Experience

Bethany Hill Place

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Bethany Hill Place is a 29 year-old nonprofit organization that combines housing with learning opportunities to help those with the greatest need develop skills, strengthen their lives, and build financially stable futures. BHP serves 120 individuals annually, with 6 year-round staff and an annual budget of $1.3 million.



Wanakee

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2016 - May 2023

  Meredith, NH • Led 28-person team to manage youth summer camp and retreat center, including sales/fundraising, finance, personnel, communications, program, and facilities functions. Increased staff retention from 35% to 92%. • Increased average annual fundraising 1,400% to $200,000+ per year from 2020 to 2022, up from an average of $13,520 from 2013 to 2015. • Earned distinction as one of "America's 500 Best Summer Camps" (according to Newsweek) • Secured three largest individual gifts in Wanakee… Show more • Led 28-person team to manage youth summer camp and retreat center, including sales/fundraising, finance, personnel, communications, program, and facilities functions. Increased staff retention from 35% to 92%. • Increased average annual fundraising 1,400% to $200,000+ per year from 2020 to 2022, up from an average of $13,520 from 2013 to 2015. • Earned distinction as one of "America's 500 Best Summer Camps" (according to Newsweek) • Secured three largest individual gifts in Wanakee history. • Led Wanakee to finish first overall (out of 300-590 participating organizations) in funds raised during NH Gives 2019 and 2020, a 24-hour day of giving for New Hampshire non-profits. • Developed and maintained new relationships with funding organizations, resulting in receipt of 4 annual grants and additional one-time funding, up from 0 in 2015. • During Covid-19 shutdown, raised more funds than intended operating budget, reduced expenses over 50%, and pivoted to a new digital program delivery model within one week. • Increased total income 85% from 2015-2019, including a 52% increase in programmatic revenue. • Grew summer camp attendance 39% in 4 years and scaled systems to maintain quality through growth. • Earned perfect score on 250 point in-person inspection of safety, operations, and policies/procedures as part of re-accreditation through the American Camp Association, the gold standard for the industry. • Oversaw roughly $750,000 in facilities upgrades and repairs to increase safety, accessibility, and comfort.

• Operations Committee (volunteer)

  • Dec 2012 - Jan 2016

  Meredith, NH



Year Up

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Manager + Brand Steward

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Greater Boston Area Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education. • Led Year Up Boston’s foundations fundraising from inception to completion, with a goal of securing $900,000-$2,000,000 in gifts annually. • Raised over $40,000 from a portfolio of 90 individual donors during first 2 months as a fulltime fundraiser. • Piloted and… Show more Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education. • Led Year Up Boston’s foundations fundraising from inception to completion, with a goal of securing $900,000-$2,000,000 in gifts annually. • Raised over $40,000 from a portfolio of 90 individual donors during first 2 months as a fulltime fundraiser. • Piloted and implemented new systems to ensure effective grant-writing processes. • Managed Grants Management Coordinator to ensure accurate reporting required for federal funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

• Brand Steward

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Greater Boston • Managed Year Up Boston's social media presence, adding an average of 50+ new Instagram followers per month by implementing innovative storytelling tools. • Worked closely with the National Marketing team to support and administer marketing vision, strategy and tactics at a local level. • Acted on PR and media opportunities, including acting as primary internal contact for the MA Governor and successfully recruiting a Boston City Councilor to serve as a graduation speaker. • Managed… Show more • Managed Year Up Boston's social media presence, adding an average of 50+ new Instagram followers per month by implementing innovative storytelling tools. • Worked closely with the National Marketing team to support and administer marketing vision, strategy and tactics at a local level. • Acted on PR and media opportunities, including acting as primary internal contact for the MA Governor and successfully recruiting a Boston City Councilor to serve as a graduation speaker. • Managed local marketing vendors for site projects and supported all local teams with their marketing needs. • Selected for this cross-functional responsibility based on ability to carry out national marketing vision and strategy through external relationship-building and effective internal resourcing.

• Admissions Specialist

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Greater Boston Area Admissions Specialist: • Designed, implemented, and coordinated admissions processes, ensuring replicability and efficiency. • Developed and managed a cross-platform digital marketing strategy resulting in 200+ applications for intensive, full time 12-month education and internship program. • Interviewed 80+ applicants per year and facilitated Group Interviews and Learning Assessments for 900+ candidates per year, ensuring academic and interpersonal readiness. • Ensured 75% of… Show more Admissions Specialist: • Designed, implemented, and coordinated admissions processes, ensuring replicability and efficiency. • Developed and managed a cross-platform digital marketing strategy resulting in 200+ applications for intensive, full time 12-month education and internship program. • Interviewed 80+ applicants per year and facilitated Group Interviews and Learning Assessments for 900+ candidates per year, ensuring academic and interpersonal readiness. • Ensured 75% of applicants attending Learning Assessment attend interview • Designed and implemented new onboarding process to ensure compliance with ADA. Learning Community Member: • Provided personal and professional support to a group of 4-8 student advisees. • Facilitated large group interactive activities. • Collaborated with cross-functional team to maintain high support, high expectations model ensuring 75% graduation rate and 85% positive outcomes post-graduation.



Birthday Wishes

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Communications Associate (interim)

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

  Newton, MA



Dhahran Ahliyya Schools

• Saudi Arabia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dhahran Ahliyya Schools Middlebury College Teacher Scholar

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Dhahran, Saudi Arabia • Co-taught 6th grade English and Geography to 75 Arab students. • Analyzed MAP, DRA, and other assessment data to drive instruction and gauge progress towards SMART goal.



Watertown Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Extended Day Program Site Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  Watertown, MA • Oversaw 16-person team to lead after school program with 96 students, including program design, staff recruitment/ hiring/supervision, implementation of state QRIS/SACERS standards, safety, and record-keeping. • Earned EEC grant by achieving level 2 in quality standards. Fewer than 5 districts in MA reached level 2. • Managed relationships with parents, staff, district administrators, custodial staff, and other stakeholders. • Implemented cutting-edge project-based learning… Show more • Oversaw 16-person team to lead after school program with 96 students, including program design, staff recruitment/ hiring/supervision, implementation of state QRIS/SACERS standards, safety, and record-keeping. • Earned EEC grant by achieving level 2 in quality standards. Fewer than 5 districts in MA reached level 2. • Managed relationships with parents, staff, district administrators, custodial staff, and other stakeholders. • Implemented cutting-edge project-based learning curriculum, including co-leading district-wide training. • Grew program more than 70% in 18 months (from 55 to 96 participants). Show less



Brookline Community Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Grantmaking Program Leader/Summer Associate

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

  Brookline, MA



Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership Staff/CIT Director (summer only)

  • May 2010 - Sep 2011

  North Scituate, RI Supported and supervised summer camp staff of 25, created and implemented a leadership development program for high school students, facilitated groups in the high and low ropes and led group processing, and managed re-accreditation through the American Camp Association, resulting in a perfect score (minus one intentional area of non-compliance).



Middlebury College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wonnacott Commons Residential Director

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  • Led residential life staff of 12 to counsel and support 145 diverse first-year students. • Initiated, organized, and/or managed receptions, trips, concerts, workshops, and charity events. • Responded to emergencies involving students affected by anxiety, depression, bereavement, sexual assault, alcohol poisoning, and suicidal tendencies.



Wanakee

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Served as the primary leader of Wanakee’s summer camp program, including supervising and mentoring 15 summer staff, planning and leading 10 days of staff training, recruiting and supporting 50+ volunteers, and crisis response.