Lead the Communications Department of one of the state's fastest growing public school districts (currently 8,200 students) in a rapidly growing community.Responsible for external and internal communications within the district and beyond, including district web sites, social media, mass message systems (email, phone and text).Chief spokesperson for the district, including media.Serve as member of the district's Executive Leadership Team. Radio play-by-play voice of high school football team, and host weekly Coach's Show during football season. Oversee branding of district.

Lead the day to day operations and communications of the church. Serve as the "right hand" of the senior pastor, often making organizational decisions and assisting with vision casting. Speak in front of large groups. Oversee facility rentals and multi-purpose use. Work with Finance Director to oversee budgeting, accounts payable and giving.

Responsible for growth and development of regional division of non-profit apartment ministry, including annual budget planning and controlling.Managed staff of six employees (hired five and all were still part of team when I left).Member of the organization’s Senior Leadership Team.Grew number of CARES Teams from approximately 20 to a high of 59.Region reached financial sustainability and had positive cash flow in 2009 and 2010(only region to do so).Developed and lead Regional Advisory Council of volunteers/donors.Met with local leaders regularly to cast vision of the program and made presentations to various groups for the purpose of fund raising.

Hired as school’s first full-time development director.Responsible for major fund raisers of school.Oversaw launch of $3 million+ capital campaign for new grammar school building.Coordinated annual auction and had highest net income in 25 year history, more than double the previous high.Part of the school’s senior leadership.Developed and grew both internal and external relationships.Made regular presentations before the school’s Board of Directors.

Established a start-up company from conceptual idea to physical location.Responsible for day-to-day operations of full-service retail business, including all business-related activities (accounts payable, payroll, marketing and advertising, community relations, product ordering).Developed and grew relationships with multiple community and Christian leaders.Developed contacts with key Christian retail industry professionals, which helped in acquiring donations and favors for various charitable events.Hired and managed part-time staff on on-going basis.

• Vice President Sales & Marketing (2001)Responsible for the day-to-day sales effort of a multi-million dollar trade show service company.Created and hired position of Director of Client Relations in order to better serve existing clients.Assisted technical support personnel with design of company web site.Part of organization’s Executive Leadership team. • Director of Operations (1997 - 2001)Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company.Managed the directors of six departments within the company and facilitated communications between those departments.Communicated with and met regularly with the President, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer regarding major company decisions and policies.Member of organization’s Executive Leadership team.Met and communicated with clients regarding services of thecompany.Traveled extensively.• Director of Sales & Marketing (1994 - 1997)Prepared, submitted and negotiated proposals and contracts.Developed various marketing pieces and strategies.Communicated regularly with clients and prospective clients.Traveled extensively.