Experience

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  University of washington, michael g. foster school of business

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2010

  Reservation manager and it consultant

  Managed technology in the Business School, including multi-media projectors, digital document scanners, laptop and desktop PCs for three computer labs, and 15 classrooms for 150 faculty members. Troubleshooted software and hardware problems for faculty and students and provided instant walk-in and phone support. Interviewed and trained new employees.

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  International quidditch association

  May 2009 - Nov 2010

  Western regional director

  Trained and managed four Regional Correspondents who represented the IQA to 44 universities in six states. Improved regional communication and created a stronger bond between region universities and the IQA. Raised public awareness through interviews with ESPN and KING-5 and YouTube and facebook exposure.

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  Citysearch

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  City editor intern

  Maintained Citysearch’s online database by researching, creating and editing profiles for businesses. Wrote published reviews on deadline for over twenty restaurants and businesses in Seattle. Photographed places of interest to accompany articles. Assumed responsibility for Twitter account and wrote weekly newsletter while editor was on vacation.

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  Npower seattle

  Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

  Marketing intern

  Edited marketing website collateral; researched, wrote and collected technology training resources; researched and implemented SEO strategies; assisted the training manager.

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  Us quidditch

  Dec 2010 - Oct 2015

  Acting executive director, chief operating officer

  I was a founding director of US Quidditch and worked for the company as both a volunteer and one of the organization’s first employees. As Chief Operating Officer and then Acting Executive Director, I oversaw USQ’s transition from a volunteer-run organization with a $68,000 annual budget to a $400,000 nonprofit with five employees serving over 4,000 members. My work largely focused on day-to-day operations, including managing staff, developing operational controls and systems, and helping set and execute long-term strategies. Because of my background in creative writing and graphic design, I also played a major role in shaping the organization’s voice and visual branding.HIGHLIGHTS:• Co-drafted annual budget of over $400,000, monitored cash flow, and helped prepare form 990. Reviewed contracts, managed administrative filings, and oversaw compliance.• Supervised two full-time staff, including the finance director, as well as dozens of volunteers.• Spearheaded and facilitated USQ’s first strategic planning process; ensured that all strategic priorities and goals were operationalized in workplans for the board and staff.• Served as a company spokesperson: responded to media requests and gave interviews. Built and maintained relationships with city partners, vendors, and nonprofit professionals.• Wrote and edited a variety of communications, including annual reports, press releases, articles and website copy, donation proposals, promotional flyers, and social media posts. Show less

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  Jewish national fund

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Web developer / graphic designer

  Lead graphic designer and web developer for a 501c3 charity with a $60 million annual campaign. Maintained company website; designed, coded, and deployed email marketing campaigns; designed web banner ads and edited flash ads. Designed print event invitations, programs, envelopes, flyers, brochures, postcards, project logos, donor proposals, direct mail, ads, and a 32-page magazine sent to 800,000 households and businesses. Designed 2011 year-end donation email that raised 1,250% more than 2010.

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  Retailer web services

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  Graphic designer

  Designed and coded websites for independent retailers. Worked directly with clients to develop website branding and style, and created identity systems. Built over 40 websites in six months.

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  The harry potter alliance

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Operations manager

  As Operations Manager, my role at the HPA was to maximize employee and volunteer productivity and the output of the nonprofit through project management and administrative maintenance. I had a broad range of duties including meeting facilitating, planning the organization’s presence at events, managing eight development and finance volunteers, and overseeing human resources, including benefits and policy administration and document creation and upkeep.HIGHLIGHTS:• Spearheaded and facilitated theory of change and strategic planning process that directly contributed to the executive director receiving a $150,000 three-year Ashoka Foundation fellowship.• Provided major copy editing for an op-ed that was published in the L.A. Times.• Created and updated systems and benefits that improved employee retention and formalized the nonprofit, including drafting an employee handbook and implementing a 401k.• Wrote grant reports.• Planned and facilitated 2014 senior staff and board retreat. Show less

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  Progress alliance of washington

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

  Operations manager

  I oversaw financial management and processes, technology and human resources, provided staff support, and wrote, edited, and deployed communications.HIGHLIGHTS• Spearheaded annual $2 million budget development process, managed cash flow, ensured programs remained within budget, and assisted contract bookkeeper.• Managed the audit process. Strengthened internal controls, including creating an accounting manual. Maintained personnel files, managed benefits, and processed payroll.• Maintained website, created and deployed email communications, and wrote and designed print communications including strategic plan, annual report, flyers, and invitations.• Planned 12-20 events per year, from 10-person information nights to a 150-attendee conference. Show less

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  Advocate accounting, llc

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2023

  I provide accounting and consulting services for nonprofit and small business clients in the Greater Seattle area. Duties include:• Designing accounting systems, including for multi-entity organizations (related 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and/or PAC) as well as restricted grant tracking.• Consulting on GAAP, internal controls and financial systems, board reporting, budgeting, and capacity building.• Providing training on basic bookkeeping in QuickBooks and payroll processing.• Assisting with data entry for form 990 and 1040 tax forms.• Overseeing the monthly close for over a dozen clients, tailored to the organization’s needs, including adjusting journal entries, reconciliation, management-use reports, and payroll tax filing. Show less

  • Accounting Manager

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Accountant and Operations Consultant

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Staff Accountant and Operations Consultant

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Bookkeeper and Operations Consultant

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2020
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  Waywise accounting

  Nov 2023 - now

  Accountant and consultant

  I partner with nonprofits on full-service bookkeeping and accounting, consulting, 990 preparation, and training.