Experience

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  Sunrock farm

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Educator & garden manager

  - Developed and implemented field trip and camp programming for youth.- Trained and managed staff. - Planned and maintained the farm’s organically-grown educational vegetable and flower garden.

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  The seven hills school

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  Extended day teacher
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  University of wisconsin-madison

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Project assistant

  - Assisted in administering the USDA formula fund grant competition. Included editing, data management, corresponding with project directors, and maintaining electronic award information

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  Greenacres foundation

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2017

  Educator

  - Developed and led farm-to-table cooking programs and experiential farm- and garden-based education programs.- Developed and maintained department's blog and overall web presence and served on communications committee. - Maintained department’s electronic records. - Assisted with budgeting for department and designing a new education facility. - Developed and maintained educational gardens, aquaponic systems, and displays- Managed staff, volunteers, and counselors in training Show less

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  Mill creek alliance

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Administrator & educator

  - Implemented a merger of two nonprofit organizations, including merging financial records, administrative functions, and operations.- Improved accounting, bookkeeping, cash flow, and financial management systems.- Implemented fund accounting system and managed grants, donations, and other customer accounts. - Created budgets for programs, projects, and administrative functions - Recognized for flexibility and ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people, take initiative, and thrive in a high-pressure, demanding environment.- Managed staff, volunteers, and interns. - Initiated print and electronic newsletter, ask letters, website, and social media programs that resulted in increased individual donations and audience. - Implemented a transition to an electronic donor-management system and maintained all records. - Served on development committee.- Secured funding, developed, and implemented environmental education programs for elementary students through adults. - Facilitated youth employment program and acted as a liaison with community partners and funding agencies. - Coordinated citizen water quality monitoring program, and grew analytical procedures, sampling sites, and volunteer base. Attained Ohio EPA Level II Qualified Data Collector status. - Developed new water quality and water chemistry internship course, bringing together experts and training opportunities for college students.- Produced annual gala fundraiser. Show less

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  Groundwork ohio river valley

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2024

  Board treasurer

  - Oversee the financial resources of a nonprofit corporation focused on environmental restoration, youth employment, and workforce development.

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  Groundwork usa

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Interim operations manager

  - Manage federal funding agreements for a national nonprofit organization focused on environmental justice, brownfield transformation, and youth development. - Assist nonprofit member organizations with financial assistance needs during the coronavirus pandemic, including navigating the Paycheck Protection Program.

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  Kirsch cpa group, llc

  Jun 2020 - now

  - Provide accounting and business advice for companies across multiple industries, including retail, service, and not-for-profit.- Gather data and perform analyses to help business owners make financial decisions.- Budget and forecast to monitor current key performance indicators, and determine future profitability and cash flow needs.- Prepare and compile financial statements with management comments on key performance indicators and other drivers.- Plan and prepare federal, state, and local taxes.- Implement accounting software and provide assistance in accounting technology, including QuickBooks Online Show less

  • Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Analyst

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Analyst

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022