Providing a wide range of cultural non-profit consulting expertise including grant writing and reporting, social impact fundraising and campaign development, strategy and innovation, program and initiative scaling, developing hybrid for profit and nonprofit business models, operations re-tooling, and more.

As Chief Operating Officer, I spearhead the strategic direction and operational excellence across Development, Marketing, Events, Programs, Exhibitions, Facilities, IT, and Security departments, driving towards surpassing milestones in each realm. Guiding cross-functional teams, I innovate processes, systems, and policies, fortifying organizational productivity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By meticulously analyzing operational performance metrics, I pinpoint areas ripe for enhancement, crafting and executing action plans with precision. My adept financial stewardship encompasses budget management, the formulation of cost-control protocols, the discernment of revenue-generating avenues, and vigilant monitoring of financial performance.Below listed are some of my key Achievements:• Optimized operational efficiency by successfully renegotiating contracts and realigning staff.• Enhanced compliance with regulations by providing leadership in innovating solutions to complex business problems.• Improved organizational communication by facilitating interactions between executive leadership, staff, visitors, and vendors.• Boosted morale and teamwork within management team through fostering creative thinking, problem-solving, and empowerment.

As Vice President of Development, I spearheaded a dynamic team of four skilled professionals, fostering cross-functional collaboration with Senior Leadership to define and prioritize fundraising goals, devise strategic approaches, and outline clear objectives. My role extended to overseeing the management of our donor database, where I implemented robust policies and procedures for data retention and reporting, ensuring utmost accuracy and efficiency. Through meticulous profiling and targeted outreach, I strategically engaged corporate entities, individuals, foundations, and government bodies, cultivating meaningful relationships and securing vital support for our initiatives.Below listed are some of my key Achievements:• Utilized a unique social impact fundraising model to secure $1 million in gifts within 3-4 months.• Initiated and closed $7 million in annual development opportunities to sustain and accelerate NMAAM's growth.• Obtained a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment for a new traveling exhibit showcasing Fisk Jubilee Singers' story.

As Vice President of Fund Development & Strategic Initiatives, I orchestrated and led the establishment of four pivotal endeavors. Firstly, I conceptualized and drove forward a multi-sector Foodshed project, seamlessly blending nutrition education with farm-to-table and school business planning. Secondly, I spearheaded a Latinx community outreach program, fostering a bilingual museum experience in English and Spanish. Additionally, I masterminded the development of a cutting-edge Shopify (TM) e-commerce platform alongside an innovative drop shipping and product sourcing protocol. Lastly, I oversaw the expansion of the Early Language and Literacy Initiative, scaling it for statewide and national impact. Furthermore, I guided the prestigious Museums Connect project funded by the US Department of State. This initiative facilitated a yearlong international partnership between Stepping Stones and Emílio Goeldi Museum in Belém, Brazil, forging connections between students from the Amazon region and Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Multi-Magnet School in Bridgeport, CT.Below listed are some of my key Achievements:• Supervised international exchange program between Brazil and Connecticut.• Headed five-member team, achieving $4-5 million annual operational revenue via diverse funding channels including annual fund appeals, corporate sponsorships, event proceeds, grant allocations, and major giving solicitations.

As the Director of Strategic Innovation & Grants, I cultivated diverse partnerships across international, national, statewide, and local spheres, collaborating with museums, K-12 school districts, universities, cultural organizations, artists, scientists, and private sector research firms. Crafting a visionary strategy, I secured funding for a comprehensive four-part STEAM-formatted energy initiative through grant authorship. Additionally, I led a transformative three-year statewide digital storytelling project on energy themes, funded by esteemed organizations like the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Hearst Foundation. Moreover, I spearheaded project management and fundraising efforts for a Museums Connect project funded by the US Department of State, fostering meaningful connections between Romanian and West Virginian educators, students, and musicians through a year-long exploration of folk music and digital curation.Below listed are some of my key Achievements:• Secured $1.3 million for a traveling exhibit.• Designed and executed a $1.4 million mobile exhibit focused on natural gas.• Developed a STEAMworks digital learning lab complementing mobile exhibit.• Produced online digital content supporting aforementioned initiative components.• Served as co-liaison for an Economic Impact Study conducted by Center for Business and Economic Research at Marshall University, Huntington, WV, analyzing Clay Center's economic influence on its surrounding service area.Additional Experience:Academic Affairs Grants Writer & Special Projects Director | Purchase College, State University of New York, Purchase, NYGrants & Foundations Manager | Clay Center for the Arts, Sciences & West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Charleston, WVDirector of Grants, Education & Community Outreach | West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Charleston, WV