Experience

St. Labre Indian School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director & President

  • Aug 1996 - Present

  Lead and direct nation-wide fundraising program for this faith-based nonprofit, incorporating direct mail, major gifts, planned giving, e-fundraising, grants, and special events. Direct mail revenue increased by 60% from 2000 to 2010 to support its educational mission and other complementary programs.Implement results-focused goals for educational programs leading to 100% of graduating classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 being accepted to post-secondary education, with 84% of the Class of 2012 matriculating to higher education.Establish inviting, challenging and rewarding work environment for diverse workforce of approximately 300 employees serving 700+ students, pre-school through 12th grade, and multiple communities on two remote Indian reservations in Montana. Show less

• Director of Human Resources/MIS

  • Jun 1993 - Aug 1996

  Establish first-ever human resources department for this multi-cultural nonprofit with approximately 300 employees.Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing the employer-employee relationship and foster positive employer-employee relationship.Communicate changes clearly, concisely and persuasively to supervisors and managers who previously did not have to work with a central human resources department to foster buy-in.



St. Labre Home for Indian Children & Youth

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Program Consultant/Director of Recruitment, Training and Evaluation

  • Feb 1992 - Jun 1993

  Oversee operation of two group homes for disadvantaged, sometimes orphaned, Native American children, directly supervising six direct-care staff. Implement staff recruitment efforts determining geographical areas to advertise, advertising copy, screening and selection of candidates, interviewing and making job offers. Responsible for training activities for all staff, including on-boarding of new staff and in-service training for current employees. Direct annual evaluation of entire program consisting of six group homes serving approximately 50 children ranging in age from six to eighteen to ensure compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations. Show less