Experience

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  90fm wwsp

  Sept 2002 - May 2003

  Station manager

  • Oversaw on-campus radio station, which has the largest student organization membership• Managed executive staff as well as general staff and community members• Oversaw planning and implementation of 90FM WWSP Trivia contest, the world's largest Trivia contest, which runs for 54 straight hours every April• Ensured radio station and on-air talent followed FCC regulations.

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  Girl scouts of woodland council

  Aug 2003 - May 2008

  Provided leadership and direction to program department and adult development/training department, making sure all programs were in line with mission and vision of organization. Oversaw one geographical area for membership recruitment and retention. Supervised 1 part time specialist, 1 full time manager, 6 seasonal summer camp staff• Served as summer camp director for resident camp. Increased girl participation in camp programming each year through offering a wide variety of camp sessions. • Oversaw summer camp business and financial operations and coordinated summer staff, activities, food, lodging, first aid/safety, transportation and volunteer participation. Increased volunteer participation each year, which in turn lowered operating expenses. • Coordinated a school year calendar of age-specific programming for girls in K-12. Programs included bringing in outside speakers, activities and venues. Increased girl attendance at programs each year. • Coordinated 2 annual volunteer conferences each year, which included securing the venue, speakers/trainers, scheduling, confirmations and promotion of event. Offered a multitude of training opportunities to volunteers to get them the most up to date information on our organization, ensuring girl and parent satisfaction in our program Show less Responsible for teen program offerings to members in 7th grade and up, member of the communications team within the council and oversaw 2 geographical areas for membership recruitment and retention. • Took new teen-focused programming and increased yearly event offerings, increasing teen participation and retention in the Girl Scout program.• Implemented new national programming options into current offerings, ensuring girl members were receiving the highest quality opportunities through programming restructuring. • Coordinate production of yearly program book mailings, including design layout, contest management and dissemination plan. Show less

  • Program Director/Adult Development Director

    Mar 2006 - May 2008

  • Teen program/communications specialist

    Aug 2003 - Mar 2006
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  Girl scouts of the northwestern great lakes, inc

  May 2008 - Oct 2023

  Property Director (June 2015 – Present)Direct and coordinate multi-facility (business office and camp property) maintenance and expansion projects and drive success at multiple summer camp operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Manage organization owned, leased or borrowed property to meet organization’s goals and objectives.2. Lead the summer camp operations and ensure high quality outdoor program for girls.3. Coordinate and supervise ongoing maintenance of all council facilities, grounds and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations and council standards.4. Develop and coordinate permanent maintenance and replacement schedules/records and inventory control systems for all council owned furniture and equipment.5. Participate in long range planning processes and oversee the implementation of the strategic and master plans for each facility and outdoor programs.6. Contribute to the council’s planning process; specifically in the development of integrated operating objectives, budget development, implementation of objectives and action steps, individual performance appraisals and in the annual organizational review.7. Support council functions through promotion of council sponsored activities. Promote the Girl Scout culture of philanthropy by cultivating and building relationships with donors. Show less • Manage a team of Community Development Coordinators, with the goal of recruiting over 2,000 girl members and nearly 350 adult volunteers to our organization. Recruitment territory of Community Development Coordinators includes Wood County, Marathon County, Adams County, Portage County, and parts of Waushara and Marquette County. • Serve as spokesperson to local media with a focus on a variety of marketing campaigns, including recruitment and Girl Scout cookie sale. • Initiate business collaborations with community partners to strengthen volunteer base as well as introduce new streams of revenue.• Mentor staff with recruitment strategies and volunteer management ideas. • Provide major conflict management and resources for financial issues with volunteers. • Coordinate volunteer training events and award events. • Be a part of the planning teams for major membership campaigns, taking the lead on assigned campaigns. Show less Responsible for ensuring the strength of the Girl Scout Movement by recruiting girls and adult volunteers in an assigned geographic area as part of a regional team.• Recruited nearly 800 girl members and over 250 adult volunteers within 2 geographic areas (Portage County, greater Marshfield area) to achieve annual membership goals. Consistently met and exceeded recruitment goals. • Marketed and promoted Girl Scout organization throughout assigned geographical areas to foster growth in program participation numbers. Utilized a wide range of marketing resources, including newspaper, television, radio and social media. Resulted in continuing membership growth each year. • Collaborated with a variety of community organizations to extend Girl Scout programming to un-served and under-served populations. Organizations include Portage County Boys and Girls Club, Marshfield area Youth Net program, and Amherst Afterschool program.• Built up available resource list of area organizations, professional speakers and presenters, and local businesses who extend collaboration opportunities, reduced prices and resources to local Girl Scout members and volunteers Show less

  • Property Director

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2023

  • Community Development Manager

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Community Development Coordinator

    May 2008 - Jun 2013
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  University of wisconsin-madison extension

  Oct 2023 - now

  Extension planning manager

  University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides statewide access to university resources and research so the people of Wisconsin can learn, grow and succeed at all stages of life. The Division of Extension carries out this tradition of the Wisconsin Idea – extending the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state. Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.Responsibilities:-Managing and directing operational functions of Extension facilities and other projects, fostering innovative solutions to meet Extension' business needs.-Serving as Extension's liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to ensure timely and safe planning and implementation of major construction and/or remodeling projects.-Developing operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, best practices, and Extension's objectives.-Developing and managing priorities and implementation strategies for maintenance, renovations, and capital improvement projects in Extension, informed by up-to-date understanding of division needs, workplace culture, and workplace design.-In partnership with FPM and the Dean's Leadership Team, directing and managing planning of multiple facilities and projects (including off-campus locations) in alignment with Institutional, Divisional, and Unit strategic priorities.-Serving as the primary point of contact for Division staff, FP&M staff and UW system staff for space occupancy agreements and facility requests for Extension employees across the state.-Working with Extension financial staff to ensure any rents or payments associated with space occupancy agreements are paid in accordance with agreement terms.-Providing leadership in priority planning projects for Extension related to properties, facilities, and other leadership initiatives, as assigned. Show less