Experience

Nashville Humane Association

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

• Director of Development & Operations

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  After three years of not having anything here, I should probably put SOMETHING. Director of Operations and Development. I make sure the trains run on time. Oh, and did I mention that the trains are an entirely gift-based operation? So, I raise the money to pay for the trains or they just don't exist. To summarize, in short, I raise money for the trains based on your generous gifts, events, grant-funding, etc. I oversee the purchase and day-to-day operation of the trains. If the trains break, I'm usually holding a screwdriver. I have the most amazing team of train conductors and other train people a train director could ever hope for! And, I try to eat a sensible lunch almost every day. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.



Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Coordinator & Special Projects

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Served as Public Relations Coordinator for Metro Public Health Department, and specifically the official media spokesperson for Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC). Additionally, serve as "Special Projects" lead for MPHD identifying and implementing operations and policy change, business process analysis, budget management and media relations/promotion for areas of need.Highlights Include:• Developed and executed public and media relations initiatives for MPHD including messaging/communication development, media outreach, strategy, communication calendar, press release writing, brand strategy, crisis management and event management. • Secured hundreds of media pickups and serve as public voice/face for MPHD and specifically MACC• Scratch built MACC social media platforms which exceed industry average engagement and reach rates by 200% and is the largest municipal shelter social presence in the region for comparable cities (Charlotte, Louisville, Birmingham, etc)• Manage public/private, media and community outreach, corporate partnerships and fundraising efforts • Created B2B partnership programs and launched community volunteer programs which now include over 40 business partnerships and over 200 community volunteers• MPHD and MACC-specific business process analysis with improvement recommendations, with additional policy analysis/recommendations and policy development. • Developed and executed public and media relations initiatives for MPHD including messaging/communication development, strategy, communication calendar, press release writing, brand strategy, crisis management and media outreach.• Selected to speak and lead a workshop at the 2017 Best Friends Society National Convention in Atlantic City, NJ.

• Davidson County Tobacco Cessation Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Directed county-wide Tobacco Cessation programs and initiatives on behalf of Metro Public Health Department. Managed polity and programs, budget, media and press relations, grant writing, community and volunteer outreach and operational tasks surrounding Davidson County tobacco cessationHighlights Include:• Coordinated and wrote the 1.1 million dollar grant and subsequent execution plan for Davidson County as part of the Tennessee Tobacco Settlement in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Health.• Served as chief spokesperson and media liaison for multi-program and overall communication initiatives and coordinated/lead traditional media outreach and digital media initiatives..• Selected to present the TDH Tobacco Settlement program at Tennessee Public Health Association Conference.• Reviewed and approved additional county plans as part of the Tennessee Department of Health Rising Star program.• Successfully executed and managed multiple additional initiatives including: Great American SmokeOut, World No Tobacco Day, Kick Butts Day, as well as leading the Healthy Workplace initiatives and providing technical assistance to align the top employers with the prescription for a healthier workplace.• Collaborated with the Tennessee Cancer Coalition to secure grant funding for MDHA tobacco cessation programs.

• Davidson County Breastfeeding / Healthy Workplace Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Directed county-wide Breastfeeding, Healthy Workplace initiatives on behalf of Metro Public Health Department. Coordinated and implemented the highly successful ‘Breastfeeding Welcomed Here’ and "Give Me Five" Initiatives. Highlights Include:• Analyzed need for, developed and managed campaign for hospitals to adopt policy criteria. Lead external communications initiative. Conducted audit of policies and practices based on WHO and UNICEF criteria. • Developed and lead the Give Me Five hospital initiative which partnered MPHD with major area hospitals St Thomas Health, Vanderbilt Medical, Centennial and General Hospital, to agree to policy change around breast feeding. The initiative was a months-long process and included developing communications, forging high-level relationships and public/private sector collaboration.• Developed external communications plan, press releases, media strategy and served as official media spokesperson• Successfully facilitated community outreach groups and external communications to leverage private partnerships with public policy initiatives to achieve benchmarks and goals.• Oversaw and coordinated direct corporate partner relationships with every major hospital group in Nashville.• Created county-wide Breastfeeding Promotion programs from policy statements to community and corporate communications, to marketing, media promotion, and creating sustainable model for future development.• Presented Baby Friendly initiative to Healthy Nashville Leadership Council, Weight of the Nation Conference, United States Breastfeeding Conference

• NashVitality Community Liaison

  • Sep 2010 - Jan 2011

  Our quality of life is largely determined by our communities - where we live, work, learn, worship and play. We eat better when healthy food is more available than junk food and sugary beverages. We move more when we have safe, inviting places nearby to be active. We live longer, healthier lives in these communities. NashVitality celebrates the spirit creating healthy, active and green communities in Nashville.



Curves for Women

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Operations Manager

  • 2001 - 2010

  General/Operations Manager of 7 separate Curves for Women fitness facilities in Davidson and Williamson Counties managing staff of approximately 30-35 employees, staff of individual location managers, shift leaders and employees. Directed day-to-day operations, marketing and promotion, budgets & financials (P&L), strategic planning, cost/benefit analysis, business analysis, staff training, supervision and mentoring.Finalist - National Manager of the Year General/Operations Manager of 7 separate Curves for Women fitness facilities in Davidson and Williamson Counties managing staff of approximately 30-35 employees, staff of individual location managers, shift leaders and employees. Directed day-to-day operations, marketing and promotion, budgets & financials (P&L), strategic planning, cost/benefit analysis, business analysis, staff training, supervision and mentoring.Finalist - National Manager of the Year