Grants Director

• Mar 2022 - Present

Supports the food bank’s fundraising and community investment efforts by indentifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and reporting to donors. Also leading our investment process in projects and programs that are an extension of the our organizational mission - To lead our community to feed the hungry and conquer the cycle of need.

Grants Manager

• Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

Community Relations Specialist / Global Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

Community Relations Specialist - Led B-F Road to 150 "Day of Service" event in Orange County, CA: planned and prepped for service projects at five different locations for over 160 B-F employees and distributors to complete. - Manage Community Events Calendar: track sponsorship and tickets/tables.- Support grant application and evaluation cycle.- Lead ongoing implementation of new grant tracking software called Benevity. - Administrative tasks as needed.Global Talent Acquisition - Coordinate effective communication and scheduling for potential candidates domestically & internationally – coordinating with multiple calendars to ensure the best schedule for interview panel and candidate - Arrange travel and accommodations for candidates and interview teams when necessary - Participate in monthly HR meetings to continue bettering our recruitment and talent acquisition practices - Liaison between Recruiter, Hiring Manager, Staff Lead(s), and Internal/External Candidates- Supports on-boarding and orientations - Co-Manage employee mentor program by connecting new hires with employee mentors Show less

Licensing Specialist

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

- Maintained new software program for licensing management: OpSec Trademark - Evaluated departmental agreements, contracts, and insurance to ensure compliance and accuracy - Managed communication between Licensees, Brown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc., Software providers- Created quarterly Royalty Reports and Annual Royalty Report - Responded and fixed database issues

Event Specialist

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

- Planned and executed the largest event for Red Cross Kentucky, the Wrapped in Red Gala, with over 450 attendees and approximately 30 sponsors - Supported event marketing efforts through social media, local media outlets, and Red Cross website - Liaison between vendors, sponsors, committee members, board members, staff, and event attendees - Led an auction committee of 15 members to acquire over $80,000 worth of donated items/services - Net Profit of $185,000, a higher net profit than previous years, to support Disaster Response Services in the Kentucky Region Show less

Thru-Hiker

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

- Completed a thru-hike from the Mexican Border (through, California, Oregon and Washington) to the Canadian Border. Hiked 2,200 miles in 5 months to complete the journey, requiring the utmost dedication and grit. - Completed a thru-hike from the Mexican Border (through, California, Oregon and Washington) to the Canadian Border. Hiked 2,200 miles in 5 months to complete the journey, requiring the utmost dedication and grit.

Development Specialist

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

- Analyzed, developed and implemented programs and strategies for the long-term cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of development prospects. - Monitored program outcomes and results in order to increase fundraising program growth. - Created weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget forecasting reports. - Managed and directed development volunteers. - Provided support for event planning and execution. - Analyzed, developed and implemented programs and strategies for the long-term cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of development prospects. - Monitored program outcomes and results in order to increase fundraising program growth. - Created weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget forecasting reports. - Managed and directed development volunteers. - Provided support for event planning and execution.

Navigator for BRIDGES Program

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

- Identified and assessed client and family needs through intakes. - Guided and informed clients of available community resources. - Coordinated access to health and human services, educational and other family support systems.- Developed and maintained client records and program documentation using the Healthy Beginnings Database System.

Outreach Worker for BRIDGES Program

• Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

- Promoted and marketed BRIDGES program within target community, through community presentations, networking, awareness events, and door-to-door outreach. - Compiled and input data weekly to support quarterly goals. - Established community partnerships with other service providers; including schools, health care providers, child development centers, and law enforcement.- Facilitated community dialogue groups that promote a positive behavior change. - Planned family activities and community events. Show less

English Teacher/Youth Development Advisor

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

In Role as Education Volunteer: - Taught ~400 students English at Prey Sandek High School, the state funded secondary school in Takeo Province, Cambodia. - Developed the English speaking and teaching skills of 3 Cambodian teacher counterparts. - Provided regular and free English learning classes to a variety of community members. - Oversaw grant writing process for and execution of library renovation. - Executed month long creative writing course and culminating competition for students. In Role as Youth Development Volunteer: - Organized and managed execution of Camp GLOW (Girls Leading Our World), a leadership, education, and health workshop for female high school students. - Helped plan and facilitate leadership workshop for young women at top women's university in Cambodia. General: - Provided support for cultural and job training of new Volunteers and Peace Corps temporary staff. Show less

Outreach Coordinator

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

- Scheduled, planned and delivered Safe Place presentations to community organizations and schools. - Managed a team of 10 volunteers that performed site checks ensuring Safe Place locations were trained and up-to-date; completed training if needed. - Provided information of services offered by Safe Place to at-risk or homeless youth - Performed street outreach and deliver clothing and hygiene items to youth. - Scheduled, planned and delivered Safe Place presentations to community organizations and schools. - Managed a team of 10 volunteers that performed site checks ensuring Safe Place locations were trained and up-to-date; completed training if needed. - Provided information of services offered by Safe Place to at-risk or homeless youth - Performed street outreach and deliver clothing and hygiene items to youth.

Program Assistant

• Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

- Assisted in promotion and planning of “Breaking Ground with Youth” National Conference with nearly 500 attendees and presenters from across the United Sates. - Developed Volunteer Tool Kits that Safe Place agencies across the United States can utilize to generate volunteers. - Researched partnership and new agency opportunities. - Updated and reported to staff monthly. - Assisted in promotion and planning of “Breaking Ground with Youth” National Conference with nearly 500 attendees and presenters from across the United Sates. - Developed Volunteer Tool Kits that Safe Place agencies across the United States can utilize to generate volunteers. - Researched partnership and new agency opportunities. - Updated and reported to staff monthly.