events including Bowl for Kids’ Sake and the agency gala event.• Develop and track case studies, proposals, and reports for foundation and corporate giving.

Give leadership to council-wide outreach programs across seven counties engaging 5000 youth and 1000 adults. Provide ongoing support to ensure that all funded programs are aligned with organizational goals. Responsible for building partnerships with schools, community, and faith-based organizations. Develop systems for data collection and evaluation to measure program outcomes. Train and coach 14-16 program staff.• Responsible for $500,000 annual department operating budget.• Manage all grant-funded programs including agency monitoring and reporting.• Monitor and evaluate indicators and performance level data to ensure measured outcomes • Implement a recruitment strategy to engage a diverse pool of adult volunteers to serve on committees and community impact teams.• Guided curricula and implemented an evaluation system to measure program impact.

Responsible for building capacity in targeted under-served areas across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Give direct leadership to 12 staff that supported 200 plus volunteers to ensure a quality mission-driven program.• Implemented and managed council grant-funded programs including agency monitoring and reporting.• Developed board advisory committee to provide oversight, strategic planning, and support to outreach.• Achieved annual Friends of Scouting fundraising goal of $32,000 through donor stewardship and cultivating relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations.• Partnered with more than 25 organizations & community stakeholders to increase visibility, enhance the image of Scouting, and foster sponsorship opportunities.

Responsible for growth, continuity, and quality of scouting in Detroit. Support and coach volunteers in the development and implementation of a plan for membership growth and retention. Facilitate training, service, and program delivery to members. Built strategic partnerships that support the annual fundraising goals, increase brand trust and awareness. • Managed more than 200 volunteers in key leadership roles throughout the district. • Organized a yearly service-learning project bringing together more than 200 scouts and community members. • Achieved 5% membership growth in less than 9 months of tenure.• Managed more than 200 volunteers in key leadership roles throughout the district.• Organized a yearly service-learning project bringing together more than 200 scouts and community members.• Achieved 5% membership growth in less than 9 months of tenure.

Oversaw the development and administration of the summer youth program including securing grant resources, planning, staffing, and managing key program activities for after-school and summer programs. Established collaborative relationships with local stakeholders, and funding partners. • Developed the annual budget & operating plan.• Established an evaluation framework to assess strengths and identify areas for continuous improvement. • Recruit, train, and coach staff and volunteer corp.

Develop and implement marketing strategies for local businesses. Identify, plan and execute online and conventional campaigns including direct mail, email, print, and social media. Generate leads and conduct market research. Write, develop, source, and curate content for publications, websites, and social media. Write copy to support internal and external organizational communication efforts (solicitations, newsletters, website). Clients included Detroit Kingdon Enterprise Zone (DKEZ), Modern World Painting, Community Assistance Program, Nardin Park Community Church, 4thPower Images & Graphics, and Black Business Directory.

Charged with developing council social strategy and guidelines. Led cross departmental social media task force consisting of staff and key volunteers to listen, influence and drive interaction. Plan resulted in continuous member engagement and fan growth across multiple social channels and positioned council in the top ten.Created successful membership campaign integrating website, Facebook, direct mail and Youtube components resulting in 30% online membership growth from 2010-2011. Increased adoption by 100% over forecast. Launched four electronic newsletters to support girl and adult recruitment, retention, online service and donor relations. Programs reduced print costs by over 40%, enabled council to address systemic issues and improve retention. Open and click through rates well above industry standard. In concert with the Chief Program Officer, created a two year communications improvement plan to educate volunteers on new council strategic priorities. Campaign resulted in 60% growth in direct volunteer positions and a measured change in perception of council structure and program after one year. Assisted in the launch of the local Year of the Girl campaign driven by social media. Managed the development of a microsite, live online broadcast, twitterchat and Facebook Causes initiative.

Responsible for continuity, quality, and growth of Girl Scouting within northwest Detroit and surrounding suburbs.Direct, development and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by facilitating training, management, and support to volunteers. Analyze demographics and data to create innovative strategies for driving and retaining membership. Identify regional needs and leverage community partnerships to meet membership goals. Key AccomplishmentsSuccessfully recruited 800 new volunteers yearly into direct service positions within Detroit service area. Recruited 1500 girls and retained 40% of volunteers yearly. Maintained 15% market-share penetration throughout tenure.Partnered with more than 25 organizations & community stakeholders to increase visibility, enhance the role and image of Girl Scouting, and foster interest in troop sponsorship.Implemented and managed grant funded programs promoting healthy living, healthy relations and emotional intelligence in over 30 schools in concert with Skillman Foundation Neighborhood Initiatives in the communities of Cody River Rouge, Brightmoor, and Southwest Detroit.Organized yearly service learning project in partnership with Boy Scouts of America Motor City District bringing together more than 200 girls and adults.