Experience

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Corporate Giving

  • Mar 2023 - 10 months

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States



Youth Collaboratory

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

• Grant Reviewer & Compiler

  • Apr 2020 - 3 years 9 months

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • Scrutinizing federal grant applications and offering an evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses according to grant announcements. • Providing critical feedback to applicants in a way that helps them develop competitive proposals and secure federal funding.



The Kingsley Association

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

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States In my current role as Development Manager, I am : • Cultivating and managing current fundraising strategies including foundation relations, grant writing & reports, annual appeals, and corporate sponsorships. • Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with donors and donor acknowledgement processes. • Managing the implementation of development/fundraising software. • Carrying out community-based outreach initiatives and planning for special events. • Collaborating with… Show more In my current role as Development Manager, I am : • Cultivating and managing current fundraising strategies including foundation relations, grant writing & reports, annual appeals, and corporate sponsorships. • Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with donors and donor acknowledgement processes. • Managing the implementation of development/fundraising software. • Carrying out community-based outreach initiatives and planning for special events. • Collaborating with various community organizations to enhance current programmatic goals. Show less



Crossroads Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Communications Coordinator

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • Creatively sourcing for funding opportunities and building donor relationships. • Collaborating with Director of Development to write, assemble, and submit accurate grant proposals and reports for a variety of funding organizations and foundations. • Creating and executing an intentional communications plan, including social media strategy, newsletters, and branding collaterals, to showcase our scholars, programs, and Crossroads’ community mission.



Carnegie Mellon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outreach Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  Pittsburgh, PA Working in conjunction with CMU & Latham St. Commons: • Co-designing and implementing a job readiness program for young adults, which includes supervising and coordinating activities for the Night Owl Bakers (NOB) program, and working with a small team to design a curriculum focused on nutrition and 21st-century skill development. • Handling participant recruitment and selection operations, including processing applications and phone screenings. • Acting as primary liaison for… Show more Working in conjunction with CMU & Latham St. Commons: • Co-designing and implementing a job readiness program for young adults, which includes supervising and coordinating activities for the Night Owl Bakers (NOB) program, and working with a small team to design a curriculum focused on nutrition and 21st-century skill development. • Handling participant recruitment and selection operations, including processing applications and phone screenings. • Acting as primary liaison for community contacts, including outside educators, parents, students, and other local organizations. • Teaching/attending weekly program sessions, overseeing curriculum implementation, site logistics and processes, and ensuring programmatic success. • Gathering and compiling data and feedback for comprehensive analysis, reporting, and grant writing. Show less



Putney Student Travel

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Leader and Seminar Instructor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Putney, Vermont, United States • Engaging students through both formal and informal instruction, which includes assigned readings and discussions in a classroom setting, as well as on-site language lessons at museums, cafes, markets, etc. • Leading and mentoring students in an environment of cultural exchange, while supporting their day-to-day needs. • Planning and managing program itinerary, including excursions, meals, day trips, and evening activities. • Managing budgeting concerns, including… Show more • Engaging students through both formal and informal instruction, which includes assigned readings and discussions in a classroom setting, as well as on-site language lessons at museums, cafes, markets, etc. • Leading and mentoring students in an environment of cultural exchange, while supporting their day-to-day needs. • Planning and managing program itinerary, including excursions, meals, day trips, and evening activities. • Managing budgeting concerns, including collecting/itemizing all receipts and tracking expenses. • Facilitating the building of a positive, respectful, and culturally immersive community of learners. Show less



Point Line Projects

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • 2017 - Mar 2019

  Greater Pittsburgh Area • Identified sources of images, their copyright, and secured permission for use across archival and digital resources. Clients included MoMA, the Barragán Foundation, and private parties.