Experience

BrightPoint for Children

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

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Marietta, Georgia, United States Operations Management • Leads the staff in managing and administering the programs, policies, and services of the organization. • Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, employment, direction and management of all personnel. Vision, Mission & Strategy • Develop a shared vision for the future of the organization and develop appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission of the organization. • Lead the staff in the implementation of the strategic plan and… Show more Operations Management • Leads the staff in managing and administering the programs, policies, and services of the organization. • Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, employment, direction and management of all personnel. Vision, Mission & Strategy • Develop a shared vision for the future of the organization and develop appropriate goals and strategies to advance the mission of the organization. • Lead the staff in the implementation of the strategic plan and overall mission while also evaluating the intended impact of our programs on the children being served. Fiscal Management • Monitors expenditures to ensure that they are within budgetary limits and meet the disbursement guidelines of the organization • Present financial reports to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and prepare and submit an annual budget for board approval. Customer Experience • Cultivates effective relationships with church leaders, existing and potential ministry partners, media, volunteers, and current and potential donors and child sponsors. • Promotes relationships with other local and national non-profit and child sponsor and community development organizations. Fundraising and Resource Development • Actively promotes the growth of the organization by finding and securing additional sponsorship opportunities with current and new ministry partners. • Creates and effectively implements an annual fundraising plan that will meet the immediate and long term needs of the organization, including creating of partnerships with local and national churches and other institutions, donor acquisition, and financial development strategies.

• Director Of Marketing And Development

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Marietta, Georgia, United States • Perform as a seasoned relationship manager committed to annual revenue and new partnership goals • Generate and identify new opportunities through research and analysis • Conduct consultative one-on-one and small group presentations • Develop effective promotional materials to elevate brand awareness to prospective partners • Drive engagement initiatives from prospecting to initial point of contact, to development of partnership agreement and implementation plan • Collaborate… Show more • Perform as a seasoned relationship manager committed to annual revenue and new partnership goals • Generate and identify new opportunities through research and analysis • Conduct consultative one-on-one and small group presentations • Develop effective promotional materials to elevate brand awareness to prospective partners • Drive engagement initiatives from prospecting to initial point of contact, to development of partnership agreement and implementation plan • Collaborate with existing partners to grow their sponsorship platform through marketing strategies • Offer a development perspective for organization-wide strategic and operational decisions



Project One Forty Three, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• US Director - Communications, Engagement & Intl Development

  • Mar 2013 - May 2020

  • Spearheaded strategies which grew nationwide program by 85% in the first 2 years and sustained that growth the following 4 years • Recruited and trained volunteers, developed BMP's, restructured the team to a strength-based model which doubled engagement • Proposed, evaluated and implemented new international pilot programs • Designed downloadable media for online and fundraising campaign use • Revised procedural components to achieve 50% reduction in paperwork for end… Show more • Spearheaded strategies which grew nationwide program by 85% in the first 2 years and sustained that growth the following 4 years • Recruited and trained volunteers, developed BMP's, restructured the team to a strength-based model which doubled engagement • Proposed, evaluated and implemented new international pilot programs • Designed downloadable media for online and fundraising campaign use • Revised procedural components to achieve 50% reduction in paperwork for end users • Prepared content to include testimonials, videos, photos, blogs, articles and evaluated overall effectiveness of campaigns Show less



Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)

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

• US National Director - Orphan and Stand Sunday

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Led a nationwide volunteer team to a 160% increase (from 50 to 130 US coordinators) which achieved a 500% growth in church participation (from 400 to 2400+ participating US churches) in 24-month period • Analyzed, interpreted and managed data to set quarterly & annual goals • Built relationships with various denominations, businesses, regional alliances, nonprofit organizations, foster and adoption agencies • Developed monthly training webinars to teach strategies to increase local… Show more • Led a nationwide volunteer team to a 160% increase (from 50 to 130 US coordinators) which achieved a 500% growth in church participation (from 400 to 2400+ participating US churches) in 24-month period • Analyzed, interpreted and managed data to set quarterly & annual goals • Built relationships with various denominations, businesses, regional alliances, nonprofit organizations, foster and adoption agencies • Developed monthly training webinars to teach strategies to increase local engagement Show less



CCAI Family

• US Director - China Orphan Host Program

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Pioneered groundbreaking new pilot program with China • Recruited and trained volunteers and advocates nationwide • Developed resources and online content to launch nationwide program • Collaborated with orphanages, international agencies and US Embassy • Supported families through the principles of trauma informed care (TBRI) • Program consistently performed at or under budget • Traveled to China to screen program participants



NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN INC

• United States

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2012

  • Spearheaded marketing plan which grew nationwide program 566% in 36-months • Created nationwide church database to build partnering relationships • Coordinated fundraising events which financially supported the organization • Recruited nationwide volunteers, social workers and host homes



PAULDING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2008

  Long-term supply teaching positions in science as well as special education



Various Engineering Firms

• Project Manager - Environmental Scientist

  • May 1997 - Jul 2005

  • Proposal development, budgeting and overall financial performance for nationwide projects ranging from $25K-$200K • Conducted audits, operational reviews, inspections and evaluations • Analyzed results to produce data driven, regulatory compliant documentation