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St Louis, Missouri, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

-Coordinates individual giving, corporate/foundation grants, and state/federal contracts for a youth development agency with a $2.8m annual budget/$1.9m annual fund-Leads the communications, social media, annual appeals (3), online giving, marketing, and recruiting efforts-Manages all gift processing and acknowledgments-Supports annual events including the gala ($220k), golf tournament ($580k), and donor appreciation events-Leverages and manages Missouri's tax credit contract… Show more -Coordinates individual giving, corporate/foundation grants, and state/federal contracts for a youth development agency with a $2.8m annual budget/$1.9m annual fund-Leads the communications, social media, annual appeals (3), online giving, marketing, and recruiting efforts-Manages all gift processing and acknowledgments-Supports annual events including the gala ($220k), golf tournament ($580k), and donor appreciation events-Leverages and manages Missouri's tax credit contract ($400k) Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Greater St. Louis Area

Responsibilities:· Provide leadership and direction to the Donations Associate, Facilities Assistant and Store Manager. · Coordinate outreach activities that develop awareness of programs/services and develop positive working relationships with other community providers. · Attend community networking events to increase Agency visibility and promote volunteer opportunities.· Administer all aspects of the volunteer program to reflect the overall values of the Agency… Show more Responsibilities:· Provide leadership and direction to the Donations Associate, Facilities Assistant and Store Manager. · Coordinate outreach activities that develop awareness of programs/services and develop positive working relationships with other community providers. · Attend community networking events to increase Agency visibility and promote volunteer opportunities.· Administer all aspects of the volunteer program to reflect the overall values of the Agency including developing goals and objectives, recruiting, screening, training, supervision and recognition. · Oversee the Maintenance Plan to ensure that the building is safe and clean for staff, volunteers, guests and visitors. · Solicit donations, coordinate pick-ups and oversee the distribution of goods.· Track activities and compile into monthly/quarterly/annual reports.· Maintain complete volunteer files including recruitment documents, releases, job descriptions, volunteer hours and evaluations. · Ensure there is adequate volunteer staffing.· Maintain the appropriate inventory of food and coordinate orders as needed.· Keep food appropriately stocked and organized in the pantry for easy access and distribution. · Meet with clients to assess needs, provide information and resources and assist with food pantry shoppingincluding educating clients on healthy eating habits and tips for meal preparation. · Assist clients to apply for appropriate local, state and/or federal benefits. · Maintain files and records of clients served including completing intakes.· Maintain appropriate stock of supplies for the Angel Boutique and building cleaning/maintenance. · Provide support to the Client Services Coordinator to ensure the smooth operations of the Social Services Department.Assist with Agency operations.Assist with fundraising and community awareness.Represent the Agency at related community events, meetings and training. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Food Pantry Manager/CaseworkerManage the Agency’s Client Choice Food Pantry and provide comprehensive social services to hundreds of families in the economically and culturally diverse 63118 and 63104 zip codes of South St. Louis.• Manage the food pantry program including food purchasing, scheduling, walk-throughs.• Collaborate with nonprofits, government officials, churches, local stakeholders, and neighborhood business leaders to ensure the community’s basic needs are… Show more Food Pantry Manager/CaseworkerManage the Agency’s Client Choice Food Pantry and provide comprehensive social services to hundreds of families in the economically and culturally diverse 63118 and 63104 zip codes of South St. Louis.• Manage the food pantry program including food purchasing, scheduling, walk-throughs.• Collaborate with nonprofits, government officials, churches, local stakeholders, and neighborhood business leaders to ensure the community’s basic needs are met.• Solicit in-kind donations from individuals, groups, grocery stores, and local food banks.• Coordinate annual special events including Thanksgiving, Senior and Family Christmas programs.• Provide instruction to client groups on self-sufficiency topics including nutrition, cooking classes, budgeting, and personal finance.• Participate in agency-wide reporting and evaluations with state funders. • Develop and implement community outreach programs.• Present and participate at community resource fairs.• Establish working relationships with other non-profits to increase program reach.• Develop and coordinate the agency’s monthly workshop calendar (St. Louis Crisis Nursery, St. Louis Metropolitan Equal Housing and Opportunity Council, Operation Food Search, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, UM-Extension, and industry experts.) • Collaborate with nonprofits, government officials, and neighborhood business leaders to ensure the community’s basic needs are met.• Provide utility and rental assistance to clients through the Dollar More, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and the Emergency Food and Shelter programs. Show less

