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SUMMARYAccomplished nonprofit administrator and business manager. Outstanding communication and problem- solving skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with colleagues, leaders and supporters. Poised to deliver competence in administration, finance, human resource and organizational leadership.EXPERIENCEExecutive DirectorHAITI NURSING FOUNDATION - Ann Arbor, MI2016 to PresentDirected administrative, development, finance and human resource functions for internationally focused nonprofit with a $500K annual budget. Supported two-person staff team and engaged board of directors and multiple international partners in collaborative problem-solving and strategic planning efforts.Executive DirectorFIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION - Ann Arbor, MI2007 to 2015Administered operations of 40,000 square foot facility on a 45-acre campus with a $1.1M annual budget and $5.6M in assets. Supervised four-person staff team who provided facility and office support services to organization and its membership.Manager, Borders Group FoundationBORDERS GROUP - Ann Arbor, MI2003 to 2007Directed fundraising and program service efforts of corporate foundation with annual revenues of $1M and a $600K annual budget. Managed two-person staff team and 35 volunteers on various fundraising and program teams.Field Marketing Coordinator / Community Relations CoordinatorBorders Group - Ann Arbor, MI1997 to 2003Coordinated multifaceted special events program, including celebrity visits, in- store musical performances, children's programming and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations in order to build relationships, increase sales and promote corporate citizenship.Operations Manager / Volunteer CoordinatorHANDS ON ATLANTA - Atlanta, GA1992 to 1996Directed two agency departments and four-member staff team, coordinating organization's volunteer programs and services. Oversaw the organization's $1M budget and the day-to-day administrative, financial, program development and volunteer management areas.Special Events Coordinator / Driver / Warehouse ManagerATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK - Atlanta, GA1987 to 1992

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