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* Research, identify, write, and submit proposals to prospective private foundation resources* Identify new opportunities for grant solicitations* Participate in organizational development and strategy planning to move organization forward

* Conduct leadership, fund development, and capacity-building workshops to non- profit organizations* Provide grant writing consultation & direct writing services to non-profit organizations* Conduct hands-on grant writing training services to non-profit organizations* Write Policies and Procedures for clients regarding personnel, grants, strategic planning, etc.

Lawrenceville, Ga, Us

Office of Independent Medical Education (On Contract) * Reviewed grants submitted via online system* Balanced budgets for funding purposes* Administered approved/funded programs* Interacted professionally with internal team and external grant requestors* Adhered to federal Sunshine Act requirements

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Provide leadership to development and management teams while working toward a day when every person receiving Samaritan House's care and housing lives a healthy, stabilized and successful life. Specifically:* Research, identify, write and submit proposals to prospective private foundation resources* Identify new opportunities for grant solicitations and sponsorships* Participate in organizational development and strategy planning to move Agency forward* Participate in donor and volunteer relationship building events/activities* Data entry of donor information in e-Tapestry* Write articles for Agency newsletters, reports, e-blasts and Facebook postings* Understand how teams can work together effectively and facilitate actions for increased collaboration, communication, and problem solving (e.g., Town Hall meetings, grant teams, etc.)* Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems* Assist development team with planning and implementing special fundraising events, including oversight of volunteers* Employee advocate on the "Employee of the Month" selection committee

Dallas, Texas, Us

Provided leadership to a collaborative network of over 60 direct care service providers to the homeless population that helped increase the number of individuals and families living in permanent, supportive housing. Specifically:* Researched and prepared initial Personnel Policies for Agency* Recruited and hired the first Executive Assistant for the Agency* Documented and prepared initial Policies & Procedures Manual for the county-wide Homeless Count and the Federal HUD Grant submissions* Edited and prepared HUD narratives and required exhibits prior to submission to federal government (county-wide funding increased by 83%)* Prepared and submitted proposals to private sources, resulting in over $100,000 raised in less than one year* Provided Training & Technical Assistance on homeless children and youth issues to the Alliance membership agencies* Actively identified gaps, proposed and implemented changes necessary to address risks and rewards* Active member of local planning committee for annual state-wide conference of the Texas Homeless Network* Staff coordinator for the signature fundraiser, "Help the Homeless" Walkathon, which raised over $200,000 its inaugural year (2007), and over $320,000 in 2008 during a week-long series of events

NTRLS provided services to over two million people through 93 public library members within a 20-county area. Specifically:* Researched, identified, wrote and submitted proposals to private sources, resulting in over $100,000 raised for system-wide programs* Prepared PowerPoint slides and conducted training workshops for librarians* Researched funding possibilities for system libraries, and updated the website weekly* Consulted by phone and/or in person with library directors* Assisted team with preparing and implementing bi-annual system-wide membership meetings

Dallas, Tx, Us

Provided leadership within a development department that raised over six million dollars per year. Four months after date-of-hire, I was promoted and also managed three key positions within the department. Specifically:* Researched, identified, wrote and submitted proposals to private sources, increasing grant funds by 80% over the previous year* Data entry of donor gifts in RaisersEdge* Identified opportunities to develop key talent by implementing individual employee development plans, addressing retention issues and increasing the skills and capabilities of team members* Public speaking

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

(Merged with ACH Child and Family Services)Provided leadership to agency giving 24/7 crisis intervention and emergency shelter for youth at-risk of abuse/neglect/homelessness. Assisted with managing overall daily operations starting from a $451,000 annual budget and 15 employees in 1 county at hire, to an almost $3M annual budget with 60 employees in 8 counties at separation. Specifically:* Created and managed all functions of HR* Hiring and supervision of two clerical support staff* Development of Personnel Policies and Procedures* Administered Workers' Compensation and Safety Management programs, resulting in a 100% reduction in accidents within one year* Provided performance management to coach managers to address performance issues effectively and raise the performance level of employees and teams* Built a positive employee relations culture through communication, involvement, process improvement, climate assessment, and change* Developed employee information master file including benefits participation, compensation levels, performance evaluation schedule and professional certifications* Developed employee performance evaluation format linked directly to key performance areas identified within an employee's specific job description* Managed annual United Way employee's campaign, increasing participation to 100% within 1 year* Coordinated employees' monthly training schedule* Administered and analyzed annual Benefits Survey for Board's report* Administered Benefits program, including preparation of bid packets and negotiation of purchased services* Acted as the primary resource to ensure company conformity with applicable HR related regulations as well as company policies and procedures* Revised hiring procedures to reduce position vacancies* Successful management of FMLA, ADA, EEO, and COBRA* Implemented diversified funding strategies, grant writing and public relations activities* Organized and coordinated Agency's Speaker's Bureau

B.A., English/Education

A.A., Liberal Arts