Experience

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  Budget Blinds

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Business Owner

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Maryland Municipal League

  • United States
  • Government Relations Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Operations Manager

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

    Execute all aspects of office operations including budget, administration, and strategic planning.Implement organizational policies and procedures, and internal controls.Negotiate and manage contracts for capital projects.Liaison to Maryland Mayors AssociationDirectly supervise administrative support staff.

  • Assistant to the Executive Director

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

    Managed office of the Executive Director.Liaison to Board of Directors. Coordinated and developed strategic partner program.Assisted with legislative advocacy, member engagement, and conference planning.

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  Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

  • Annapolis, md

  • Program Analyst

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Annapolis, md

    - Managed Commissions grantees to ensure program success and sustainability.- Developed appropriate performance measurement tools for individual grantees.- Assisted Executive Director with legislative and management tasks.- Created and updated agency’s web site, develop monthly newsletter, and mo...

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  City of Annapolis

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Maryland Municipal League Fellowship

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Annapolis, MD

    - Developed an organizational scorecard and key results dashboard for the city government.- Interacted with and assisted department heads with updating their business plans.- One of two students from the School of Public Policy awarded the MML Fellowship.

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  Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Public Policy Fellow

    • Sep 2012 - May 2013
    • Annapolis, MD

    - Assisted in policy development and implementation, event planning, and outreach- Researched policy related to Lt. Governor’s five key areas of focus in the Administration- Prepared briefing materials for the Lt. Governor and the Director of Policy- Coordinated, staffed, and provided appropriate...

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne ...

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Unit Director

    • Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
    • Annapolis, MD

     Managed a Club with 7 staff and 60+ youth. Implemented programs ranging in scope from sports teams to STEM initiatives. Administered grant funding as appropriated and controlled expenditures against budget. Maintained relationships with Property Management and community residents.  Wrote re...

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  The Choice Program

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Americorps Community Service Fellow

    • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Annapolis, MD

     Worked as an intermediary between clients and the Board of Education, Department of Juvenile Justice, Public Defenders Office, Department of Human Resources, and local community organizations. Case management responsibilities included daily monitoring and counseling of youth.  Provided youth...

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  Annapolis E.P. Church

  • Annapolis, MD

  • Assistant Youth Director

    • Jun 2005 - May 2007
    • Annapolis, MD

     Planned, promoted, and coordinated events for a program of over 100 youth. Mentored a diverse population of students from ages 11 – 18. Facilitated large and small group meetings and presented on various topics.  Delegated jobs and responsibilities to appropriate volunteers.  Proposed and m...