Experience

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  Americorps *nccc

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Corps member

  AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18–24. Members are assigned to one of five campuses, located in Denver, Colorado; Sacramento, California; Perry Point, Maryland; Vicksburg, Mississippi; and Vinton, Iowa.The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. In partnership with nonprofits—secular and faith based, local municipalities, state governments, federal government, national or state parks, Indian Tribes and schools members complete service projects throughout the region they are assigned.Drawn from the successful models of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s and the U.S. military, AmeriCorps NCCC is built on the belief that civic responsibility is an inherent duty of all citizens and that national service programs work effectively with local communities to address pressing needs. Responsibilities:• Served as a Corps Ambassador for recruiting events.• Assisted Lummi Island Community Land Trust to construct nine homes in Washington.• Served as a Teacher Assistant for Larchmont Elementary in Sacramento, CA.• Provided support as a Trail Engineer to the National Forest Service in Sedona, AZ.• Managed a Wonderful Outdoor World summer camp in Salt Lake City, UT. Show less

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  City year

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2005

  Service leader

  City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 19 U.S. locations and one in Johannesburg, South Africa. Just as important, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service.Responsibilities:• Managed a high school partnership with Benjamin Franklin High School providing tutoring, mentoring, and class support.• Operated an after-school program in conjunction with Russell Byers Charter School. • Planned, developed, and led a legacy project build of an indoor “Peace Garden.” • Organized two service days for the entire site, approximately 175 individuals, at 15 local non-profits. Accomplishments:Received the Gumption and Initiative Award, Spirit Award, and Team of the Week Award.Received Oprah Winfrey/ City Year Scholarship $11,000 – One of only two recipients from 175 corps members. Show less

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  Girard college

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  Residential advisor

  Girard College is a private boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, each headed by a single parent or guardian.All Girard students receive full scholarships to take part in the school's strong academic program, and to live safely on its enclosed 43-acre campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Girard's mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth.Responsibilities:• Advised personal and educational development of 14-44 7th grade girls.• Developed and implemented weekly curriculum and recreational activities. • Developed and tracked incentives and behavior program.• Planned and coordinated field trips and other activities for adolescent boys and girls. Programs Developed:Service Superstars After-school Program Facilitator – Wrote proposal and implemented community service projects.Youth Organized for Disaster Action Facilitator – Received AmeriCorps funding to conduct emergency preparedness program with students.Accomplishments:Extra Mile Award – Excellence in ProgrammingCommunity Service Award – Service Superstars Program Show less

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  Breast cancer 3-day

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

  Project coordinator

  The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a series of three-day, 60-mile walks that raise millions of dollars for breast cancer research, education, and community health programs. Breast Cancer 3-Day participants raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. Responsibilities:• Coordinated and participated in three walk seasons (12-15 events). Events grossed $110 Million in 2008 with a 72% rate of return to charity.• Managed onsite donation collection, processing and a volunteer team for 12-15 cities with annual totals of approximately $500,000.• Researched, developed, and negotiated with major vendor-partners.• Supervised risk management and incident reporting in conjunction with vendors, insurance broker and carriers.• Managed complex and confidential files, contracts, and grants.• Managed Beneficiary/Producer communications with constituent base and vendors.• Researched and procured key information technology including hardware and software for cross functional departmental usage.Programs Developed:Breast Cancer 3-Day Accessibility Pilot Programo Sensitivity training and awareness program for staff and volunteers launched in 15 markets.o Implemented handicapped accessible route and event for participants with mobility disabilities.Accomplishments:Drafted RFPs, conducted search, selection and transition process for banking, merchandise, insurance, and 401K vendors.Organized a walker cheering station on-event which included all National Philanthropic Trust staff as a team building activity. Show less

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  Communities in schools of philadelphia, inc.

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Grant writer

  Prepared proposals to foundations, businesses and government agencies in response to funding guidelines or requests for proposals and other written material; researched public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify other sources of funding for programs, operations, community service and/or other projects.Accomplishments & Responsibilities:•Drafted an $838,000 grant for alternative education from the School District of Philadelphia.•Drafted and awarded a $500,000 grant from PA Department of Education for afterschool programs.•Drafted and awarded a $266,000 grant from PENNSERVE for Digital Service Fellows.•Drafted and awarded a $144,188 grant from Philadelphia Youth Network for Freedom Schools.•Drafted and awarded a $50,800 grant from Philadelphia Youth Network for Cobbs Creek WorkReady.•Drafted and awarded a $25,000 for capacity building from Philadelphia Youth Network.•Drafted and awarded $10,000 worth of free advertising from Google Adsense.•Worked with CIS of Philadelphia and CIS of PA key executives to strategize fundraising plans.•Planned and executed a series of grant writing workshops for all central office staff.•Attended CIS of Philadelphia sponsored events, drafted articles and photos for the organization’s website.•Managed daily social media campaigns for Facebook and Twitter.•Managed and mentored two Interns and an AmeriCorps Member in grant writing. Show less

