Experience

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Foster relationships with over 100+ nonprofits serving a wide range of missions and communities • Communicate strategically with stakeholders early and often through newsletters, emails, and calls • Develop engaging presentations with digital tools to share technology knowledge and resources • Establish individual improvement plans aligned with compliance standards to track and report data • Spearhead development & continuous improvement of program materials, processes, and workflows • Utilize AkoyaGo and SurveyMonkey Apply software system technology to manage grant compliance • Manage $3.1M annual grantmaking portfolio funding projects and programming through strategic and equitable investments in eligible nonprofit organizations and charities



Cleveland Institute of Music

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager, Pre-College & Pathway Programs

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Provided personalized consultation, coaching, and mentorship to participants to support their success • Led orientation for 100+ new and returning learners to train them on updates, policies, and procedures • Initiated retention efforts for a $350k annual education portfolio of three programs and 40+ clients • Delivered high-impact presentations via multiple technology platforms to engage and support clients • Reviewed and revised curriculum to align with learning objectives and differentiate content accordingly • Planned and coordinated events on site to further connect with community and increase engagement • Educated stakeholders on specific programs, practices, and opportunities to increase engagement • Ensured accuracy and confidentiality for all stakeholders and participants by tracking & reporting data



Sphinx Organization

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, National Alliance for Audition Support

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Launched a 4-year, $1.8M project in partnership with 3 nonprofits to maximize DE&I efficacy and buy-in • Increased BIPOC musician participation in symphony orchestras via mentorship and financial support • Organized memberships for 150 BIPOC musicians, advisory groups, and 45+ partner organizations • Developed projects and partnership agreements through strategic cross-departmental collaboration • Led teams to plan and execute 7 professional development programs in two cities over 18 months • Represented the project and coordinated participation in conference presentations nationwide • Raised awareness of opportunities for musicians and outcomes through public speaking and media



Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Implemented curricular, operational, and administrative projects serving 200+ clients ages 18 - 90 • Oversaw $250k annual program budget and coordinated data and deliverables for institutional donors • Managed personnel, operations, logistics, and communications for an 8-day music festival event • Collaborated with stakeholders and partners to ensure successful planning, facilitation, and evaluation • Analyzed and document growth metrics and KPIs to submit data to senior leadership for compliance • Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current progress and prioritize areas for improvement