Experience

National Safe Place Network

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

• Director Of Operations

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Working with NSPN to create a world where all youth are safe is a career that provides me with purpose for which I am grateful. I'm responsible for the overall operations of the organization including oversight of operations, marketing/communications, and development functions. I'm responsible for the creation and management of policies and procedures maximizing efficiency for the organization. Through my role, I am able to provide strategic visioning, administration, and implementation of operations, marketing/communications, and development efforts to increase organization’s position in the field and increase awareness and utilization of services. I serve as the lead for investigation of potential partnerships, development opportunities and venues for events. I make a lasting difference in communities by developing and implementing effective strategies that support growth and provides positive national impact of the organization. I have a proven record of accomplishment in negotiations and demonstrated success innovating solutions to increase productivity and profitability. My position affords me opportunities to drive creative processes and lead nationally recognized brands. I appreciate the ability to work with a diverse team from different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.



Association for Child and Youth Care Practice

• Board Member

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  The Association for Child & Youth Care Practice, Inc. (ACYCP) is a membership organization of Child & Youth Care practitioners, service providers, and state and regional associations committed to improving the profession of child and youth care (CYC). The Association for Child & Youth Care Practice, Inc. (ACYCP) is a membership organization of Child & Youth Care practitioners, service providers, and state and regional associations committed to improving the profession of child and youth care (CYC).



Child and Youth Care Certification Board

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Board Member

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  CYCCB provides an assessment process and certification to child and youth care practitioners who demonstrate their commitment to high standards of care and ongoing competence development. The CYC certification program is the most rigorous demonstration of competence in the field. CYCCB is led by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of members elected by CYC Certified Practitioners or appointed by the Board to represent key partnering organizations. Board terms are for 4 years or run concurrently with partnering organization leadership roles. Leadership and management are provided by officers elected by the Board who compose the Executive Committee.



Fostering Connections

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

• Advisory Council Member

  • May 2022 - Present

  Fostering Connections is a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 that uplifts local children and youth impacted by foster care or trauma by providing needed essentials, educational programs, and community connections. Fostering Connections strongly believes that all children have unique gifts and talents to share with the world and need to know that they deserve to feel loved and valued by their family and supported by their community. The volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council consists of caring community leaders who are passionate about helping youth in foster care and foster parents make family feel like home. Fostering Connections consists of a diverse group of professionals and several board members are currently foster parents or have served in that capacity. Fostering Connections provides needed essentials and enrichment opportunities to children impacted by foster care or childhood trauma. In addition, the organization works to make a trauma-informed community through support to families impacted by trauma, trauma-informed care trainings for the community, and connecting volunteers to opportunities to give support. Learn more about Fostering Connections at https://www.fosteringconnectionsfl.org/.



Recovery Keys

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admissions and Marketing

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Directed staff’s marketing and branding efforts which helped facilitate the successful launch of two district offices across the state of Florida • Work with Medical Director to develop standard admissions documentation/contracts and policies and procedures. • Performed ASAM assessments and referrals to appropriate level of treatment • Tracked and provided written reports on admissions, conversion rates (from Outpatient to Intensive Outpatient Treatment), revenue, sales, census budget, insurance and first party payer data, and Insurance revenue collections for monthly reporting to the Owner/Medical Director.



Vince Carter Sanctuary (program of Stewart Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare)

• Admissions Specialist - Marketer

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

  - Handle and Develop inbound calls to successful patient admission including but not limited to qualifying, assessing potential avenues for admission, understanding insurance and financial potential, and referral to the appropriate fee for service program at VCS. - Perform initial phone assessments while gathering pertinent information, scheduling and completing admissions. -Develop and maintain Activity Log (measurement systems to include tracking the source of phone calls, qualification status of the potential client, disposition of the call (sale, fee, etc) and any other follow-up measurement as required, and directed.) - Work with CFO, finance department, and legal counsel of SMA to develop standard admissions documentation / contracts and policies and procedures. - Assist with tracking and written reports on admissions, conversion rates (from Detox to Residential Treatment), revenue, sales, census budget, insurance and first party payer data, and Insurance revenue collections for monthly reporting to the Director.



Youth & Family Services Network (YFSN)

• 2007 – 2008 Graphic Designer Intern / 2008 – 2013 Professional Consultant

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2013

  • Member of organization re-branding team • Created and updated youth service and non-profit management curriculums • Created on-demand webinars with animated transitions in Flash • Member of organization re-branding team • Created and updated youth service and non-profit management curriculums • Created on-demand webinars with animated transitions in Flash



Child & Family Tennessee

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator and Team Leader

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Developed and managed a volunteer support center for an organization with more than 35 distinct programs • Director to hundreds of volunteers • Supported programs to coordinate volunteer efforts • Coordinated cross program events • Organized and lead youth council (Teens Taking Action) • Developed graphic print materials, information videos, and PSAs • Developed and managed a volunteer support center for an organization with more than 35 distinct programs • Director to hundreds of volunteers • Supported programs to coordinate volunteer efforts • Coordinated cross program events • Organized and lead youth council (Teens Taking Action) • Developed graphic print materials, information videos, and PSAs



The Grove Counseling Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager, Instructor, Billing Coordinator

  • Oct 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Managed front office and administrative duties • Curriculum development and trainer for adolescent and adult Anger Management, Adolescent Tobacco 411, and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Awareness • Worked closely with marketing team to create ideas and organize company events • Responsible for all aspects of outpatient events to include planning, budget management, vendor oversight, sponsorships, and awareness • Managed front office and administrative duties • Curriculum development and trainer for adolescent and adult Anger Management, Adolescent Tobacco 411, and Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Awareness • Worked closely with marketing team to create ideas and organize company events • Responsible for all aspects of outpatient events to include planning, budget management, vendor oversight, sponsorships, and awareness



Animal Medical Clinic

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 2001

  • Managed and maintained all office duties • Supervised administrative staff • Responsible for human resources of office staff, including hiring and terminations • Managed administrative budget • Completed reports (budget, AR/AP, marketing, etc.) • Managed and maintained all office duties • Supervised administrative staff • Responsible for human resources of office staff, including hiring and terminations • Managed administrative budget • Completed reports (budget, AR/AP, marketing, etc.)