Experience

Kalamazoo County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Deputy County Administrator - External Services

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Interim Deputy County Administrator - External Services

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

• Operations Division Chief & Public Information Officer - Health & Community Services Department

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2022

  Kalamazoo, Michigan I oversee a team responsible for all daily operations of the department, including internal communications and workflow, budget management, and workplace logistics and security. - Develop strategic plans for department as member of Executive Leadership team. Assigned to lead special projects and committees and coordinate state accreditation. - Serve as Public Information Officer, responsible for collaborating with programs on communication strategies, including social media and website… Show more I oversee a team responsible for all daily operations of the department, including internal communications and workflow, budget management, and workplace logistics and security. - Develop strategic plans for department as member of Executive Leadership team. Assigned to lead special projects and committees and coordinate state accreditation. - Serve as Public Information Officer, responsible for collaborating with programs on communication strategies, including social media and website messaging; writing press releases; coordinating media interviews; approving marketing collateral; and designing publications and reports. - Manage 400 contractual agreements annually, certifying all requirements are met with no lapse in essential services. - Facilitate approval process for departmental needs by preparing bi-weekly briefs for County Administration and Board of Commissioners.

• Administrative Coordinator & Public Information Officer - Health & Community Services Department

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017



United Way of West Florida

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

• Community Engagement Director

  • Jun 2013 - May 2016

  Pensacola, Florida Area I led an extremely talented staff and dedicated volunteer committees in meeting operational goals through design, development, and implementation of six programs with overlapping timelines. I developed a strategic plan for the community engagement department to meet annual goals and long-term vision. I created processes and protocols, and trained staff to implement within their programs. I was responsible for grant writing, program planning and management, progress reporting, budget management,… Show more I led an extremely talented staff and dedicated volunteer committees in meeting operational goals through design, development, and implementation of six programs with overlapping timelines. I developed a strategic plan for the community engagement department to meet annual goals and long-term vision. I created processes and protocols, and trained staff to implement within their programs. I was responsible for grant writing, program planning and management, progress reporting, budget management, tracking measurable goals implementing strategies to meet requirements, and volunteer coordination. I collaborated on marketing collateral and campaigns with staff, Leadership and President/CEO. I love connecting people to opportunities that align with their interests and talents, and creating efficient systems for more successful outcomes. Serving as the Community Engagement Director at United Way was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had. I left the position due to a relocation. Show less



Florida Campus Compact FL|CC

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Access & Success Statewide Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  Tallahassee, Florida Area While completing my masters program, I worked full time as the Statewide Program Coordinator of the College Access and Success AmeriCorps mentoring program. My main responsibilities were to monitor compliance, oversee the budget, and develop a programmatic structure for the 16 unique host sites across the state of Florida. During my time with FL|CC, the program received funding for the third year, increased the volunteer enrollment rate by 48% and the retention rate by 13.3%, produced Annual… Show more While completing my masters program, I worked full time as the Statewide Program Coordinator of the College Access and Success AmeriCorps mentoring program. My main responsibilities were to monitor compliance, oversee the budget, and develop a programmatic structure for the 16 unique host sites across the state of Florida. During my time with FL|CC, the program received funding for the third year, increased the volunteer enrollment rate by 48% and the retention rate by 13.3%, produced Annual Reports, and developed a program manual with policy and procedures for implementing the grant. I left the position due to completing the coursework for my masters and the grant cycle ending. Show less



Chain Reaction

• Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  Pensacola, Florida Area For two years I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) in Pensacola, Florida, with the local non-profit Chain Reaction. I recruited and trained teenage volunteers, college student leaders, and adult mentors. I was responsible for managing programs that developed skills in leadership, project planning, team building, and conflict management. I had the opportunity to progress from entry level assignments to making significant decisions and creating policies that directly… Show more For two years I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) in Pensacola, Florida, with the local non-profit Chain Reaction. I recruited and trained teenage volunteers, college student leaders, and adult mentors. I was responsible for managing programs that developed skills in leadership, project planning, team building, and conflict management. I had the opportunity to progress from entry level assignments to making significant decisions and creating policies that directly affected the organization’s future. I developed a two-county wide marketing plan with area schools promoting teen volunteerism, orchestrated resources for monthly volunteer projects with local non-profits and businesses, and assisted local leaders with the execution of a youth leadership program (Youth LeaP Class 2010 and 2011). After completing my second term, I left Pensacola to obtain my masters at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Show less



TWG Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Associate

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  Colleyville, TX During my role as Client Associate I held a Personal & Causality Line Insurance Certificate for the state of Texas. I managed clientele’s insurance portfolios such as automobile, home, and life. I developed sales techniques and consistently improved monthly sales goals while strengthening communication skills through routine cold calling, networking events, and presenting at professional associations. I left this position to pursue a different career path and to join AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer… Show more During my role as Client Associate I held a Personal & Causality Line Insurance Certificate for the state of Texas. I managed clientele’s insurance portfolios such as automobile, home, and life. I developed sales techniques and consistently improved monthly sales goals while strengthening communication skills through routine cold calling, networking events, and presenting at professional associations. I left this position to pursue a different career path and to join AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America). Show less