I provide leadership that empowers financial advisors to grow their practices through personalized coaching, mentoring, and encouragement. My mission is to equip and support advisors, clients, and organizations with the tools, resources, and programs needed to create lasting, positive impact while living generously.I lead initiatives that foster meaningful connections within communities, guiding members toward financial clarity and purpose-driven living. By creating impactful events and cultivating strong relationships,

I led the Marketing, Communications, Enrollment, and Development departments at New Life Academy, while also serving as Executive Director of the New Life Academy Educational Foundation (NLAEF).Educational FoundationI was responsible for managing over $1.3M in annual fundraising efforts to support New Life Academy (PreK-12). This included overseeing the Annual Fund, fundraising events, and campaigns. I directed a dedicated team, including full-time staff and a volunteer Board of Directors, and set goals, vision, and strategic initiatives. My role also involved overseeing the Foundation's financial planning, including strategic investments, planned and estate giving, endowment management, and budgeting. Additionally, I was a member of the Academy’s Administrative Cabinet.Enrollment & RecruitmentI directed enrollment and recruitment for a student body of 750+, managing all aspects of marketing and recruitment strategies. I also led the development and implementation of new internal processes, including the integration of software systems to streamline operations.Marketing & CommunicationsI managed all internal and external communications for the Academy and directed comprehensive marketing initiatives to elevate the institution’s brand and outreach efforts.

• Fundraising & stewardship; Overseeing Budgets & Strategic Planning• Managed Executive Board; Advisory Board; Associate Board and multiple committees• Created events that focus & support the organization's mission• Executed communication with Board members donors and corporate partners• Managed all reporting & accountability to national office• Advised strategy and execution of organizational endeavors• Managed local chapter staff and Minnesota Trainers• Led creative initiatives and programming.The mission of PCA is to transform the culture of youth and high school sports. Our goal is to use a positive sports experience to develop Better Athletes, Better People. PCA partners with local schools and youth sports organizations by conducting workshops and providing education, tools and resources for administrators, coaches, parents and student-athletes.

Trainer, Mentor & Consultant for Positive Coaching Alliance. Developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience. Conducting/facilitated nearly 250 workshops annually.Served as mentor to all PCA-MN trainers.Annually worked with PCA trainers from across US to improve skills.Served as lead Trainer, Consultant & Mentor since 2013- Collaborated with Morsekode to develop, create and distribute a series of Public Service Announcements that encourage parents and coaches to keep it classy on the sidelines.- Major contributor to the team that won gold Telly award. With over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents this campaign spots earned the world renown 2020 gold Telly award in the Local TV Not-For-Profit category for spots highlighting the Positive Coaching Alliance.

Responsible for managing staff, strategies, curriculum development and basketball community engagement.Administrative duties include managing full & part-time staff, department budget, initiating new strategies, departmental development, outreach, overseeing camps and clinics. Work closely with Jr. NBA initiatives and NBA youth programming at a local and national level.Wolves on court Clinician since 1996.

Part-time:Direct youth basketball camps & clinics. Conduct coaches clinics/training.Lead individual & team training initiatives.

Responsible for designing and implementing marketing strategies for NBA and WNBA clubs. Coordinated all youth basketball endeavors. Handled targeted, market-specific events and sales of group tickets. Directed youth basketball camps and clinics. Served organizations, school districts and youth basketball associations as a consultant and public speaker.Accomplishments:• 1999 Group Sales Top Executive * Member of the WNBA top groups sales team• Facilitated marked increase in non-metro youth camps and clinics* Served as camp & clinic speaker• Developed and organized ongoing WNBA breast cancer fundraiser.

Served as Senior Consultant providing non-profit fundraising services through capital campaigns, annual fund development, funding diagnostics, campaign planning studies, board development, enrollment campaigns and strategic planning services. Worked with a variety of organizations including schools, churches, social service agencies, hospitals and other institutions.

Served as lead enrollment officer for university overseeing Admissions, Financial Aid and Retention. Created and implemented institution’s new recruitment strategies and functions. Guided departmental restructuring while establishing enrollment best practices. Managed 30-plus employees. Led university through implementation of block tuition pricing structure, new scholarships reform, and other significant initiatives. Respected leader and administrator. Sought after enrollment speaker for conferences and seminars. Serve as 'best practices' consultant for several institutions and educational businesses. Developed giving/fundraising alliances that led to increased giving by alumni and university supportersAccomplishments:• Awarded North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) Regional Service Award in 2012• Recognized as a national consultant/specialist for the Assemblies of God Alliance for Higher Education• Presenter at various enrollment-related conferences

Directed all college annual fund-raising, alumni relations and advancement endeavors. Managed college/constituent relationships. Oversaw all college public relation efforts. Designed and implemented all elements relating to $4 million phase of an on-campus building expansion capital campaign. Maintained donor relations resulting in raising $1 million annually for institutional operations. Instrumental in raising funds for college's Foundation. Served on Presidents Cabinet. Taught Organizational Management courses in adult degree completion program (Compass). Also, raised operational and scholarship funds for the Boy's & Girl's Club of Rochester during this period, highlighted by spear-heading a successful 'Kids Stock' fundraising program.

Responsible for establishing marketing strategies, business plans and sales execution for commercial sales division. Managed and executed marketing and sales efforts for major accounts in Minnesota - including Mayo Clinics.Accomplishments:• Appointed “Marketing Coach/Trainer” serving the needs of 12 consultants throughout a five-state region. • Voted Minnesota/Iowa “Most Valuable Consultant” in 2001. • Company Leadership Aces Club Award winner in 2001.• Individually engineered sales territory transformation, leading a previously under preforming #495 of 500 in sales to overall #8 national ranking in 10 months. • Chosen to serve as “Midwest Sales Trainer” assisting over 70 sales consultants.• Led #1 team in U.S. for Testoderm TTS sales in 2001. • Led #1 team in U.S. for Levaquin antibiotic sales in 2001. • #1 in district in total sales and market share increase for 2000. • More than doubled market share in 10 months.

Served as college administrator in areas of recruitment, promotion, advertising and retention. Coordinated budgets, established policies and managed 17 person department. Responsible for enrollment and promotional endeavors. Interacted with prospective students, donors, and supporters. Directed special on-campus events. Served as Men’s Basketball coach.

Served as department chairperson and college administrator. Responsible for all collegiate athletic activities including intercollegiate varsity sports, intramural sports, club sports and physical education curriculum. Coordinated budgets, scheduling, promotions and fundraising for department endeavors. Varsity men’s basketball coach. Taught various classes and served as faculty advisor.Accomplishments:• 1994-’95 NCCAA Regional Basketball Coach of the Year • 1995-’96 NCCAA National Sports Ministry Award • Respected, sought-after clinician