Experience

City of Peekskill

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Superintendent of Recreation

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Oversee, direct and guide all programs conducted at the Recreation Department. Coordinate with community organizations and the Peekskill Youth Bureau. Responsible for Recreation Budget.

• Recreation Supervisor

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2020

  Develop, Supervise, and Coordinate various community and departmental special events including “Riverfront Summer Concert Series,” Children’s Specials, Movie Nights, Holiday Events and more.Develop, Supervise and Coordinate adult and youth recreation and leisure time activities for Peekskill residents.Supervise Preschool program operated by Peekskill Recreation.Supervise and Administer budgets for all programs under my direction.



CLM Event Management

• Owner

  • Sep 2001 - Present

  Assist Not for Profit organizations with fundraising events. Provide support with all management aspects, including sponsorship solicitation, marketing, and volunteer training and supervision. Galas, Silent Auctions, Fundraising Walks, Program Journals, Golf Outings and more we are your full service Event Managers. Assist Not for Profit organizations with fundraising events. Provide support with all management aspects, including sponsorship solicitation, marketing, and volunteer training and supervision. Galas, Silent Auctions, Fundraising Walks, Program Journals, Golf Outings and more we are your full service Event Managers.



Support Connection, Inc.

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

• Development and Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  Support Connection is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide emotional, social and educational support services to women, their families and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The support provided enables women to help each other and empowers them to become their own health care advocates.As the Development and Outreach Coordinator I oversee all fundraising efforts. Support Connection is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide emotional, social and educational support services to women, their families and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer. The support provided enables women to help each other and empowers them to become their own health care advocates.As the Development and Outreach Coordinator I oversee all fundraising efforts.



Yorktown Teen Center, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Oversee development of programs and fundraising efforts. Increase identity in the community. Oversee development of programs and fundraising efforts. Increase identity in the community.



Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Dedicated to a "World without Colorectal Cancer" the foundation works to increase awareness about the importance of early screening, and raises funds to provide young researchers an opportunity to present their research at national and international conferences. We are also sponsoring a fellow at the Zan Cohen Center for Digestive Diseases at Mt Sinai in Toronto for one full academic year to study the genetic and epigenetic changes that will hopefully lead to a break through in prevention and a cure for CRC.



Peekskill Celebration

• Executive Director

  • Nov 1999 - Feb 2013

  • Manage all aspects of Peekskill Celebration, a complex, multi-day festival, including supervision of water-related activities for 1,000 participants, fireworks extravaganza attracting 30,000 residents, 100+ vendors and 15 hours of non-stop entertainment• Secure $400,000 in annual sponsorships, advertising, and in-kind donations to maintain 17-year track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and controlling expenses.• Oversee social media, marketing and media relations campaigns with successful placements in New York Times, Journal News, News 12, WHUD Radio; increased Facebook following 10-fold in one year.• Negotiate contracts and handle challenging logistical requirements with multiple governmental agencies, private entities, sponsors, and more than 100 volunteers. .



NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2001 - Oct 2012

  • Assist with fundraising and logistics of Annual Auxiliary Ball attracting more than 500 donors and raising $2 million in donations.• Assist with development and solicitation of journal advertisements and sponsorships.• Help with set up, check in, and silent auction to insure a positive experience for guests. • Assist with fundraising and logistics of Annual Auxiliary Ball attracting more than 500 donors and raising $2 million in donations.• Assist with development and solicitation of journal advertisements and sponsorships.• Help with set up, check in, and silent auction to insure a positive experience for guests.



Town of Putnam Valley

• Recreation Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Develop leisure time activities for youth and adults in Putnam Valley New York. • Develop leisure time activities for youth and adults in Putnam Valley New York.



City of Peekskill Recreation Department

• Asst. Director of Recreation

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

  • Administer $1,000,000 budget and supervise 250 full and part time employees.• Develop, supervise, and market recreational programs for the City of Peekskill.• Directly responsible for Senior Citizen’s services, Preschool program, Summer Day Camps, City Marina and various special events.

• Recreation Supervisor

  • May 1988 - Dec 1995

  • Develop, supervise, and coordinate various community and departmental special events including “Riverfront Summer Concert Series,” Children’s Specials, and Teen Talent Nights.• Supervise and administer Senior Citizens programs, grants, and budget. • Supervise and administer budgets for Summer Camps, Marina, and Creative Preschool.



Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School

• Recreation Director

  • 1984 - 1988

  • Provide therapeutic leisure time activities for at risk youth in a residential setting.• Develop activities and supervise staff. • Provide quality activities both on site and off site • Provide therapeutic leisure time activities for at risk youth in a residential setting.• Develop activities and supervise staff. • Provide quality activities both on site and off site