Experience

HAVEN Oakland County

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

• Director Of Development

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  As Oakland County’s only comprehensive program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, HAVEN provides shelter, counseling, advocacy and educational programming to nearly 30,000 people each year.My role includes ensuring that our mission to empower survivors to heal, and engage all individuals and communities to address and prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence is purposefully funded and supported by the communities we serve. Additionally our vision to eradicate sexual assault and intimate partner violence and heal those affected by its injustice is number one in ensuring that everyone can live a life without fear. Leading a development team towards the goals of fully funding our programs and shelter is my main priority. Connecting with leaders, corporations, and individuals to help HAVEN realize these goals helps to change lives everyday. Fund development means that I connect people to mission through their giving. I match mission and money. The perfect alignment is a gift that is transformative and intentional that not only changes the life of the receiver but the life of the giver.



Detroit Public Television

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CAP Member

  • 2014 - Present

  As a member of CAP, I help to share and form programming for the network. I provide input and guidance to the staff and programmers so that the content they develop is relevant to the community and gives an unbiased look at all sides. I currently work on the Energy and Environment team reviewing content for future programs.



FaithWithHeels

• CEO

  • Jun 2008 - Present

  FaithWithHeels is a women's resource network, connecting women to people, institutions, organizations within their communities. Helping them to achieve their goals through education, support and quality services.



Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

  In partnership with the executive director, I plan and execute the development program to advance the mission and funding sources for Mosaic Youth Theatre. My goal is to increase corporate and individual gifts through engagement and relationship management. This work includes collaborative efforts with our executive team, development officers, and program managers. In this role I work to create a development plan that includes a funding mix that is diverse yet that has breadth to reach corporations, foundations, communities, and individuals interested in the arts and youth development. This work includes engagement, event planning, alumni relations management, and includes our youth and their parents. Additionally I manage the development associate and alumni relations staff creating a plan for engagement and retention of our alumni and their families.



Walsh College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Alumni Relations And Student Life Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Direct development and implementation of alumni relations programs to promote involvement and engagement of all students and alumni. Create events and coordinating annual giving campaigns that support the growth., philanthropy, and longevity of the college. Connect, inform, and interact with alumni by applauding and acknowledging all of their achievements and accolades. Oversee and encourage annual giving for college students, employees, and alums.



H&R Block

• Customer Service Professional

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2016

  Serve as customer liaison and to ensure that customer service needs are met. Provide support to staff and to customers.



AMA

• President of Walsh Collegiate Chapter of the AMA

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2016

  Created the first American Marketing Club at Walsh College of Business. Delegate responsibilities to board and members.Participate in the creation of by-laws, logos, and slogans.Recruit members to join the club.Encourage and promote new members to obtain board positions.Invite guests to speak with the group in seminar sessions.



City of Troy (Michigan)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office Leader

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  My duties entail maintaining office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. I maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement. One of the goals is to implement and encourage office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.I complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results and to keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends. As the leader I am responsible for maintaining office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. In addition I monitor the office staff’s job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning and appraising job results for appraisal purposes. I provide to management historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records. My person goals is to maintain and updated my professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.In this position I achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Additionally, I have been assigned the task of working on the marketing plan for the department. I have created sponsorship packaging and materials to encourage membership and corporate sponsorships.



Oakland Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing and Auxillary Services Assistant

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

  In this position, I am responsible for supporting auxiliary departments with purchasing, reconciling and research information. In addition to these daily activities, I ensure that journal entries, requistions, and databases are updated with information. This position also supports products, such as the new RaiderOne Card, which is the Official School Identification card. As a support to the RaiderOne staff, I assist in processing cards, updating student records, and our mobile unit that goes to campus to photograph students for the RaiderOne card.Currently helping to plan the 2013 NACAS Central Region conference in Grand Rapids, MI. Working on logistics, signage, event coordination and exhibits.

• Secretary

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2012



Dream Builders Network

• CEO

  • 2007 - Jan 2014

  I hosted and conducted workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs. These workshops helped them to organize their businesses by providing start up paperwork, mission/vision creation, company set, etc. DBN also hosted vendor fairs to help companies network and also to gain consumers business.



Pontiac School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Served as a tutor and mentor to the 9th Grade Academy. Worked with students to grasp the understanding of literature and to analyze concepts from written material.



Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce

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

• Intern

  • 2011 - 2012

  As an intern for Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, I was responsible for helping to create content for the chambers promotional materials. I worked closely wih the marketing director to ensure that marketing materials were reflecting the focus of the AH Chamber.



Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student

  • 2011 - 2012

  Served as public relations representative and President of the 2011-12 school year. - I was the 2010-2011 president of Phi Theta Kappa and formerly served as the 2010 Public Relations Officer. During my tenure, we were highlighted in local publications and received recognition for our work in the community. I love working with others and have had the pleasure working on teams that handle projects and budgets over $50,000.



RWM

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2003 - Dec 2011

  I serve as the office manager and event planner for RWM. My job encompasses ensuring that the ministry is operating as maximum effeciency and organizing events that bring greater exposure to the company. I plan all events, weddings and special occasions.



State of Michigan

• Program Assistant

  • 1998 - 2003

  Served as a human resource representative. Advised staff of hr policies and benefits. Ensured that all staff information was updated regularly.



Hap

• Member Associate

  • 1994 - 1999

  I served as a major company representative. Ensuring that their medical insurance needs were quickly and effeciently handle. Provided assistance with open enrollment and supervised 11 employees as the assistant.