Experience

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  W.k. kellogg foundation

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2013

  Provided leadership and management for effective program area operations in support of the foundation’s mission and grant-making efforts. Hired, onboarded, and supervised department operations staff; managed effective/efficient work flow within and across departments; provided mentoring, coaching, and training; and identified opportunities for staff professional development and growth. Served as liaison, handling information concerning personnel, facilities, public relations, strategic planning, and grant administration. Show less Extensive experience with foundation grantmaking and contract processes/systems in three departments: Agriculture; Kellogg Youth Initiatives Partnership in Marquette, MI; and Philanthropy and Volunteerism. Coordinated ad-hoc, small group, and large networking meetings; coordinated Initiative announcement meeting, Request for Proposals, application and funding process; managed Kellogg Youth Development Seminars application procedure, kick-off meeting, retreat, and monthly meetings; instrumental in improving processes including financial report instructions and streamlined grant commitments. Show less

  • Assistant to Michigan Programming

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Program Operations Supervisor

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Budget Specialist

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  • Program Assistant

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1997
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  W.k. kellogg foundation

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2024

  Advance the place-based strategic programming functions at the foundation by providing coordination and leadership support to grantmaking activities. Responsibilities include the processing and tracking of grants made by the organization; obtaining, maintaining and analysis of reports; meeting design and facilitation; and working internally with programming areas and other departments, as well as externally with grantees and consultants, to provide excellent customer service with a focus on managing grant and contract work efficiently and effectively Show less

  • Business Analyst - Enterprise Systems

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Program Manager

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2021
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  Wolf-moose foundation

  Nov 2023 - now

  Board treasurer

  The mission of the Wolf-Moose Foundation is to advance research and education that promotes the conservation of predators and their prey, especially the wolves and moose of Isle Royale. We envision a world where predators and humans flourish. Our focus at this time is to promote continuance of the Isle Royale wolf-moose project especially by building a solid funding base.