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Brunswick, Me, Us

We solve your people challenges.- Act as "integrator" to the company's "visionary" CEO.- Manage all business development, marketing, operations, and human resources activities.- Create and implement new projects, products, and strategies to improve revenue and efficiency.- Facilitate talent acquisition for senior leadership and executive roles in client organizations.- Provide consulting services in the areas of culture enhancement and adjustment, hiring and retention, performance management, leadership development, onboarding/offboarding, succession, employee engagement, internal communication, employer branding, and management best practices.- Administer and analyze assessments of leadership/work style, behavior, core values, and competencies.

Founded this consulting practice to assist businesses and non-profit organizations with business planning, marketing, project management, human resources, and event management. Designed business plans, marketing campaigns, staffing plans, reporting systems, financial management systems, policies and procedures, fundraisers, PR events, and social events.

Provided support to local businesses, planned and managed educational and community events, facilitated committees, coordinated fundraising efforts, collaborated with regional economic development agencies. - Wrote the Economic & Community Development Strategy to complement the town's Comprehensive Plan that proposed action steps for implementation of that voter-approved plan.- Assisted the Zoning Committee in revising the town's Zoning Ordinance, particularly the Land Use Table.- Implemented the Maine Downtown Network's revitalization system. - Provided confidential business counseling and site selection assistance.- Managed public relations, social media, tourism advertising, community events, and other marketing activities to promote the town as a tourism, business, and lifestyle destination- Coordinated affordable housing development initiatives.

Managed all membership, marketing, fundraising, event, economic development, and business support services. - Increased membership by over 80% in a four-year period.- Tripled annual revenue through successful fundraising and development of additional revenue sources.- Established and managed the annual Foliage Food & Wine Festival which resulted in significant income for the chamber, increased tourism traffic during a traditionally slower period, and increased media coverage for our region.- Founded the Blue Hill Peninsula Economic Development Council to identify projects and initiatives to broaden the areas' economic base, overcome obstacles to growth, and identify available grants to fund such activities.

Bristol, Rhode Island, Us

Managed membership database, processed renewals, recruited new members, developed membership rewards program, tracked charitable contributions , and managed fundraising and member events.- Increased membership from less than 1,000 active members to over 1,500 in a nine-month period.- Promoted and managed fundraising events generating over $250K in revenue.- Administered the Herreshoff Institute of Seamanship which provided sailing instruction to 100+ students per season.

Managed recruiting and retention of technical staff for this startup internet security company. Wrote policies, developed work/life initiatives, and implemented candidate and employee assessment tools. Was instrumental in growing the company from 15 employees to over 100 in eight months. Assisted in the transition to new ownership.- Instrumental in growing the organization from 15 employees to over 80 within six months.- Wrote policies in health and safety, security, discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace violence.- Implemented work/life initiatives including flexible scheduling, on-site services, and wellness programs.- Worked with the executive team to transition the company to new ownership.

Managed operations for this startup healthcare executive placement firm. Recruited and trained independent regional recruiters throughout the United States. Implemented candidate assessment programs and business development campaigns.- Recruited and managed a network of independent regional recruiters throughout the United States.- Initiated partnerships with other placement firms in complementary sectors of the market.- Designed and implemented a comprehensive candidate assessment program.

Boston, Ma, Us

Managed talent acquisition for financial services sales roles in the South Portland, Maine branch office. Wrote a comprehensive staffing plan which became a model throughout the Northeast region. Represented the agency in community organizations.