- Led turnaround of an organization facing imminent closure, restoring compliance and financial stability within three months of hire-Oversaw comprehensive restructuring, including operational, development, and board management functions, to ensure long-term viability-Secured critical grant funding and implemented cost-saving innovations, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing financial sustainability-Revised client handbook and organizational policies, improving clarity and consistency in service delivery and compliance-Lead a successful rebranding initiative, including the development of a new name, tagline, and brand identity-Transitioned donor management to a new CMS, streamlining processes and enhancing donor relationships-Organized a high-impact fundraising event, building awareness and generating new support-Established risk management policies and improved financial processes to strengthen organizational resilience and accountability.

Contacted position for program evaluation, SOP development, and change management.

•Lead consultant to nonprofit executive directors, consulting on operations, software, HR personnel issues, NCASA core model, NCASA Standards•Led the quality assurance review process to ensure all CASA programs are meeting National CASA/GAL (NCASA) Standards and author a written report of findings to each program director and board•Implemented organization’s growth plan to launch new CASA programs and serve children in 100 counties by mid-2024• Provided technical assistance to CASA program directors on operations, NCASA core model, NCASA Standards•Directly supervised 2 regional program capacity specialist who provide ongoing support and technical assistance to 24 active CASA programs across 79 Kentucky counties

• Supervised 4 volunteer coordinators who provide ongoing support to 140 active CASA volunteers and supervised 1 community outreach coordinator, who recruits and trains prospective volunteers• Project manager for the All Children-All Families project that lead to national recognition by the Human Rights Campaign naming the program 1 of 4 in the nation as an innovator for LGBTQ+ youth and families• Designed, developed, and implemented a new 30 hour pre-service volunteer training curriculum, developed a learning management website from open source resources, and serve as the lead facilitator of 3 pre-service training cohorts annually• Led development, implementation, and evaluation of a community outreach plan, including purchasing advertisements, meeting with community leaders, and forging strategic partnerships• Utilized change management practices to implement programming, including stakeholder analysis, change impacts analysis, and formal change management planning• Established and coordinated program wide professional development plans for staff• Authored, administer, and completed reports for a $570,000 Victims of Crime Act Federal Grant FY20-22 and $400,000 in FY18-20• Participated in court proceedings as a representative of the program advocating for the best interests of children• Conducted interviews of prospective volunteers and determine suitability for the program• Facilitated meetings of the Dual Status Assessment Team and file recommendations for each youth involved in both the juvenile justice system and has experienced abuse or neglect• Served on a committee of the Juvenile Justice & Cross System Task Force. The Task Force is a unit with the Indiana Commission of Improving the Status of Children in Indiana• Interim duties of supervision of 3 staff advocates from June 2019 – August 2019 and supervision of a staff advocate/project manager from October 2019 - July 2020, and a staff advocate December 2019 – May 2021.

•Administered and established School Aged Child Care Program, acquired in August 2017, operating in 18 elementary schools serving more than 500 children with over 100 part-time counselors•Designed, developed, and administered staff training•Utilized Indiana state standards for out of school programming and designed and developed a handbook for the program outlining policies and procedures•Created a project and change management plan to implement Daxco (community center software), responsible for training all end user on software, created job aids, and handbook for software•Responsible for record keeping, billing, and supervision of 8 leadership staff•Oversaw 5 annual day camps including a spring break camp that garnered national distinction, receiving the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Nonprofit Partner of the Year award•Planned and implemented all youth programs and special events•Fulfilled facilities and guest services duties of the Executive Branch Director during position’s vacancy

