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Chicago, Illinois, United States

As the Executive Director, I am responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. My key duties include fundraising, brand awareness, and relationship building. • Develop & deploy fundraising strategy sufficient to ensure the financial viability of the organization.• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support Street Samaritan’s mission.• Responsible for the development of annual budget and monthly financial statements in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team.• Responsible for fiscal management within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.• Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.• Responsible for implementation of Street Samaritan’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission • Responsible for supporting strategic planning • Responsible for the enhancement of Street Samaritan’s brand and image• Oversee and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.• Responsible for the hiring and retention of staff.• Responsible for staff oversight • Responsible for the effective administration of Street Samaritan's operations.• Serve as Street Samaritan’s key spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Street Samaritan’s Mission.• Work with Executive Leadership Team to support marketing and other communications efforts.• Oversee organization Board and committee meetings.• Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

As the Wheel Throwing Instructor at The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery, I taught one-off wheel throwing pottery classes to small groups of beginning potters, helping them to learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing, discover their creativity, and have fun while doing so! This position allowed me to work with a diverse client base and help them find an outlet for their inspiration through clay.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

As the Visitor Services Associate Lead, I was responsible for building sustainability at the Visitor Services Desk of the Snite Museum of Art through the development of professional development materials and training guides for all Visitor Services Associates, present and future. Additionally, I worked to enhance the visitor experience to the museum by educating visitors on the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions and installations, and ensuring equitable access to the museum. I also partnered with internal stakeholders to create e-newsletters for dissemination to Notre Dame students, faculty, and staff to optimize and promote programs, events, and exhibitions.Through data collection and analysis, my work served to guide marketing and public relations decisions for the organization by synthesizing information on who visits the museum, how they learned about our museum, and whether or not they’re a first time or repeat visitor. At the Visitor Services Desk, I served as the first point of contact for all visitors, donors, museum members, and more.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

As an intern with the Mayor's Office of South Bend, Indiana, my duties included:• Responding to constituent concerns via telephone, email, and traditional correspondence in a timely, efficient manner and redirecting to other city departments or outside agencies when necessary.• Creating and maintaining records relating to the assistance provided. • Creating informational briefings for the Mayor and staff for internal meetings and public events.• Assisting the Director of Communications with media research. • Organizing and coordinating city outreach efforts and other public events.• Conducting in-depth policy research on areas as assigned.• Support the Mayor and his executive staff at public events and meetings as needed

Clearwater, Fl

In this position, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of post-award grants management for an assigned portfolio. Functional Responsibilities:Relationship Building-Maintain and continuously seek to improve relationships with grant funders and community partners.-Establish and expand relationships with internal teams actively managing grants.-Communicate regularly with BayCare Team Members to build knowledge of policies and procedures related to grants management.Grant Management-Facilitate Grant Kick-Off meetings with project teams.-Train and provide ongoing support to Grant and CHNA Project Team Members in GrantNavigator.-Provide guidance, support, and training to team members to complete and submit mandatory reports to funders.-Maintain grant-related reference resources including funder research files, grant application deadlines, grant reporting schedules, and other information as needed.-Maintain accurate GrantNavigator records and grants documentation.-Assist with annual audit.-Work with Post-Award Grant Supervisor and legal team to execute contracts, develop standardized sub-recipient agreements and other documents as needed.Professional Development-Research best and emerging grant management practices and facilitate implementation as applicable.-Actively participate in grant-related organizations.-Maintain the highest level of ethical conduct.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

As the Director of Literacy for the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, I was specifically responsible for furthering the mission and vision of Youth Development of the YMCA through the enhancement of literacy initiatives throughout the association. Additionally, I worked collaboratively with the Director of Early Learning to improve literacy initiatives in our Preschool Academies through the integration of literacy in the early stages of Youth Development to help provide optimum conditions for children’s learning and development and increase their school readiness. I was directly responsible for supervision, coordination, volunteer recruitment, retention and training of all YMCA READS! sites, including grant administration and fiscal management.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Directly responsible for supervision, coordination, volunteer recruitment, retention and training of YMCA READS! sites, as well as site duties at Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary. Specifically responsible for furthering the purposes of the YMCA by strengthening relationships, listening actively and building character with all YMCA constituencies. Provides a safe, fun and educational environment for all School Aged program participants. Essential Functions include:• Supervising coordinators for programmatic sites.• Plan and implement appropriate lesson plans and support mentors in carrying out activities. • Train volunteers on facilitation of program, as well as literacy skills.• Manage volunteer recruitment and retention for YMCA READS! Program volunteers/mentors.• Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program• Develop ideas for family engagement and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.• Form relationships with principal, guidance staff and reading specialists at program school sites to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.• Maintain client and staff confidentiality.• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to the legislature, employees, volunteers, members and the community at large.• Prepare budget and ensure operations are within the approved budget. • Maintain accurate records.• Participate, as directed, in corporate assignments, annual fundraising, special projects, etc.• Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance.• Conduct quarterly site visits to provide guidance and feedback to YReads! coordinators.• Provide Performance Evaluations for YReads! coordinators.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

As the Program Coordinator for YMCA Reads, I was in charge of the implementation of an after-school reading intervention and mentoring program for at-risk youth. My responsibilities include student recruitment and assessment, lesson planning and curriculum implementation, volunteer recruitment, and management, as well as data entry and student progress tracking. We focus on improving the reading skills of Kindergarten through 3rd-grade students through targeted, individualized instruction based on student needs and offering quality instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and reading fluency and comprehension. Daily functions include:• Plan and implementing differentiated lesson plans and support tutors in carrying out activities. • Train volunteers on facilitation of YMCA READS! Program, as well as literacy skills• Manage volunteer recruitment training for Douglas L. Jamerson site• Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer/mentor retention and appreciation.• Develop ideas for Family Nights and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.• Maintains client and staff confidentiality.• Maintain accurate records.• Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance.

Shanghai City, China

As an English Teacher for EF Education First in Shanghai, China, I worked to provide quality English Language instruction for a variety of students. From beginners to experts, from children to adults, from rich to poor, I provided an equal opportunity to improve their English skills through practical application of materials and relevant English instruction. I also served as Academic Development Designer to assist onboarding and existing teachers with professional growth and development.Responsibilities Included:-Differentiation of lesson plans and instruction-Progress monitoring and feedback for students-Implementation of high-quality English lessons-Development and Design of Teacher Onboarding training-Development and Design of Professional Development resources and trainings for existing teachers

Cleveland, Tennessee

During my service with Impact Cleveland, I wore many hats and developed many skills, including resource development, volunteer management and coordination, social media marketing and outreach, website development, and community organizing. The manifold skill sets I developed while with the United Way of Bradley County and Impact Cleveland are an invaluable part of my professional and adult life. The five impact areas of Impact Cleveland, as well as the focus of my efforts during my tenure with this CDC were:-Social Revitalization-Physical Revitalization-Neighborhood Safety-Economic Development-Civic EngagementI was responsible for the coordination of four community events, boasting an attendance of over 100 individuals at many of these, as well as successfully securing a $50,000 grant for physical revitalization efforts. I managed groups of volunteers of up to 150 individuals, as well as oversaw the construction of the Blythe Oldfield Community Garden, and the establishment of the Blythe Oldfield Neighborhood Watch.

Master'S Degree, Nonprofit Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Certification, Sustainability Studies

Certification in Mining, Environment, and Sustainable Development