Experience

Flagstaff Family Food Center: Food Bank and Kitchen

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Key Accomplishments: ▪ Generated $3.1 million in donor engagement in the past 13 months.▪ Generated $1,500,000 of $1.8m budget in the first 5 months of this fiscal year▪ Secured $300,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds in Q4 2022▪ Oversaw re-opening of Soup Kitchen to the public after two (2) year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.▪ Eliminated dependency on temporary workers from 15 to zero, saving the organization $4K to $10K weekly; refilled long-vacant positions, i.e., Kitchen Manager, Volunteer Manager, Administrative Assistants, Assistant Warehouse Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Children's Literacy Director, and other leadership roles.Our Food Bank & Kitchen provides hot meals, childhood literacy programs, and food boxes to our local food-insecure neighbors. Currently spearheading and holding oversight of creative roadmaps and directives aimed at raising awareness and revenue for multiple programs, including Free Hot Meals, Free Sack Lunches, Children’s Literacy, Food Box & Food Rescue Programs, Home Deliveries, and the expansion of Neighborhood Distribution efforts.

• Interim Executive Director

  • Dec 2021 - May 2022

  While filling both the Development Director and interim Executive Director roles with the Flagstaff Family Food Center, I updated many facets of the organization including the filling of vacant positions, upgrading infrastructure, reducing the reliance on temporary staff, new grant approvals, rebuilding community & stakeholder relationships, and significant work culture improvements.



DeWitt Consulting

• Chief Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2021

  Opened and operated a consulting firm after Grad School and served the following large clients. Addendum with smaller clients available upon request. LOWELL OBSERVATORYInterim Marketing Manager▪ Developed, oversaw, implemented, and evaluated advertising strategies across digital and analog platforms to effectively engage target audience(s), resulting in record-breaking sales. ▪ Created and deployed post-COVID-19 re-open campaign; grew revenue by 550% in two (2) months; ▪ Acquired Twitch Affiliate Status▪ Assisted fundraising for new $45M Astronomy Discovery Center; broke ground at 80%; ▪ Created new Premium Access Program offering various interactive experiences to the public; concept to launch to revenue in under eight (< 8) months, reaching $40K in revenue per week. KARMA SUSHI BAR GRILLDirector of Marketing ▪ Grew Google presence [restaurant’s #1 review source] from 40K to 1.2M visitors per quarter, resulting in a 2,900% increase; also grew sales by 8%+ within one year; ▪ Oversaw fundraising for 24 non-profits in two (2) years via “Good Karma Tuesday” events; ▪ Personally represented Karma Sushi at “Best of Flag” Awards, 2019, 2018. FLAGSTAFF DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCEDeputy DirectorProvided leadership and liaison skills regarding Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, and Issues Management.▪ Created and launched campaigns for popular “Locals’ Night” and “Opt Downtown” events; ▪ Launched “Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt” which brought both local and national attendance to the city. LOCAL FIRST ARIZONANorthern Arizona Business Liaison▪ Moved $90M from big banks to local credit unions; recruited 120 local businesses to join within 6 months; ▪ Created five (5) Summer Series programs featuring statewide initiatives; launched flagship office. FLAGSTAFF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADirector of Marketing & Communications.▪ Managed day-to-day marketing operations▪ Increased engagement by 58%, sales by 14%, and community programming by 25%;

• Freelance Business Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  MartAnne's Breakfast PalacePrepare a business plan that will:A. Influence investors into financing the opening of a second location within the Flagstaff area B. Attract franchisers into opening new MartAnne’s locations in additional areas



Local First Arizona

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Northern Arizona Business Liason

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Advance the Local First Arizona (LFA) mission throughout northern Arizona. Build a strong network of locally owned, Arizona-based businesses throughout the region and organizing events that promote locally owned business members in the Flagstaff region.This position is shared with the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance. Advance the Local First Arizona (LFA) mission throughout northern Arizona. Build a strong network of locally owned, Arizona-based businesses throughout the region and organizing events that promote locally owned business members in the Flagstaff region.This position is shared with the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance.



Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  The purpose of this role is to support the executive director in the development and implementation of the FDBA's strategic plans and policies and to provide leadership and direction to staff, interns, and volunteers.Serve as a mentor, coach, and guide to staff, interns, and volunteers.Represent the organization to the public.Provide guidance for fundraising and donor management, business development, and partnership activities.Provide guidance for program activities including outreach, volunteer & intern coordination, and partnerships development, as well as marketing, media relations, public relations, and issues management activities.Other duties as requested by the Executive Director.This position is shared with Local First Arizona.



Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  MARKETING ADMINISTRATION:• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs that meet or exceed attendance goals for concerts, events, and activities of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra by utilizing appropriate marketing mediums• Write copy, select photos, and oversee the content for all promotional brochures, program booklets, postcards, posters, signage, e-blasts, etc.• Create, oversee, and adhere to the annual marketing and PR budget for the organization• Continually explore new ways to increase the visibility of the Symphony and expand its audience reach• Represent the Marketing Department at meetings and eventsARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION:• Work closely with the Executive Director, Office Operations Manager, and Marketing Committee to create, implement, and monitor the Orchestra’s artistic objectives and programs, and evaluates their success(es)VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION:• Utilizes the skills and talents of direct-service volunteers in a manner that provides meaningful volunteer experiencesBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:• Build relationships with various individuals and groups including giving lectures or speeches to other community organizations• Negotiate trade deals• Develop program ad sales from new and current businesses• Develop and maintain a Salesforce database of patrons for analysis and campaign delivery• Be available to assist with the planning and execution of special events, such as post-performance receptions, gala benefits, subscriber events, etc.• Be available to the Executive Director as a consultant, letter writer, editor, and sounding boardEXTRACURRICULAR:• Recruit concert sponsors and negotiate agreement terms• Design and implement fundraising strategies in order to identify and cultivate donor, foundation and public agency relationships

• Manager of Marketing

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Plan, implement, and evaluate programs that meet or exceed attendance goals for concerts, events, and activities of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.



Coconino County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Part Time Faculty; Photography

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Educate a classroom of 19 students on the basics of capturing a well exposed and composed image. Educate a classroom of 19 students on the basics of capturing a well exposed and composed image.



Northern Arizona University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  Master of AdministrationSmall Business Administration Master of AdministrationSmall Business Administration



Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

• Project Manager; CRM Database

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Consult on best-fit CRM softwareFacilitate data migration of paper data into customized PatronManager softwareCultivate and tailor CRM deliverable content by providing targeted, segmented lists for marketing emails, calls, and mailingsReview, analyze, and modify the database system, including testing and debuggingMaintain standards of security and efficiency Consult on best-fit CRM softwareFacilitate data migration of paper data into customized PatronManager softwareCultivate and tailor CRM deliverable content by providing targeted, segmented lists for marketing emails, calls, and mailingsReview, analyze, and modify the database system, including testing and debuggingMaintain standards of security and efficiency



Babbitts Backcountry Outfitters

• Project Manager; eCommerce Development

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Created and Prioritized workload for local and international (India) teams Built infrastructure to support the demands of an eCommerce business, including:+ Developed and implemented inventory strategies+ Cultivated drop-shipping arrangements and relationships+ Constructed workflow configurations+ Built eCommerce website+ Drafted manual for training staffBuilt web presence via SEO and Advertisingbabbittsbackcountry.combabbittsbackcountry.com/shop Created and Prioritized workload for local and international (India) teams Built infrastructure to support the demands of an eCommerce business, including:+ Developed and implemented inventory strategies+ Cultivated drop-shipping arrangements and relationships+ Constructed workflow configurations+ Built eCommerce website+ Drafted manual for training staffBuilt web presence via SEO and Advertisingbabbittsbackcountry.combabbittsbackcountry.com/shop



Edifice Studios

• Producer

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Built collaboration and understanding of project goals between team members, despite language and cultural barriersCoordinated multiple clients, products, locations, talent, and teams during photo shootsDirected team(s) to produce a professional quality end product, meeting the expectations of the client Built collaboration and understanding of project goals between team members, despite language and cultural barriersCoordinated multiple clients, products, locations, talent, and teams during photo shootsDirected team(s) to produce a professional quality end product, meeting the expectations of the client



NAZ Today Channel 4 News

• Chief Photographer

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Multimedia journalism management positionManaged staff skills of story production and developmentTrained staff for camera and electronic media useInitiated, wrote, filmed, and edited weekly newsworthy stories Attended Emmy Awards Ceremony in 2011, as member of nominated news team Multimedia journalism management positionManaged staff skills of story production and developmentTrained staff for camera and electronic media useInitiated, wrote, filmed, and edited weekly newsworthy stories Attended Emmy Awards Ceremony in 2011, as member of nominated news team



U.S. Census Bureau -- Census Coverage Management

• Office Operations Supervisor for Field Operations (OOSFO)

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  Large scale information gathering and processing.By executing the complexities of deadline management our operations were consistently accomplished ahead of deadlines, resulting in my promotion to supervisor within the first month of employment.Managed 50 employees daily; up to 100+ employees for larger projectsChecked accuracy and organized flow of data of more than 2,000 incoming field reports per day Large scale information gathering and processing.By executing the complexities of deadline management our operations were consistently accomplished ahead of deadlines, resulting in my promotion to supervisor within the first month of employment.Managed 50 employees daily; up to 100+ employees for larger projectsChecked accuracy and organized flow of data of more than 2,000 incoming field reports per day



Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Multi-Skilled Technician; ICU & Hemodialysis

  • 2003 - 2007

  Managed inventory for the department ($100,000+)Founding member of the peer interview committeeStrengthened critical thinking and command-decision implementation under pressure Trusted to handle complex clinical procedures, including lumbar punctures and chest tube removals

• House-Wide Health Unit Coordinator for Nursing Administration

  • 1999 - 2003

  Managed the expert interpersonal skills required to have oversight of an entire hospitalPrioritized the needs of 32 nursing unitsAssisted in medically emergent situations as a member of the response teamReceived the yearly “Award of Excellence” Featured “Employee of the Quarter”