Experience

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  Charleston family ymca

  Feb 2002 - May 2005

  Youth sports director

  Implemented year round youth sports programs.-Oversaw personnel management that included: hiring, training, and managing all sport staff, coaches, and referees. Provided administrative, technical, and logistical assistance to all part-time employees involving administering programs or dealing with program participants or parents. - Dealt directly with and mediated all meetings with participants or parents. - Headed up on-site visits in the evenings and on the weekends to make sure programs were running efficiently and effectively. - Discussed and reviewed all bench marks set forth by the Vice President of the YMCA. - Utilized YMCA staff as a process action team to make programs dynamic and successful. - Inspected all work areas twice a day to check for cleanliness and ensure program supplies were being used in the appropriate manner and put away correctly. - Recruited over 150 volunteers to assist with youth sports programs that occurred at the facility seven days a week. During the winter months 1,200 children were in programs. - Evaluated and created policies and procedures that included: game cancellations due to inclement weather, player or coach misconduct, player registration, complaints regarding staff or referees, rescheduling games, refunds, scholarships, scheduling matches, etc. Implemented the first adult soccer league at the YMCA by recruiting members. - Created teams and schedules for all youth sports programs by gathering registrations, recruiting coaches, ordering uniforms, and putting together all schedules for games. - Trained the coaches on appropriate coaching methods in line with the YMCA values. - Recruited and wrote contracts for area sport professionals to implement sport camps during the summer. Hired additional staff as needed. - Branded and implemented the first self-esteem camp for girls at the YMCA. Sent to a training in New York City because of the success of the camp. Show less

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  Wv women's commission

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

  Executive director

  Served as the state representative for women’s issues in the state of West Virginia.- Traveled across the state to give presentations on the status of West Virginia women and children.- Put together a committee of lawyers that worked on the 2nd Edition of Women and the Law: A Legal Rights Handbook.- Worked with the Domestic Violence Coalition, Equal Pay Committee, and the Human Rights Task Force.- Implemented a statewide voter registration drive by working with commissioners across the state to register voters at physical locations and send out press releases. - Produced or edited digital and print media.- In charge of personnel management that included: Hiring, managing, and supervising a coordinator and an administrative assistant by meeting with them regularly and conducting annual performance reviews.- Implemented the Celebrate Women Awards Banquet by marketing and implementing the event and working with a committee to look over nominations and select winners.- Put together and implemented Women’s Day at the Legislature designed to educate citizens and legislators on the issues facing women and children in West Virginia. Show less

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  The soccer house

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2006

  Managing operator

  Hired to create year round soccer programs.- Increased soccer programs by 300% for a facility that previously offered programs three months a year and created year-round programs. - Administered and marketed all new tournaments, leagues, camps, and classes for youth and adults. - Diagnosed problem areas and brainstormed innovative programs with owner quarterly. Inspected all work areas twice a day to check for cleanliness and ensure all program supplies were being used in the appropriate manner and put away correctly. - Oversaw all personnel management that included: hiring, training, and managing the concession stand staff, referees, and sport staff. Provided administrative, technical, and logistical assistance to all part-time and contract employees involving administering programs or dealing with program participants. - Dealt directly with and mediated all meetings with parents or program participants. - Ensured all technology was running efficiently to process payments and registrations. - Headed up on-site visits in the evenings and on weekends ensure programs were running efficiently and effectively. - Managed a $400,000 budget and a $100,000 payroll for the facility. - Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with vendors.- Refereed five games per week and implemented one or two training sessions each quarter for youth and adults. - Modified and created all policies and procedures for the facility and programs that included: cancellations due to inclement weather, renting the building, player or coach misconduct, complaints, player and team registration, rescheduling games, refunds, etc. - Marketed services by networking with the community and dispersed marketing materials. Show less

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  The family support center

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  Sexual assault victims counselor