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  Make the world better, llc

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Property manager

  Property Manager for a series of multi-family residential properties in Wilmington, DE. Accomplishments & Responsibilities: • Managed budgets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accounting reports, tenet deposits and monthly rents in Quickbooks. • Managed communication with tenets including viewing of properties for prospective tenets, reviewing rental applications and leases, and collection of deposits. • Supervised construction, maintenance, and repair projects as well as negotiated and managed vendors and contractors for daily and annual maintenance of properties. • Paid property expenses including taxes, mortgages, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs.• Reported the property’s financial status, occupancy, and expiring leases to property owners. Show less

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  Devereux advanced behavioral health

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2017

  Manager of grants management

  Managed a national grants system to secure millions of dollars in funding from public, private and corporate foundations, government agencies as well as from private donors, board members, fundraising events and young friend events. Accomplishments & Responsibilities: •Secured $1.8 million in funding for 9 centers, from 32 funders, to support 24 distinct programs, projects, capital improvements or research. Managed subject matter experts and executive leadership to develop a strategic fundraising plan as well as writing and technical oversight to meet strict funding deadlines. •Provided train-the-trainer level trainings and fundraising technical support for 12 development directors across the national network. Presented a series of workshops on Mendeley, government grants and crowdfunding at two development conferences for the national network. Secured keynote speaker for peer to peer fundraising workshop. •Negotiated collaborative partnerships with the City of Philadelphia’s Foster Care System, a New York City network of schools, the Ronald McDonald House, and the State of Colorado to provide social and emotional learning and resiliency skills for at-hope youth. •Awarded a $1,084,275 grant from the School District of Philadelphia for support services, a $450,000 grant from The Wawa Foundation for general operating support, a $300,000 grant from The Greenfield Foundation for therapeutic foster care, a $169,000 grant from PennDOT for service vehicles, three grants totaling $105,000 from the W.W. Smith Foundation, and three grants totaling $85,000 from The Genuardi Foundation. •Generated annual stewardship reports for six endowment funds valued at $38,000, $138,900, $207,000, $1,500,000, $1,700,000 and $4,900,000 which funded key programs, research, employee training and continuing education.•Awarded a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) funded national collaborative for research of psychotropic medication. Show less

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  Bidpal, inc

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

  Bidpal event manager

  Managed events at fundraising auctions throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, to ensure successful execution of BidPal technology and client satisfaction throughout the event. Accomplishments & Responsibilities: •Managed BidPal’s event management solutions, automated mobile auctions, payment processing, online fundraising, and consulting services to help make charitable events more fun and more profitable. •Provided end-to-end support to the event and nonprofit customer on behalf of BidPal for all BidPal related activities and complete tasks assigned by the Regional Manager. •Managed and recruited all BidPal staff onsite of fundraising events including Assistant Event Managers, Tech Lead and BidPal Associates. Completed required timesheets and performance feedback. •Completed end of event meetings with nonprofit customers to review all giving metrics and reports and provide quality improvement feedback for future fundraising events. Show less

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  Delaware association for the education of young children

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Director of development (independent contractor)

  The Delaware Association for the Education of Young children (deaeyc) is an affiliate of the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the leading membership association for those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age eight. Founded in 1969, deaeyc serves and acts on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children and their families in Delaware. The mission of the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc) is to promote national standards for early care and education as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); to promote high-quality early learning for Delaware’s children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.Accomplishments & Responsibilities:• Secured $200,000 of unrestricted funds, grants, corporate partnerships, and individual giving to support capital improvements, training and professional development, and cutting-edge technology. • Planned and implemented a series of friendraisers, fundraisers, thank-a-thons, annual appeals, and online giving to increase board giving 10%, increase membership by 50%, and to raise $200,000. • Collaborated with Board to support the organization’s mission and plan and implement strategic development plans, and develop relationships with state and local political officials, subject matter experts, school and social service agencies, and the local community. • Managed all customer relations management systems (CRM), crowdfunding initiatives, donation processing, Guidestar Profile, social media posts, and website. • Recruited and managed a team of Development Associates, Events Coordinators, and Social Media Coordinators utilizing job boards, job fairs, collegiate-level interns, and AmeriCorps members. Show less

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  Healthy foods for healthy kids