Belleville, Il

* Oversee the daily operation of The TOCO Shops: Belleville and St. Louis.* Oversee the operation and expansion of the Textile Pantries.* Work closely with Education Coordinator to enhance educational aspect of mission.* Develop, engage, and energize TOCO volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations.* Rigorously evaluate programs, track progress and effectively communicate to the board, funders, and other constituents.* Emphasize Community… Show more * Oversee the daily operation of The TOCO Shops: Belleville and St. Louis.* Oversee the operation and expansion of the Textile Pantries.* Work closely with Education Coordinator to enhance educational aspect of mission.* Develop, engage, and energize TOCO volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations.* Rigorously evaluate programs, track progress and effectively communicate to the board, funders, and other constituents.* Emphasize Community Outreach via networking and events.* Board and Committee Relations, chair Programs and Services committee.* Build board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing local operations as well as strategic business planning for the program expansion into new markets.* Developed and implemented an expansion plan for (TOCO STL) in conjunction with the Board. TOCO STL opened in 2015. * Develop fundraising/financial opportunities, market and promote TOCO Programs and Services.* Coordinate volunteers - recruitment, training, scheduling, retention.Recruitment (National Honor Society,Southwestern Illinois College Americorps and Senior programs, IL Department of Human Services, St. Clair County, Lessie Bates Davis summer jobs program, and private HR and compliance firms.)* Coordinate, support, and execute campaigns online and social media marketing: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mailchimp newsletters.* Continually cultivate the TOCO donor base and seek ways to increase donations through partner organizations and community outreach.* Supervise and develop TOCO employees. Show less

Provide research and library services for a Chicago based financial firm on a part time contract basis. Responsibilities include developing and enhancing industry and investor communications.*Writing, editing, data mining, fact-checking and designing investment strategy content.*Translate complex ideas into compelling, audience-appropriate communications.*Ensure that reports accurately reflect key information regarding the performance of each fund and associated… Show more Provide research and library services for a Chicago based financial firm on a part time contract basis. Responsibilities include developing and enhancing industry and investor communications.*Writing, editing, data mining, fact-checking and designing investment strategy content.*Translate complex ideas into compelling, audience-appropriate communications.*Ensure that reports accurately reflect key information regarding the performance of each fund and associated investments.*Research key industry, market, and economic statistics and trends.*Obtain and communicate information that is accounting, financial and operational in nature, analyzing the information, and preparing summaries of results to be used at various levels. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Developed a concept for an ongoing series of books for middle readers (age 7-9) featuring a spunky little dog who solves mysteries aboard a 1930's-era ocean liner: Jasper Travels! While researching and writing the first book in the series, I interviewed and contracted with illustrators, website designers, and marketing agents. Bonjour, Jasper! is awaiting publication.

Hood River, Or

Consulted for owners of a new art gallery and wine bar, The Gallery 301, in Hood River, Oregon. Created the menu and wine list, trained new employees, contracted with local artists, maintained and updated the website, conducted social media campaigns and community outreach, and organized and hosted special events including wine tastings, fundraisers, and corporate events.

