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Helped create the energy and excitement around Apple products, providing the right solutions and getting products into customers’ hands. Matched customer needs with the right products. Uncovered customers’ needs, then followed through with enlightening solutions. As the first person customers meet when they enter the store, as well as the person who guided them — advised, sold, and even set up their new products. Other roles within the store included maintaining visual merchandising and assisting team members.

Finance & Administrative- Manages the development of the program budget; assists in development of foundation budget- Provides ongoing programming and student services budget supervision- Develops and administers program operational policies, procedures and systemsStrategic Vision & Leadership- Assist in the development, articulation and promotion of a vision for Jewish campus life in partnership with key stakeholders.- Supervises program staff, fellows, student workers, and interns. Staff Central Florida Hillel’s Jewish Student Life Committee of the Board of DirectorsStudent Program Development & Management- Oversee Hillel’s programming area- In conjunction with the programming staff and student leadership, establish annual program goals; initiate, plan, actualize and evaluate programs; maintaining a relevant program- Researches and analyzes available information and data to plan strategies for engaging the Jewish student population not presently involved in Jewish campus life.- Advises, mentors, coaches, and guides Jewish student groups- Works with and advises students in the development, implementation, execution, and evaluation of programs.Campus & Community Relations- Create a dynamic, visible Jewish presence on campus- Advocate for the needs of Jewish students within the University community- Serve on campus committees relating to Hillel programs and interests - Serve as the liaison to campus organizations and relevant department and programs- Develop strong positive relationships with university officials, deans, administrators, faculty, student government, Greek and other student organizations; building coalitions where appropriate- Strengthen and further develop high-quality relations with synagogues and Jewish agencies - Initiates and maintains a working network with related student campus groups as well as the Federation of Greater Orlando to serve as a resource and to make their materials and information available to students.

- Represented organization in community, on campuses, and at national events- Board governance oversight for meeting, retreat, recruitment, and cultivation while putting in place conflict of interest policy, board expectations, and working committees- Prepared and managed budget and fiscal policies in conjunction with lay leadership on budget committee- Collaborated on marketing, design, and leasing in construction phase of a $60M, 600k sq/ft facility designed to provide an alternative revenue stream to organization as well as the first permanent location- Solicited and collected donations in face-to-face meetings including gifts over $50k- Awarded grants including the Jewish Agency Israel Fellows ($18,000/per year for 3 years) and Development Professional Capacity (matching grant of $18,000 over 2 years)- Managed all aspects of programming and program staff on 4 campuses across central Florida- Implemented annual combined board retreat for 4 campus student boards and board of directors- Administered human resources policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, staff retreat, recruitment, retention, supervision, and staff development- Instituted a semi-annual staff day of service

- Board development responsibilities included preparation for meetings, recruitment, and cultivation- Managed fundraising event that led to highest net profit in organizational history- Administered human resources policies, procedures, benefits, and bi-weekly payroll- Prepared and managed budget that peaked at $750k in conjunction with lay leadership and staff- Awarded grants for the Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellowship ($6000) and Grinspoon Internship ($2000)- Oversaw programming staff on multiple campuses with 6 years of unprecedented growth in attendance- Hired, supervised, trained, evaluated, and developed professional staff, student staff, and interns- Managed facility and coordination of staff and vendors for maintenance and repairs - Coordinated development efforts including Phone-a-thon, Thank-a-thon, Family Weekend, Alumni and Parents’ campaigns, and direct mail and assisted in creation of campaigns targeting young alumni and parents- Staffed immersive experiences Taglit - Birthright Israel: Hillel trip & Alternative Spring Break to New Orleans- Identified strategies to decrease expenses and to refocus organization on mission during economic crisis

- Developed and successfully implemented strategic student programming and outreach plans that increased market penetration by 300% and student leadership by 200%- Completed three straight years of successful programming under budget through an implemented action plan- Assumed operational responsibilities and oversight in absence of an executive director- Successfully awarded Grinspoon Israel Advocacy Internship ($2000) and Avi Chai Program Grant ($5000)- Produced unique curriculum and aspects of the first two Hillel alternative spring break cruises to the - Bahamas including community service, Jewish history and learning, and collaboration with other Hillel foundations- Successfully recruited, coordinated, and staffed hundreds of students attending the Taglit – Birthright Israel trip

- Supervised 20 training camp assistants ensuring professionalism and accountability- Coordinated transportation to and from practice for over 100 players, coaches, and staff

- Developed, organized, and successfully implemented plan for programming and outreach with very limited budget for an estimated Jewish student population of 3500- Created system for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs- Planned student leadership retreat incorporating teambuilding and professional skills- Attended and prepared programming reports for board of director meetings- Assisted in development efforts including annual Hillel-a-thon and direct mail campaigns

- Maintained inventory of equipment while administering budgets totaling $120k+- Developed creative budgeting/inventory strategies for unknown circumstances, while building and maintaining positive relationships with administrators, coaches, and athletes- Organized daily laundry services for 75 athletes and coaches- Enforced NCAA policies dealing with athletic apparel and equipment- Daily contact for varsity soccer, softball and men’s and women's golf teams to Nike Incorporated- Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised volunteers- Organized and maintained setup and breakdown of multi-sport facility - Contributed to yearly event operations manuals