Experience

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  Manomet

  • Morocco
  • Environmental Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President Mission Advancement

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2020

  • Director of Communications

    • Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

    Manomet believes that people can live and work today in ways that will enable our world to thrive and prosper tomorrow. A nonprofit grounded in science, Manomet's experts champion better practices in conservation, business sustainability and science education in the U.S. and internationally. Manomet engages people to create breakthrough solutions to address some of the major challenges of our time like climate change and living sustainably on a planet with finite resources.Positions the organization and its leadership to advance Manomet's mission and programsDevelops and implements the communications strategic planResponsible for creating and directing the organizations communications, marketing and public relations activitiesManages the organizations brand and ensures consistent and compelling messaging

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  South Shore YMCA

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Vice President Mission Advancement, South Shore YMCA

    • 2011 - 2014

    $28 million dollar non-profit with over 60,000 members/program participants and 800-1000 staff Responsible for the complete reorganization of the Financial Development Department during a transitional period into the Mission Advancement DepartmentCreated, developed and managed the $2.5 - $5 million dollar budget of the departmentIncreased donations by over 50% which consisted of Annual Campaign, Events, Grants and Contributed Income in Support of ProgramsRestarted the $15 million dollar Capital Campaign for the $30 million dollar construction project for a new Quincy Branch which was opened December 23, 2013Developed tracking and reporting tools, systems and departmental policies and procedures Staff lead for the Board Capital Campaign Created the Board Philanthropy Committee

  • Executive Director of Mission Advancement

    • 2010 - 2011

    Created the Communications & Marketing Department and association wide marketing plan having mission advancement as the core guiding principle Developed the Volunteer Program increasing volunteers by over 50%Led and directed Healthy Living Community Development Initiatives for the association Collaborated with South Shore Hospital for a Community Needs Assessment Responsible for implementing the new YMCA of the USA’s branding campaign

  • Senior Associate Executive Director

    • 2006 - 2010

    Directly managed branch operations and member services for the Emilson Branch, one of the largest YMCA’s in the country, serving over 20,000 membersMembership Chair-managed and directed association membership budget of $10 million dollarsRe-structured membership categories creating the Household membership category increasing overall units by 10% and increasing membership retention to over 80%Re-organized the Financial Assistance Program across all program areas to increase efficiencies and open access to better serve all 11 communities in the South Shore service area Established tracking and reporting tools, systems, policies and proceduresStaff lead for Branch Board Annual Campaign

  • Associate Executive Director of Member Services

    • 2005 - 2006

    Responsible for the management and operations of the Member Service Departments: Membership, Health & Well-being, Communications & Marketing, Playroom and Building Safety & SupervisionCreated, managed and developed departmental budgets totaling $6 million dollarsResponsible for the hiring, training and staff development of over 300 full and part-time staffDeveloped member service training and new employee training programsStaff lead for the Major Gifts & Friend to Friend divisions of the Annual Campaign and their committees

  • Senior Program Director

    • 2003 - 2005

    Responsible for program development, and direct operations of the Youth Departments: Teen, Playroom, Gymnastics, Youth & Family Education, School Age Childcare and Camp Gordon Clark Restructure and reorganization of the Playroom Department yielded a 71% increase in usage over a five year periodIncreased capacity of Camp Gordon Clark Day Camp which resulted in a 15% increase in camper participationEstablished “open access” philosophy for youth programs and services which was recognized as a driver of member satisfaction throughout several member surveysStaff lead for the Phone-a-thon and Staff divisions of the Annual Campaign

  • Family Education Director

    • 2001 - 2003

    Designed and implemented the first Family Education programs for the Emilson Branch Created the Family Advisory CouncilCollaborated with community organizations and coordinated community-wide events such as Fall Family Festival and Y-USA’s Healthy Kids Day

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  Massachusetts Department of Education

  • Parent Education Coordinator

    • 2000 - 2003

    Created Family Education workshops and seminars for the Plymouth Family Network and the North River Collaborative Family NetworkProvided Community Outreach programs to Head Start, Visiting Nursing Associations and local schools

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  Time Out!

  • Consultant

    • 1995 - 2000

    Designed and presented workshops on the importance of family health to over 100 businesses and wellness oriented organizations such as: South Shore Hospital, Bridgewater State University, Milton VNA, Patriots Trail Girls Scouts and the South Shore Women’s Business NetworkAuthored “Mom’s the Wor...

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  Mothers in Motion

  • Founder-Executive Director

    • 1985 - 1995

    Created and implemented fitness and wellness programs for expectant and new mothers in over 12 South Shore CommunitiesThe first of its kind on the South Shore, Mothers in Motion was highlighted in several publications such as: South Shore News, Boston Globe, The Boston Parent’s Paper, Newsweek M...