Jack C. Taylor Library

Circulation: Provided exceptional, award-winning customer service and patron support to the faculty and students of the University. Assisted patrons in locating library materials and interlibrary loan requests. Coordinated and maintained instructional resources including videos, manuscripts, texts, and articles for faculty use in the Blackboard Learning System and in-class use. Managed multiple meeting spaces and equipment for student groups, staff and faculty events. Provided technical support… Show more Circulation: Provided exceptional, award-winning customer service and patron support to the faculty and students of the University. Assisted patrons in locating library materials and interlibrary loan requests. Coordinated and maintained instructional resources including videos, manuscripts, texts, and articles for faculty use in the Blackboard Learning System and in-class use. Managed multiple meeting spaces and equipment for student groups, staff and faculty events. Provided technical support for AV and computer equipment for meetings and library patrons. Maintained library records in the Millennium database. Interviewed, hired, and supervised a staff of eight work study students.Technical Services: Assisted the Technical Services staff with ongoing projects including acquisition of new library materials, processing materials, maintenance of owned materials, and modifying and deleting item and bibliographic records in the Millennium database. Marketing: Marketed library materials, services and programs to Fontbonne University patrons through a variety of media including library events, the Jack C. Taylor Library newsletter, multiple display spaces, social media (Facebook and Twitter), and Fontbonne University message board posts.E-Reader Program: Participated in the development and managed the launch of Fontbonne University's popular e-reader/e-book program. Responsibilities included device acquisition and management, e-book and device catalog records management, acquisition, collection development, download of new materials, and marketing the program to patrons. Presented on the program to the Missouri Library Association, Library, Directors, and Fontbonne faculty and staff. Show less

• Assists the circulation staff in student services including check-outs and returns, locating appropriate materials and information in the college databases, and implementing technology and library resources. • Assists with MOBIUS inter-library loans.• Outlines library policy and procedures to students and staff. • Assists with acquisitions, inventory, and collection maintenance projects.

Meramec

Assisted the circulation staff in student services including check-outs and returns, locating appropriate materials and information in the college databases, and implementing technology and library resources Cross trained in every department including the inter-library loan systems, periodicals, acquisitions, collection maintenance, and the Learning Lab, Access Lab, and Media Circulation departmentsAssisted with MOBIUS and interlibrary loansCreated on-the-fly patron records for… Show more Assisted the circulation staff in student services including check-outs and returns, locating appropriate materials and information in the college databases, and implementing technology and library resources Cross trained in every department including the inter-library loan systems, periodicals, acquisitions, collection maintenance, and the Learning Lab, Access Lab, and Media Circulation departmentsAssisted with MOBIUS and interlibrary loansCreated on-the-fly patron records for students of local colleges and universitiesOutlined library policy and procedures to students and staff Trained student workers in library procedureAssisted with acquisitions, inventory, and collection maintenance projects Acquired a solid working knowledge of Millennium library software as well as other library related systems; Show less

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of a sixteen-room beachside condominium resort Supervised all front-desk, maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping personnel with the goal of excellent customer service and complete guest satisfaction Coordinated resort bookings and airline ticketing with major airlines Maintained the resort websiteWorked closely with the Belize Ministry of Tourism to provide unique vacation experiences

Managed twelve key enterprise accounts (over $175k annual sales) Coordinated service between in-house technicians and vendors to provide installation, maintenance, and technical issues resolution Trained extensively with hardware and software manufacturers to ensure technical understanding of available products and future technology product offerings Communicated weekly with all levels of clientele to ensure a clear and productive line of communication and on-going status of set… Show more Managed twelve key enterprise accounts (over $175k annual sales) Coordinated service between in-house technicians and vendors to provide installation, maintenance, and technical issues resolution Trained extensively with hardware and software manufacturers to ensure technical understanding of available products and future technology product offerings Communicated weekly with all levels of clientele to ensure a clear and productive line of communication and on-going status of set business objectives Show less

Assisted customers, sales, and technical departments with order processing and product information Maintained customer satisfaction of key in-house accountsWorked closely with sales and product vendors in configuration, troubleshooting, and account maintenance

Ba, American Studies

Activities and Societies: Dean's List 2005 - 2009 Summa Cum Laude Honors

Associate Of Arts, Transfer Studies

General Studies