Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

• May 2023 - Present

Interim Executive Director

• Nov 2022 - May 2023

Director Of Operations

• Jan 2019 - May 2023

Manage $2M+ operational budget, supporting five core programs that extend access to healthcare services, transition support, and other resources for active duty and veteran US Army Special Forces soldiers and their families. Increase social media following 30% over two years, creating and posting 2K+ posts to raise community awareness and effectively increase donor base.Improve fundraising capacity, successfully securing $200K+ in donations, saving $20K+ in overhead costs, and establish 2 strategic funds in support of the U.S. Special Forces community. Show less

Development Manager

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

Created new donor sources and strategic partnership opportunities, securing $150K in donations and sponsorships.Planned and coordinated 50+ events nationwide to raise awareness for special forces acute and long-term support needs.Collaborated with the Director of Finance to develop and manage SOPs, increase legal program oversight and regulatory compliance, and strengthen retention strategies.Forged relationships with 40+ Special Forces Veteran businesses, furthering cohesive bonds between military and civilian partners, and supporting effective transitions out of military service. Show less

Operations Manager

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

Increased social media followers 4000% over 3 years, creating a targeted and consistent marketing strategy and calendar by harnessing the power of social media engagement. Developed and implemented profit improvement plans for GBF Shop, leading to 15% improvement in sales.Improved security policy compliance, developing new policies and procedures and implementing controls to increase enforcement through monitoring and reporting.Coordinated professional training and development, including new employee orientation in order to equip team members to support organizational goals and reduce conflict.Reduced operating costs by $20K, achieving staff buy-in on cost saving strategies by leading biweekly staff meetings and annual round table planning discussions. Show less

Official Member

• Feb 2021 - Present

Sharing insights on Social Impact, Cause Marketing, Nonprofits, and Corporate Social Responsibility with Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only organization for successful senior-level executives of nonprofit organizations. Sharing insights on Social Impact, Cause Marketing, Nonprofits, and Corporate Social Responsibility with Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only organization for successful senior-level executives of nonprofit organizations.

Administrative Officer

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2023

Executive Aide

• Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

Provided administrative support to the dean search committee, maintaining confidentiality and improving documentation for executive-level decanal candidate hiring searches.Supported 8 law professors and 3 committees, managing comprehensive calendaring, editing and proofreading, reimbursement, and outside media request scheduling and coordination.Led new staff employee manual creation project for distribution across all departments, acting as project manager for 5-member team.Planned and coordinated 10+ faculty development meetings and conferences per year for up to 100 attendees, successfully arranging reservations and catering, and documenting meeting minutes. Show less

Senior Secretary

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

Scheduled appointments and guest speaker engagements, efficiently managing visiting speaker logistics and ensuring cohesive communications between guests and staff.Performed data management, properly disposing confidential files related to faculty proceedings or student exams.Evacuated law professors and students during the 2011 earthquake, executing emergency incident response plan as floor warden with 100% success.Completed complex research projects, collecting information, performing data analysis, and reporting conclusions or recommendations. Show less

Membership Coordinator

• Apr 2008 - Jul 2008

Managed databases, records, mailings, reports, deposits and recognition for members, donors and volunteers. Engaged and communicated with members, donors and volunteers to build station support leading to long-term relationships. Assisted Development Officer in planning, implementation and follow up for pledge and special events. Updated pledge tables including assignment of codes for source, programs, premiums and breaks. Compiled data and performed basic analysis to prepare assigned reports. Show less

Interviewer

• Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

Conducted interviews with citizens of rural communities to learn about their understanding and preparation for public health emergencies - pandemic influenza. Entered data into data management system so as to determine current levels of awareness and preparedness among rural residents, provide a platform for planning for special needs populations, and begin a public awareness campaign. Conducted interviews with citizens of rural communities to learn about their understanding and preparation for public health emergencies - pandemic influenza. Entered data into data management system so as to determine current levels of awareness and preparedness among rural residents, provide a platform for planning for special needs populations, and begin a public awareness campaign.

WIA Youth Career Consultant

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

Performed educational academic advising for at-risk teens between the ages of 14-19. Prepared students for high school graduation, college enrollment and entry into the adult work force. Maintained customer files which tracked student progress. Planned and coordinated monthly activities for students. Activities ranged from learning how to write a resume to completing FAFSA documents. Performed educational academic advising for at-risk teens between the ages of 14-19. Prepared students for high school graduation, college enrollment and entry into the adult work force. Maintained customer files which tracked student progress. Planned and coordinated monthly activities for students. Activities ranged from learning how to write a resume to completing FAFSA documents.