Experience

Camp Dark Waters

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

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Operations Director

  • Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

• Camp Director

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2021

  - Operational and program management of residential nonprofit summer camp, during camp season and Spring/Autumn conference center seasons- Development and implementation of staff and supervisor training- Hiring manager for all seasonal roles- Management of around 40 staff- Supporting staff, and taking a lead role where needed, with complex and challenging camper cases, including behavioral issues, developmental and physical differences and interfacing with social services, families and other partner agencies- Development and writing of camp policies- Writing camp publications to staff, campers, families, alumni and donors- Writing and presenting monthly reports to Board of Directors and managing BoD relationships- Communication with stakeholders at all levels, in and out of season- Relationship development and management with camp families, staff, state governmental and nonprofit partners- Contribution to organizational strategic goal setting and budget setting- Intentionally building and nurturing a positive culture at all levels of the organization



The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MP Account Manager- Security and Disability Lead

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  - Management and development of the IPSA processes for security and disability provision for Members of Parliament and their staff- Account and relationship management for 160 MPs and their staff- Meeting regularly with MPs to advise, train and brief on security and disability issues- Communication, tailored to the needs of the audience, with internal and external stakeholders - Regular attendance at House of Commons and IPSA regional training events, presenting to MPs on IPSA updates and policies and providing specialist advice.- Providing written and verbal briefings, to senior management, MPs and other external stakeholders on security and disability issues for MPs- Working to develop and improve policies and processes for the provision of security and disability assistance to MPs

• MP Support Officer- General Election Team

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  - Developing and managing relationships with newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs)- Serving as a single point of contact for 24 MPs, providing specific advice training and support catered to their individual needs- Developing processes and strategies for training and communication with the 2015 General Election intake- Balancing proactive account management with political sensitivity and independence in line with IPSA's regulatory function- Working collaboratively with other IPSA departments and House of Commons offices- Briefing and training MPs and their staff members

• Assistant Director

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  - Contributing to the development and improvement of staff training - Office administration including liaising with suppliers and maintaining records - Developing strategies, collaboratively, to deal with complex cases and fulfill organizational objectives - Organization and scheduling of off-season conference centre events - Organizational lead in the provision of reflective performance feedback to staff - Designing and running leadership/team building activities for staff, children and corporate groups - General management, personal and professional support for staff - Work with young people with complex behavioral issues, ASD, many forms of neurodiversity and differing levels of physical ability

• Counselor In Training (CIT) Director

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  - Developing and delivering an intensive residential youth leadership program for 15-16 year olds - Coaching and mentoring youth leaders to maximize their personal and leadership development - Delivering training and development sessions for youth leaders - All organization and scheduling surrounding multiple four week residential programs, including organization of events - Developing and delivering an intensive residential youth leadership program for 15-16 year olds - Coaching and mentoring youth leaders to maximize their personal and leadership development - Delivering training and development sessions for youth leaders - All organization and scheduling surrounding multiple four week residential programs, including organization of events



Labour Party (UK)

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Intern

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

  - Drafting of letters, emails and campaign literature - Local and national media analysis - General administration and office support - Local Election campaigning - Drafting of letters, emails and campaign literature - Local and national media analysis - General administration and office support - Local Election campaigning