Experience

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  Roanoke college

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Student coordinator of success iniatives

  Maroon Corps leader - new student orientation leader (2010 to 2012)Manager at Jo-2-Go which was an on campus coffee cart where students interacted and got free coffee. (2011-2012)Student Liaison to the Dean of Students - met with struggling students to try and make their Roanoke College experience better. (2011-2012)

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  Canonicus camp & conference center

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Counselor

  Member of the summer ministry team. Supervised and participated in camp activities, assistant supervisor of Leadership Development, translator for Spanish speaking church groups, led Bible studies.

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  Blue ridge literacy

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Social services/community outreach intern

  Fall 2012 Internship. Maintain all aspects of social media (facebook, twitter, website) and create informational guides about literacy (from GED to Citizenship courses) and also community resource guides for learners at Blue Ridge Literacy.

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  Rebuilding together

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Americorps member - project specialist (in roanoke)

  Project Specialist - carry out projects by coordinating and managing designated operational activities of Rebuilding Together – Roanoke (RTR), planning and overseeing some Rebuilding Day operations, and planning and managing special projects throughout the year. Working both in the office and out in the field.• Conduct on-site reviews of homes of applicants on the waiting list for Year Round, Special and Rebuilding Day projects.• Prepare detailed work write–ups and material lists. • Conduct minor repairs.• Recruit and manage work groups or contractors as appropriate. • Ensure that groups are trained in Lead Safe Work Practices and are utilized as required • Serve as safety manager for specific work groups.• Manage specific projects to include development of the project from review to completion including site plans, permitting, Neighborhood by Design criteria, Historic Reviews, environmentals and budgeting. • Coordinate projects with RTR partners such as World Changers, Catholic Heart, and REACH workcamps, including project selection, troubleshooting, review of work and close out of projects. • Manage the RTR warehouse, checking out equipment and materials to work groups and ensuring that the warehouse is orderly and clean. Show less

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  Openworld learning

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  After school teacher at Smith Elementary.Assisted Site Leader with implementation of the OWLprogram. Mastered and taught the OWL curriculum (basic computer skills, MicroWorldsprogramming, Internet research, multi-media tools). Assisted the Site Leader in inspiring andtraining a team of Student Leaders who teach their growing computer skills to their peers.Supported OWL students in developing leadership and teamwork skills. Served as a role modeland mentor to OWL students. Show less Site Leader at Ellis Elementary.Oversee an OWL site, including supervising instructors and students.Train, support and manage instructors.Plan and prepare the site, including maintaining the budget, parent and school staff communications and daily site operations.Serve as a role model and mentor to OWL students by modeling a positive attitude, a healthy self-image and creating an atmosphere of trust.Master and teach the OWL curriculum, which includes MicroWorlds, LEGO robotics, stop-motion animation, graphic design and web design.Inspire students to develop personally meaningful projects.Help create a fun environment by bringing new ideas to the site.Demonstrate teamwork and people skills including interacting with teachers and parents as needed.Site Leader for the OWL summer tech camp at Denver Jewish Day School.Facilitate day to day operations of camp including coordinating, scheduling and carrying out activities. Maintain communication with parents and ensure the safety and fun of all campers. Support the Subject Matter Experts during lab time. Report on the progress of camp to Multi-Site Manager. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Teacher

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Site Leader

    Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Habitat for humanity of metro denver

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2023

  The Homeowner Outreach and Intake Manager ensures the smooth operation of Habitat’s outreach, application and selection process for Habitat’s housing programs (homeownership and home repair). This position is responsible for creating awareness and understanding of homeowner programs available, as well as, leading a customer focused application process. The Homeowner Outreach and Intake Manager is a person who can work with a diverse group of community members and agencies, applicants, staff, and volunteers. They have a deep understanding of the housing need in Denver and resolve to address it. Show less Provide expertise in program design and management while supervisingthree direct reports. Review and prepare reports on homeownershipprogram data. Lead collaboration efforts between Homeowner Selection andother departments. Collaborate with the Director of Homeowner Services in changemanagement. Write Homeowner Selection policy andprocedures. Created a sustainable program model that selected 45families into the homeownership program to date in FY20 a 50%increase from FY19. Recruit and manage a pipeline of 40+ home loan applicationsper month. Highly skilled in credit analysis and financial documentreview management within the EllieMae Encompass software. Managethe organization’s customization of Encompass. Show less Supported the smooth operation of Habitat’s application process for allHome Purchase services. Met the needs of a diverse group of communitymembers, applicants, staff, and volunteers in order to promote a clearunderstanding of the automated application and selection process. Assistedin troubleshooting loan software technical issues. Delivered a stellarcustomer service experience to all partners within the technology-centeredenvironment. Continuously recruited, trained and managed volunteers forthe Family Selection team. Offered content and creative expertise in thedevelopment and implementation of homeownership education curriculum.Led Habitat’s outreach initiatives for the homeownership program bycoordinating events and classes for community partners and their clients.Utilized Spanish fluency to create outreach materials and provide one on one support for Spanish speaking applicants. Supported the implementationand ongoing maintenance of the EllieMae Encompass Loan software. Show less

  • Director of Homeownership Programs

    Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Homeowner Outreach and Intake Manager

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Homeownership Program Intake Manager

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Family Support Manager

    Apr 2018 - May 2019

  • Homeowner Support Associate

    Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Rebuilding together colorado

  Jul 2019 - now

  Rebuilding Together Colorado provides free critical home repairs to eligible low-income homeowners. Vice Board Chair and Chair of Program Operations Committee.https://rtcolorado.org/

  • Director of Operations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Board Member

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2023