• Managed high priority projects including compliance to law and policies governing the division, and served as the senior adviser to the Vice Chancellor as a member of the Vice Chancellor Leadership Team• Directed the administrative, financial, and operational activities for the division (27 employees)• Oversaw the management and accounting of the division’s multi-million dollar funds while implementing a new comprehensive budget structure and accounting system• Responsible for community relations & media relations, human resources policy & compliance, and project management on behalf of the division• Chaired the following committees: Student Transportation Logistics Taskforce, Information Technology Security Administrator Search Committee, Director of Student Conduct Search Committee• Served on the following committee: Chancellor’s Resilience and Sustainability Taskforce, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Leadership Team, Title IX Appeals Hearing Officer, Dean of Student Success Search Committee, Housing and Residence Life Director Search Committee, Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Search Committee, Athletic Trainer Search Committee, Director of Student Accounts/University Cashier Search Committee, Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Student Development Search Committee, Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Student Programming Search Committee

• Served as chief executive officer of a start-up consulting firm providing external relations and event management, planning, and promotion services to non-profit and governmental organizations• Developed successful promotional plans, event planning and facilitation, and event management for clients• Assisted clients in effective lobbying of government leaders at state and local governments• Cultivated relationships with local businesses to provide sponsorships to events managed by the company• Major projects include community workshops and award ceremonies for the City of Terre Haute and a multi-day community charrette for Art Spaces, Inc.

• Directed daily operations of independent living services to 300+ foster youth in 23 Indiana counties.• Managed the program’s operational budget and produced financial reports to ensure contractual compliance• Provided strategic direction to 17 case managers and directly supervised 3 regional managers• Served as the on-call crisis interventionist to guide case managers and regional managers to deescalate critical situations

• Hired, trained, supervised, and lead a staff of five case managers in ten counties• Coordinated and developed strategic alliances with community institutions to expand opportunities for clients• Reviewed clients’ program data to ensure program goals and objectives are met and developed continuous quality improvement measures• Developed and lead life skill training for clients

• Assessed and implemented client’s independent living plans to enhance life skills including: budgeting, obtaining safe and stable housing, and seeking community resources• Provided clients post-secondary education support, secondary education academic assistance, and career counseling • Fostered personal growth and arrange opportunities for developing professional and social relationships • Documented progress and develop reports for appropriate agencies

• Managed external communications including production and distribution of media releases, created content for the Mayor’s website, and advanced mayoral speeches and presentations• Cultivated media relations through regular contact with media representatives, press conferences, media interviews, and developed correspondence on behalf of the Mayor• Chaired the fundraising and planning committee for the Mayor’s Founder’s Day Ball, raising 30% more funds than the previous year’s philanthropic efforts• Developed and chaired Mayor’s Wellness Initiative using community resources, strategic partnerships, and organized events to promote holistic living and wellness• Planned and implemented events in support of strategic initiatives to enhance quality of life for Terre Haute residents• Maximized customer service and efficiency in delivering information to Terre Haute residents through 311 Citizen Contact Center• Maintained the Mayor’s calendar and fielded scheduling requests• Represented the Office of the Mayor at community activities, meetings, and events• Advised the Mayor on issues related to sustainability and the environment, constituent services, community outreach, and served as a liaison to local universities and community organizations• Apply and Received $4,000 in grant funds from Keep America Beautiful for recycle bins in city owned buildings

• Graduate Assistant position serving as the founding president of the Student Marketing Company overseeing five undergraduate employees in providing marketing, communications, and graphic design services for programs sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs or student organizations• Coordinator of information pertaining to Student Affairs programs and services• Developed and implement communications strategies for student programs,created brand identity for student affairs units and programs, and for student organizations

• Liaison to local government and community organizations• Searched and applied for sustainability related grants• Managed projects and planned and implemented events• Developed intern selection and professional development program • Conducted a greenhouse gas inventory for the City of Terre Haute• Served on the organization’s strategic planning committeeReceived the following grants:$4,000- Recycle Bins for Indiana State University, Keep America Beautiful, 2012$7,500-Student Employment Funding, Indiana State University, 2012

• Conducted community-wide greenhouse gas inventory• Researched municipal environmental policy as directed by the commission

• Delivered constituent services and provided case management for criminal justice related cases• Staffed the congressman at public events• Drafted correspondence on behalf of the congressman