Director of Operations & Workforce Development

• Oct 2021 - Present

Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

Business Owner

• Mar 2021 - Present

Chief Advancement Officer

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2021

Key Accomplishments - Developed corporate engagement platform increasing revenue from business donors. Successfully secured long term partnership and lease agreement with Martin County School District for land to build flagship Club. Managed crisis communications throughout COVID-19 Pandemic. Mobilized public awareness campaign for relief efforts. Successfully liaised between National organization and local affiliate to accomplish shared messaging goals. • Responsible for fundraising and donor relations. • Hired and trained new team of professionals. • Developed annual fundraising strategy and marketing & communications plans. • Developed annual external affairs strategy. • Functioned as organization’s spokesperson. • Managed media, pitched stories, wrote, and distribute press releases. • Developed all key messaging including for newsletter, social media, website and crisis communications. • Created new youth programs and interesting media moments. • Managed fundraising events including all logistics and promotions. Show less

Chief Executive Officer

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2019

Key Accomplishments- Balanced Chamber budget, Created sustainability through long term planning, budgeting and finding new revenue generation, Expanded member services and overall organizational footprint, Co-founded and led grass-roots incorporation campaign, Implemented active Government Affairs Committee • Establishes & implements organization’s policies & procedures • Establishes & Manages annual chamber budget, financial reports, program & event budgets, maintain balanced budget • Facilitates Board of Directors meetings, goals, strategic planning • Facilitates all chamber meetings, member events, community events • Supervises & Manages staff & volunteers while implementing effective personnel program • Oversees numerous committees, fundraisers, community programs, business development programs • Acts as editor of newsletters (printed & electronic), Community Guide & Map • Manages Hobe Sound visitor center/ lobby • Manages website, social media, local media and government leader relationships • Oversees member sales & programs • Creates & implements additional non-dues revenue programs, negotiates sponsorships and works with County to apply for grants to diversify funding Show less

Recreation Leader (Mansion at Tuckahoe Events & Facility Manager)

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

Key Accomplishments- Opened new event venue; Managed all aspects from day to day business, marketing, risk management and employee hiring and management plans as well as sales and event & program management • Onsite management 7,000 square foot, historic, meeting and banquet facility- sales & booking • Planned & directed all private events • Supervised staff-10 part-time staff members • Performed risk management identification • Created & implemented complete marketing plan • Planned & implemented historic tours, fitness programs, recreational events, fundraisers and revenue-generating events & programs • Assisted Department Director in developing business & operation plans for new facility • Facilitated media, community and public relations • Managed design, photography, advertising sales & placement and all content of the Parks and Recreation Activity Guide/ Magazine • Coordinated Tourism Adventure Weekend Packages • Assisted Park Manager with budget management for Indian RiverSide Park & Mansion Show less

Prevention Specialist-Project Northland

• May 2008 - Jun 2009

Key Accomplishment- Revamped antiquated presentation of substance abuse prevention curriculum by incorporating technology and current events into the presentation, Managed grant program, budget and events. Key Accomplishment- Revamped antiquated presentation of substance abuse prevention curriculum by incorporating technology and current events into the presentation, Managed grant program, budget and events.

Events/ Membership Asistant

• Jul 2007 - May 2008

Sales Associate

• Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

Communications Intern

• Jan 2007 - May 2007