  Served as a counselor to victims of sexual assault, support group facilitator, and marketing coordinator for a new extension office for a nonprofit. - Worked with area organizations to market the new services and create partnerships in service delivery. This resulted in referrals to the program and partnering while working with victims of sexual assault.- Worked with over 100 sexual assault victims by providing counseling services, attending examinations at the hospital, reporting to the police, attending hearings and trials, or being available during interviews of youth. - Implemented a support group at a halfway house for women and a local Boys and Girls Club for victims of sexual assault. - Volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club as a part of my role by attending evening events or being available during the day. - Developed and taught sexual assault awareness and healthy relationship curriculum in the Eau Claire middle school system.- Collaborated with area professionals to create the first Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) that included: the police, district attorney, hospital staff, and other community members. This process action team put together policies and procedures on how to respond to victims of sexual assault and how to work together as a team. - Wrote press releases and gave presentations during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to increase awareness of sexual assault. Show less

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  National ms society

  Jan 2008 - May 2010

  Donor relations coordinator

  Hired to increase donations utilizing high-end events and public relations strategies.- Worked with a team of three staff and many volunteers to implement three fundraising events that included: nine walks across the state, a two-day bike event, and two high-end fundraisers that raised $1 million in two years. - Responsible for all marketing and public relations strategies that included: civic engagement, networking with community leaders and donors, giving presentations, and writing press releases for radio, print, and digital media. - Recruited members of the first West Virginia statewide volunteer leadership council to increase major gifts. Show less

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  The boys and girls club of st. albans

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  Director

  Director who revamped total program and built volunteer and fundraising support and culture. - Oversaw personnel management that included: hiring, training, and managing six staff. Instituted new volunteer program and recruited over 120 volunteers in the first year. - Completed employee evaluations every six months and regularly discussed performance. - Collaborated with 12 advisory committee members (process action team) that assisted in making recommendations for policies, procedures, and Club programs. - Revamped a program that only provided homework help and researched and implemented Boys and Girls Club of America evidence based programs that resulted in at least six new programs or classes each semester. - Developed and presented special trainings for staff and volunteers throughout the year. - Negotiated all contracts with vendors. - —. - Evaluated the programs by recording program participation and outcomes of surveys. - Collaborated with the executive director of the Salvation Army to run an annual giving campaign that raised $10,000 in the first year. - Created, branded, and implemented the Inaugural Future of America Dinner that had 350 Club members and corporate donors in attendance and raised $150,000 in the first year. - Created, branded, and implemented the Inaugural Women’s Luncheon that brought together 120 female leaders in the community and raised $20,000 in the first year. - Streamlined and gave recommendations on the $500,000 budget. - Marketed the program by creating materials and performing presentations. - Authored and was awarded a grant for $25,000 from the WV Legislature for a third bus for the Club. Researched and authored a grant for $5,000 to replace student computers. - Increased members by advertising programs at schools and holding an open house. -Fashioned and distributed press releases to encourage publicity of projects when partnering with outside organizations to implement activities or events involving members. Show less

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  Johnston health

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2015

  Executive director

  Executive Director of young Foundation that needed new programs, funds, and volunteers.- Created seven new committees or process action teams to complete the work of the Foundation. Provided administrative, logistical, and technical assistance to all committees that included: executive, development, marketing, strategic planning, planned giving, finance, social event, 5k, society event, and golf tournament. - Oversaw the implementation of three new funds that tripled the number of donors to the Foundation in two years from 600 to over 2000. - Invented and implemented the Inaugural Johnston Health Social event that attracts important community leaders from Johnston County and raises $20,000 annually.- Researched running events and implemented the Inaugural Johnston Health Champions 5k that raises $30,000 annually. - Implemented annual golf tournament and increased the corporate sponsorships by 100%.- Recruited all committee members and led all campaign activities that raised $500,000 for the emergency department. - Implemented the first annual giving campaign that raised $35,000 in the first year. - Oversaw all personnel management that included: hiring, managing, and supervising an administrative assistant by setting goals and objectives and doing an employee review. - Raised $1.2 million with all programs combined over a three and half year period. - Created a public relations and marketing plan to increase awareness of giving back to the hospital that included: digital and print media, civic club engagement, relationship building with key leaders, tours of the hospital, and public speaking. Show less

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  North carolina museum of natural sciences

