Experience

Marygrove

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

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  The Mission of Marygrove is to provide quality mental health services to severely disturbed children, young adults and their families who are economically disadvantaged. The Mission of Marygrove is to provide quality mental health services to severely disturbed children, young adults and their families who are economically disadvantaged.



Forbes Nonprofit Council

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

• Official Member

  • Mar 2017 - Present



United 4 Children

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2018

  Implemented the merger of two long-standing organizations increasing the capacity of the combined agencies that produced the first net profit in 5 years. Managed 38 staff maintaining 97% staff retention rate as well as adding 9 new positions and 4 divisions. Grew the annual budget from $5.7 million to $6.6 million. Created and managed the full budget process that included 23 individual budgets • Increased net assets from $19,000 to $700,000 while maintaining a 13% M&G expense ratio • Created policy and procedure manuals, personnel manual, & bylaws • Responsible for negotiating new office leases and implementing the office moves • Managed technology review and plan implementation including software system changes Show less



St. Mary's High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grant Writer - Volunteer

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2012



Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter

• Chapter President & CEO

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

  Implemented a merger doubling the chapter territory and expanding into new areas that produced the first net profit in 3 years. I served on the National Administrative Committee to create standard policies and procedures. • Created strategic plan & budget leading to 35% expense reduction and 300% increase of net event income • Trained fellow Chapter Directors on financial practices • Secured $100,000 salary grant and Vista grant for full-time employee Implemented a merger doubling the chapter territory and expanding into new areas that produced the first net profit in 3 years. I served on the National Administrative Committee to create standard policies and procedures. • Created strategic plan & budget leading to 35% expense reduction and 300% increase of net event income • Trained fellow Chapter Directors on financial practices • Secured $100,000 salary grant and Vista grant for full-time employee



The Central West End Association

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

  Integrated the business and residential associations which created collaboration of both entities for the sustainability of the neighborhood. Worked on community security assessment which created the opportunity for a Community Improvement District that more than doubled the revenue. • Developed business membership campaign raising $30,000 in 3 months • Created strategic plan, procedures manual, and by-laws • Created and managed budget increasing event income by 10% & reducing expenses by 45% • Planned and implemented high profile events – Forest Park Balloon Glow and Central West End Art Fair & Taste Show less



Focus

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development & Operations

  • Feb 2005 - Oct 2006

  Hired as the Finance & Operations Director with the first goal of strengthening employee relations. Maintained 100% of employees and foster their skills to allow 50% of employees to increase their job responsibilities. Promoted to Director of Operations and Development where I consolidated and managed administration and fundraising departments. • Managed strategic plan and budget creation • Increased event income 15% and individual giving 100% • Received 80% of grants written Hired as the Finance & Operations Director with the first goal of strengthening employee relations. Maintained 100% of employees and foster their skills to allow 50% of employees to increase their job responsibilities. Promoted to Director of Operations and Development where I consolidated and managed administration and fundraising departments. • Managed strategic plan and budget creation • Increased event income 15% and individual giving 100% • Received 80% of grants written



Fahy Heating & Cooling

• Business Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Took this position to reduce my responsibilities at work and concentrate on my family. While here I was able to collect $100,000 of past receivables. Selected by supplier to implement a project cost analysis, then trained other Business Manager’s. • Implemented cost reductions of 25% in first year • Selected and implemented inventory control software • Produced first National Golf Tournament for ACCA netting $50,000 Took this position to reduce my responsibilities at work and concentrate on my family. While here I was able to collect $100,000 of past receivables. Selected by supplier to implement a project cost analysis, then trained other Business Manager’s. • Implemented cost reductions of 25% in first year • Selected and implemented inventory control software • Produced first National Golf Tournament for ACCA netting $50,000



March of Dimes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Finance & Operations

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Hired as Director of Finance & Operations and promoted to Regional Director managing 5 divisions across the state of MO. Worked with each division on financial implementation as well as growing program reach and increasing event support. Led the planning and implementation of the first gala in Jefferson City, raising $25,000. • Worked on team to secure and implement $2,500,000 Federal Grant • Implemented procedures to reduce chapter expenses by 30% & fundraising expenses to 15% ratio • Wrote administrative strategic plan and budget • Served on National Committees – securing bank relationship, selecting database, & writing financial procedures Show less



Multiple Sclerosis Society

• Director of Finance

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Executed registration processes for all events. This increased customer satisfaction and ensured accuracy between accounting and database programs. Selected by National Office to mentor other Chapter’s Director of Finance. • Implemented procedures to reduce chapter expenses by 20% & fundraising expenses to 15% ratio • Managed internal controls toward GAAP compliance ensuring 1st no comment audit • Served on National Database Selection Committee Executed registration processes for all events. This increased customer satisfaction and ensured accuracy between accounting and database programs. Selected by National Office to mentor other Chapter’s Director of Finance. • Implemented procedures to reduce chapter expenses by 20% & fundraising expenses to 15% ratio • Managed internal controls toward GAAP compliance ensuring 1st no comment audit • Served on National Database Selection Committee