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Development consultant

  Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids works with Delaware schools to start vegetable gardening programs that are integrated into the science curriculum and that operate during the academic year. Each spring and fall, our schools experience "seed-to-table" growing, and every student is involved in hands-on gardening lessons that support content standards. HFHK is the ONLY organization in Delaware that has implemented multiple, successful school gardening programs!Our mission is to design and implement food and garden-based educational programs for Delaware schools that support content standards and promote student health. Our vision is to inspire and motivate youth to develop lifelong wholesome eating habits by experiencing the joy of growing, cooking, and eating garden-fresh vegetables. Our goal is to Veggie-cate the First State! Show less

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  Campus election engagement project

  May 2018 - May 2022

  Accomplishments & Responsibilities: • Partnership cultivation and management of 100+ university partners and community organizations throughout Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to increase youth voter engagement. • Recruit, train, and manage Assistant State Directors and statewide cohorts of stipend-paid Fellows to plan and host voter engagement events and to activate democracy in their communities. • Educate, train, and collaborate with coalitions in the youth voter space utilizing Airtable, Calendly, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Tableau, and Zoom to track engagement progress. • Research, develop, and distribute state-specific electoral engagement materials, such as electoral engagement assessments and reports, election calendars, candidate guides, and vote plans.• Plan and execute statewide youth voting summits, present at election and higher education-related conferences, and host in-person and virtual engagement activities as well as social media campaigns.• Serve on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee to conduct national Initiatives to further serve the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Disabled, Veteran, and other disenfranchised communities. Show less POWERING YOUNG VOTES AND VOICES FOR A JUST AND EQUITABLE DEMOCRACYWorking to help America’s college, university and community youth vote, Civic Influencers™ assists administrators, faculty, staff and student and youth leaders to engage youth in federal, state and local elections. Youth voting promotes a more equitable and inclusive democracy and addresses past and present disenfranchisement.Civic Influencers national nonpartisan efforts combine our powerful resources with personalized coaching. Schools and communities use our resources to help youth register to vote, navigate challenging voting laws, learn about issues and candidates, volunteer in elections and show up at the polls, whether virtually or in person.Individuals who vote when they’re young tend to continue voting. As Civic Influencers guides schools and communities to deepen their election engagement each cycle, we generate both immediate and long-term impact. Show less

  • Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania & Virginia State Director

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Kentucky, New York & Pennsylvania State Director

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Kentucky and Pennsylvania State Director

    May 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Pennsylvania State Director

    May 2018 - May 2019
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  Temple university - lewis katz school of medicine

  Aug 2019 - now

  Patient instructor & standardized patient

  • Instruct medical students and residents on elements of oral and physical exam procedures and provides live and interactive demonstrations and via telehealth platforms: SimulationiQ and Zoom. • Evaluate medical student performance of OSCE exam elements and simulated doctor-patient encounters onsite and via telehealth platforms.• Provides patient instructor and standardized patient simulations through Temple’s Measey Institute for Clinical Simulation to serve Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine.• Provides standardized patient services at the Patient Safety Program and Jefferson’s Rector Clinical Skills & Simulation Center for Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Show less

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  Laerdal medical

  Apr 2022 - now

  Impact manager - mid-atlantic

  Our Mission:Helping save livesOur Vision:No one should die or be disabled unnecessarily during birth or from sudden illness, trauma or medical errors.Our Goal:Helping save one million lives every year by 2030Accomplishments & Responsibilities: Accomplishments & Responsibilities: • Spearhead the successful transition of customers from server-based SimCapture solutions to the cloud-based platform, ensuring a seamless conversion and maximizing satisfaction.• Lead cross-functional teams, collaborating with Sales, Enterprise Solutions, and internal stakeholders to identify customer needs, implement tailored solutions, and optimize the customer experience to achieve long-term engagement and renewals.• Provide strategic guidance to customers, delivering expert-level product knowledge and troubleshooting to enhance SimCapture adoption, ensuring alignment with customers' operational goals and achieving measurable outcomes.• Drive alignment across internal teams, fostering cohesive teamwork and resource coordination to deliver exceptional customer service and impact.• Manage the SimCapture Mid-Atlantic portfolio, leveraging technical expertise to solve complex client problems and improve product utilization, contributing to overall business growth.• Develop and implement KPIs to monitor and measure customer success, ensuring goals are met and exceeded across a wide customer base.• Administer Salesforce as a Super User, optimizing performance tracking and reporting by developing custom dashboards and automated solutions to enhance efficiency and impact.• Lead the global Viva Engage Impact Manager Community, sharing best practices, insights, and successful strategies across teams internationally to drive global consistency and knowledge sharing.• Conduct virtual and in-person consultations, demonstrations, and assessments, utilizing data-driven insights to recommend solutions that align with both customer needs and Laerdal's broader product portfolio. Show less