President & CEO

• Aug 2021 - Present

Executive Director

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

• Lead organization through transition and growth; Drive strategic direction and application• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate and community partners• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of budgeting and financial management; Develop and maintain annual budget• Ensure ongoing program growth and improvement; Determine and evaluate program KPIs• Create and manage development plan; Write grant requests and follow-up reports• Support a strong board of directors; Oversee committee structure and activity; Drive board growth; Create content for all board and committee meetings• Lead, coach, and develop high-performance team of three direct reports and nine contractors; Oversee all human resource duties; Manage payroll and benefits• Oversee all operations of organization; Develop policies and processes; Retain vendors; Maintain official records and documents; Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; Perform bookkeeping functions

Vice President of Operations

• Jul 2014 - Feb 2020

• Oversaw daily operations; Developed processes and procedures; Sustained established vendor relations and developed new ones• Formed and fostered partnerships with businesses, volunteers, community groups, and school leaders; Assisted former president with development and management of JA of Central Virginia Education Advisory Board; Assisted with procurement of school district MOUs• Developed annual strategic plan in collaboration with the JACV team• Collaborated on appeals, sponsorships, and special events; Oversaw sponsor recognition requirements; Managed scholarship program• Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and other human resource functions; Directly managed program and administrative staff; Created and administered personal development plans; Planned and led annual staff retreats• Ensured accurate data management and reporting• Planned and executed events including large-scale trainings, volunteer celebrations, and program-related functions; Coordinated third-party use of facilities• Managed all marketing, and public relations; Crafted social media content and monthly e-newsletter; Penned and distributed press releases; Managed web content; Designed and created content for annual report; Presented to groups of potential volunteers and donors• Oversaw special projects and programs; Developed, adapted, and delivered programs; Managed staff who recruited and trained over 2,000 volunteers each year; Trained volunteers• Worked with executive leadership and board on board initiatives; Coordinated board and committee meetings, retreats, and events; Served as staff liaison for Mission Advancement committee; Supported administrative operations of board of directors, advisory boards, and committees; Assisted in new board member orientation

Director of Community Partnerships

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Director of Education

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

Oversaw field trip operations; Initiated acquisition and oversaw operations of Book Bank; Managed a team of museum educators; Acquired travelling exhibits; Assisted in exhibit development and improvement; Managed departmental budget and resources

Director of Development

• Feb 2008 - Aug 2010

Collaborated with president on development plan; Researched and wrote grants and sponsorship agreements; Developed strategy for fundraising and special events; Executed annual campaign; Fostered donor relations

Director of Guest Services / Operations

• Mar 2006 - Jan 2008

Managed guest services and housekeeping staff; Developed processes and procedures for safety, admissions, and services; Authorized all supply purchasing and vendor services; Managed gift shop operations and purchasing

Gift Shop Manager

• Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

Gift Shop Manager

• Feb 2000 - Mar 2003

Training Manager

• Feb 1994 - May 1998