Experience

Eat Greater Des Moines

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

• Co-Founder & Executive Director

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Co-founder and Executive Director of Eat Greater Des Moines. Works across sectors to oversee the development and expansion of the food system in central Iowa to ensure access to quality food for everyone. Co-founder and Executive Director of Eat Greater Des Moines. Works across sectors to oversee the development and expansion of the food system in central Iowa to ensure access to quality food for everyone.


Les Dames d'Escoffier International
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member

  • Jan 2017 - Present


GREATER DES MOINES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Leadership Program Graduate

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  The Community Leadership Program prepares leaders from across Central Iowa to be effective stewards for our community's future. The nine-month curriculum offers a view of Greater Des Moines from different vantage points, heightens participant awareness of current community conditions and issues, enhances individual and group leadership skills, and helps class members see themselves as partners for change. The Community Leadership Program prepares leaders from across Central Iowa to be effective stewards for our community's future. The nine-month curriculum offers a view of Greater Des Moines from different vantage points, heightens participant awareness of current community conditions and issues, enhances individual and group leadership skills, and helps class members see themselves as partners for change.



United Way of Central Iowa

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pledge Services Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

  • Oversee pledge processing of $25 million campaign annually • Responsible for streamlining pledge processing – speeding up process by over 6 weeks • Overhauled donor designation process resulting in more accurate tracking, more frequent payouts and established online access • Cut pledge processing expenses by half through new streamlined processes • Manage staff of 4 pledge processing clerks • Serve as the main point of contact for over 450 non-profit organizations • Responsible for accurate and timely distribution of over $5 million dollars in donor designations Loaned Executive • Started as one of 20 seasonal employees and was promoted to full-time, permanent status • Managed over 30 fundraising accounts • Personally secured $500,000 for United Way’s 2010 fundraising campaign • Made presentations to groups of up to 300 people • Developed relationships with new clients through cold call techniques



Grand View University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Teach two courses to over 100 students annually (health and wellness classes: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness; Fitness and Well-Being • Develop curriculum and course materials incorporating non-traditional learning opportunities • Received outstanding student and advisor reviews • Research current trends and topics to share with students in classroom setting • Facilitate class discussions and create inclusive class environment • Teach two courses to over 100 students annually (health and wellness classes: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness; Fitness and Well-Being • Develop curriculum and course materials incorporating non-traditional learning opportunities • Received outstanding student and advisor reviews • Research current trends and topics to share with students in classroom setting • Facilitate class discussions and create inclusive class environment



The Health and Wellness Institute

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Health Coach

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Ensured staff of seven coaches located throughout Iowa would meet and exceed performance goals • Collaborated directly with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Farm Bureau Financial Services to develop program strategies to enhance and expand services provided by The Health and Wellness Institute • Created, implemented and evaluated state-wide health screening program • As a health coach, responsible for: - One-on-one coaching - Engaged agents to promote the health coaching program - Provided community based health-related seminars and events - Identified and engaged health professionals within community such as dieticians, acupuncturists and massage therapists - Connected coaching participants with appropriate health plan programs and community resources to reach health goals



ITAGroup

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performance Solutions Strategist

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2008

  • Analyzed data and created sales strategies based on audience demographics, program goals and budget for $25 million dollar client account • Coordinated specialized promotions and sales including: marketing, communication, technology, awards and program administration. • Developed and managed financial strategies to ensure company's contribution margin goals were met • Presented compelling program proposals backed by analysis and communication • Analyzed data and created sales strategies based on audience demographics, program goals and budget for $25 million dollar client account • Coordinated specialized promotions and sales including: marketing, communication, technology, awards and program administration. • Developed and managed financial strategies to ensure company's contribution margin goals were met • Presented compelling program proposals backed by analysis and communication



Principal Financial Group

• United States
• Financial Services

• Fitness Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Jul 2007

  • Oversaw 40 contract employees, including: recruitment, training, payroll, performance evaluations and contract negotiations • Created a company-wide fitness incentive program resulting in 5,000 participants nationwide • Led training efforts to develop instructors, trainers and massage therapists • Coordinate group fitness and mind-body class schedules • Oversaw 40 contract employees, including: recruitment, training, payroll, performance evaluations and contract negotiations • Created a company-wide fitness incentive program resulting in 5,000 participants nationwide • Led training efforts to develop instructors, trainers and massage therapists • Coordinate group fitness and mind-body class schedules