Experience

Norwich Free Academy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Philanthropy Officer

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

  Working with donors to support opportunities at Norwich Free Academy.



United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

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

• Community Engagement Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

• Community Engagement Specialist

  • 2020 - Nov 2021

  -Build and strengthen relationships with local companies through outreach, engagement opportunities, and workplace fundraising campaigns. -Create and manage annual workplace giving campaign employing a fundraising process that sets goals and helps to identify volunteers.-Manage assigned accounts and provide excellent customer service to support key donors and volunteers.-Research, evaluate and contact prospects for new account development.-Direct the Young Leaders United program, empowering young professionals ages 21-40 to make a difference in the community through service, philanthropy, and professional development. Show less



Solar Youth

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

• Interim Program Director

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  -Coordinate quality environmental education programs in 3 sites including licensed camps for children aged 5-13 and a job training program for high school aged youth -Direct the workload, training, and licensure of 6 staff members -Work with Elm City Communities and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to ensure that high quality programs are being effectively delivered to Housing Authority of New Haven residents -Manage and direct program budgets for each of the 3 separate programs Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest, Inc.

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interview/Match Support Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - May 2019

  -Conduct volunteer enrollment including individual orientations, trainings, interviews and background checks-Conduct client enrollment including parent/child interviews and child safety education-Identify successful matches of youth with volunteers through effective interviewing and meticulous assessments -Provide match support at assigned schools and sites

• Worcester Area College Mentors Program Director

  • Aug 2014 - May 2019

  -Coordinate and prioritize program development and partnerships -Oversee existing School and Site Based programs, including carrying own caseload of matches.-Assist development and implementation of satellite program within South Worcester County region -Oversee the coordination of group activities for matched volunteers and children and wait list activities.-Coordinate the recruitment of volunteers and children for programs-Supervise the provision of ongoing trainings to volunteers and parents. -Direct the workload of program staff, ensure appropriate training, and supervise client decisions. Show less



Harmony Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Language Arts Teacher/Lead Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

  -Instruct and guide the learning of students in grades 8-12 of all achievement levels in a STEM academy setting -Maintain classroom management and implement classroom, school and district procedures -Attend faculty meetings and serve as a representative on discipline and Special Education meetings -Chosen to write curriculum and district assessments for use in 40+ Harmony schools across Texas -Responsible for implementing short-term and long-term Project-Based Learning Activities -Mentor to a new teacher, responsible for observing, providing feedback, and tracking teacher progress -Sponsor of Student Council, One Act Play Competition Team Director, and Head Coach of Cross Country -Courses Taught: ELA 8, English 1, English 2, Analysis of Visual Media, Theater 1, Writing 1, Writing for Academia, and SAT Prep Show less



Teach for America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  -Instruct and guide the learning of approximately 100 ninth grade students of all achievement levels -Maintain classroom management and implement classroom, school and district procedures -Attend faculty meetings and serve as a representative on discipline and Special Education meetings -Chosen to write English 2 curriculum and to attend ABYDOS Training Conference (Spring 2010) -Sponsor of the first UIL Lincoln-Douglas debate team at WA Todd -Courses taught: English 1, English 1R (for retained 9th graders), Communications Applications Show less



Polachi

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Jun 2008 - May 2009

  -Develop and implement research strategy including both industry- and company-specific evaluations -Consult with senior level management both internally and externally regarding search status -Participate in full life-cycle of search assignments in the venture capital, clean-tech, and high-tech sectors with responsibilities including: business development, client intake, target market analysis, individual company research, and candidate prospecting -Develop and implement research strategy including both industry- and company-specific evaluations -Consult with senior level management both internally and externally regarding search status -Participate in full life-cycle of search assignments in the venture capital, clean-tech, and high-tech sectors with responsibilities including: business development, client intake, target market analysis, individual company research, and candidate prospecting


Citi Performing Arts Center
• United States
• Performing Arts
• Development Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007