Experience

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  Gateway regional medical center

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Fundraiser

  Relationship management

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  Community counseling center

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

  Crisis intervention specialist / child & adolescent specialist

  Complete mental health assessment in crisis situations in order to determine level of care needed for chronically mentally ill individuals of all agesMaintained on-call schedule with crisis team 24 hours a day

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  Family facets

  Nov 2007 - May 2009

  Intensive in-home services specialist

  Provide intensive in-home services, including intensive, short-term, home-based, crisis intervention services to families that are at risk of having children removed in partnership with Children's Division of MissouriLink families to long-term, ongoing services in the communityProvide supervision and mentoring to new specialistsReport to director on progress of new employees and advise of skill level as needed

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  Central missouri community action

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  Community services supervisor

  Work intensely with community partners to develop, analyze, and improve projects and initiatives throughout Moniteau CountyAdminister and supervise the Moniteau County CSBG budget for each fiscal yearIndependently develop a CSBG work plan for the Moniteau County office that assisted staff to work effectively towards the billing goals for the fiscal year, and ultimately surpass those goals, while meeting all the necessary CSBG contract obligationsMonitor agency driven projects and initiatives within the community while ensuring that they align with agency mission, vision, and strategic plan Coordinate community outreach efforts with the Communications & Development Director in order to create intentional relationships within the service area that result in effective fund developmentDevelop and utilize print media that successfully communicates necessary information to community partners and families served by Community ActionSelected to partner with Missouri Association for Community Action (MACA) to co-facilitate the family SCALES training for Community Action Employees throughout the state of MissouriCurrent member of the planning and implementation team that developed the Leadership Academy for Missouri's Community Action Network in partnership with MACAProvide intensive, short-term, in-home, and community-based therapeutic services to children, adolescents and their familiesStabilize the child and family and provide ongoing assessment in order to maintain child in the least restrictive environment Show less

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  Missouri association for community action

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Develop and implement a fundraising plan that contributes to the strategic direction of MACADevelop the support systems and other resources needed to achieve fundraising goalsIdentify potential donor, foundation and other revenue prospectsCultivate relationships with potential fundersResearch and respond to community, state, federal and foundation funding opportunitiesCoordinate, manage, and participate in funding activities as appropriateWork in cooperation with the Training and Leadership Development Manager to coordinate grant related training with the overall training program for the Network Manage and monitor compliance of funding awards including reports specified by funding sourcesCreate networking opportunities within the Community Action Network to communicate best practices in revenue-generating activities Develop and maintain a tracking system for research regarding funding opportunitiesDevelop and maintain a tracking system for funding opportunities that have been applied for, secured, and declined Show less Effectively communicate project expectations to all stakeholders in a timely and clear fashionCoach, mentor, motivate, direct, and supervise project team members and/or consultants, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workSet criteria for assessing and documenting the promising practice viewpoint regarding implementation, dissemination, and sustainability of the project. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel to document key lessons learned; key barriers to broader implementation; creating momentum; and determining community impact. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the projectManage the full life cycle of projects and the overall project performance including project dependencies and critical pathsDevelop full-scale project plans and associated communications documentsProactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansPlan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables Show less

  • Resource Development Manager

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
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  United soybean board

  Oct 2013 - now

  Oversee operations of the organization along with developing and overseeing a robust evaluation, tracking and monitoring program. I ensure high quality execution and oversight of program work plans and all related activities resulting in operational success for United Soybean Board. Additionally, I employ effective team management, staff development, program delivery, as well as quality control and evaluation of USB’s Long Range Strategic Plan. I provide staff leadership and operational support in the area of checkoff compliance, policy and contract management and acting as a liaison to foster and facilitate communication and cooperation between USB and industry stakeholders.

  • Vice President Operations

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Senior Director of Operations and Evaluation at United Soybean Board

    Feb 2018 - now

  • Program Director

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Program Manager

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
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  Emily altheuser consulting

  Feb 2024 - now

  Business consultant