Experience

Workshop Learning

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2011 - Present

  - Incorporated and assisted in the founding of the nonprofit educational organization. - Assisted in the creation of the Board of Directors, organizational infrastructure, and securing initial funding. - Responsible for HR, including payroll, staff retirement, medical, and disability insurance as well as liability insurance for the organization. Assisted with the employee handbook and related HR management. - Manage financials including the annual audit, accounts payables & receivables, assisting with budgeting, and bookkeeping. - Assist with development strategy, grant research, writing, and reporting. Responsible for donor database/CRM set-up and management as well as donor engagement. Show less



Mission Year

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • May 1997 - Apr 2000

  -Led and oversaw the national youth service organization of over 130 full-time service workers in three cities across the country and 8 staff members at the headquarters in Philadelphia. - Oversaw all fundraising, development strategies, finances/accounting, organizational structure, marketing and communications, recruitment, programming, and physical plant. - Presented and secured Board approval for programs and budgets. Worked with Board of Directors, staff, and community partners to develop long-term strategic plans and vision. Led city-wide teams to develop and implement these plans and goals. - Responsible for hiring, training, and other HR-related tasks including the development and implementation of the personnel handbook. Show less



The Brandywine Workshop

• Director Of Marketing And Development

  • Aug 1993 - Apr 1997

  - Collaborated closely with the Executive Director to develop and oversee organizational strategy and long-term plans, including board development and management for the African American printmaking workshop, which included an artist-in-residency program, gallery exhibits, and student programming for local youth. - Presented to the Board of Directors to secure approval for programs and budgets. - Developed and implemented marketing and public relations strategies, including the identification, development, and cultivation of relationships with funders, members, partner organizations, and the local media for press coverage, support, resources, and general publicity. - Researched, identified, and wrote grant proposals and developed budgets for funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources. - Managed the funding cycle including program evaluation and final reporting. - Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for youth programs and tours of the gallery space. Show less



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Brand Manager

  • Sep 1991 - Jun 1993

  - Led project teams, collaborating with a variety of departments including R&D, marketing, art & design, commercial production, legal, advertising, and sales in order to develop new products and promotions to increase market share and penetration. - Developed and implemented a test market for a new brand. This included market research, analysis, product conception, packaging, pricing, distribution, trade, and consumer promotion, and the hiring and training of test marketing personnel. Worked closely with a variety of departments/services to bring the product into the test market and actually onto shelves along with sale pricing and product promotions. Show less