Experience

Business Volunteers Unlimited

• Director, Business Engagement

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  I am based in the Akron area and focus on optimizing the community engagement and professional development goals of BVU's business members. I also work with business professionals and nonprofit organizations to match candidates with nonprofit board opportunities and consult with nonprofits to create leadership succession plans.BVU is a northeast Ohio based organization that has trained and matched over 2,500+ business professionals to the boards of more than 5,000 nonprofits, while… I am based in the Akron area and focus on optimizing the community engagement and professional development goals of BVU's business members. I also work with business professionals and nonprofit organizations to match candidates with nonprofit board opportunities and consult with nonprofits to create leadership succession plans.BVU is a northeast Ohio based organization that has trained and matched over 2,500+ business professionals to the boards of more than 5,000 nonprofits, while providing consulting and information services to over 100+ businesses annually. Additionally, BVU serves the nonprofit community by offering education and training, volunteer referrals and organizational consulting services. Show more Show less



Center for Nonprofit Excellence

• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011



Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Coordinated fundraising and special event activities; this included developing strategic plans for securing sponsorship funding and work plans for event execution. Collaborated with a wide range of vendors, while managing external messaging and internal communication.



The Summit County Engineer's Office

• Assistant to the Director of Government Affairs

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Served as the legislative liaison to the Summit County Council and presented legislation before the Council to secure approval. Wrote and produced internal and external publications, including press releases and newsletters. coordinated public relations and public information initiatives. Communicated project and pertinent information to local media and emergency services personnel and acted as a surrogate as a surrogate for the Engineer.