Experience

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  Villa julie college now stevenson university

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Faculty member and clincal supervisor

  Developed curriculum for two courses for the Activity Specialist: Geriatrics Program. Courses taught: Programming Activities for the Older Adult and Assessment of Activity ProgramsProvided supervision to undergraduate students for their field practicum.

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  Myerberg center

  Jan 1987 - Nov 2002

  Executive director

  Non-profit, multi-purpose center specializing in services and programs for older adults.Managed all aspects of model senior center with operating budget of $450,000 including the recruitment, hiring and supervision of staff.Developed $1.7 million in funding for capital campaign, exceeding target by 40%.Increased growth of annual giving campaign by 10-20% each year for the past 12 years.Increased membership by 500% over 15 years.Administered facility expansion and renovation to 17,000 square feet.Conducted strategic planning process and implemented recommendations.Lobbied state delegates to sponsor legislation authorizing reinstatement of state operating funds for senior centers in Maryland (2000) and initiated campaign for increased state bond funding for senior centers (1998). Developed marketing plan and communication materials for donor and member audiences.Developed innovative intergenerational initiatives with area schools and Outward Bound.Coordinated annual fundraising event with celebrity authors raising $77,000 Authored successful grants for arts education program after “Arts and Aging” funding was eliminated the establishment of the Clara Myerberg Library; Computer Center; and the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Senior Sunday Program. Show less

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  Baltimore county police department

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

  Program manager

  Local government agency specializing in services and programs for older adultsDeveloped special events programming for 19 senior centers.Oversaw the development of fitness centers in multipurpose senior centersWrote grants.Conceptualized and implemented Maryland Senior Idol Contest & Benefit

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  Howard county government

  Aug 2007 - now

  50+ centers division manager

  Local government agency specializing in services and programs for older adultsManages all aspects of 50+ centers division operations with an operating budget of over $2,600,000 including the hiring, training and supervision of staff.Oversees budget development, and monitors division budget according to policies and guidelines.Monitors contracts for the congregate nutrition program and nutritionist. Conceptualized and implemented the Kindred Spirits Social Club, an award winning program specifically for adults affected by early stage memory loss. Show less