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Manager of development

  Development manager hired to reinvigorate and create brand new Friends of the Museum programs.- Recruited the development committee to reach out to donors and new prospective donors. Provided technical assistance by training the board of directors on fund development best practices and logistical assistance by brainstorming prospective donor visits.- Collaborated with staff to author a comprehensive marketing and stewardship plan to engage donors who had not been contacted in over a year. - Researched, branded, and implemented the first corporate membership program for the Museum by researching other programs and possible donors and recruiting new members. The first corporate member joined at the $10,000 level. - Facilitated focus groups of members of the Brimley Society to learn how to increase their interest in the Museum and increase membership. New membership events were implemented in 2016 because of the research. - Contacted and met with over 100 past donors to learn about their interest and increase donations. - Worked with the marketing department to create and update all marketing materials. Fashioned and mediated process action teams to achieve buy-in to new fundraising ideas, programs, or discuss new policies or procedures. - Performed tours and set up luncheons for prospective donors. Implemented the first annual giving campaign for the Friends of the Museum that included: implementing training for staff, editing marketing materials, and getting 100% board member participation. Raised $150,000 after setting up brand new programs or adjusting existing programs. Show less

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  Duke university incubated 501c3

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Development consultant

  Short-term development consultant for an international nonprofit (10 month contract position).- Provided administrative, logistical, and technical assistance and training to committee members on nonprofit best practices. This included setting up committees and working with major gift donors to raise a combined $600,000 in 10 months. -Managed and worked with bookkeeper and finance committee to establish policies and procedures for revenues and expenses. - Oversaw all personnel management that included training and managing the development director. Taught him to create a marketing and fundraising plan. - Made an on-site visit to the boarding school in Kenya to become familiar with best practices.- Reviewed all grant deadlines and collaborated with staff to track data for each grant. - Worked with finance committee to develop the first United States budget. Show less

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  Bennett aerospace

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Youth science program specialist

  Temporary contract position (6 month contract) with the U.S. Army Research Office managing youth science grants and programs. - Build relationships with program managers (PhD level researchers) to encourage a volunteer culture and increase participation of their grantees in youth grant programs.- Manage all aspects of Request For Proposals from university funded Army research labs for the High School and the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Programs. - Facilitate the entire grant process from application to award and work with internal staff to make sure grants are fully funded.- Market the apprenticeship programs to students and manage all aspects of student application process by working with researchers in universities to select students. - Provide technical assistance to all university mentors and students in apprenticeship programs for the duration of the program. - Send out all notifications for evaluations and hold students and mentors accountable for completing all requirements. - Assist in evaluating programs by doing site visits and working on the AEOP Annual Program Review. This includes utilizing software to track all research and statistical data to be utilized in the annual review. - Facilitate webinars to educate mentors and students on Army policies and procedures and DoD STEM careers. - Work within a grants management system and an event registration system to manage all grants and participants in apprenticeship programs. - Send out Request For Information (RFI) for possible partners on behalf of the AEOP administration and be available to answer any technical questions regarding the application process. - Participate on review committee for grant applications for AEOP extended funding opportunities. - Work with a team to edit and create all marketing materials for apprenticeship programs. - Recruit and manage all Army Research Office volunteers for outreach efforts. Show less

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  Telus health | telus santé

  Oct 2017 - now

  Youth prevention specialist

  Lead the youth prevention program and coordinate outreach efforts for the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program including trainings, program development and grant management.- Begin the first adolescent problem gambling treatment program in NC.- Train educators and healthcare providers on issues related to Problem Gambling.- Present nationally on North Carolina’s research and prevention efforts.- Lead “train the trainer” sessions statewide teaching educators to implement the Stacked Deck problem gambling prevention curriculum.- Manage prevention grants and curriculum for 50 sites.- Oversee 50+ high school and middle school grantees and work collaboratively with teachers, guidance counselors and principals to implement the Stacked Deck program. - Complete school site visits to ensure grant compliance.- Manage 14+ college and university grantees to promote the NC Problem Gambling Helpline.- Recruit middle schools, high schools, colleges to participate in prevention and outreach efforts. Show less

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  Unc eshelman school of pharmacy

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Awards program consultant

  Temporary part-time consultant position assisting the Eshelman Institute for Innovation with putting together a communication plan and grant program.- Assist in developing a communication plan.- Create standard operating procedures for a grant program.- Develop monitoring and accountability systems for the grant program.- Train the awards program manager.- Manage the student application cycle.- Create communication tools such as grant guidelines and presentations.