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Louisville, Kentucky

Creating homeownership opportunities in Louisville's West End neighborhoods.

Louisville, Kentucky

Started an online boutique focusing on the University of Kentucky student body. Designed and launched the website in April 2017.

Louisville, Kentucky

Worked with CFO to use best practices for Grants Management. Handled reporting for Louisville Metro and State of Kentucky grants as well as private funders. Created and managed budgets for 5 departments.

Responsible for accurate and timely reporting and analysis of performance for five divisions. Manage the annual budgeting and financial planning process for five divisions in collaboration with the Director and determine how respective staff participate in drafting portions of the budget. Monitor all financial activities and coordinate proposal budget development. Develop the Markets, Communications and Development divisions operational management capacity by working with Rainforest Alliance staff to adopt and document best practices and procedures. Provide strategic input on cost/benefit of potential new awards such as financial reporting obligations, cost recover-ability & contributions to staff coverage. Lead discussions on assigned financial tasks that require cross-departmental input; represents the F&A position on select matters that affect multiple RA units. Ensure that contractual agreements are created according to Rainforest Alliance policies and funder requirements. Produce and/or review financial reports submitted to funders on behalf of the Markets, Communications and Development divisions; ensure that submitted reports and invoices are reviewed for accuracy and include proper support documentation. Coordinate with Human Resources in submission of job descriptions/ position announcements and new hire requests. Serve as a key communication conduit to and from HQ-Finance, Markets, Communications and Development divisions; ensures the timely and accurate dissemination of information. Provide training and guidance on the use of financial tools, budget formulation, tracking and adjustments, expense accounting, financial analysis and reporting, and contract management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide critical support to the Climate, Sustainable Finance and ICAA2 Divisions management in monitoring, analyzing and reporting the financial performance for USAID funded programs in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and Columbia as well as privately funded projects. Forecast spending and provide budget management for all projects for the Climate, ICAA2 and Sustainable Finance divisions. Analyze and report the division’s performance, based on board approved budgets, for both Division management and HQ-Finance. Manage the annual budgeting and financial planning process (including mid-year forecast) for the Climate, ICAA2 and Sustainable Finance Divisions in collaboration with Division staff. Provide training and guidance to staff on the use of financial tools, budget formulation, tracking and adjustments, expense accounting, financial analysis and reporting, and contract management.

Bethesda, Md

Provide day-to-day management of all clinical affairs grants, cooperative agreements and honorariums. Manage clinical affairs department budget and expenses. Create and employ systems to maintain core activities, coordination, evaluation and reporting. Compile and write reports working with department staff. Develop and maintain a system to monitor grants, resources, contracts and deliverables

New York, Ny

Worked with HUD, SAMHSA and HRSA on compliance of federal contracts from award to close-out. Developed budgets and prepared other fiscal requirements for new funding proposals. Ensured compliance with New York City and New York State government contracts. Maintained relationships with government agencies to troubleshoot grant issues. Managed fiscal administration of contract budgets related to a $40 million operating budget with specific emphasis on vouchering, variance reports, budget modifications, funder reports and year-end closeouts. Trained program staff on their role in grant compliance and reporting

New York, Ny

Served on a 5-person team consisting of NYU Wagner graduate candidates to review existing and create new fiscal policies and procedures for the agency. Developed fiscal manual of policies and procedures used by Inwood House staff. Facilitated meetings and trainings for staff to learn new procedures. Wrote a report outlining how to best implement policy and procedure manual for use at Inwood House.

New York, Ny

Created a database of costs used by the Economic Development Unit analysts to evaluate capital projects. Developed a new budget template for the NYC Department of Buildings annual spending plan.

Greater Chicago Area

Designed and developed conference programming for over 800 annual attendees. Worked with the Chicago medical community to recruit speakers for 80 different sessions.

Greater Chicago Area

Supported Production Coordinator in event production, developed alliances with regional businesses and organizations to promote events. Assisted Production Coordinator with event coordination. Created and implemented marketing strategy to recruit college students. Recruited and retained 2,100+ walkers. Secured and managed local venues for event support programming.

United States

Toured nationally as a brand ambassador for Marshmallow Peeps. Arranged travel logistics for tour. Executed on­site events with school groups, daycare centers, retail outlets and local events. Prepared weekly budgets for Tour Manager. Reported on tour status and suggested improvements to national tour director.

Greater Chicago Area

Planned and supervised a four-­day spring break retreat for 70 inner­city middle school students. Organized multiple fund­raising events to finance the retreat and oversaw event budget. Developed and coordinated Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day, an event for 200 students, Corps Members, City Year Board Members and external volunteers. Served as a liaison for all Corps Members and external volunteers. Tutored 5 third grade students daily.

Silver Spring, Md

Work with producers to create videos for corporate and nonprofit organizations

Mpa, Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: Wagner Finance Society, Events Chair

Ba, Visual Media

Activities and Societies: Progam Manager, WVAU, Student Radio 1998-2001

Certificate, Personal Financial Planning