Experience

Rotary Club of Grand Rapids
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Retired - Executive Director, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids

  • Dec 2022 - Present


Rotary Club Of Grand Rapids Michigan USA

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2023

  Reports to Board of Directors and has operational management of the Club to include the implementation of Board policies and directives, assist President, officer and committees in performance of duties and responsibilities, provide timely reports to the Board and committees regarding operations and progress towards annual goals, responsible for the operations and management of the Rotary Club office and staff. Exercise creativity and vision to anticipate and identify changes, trends, issues and opportunities and bring to the attention of the Board. Assist with the creation and execution of the 5-year strategic plan. Be flexible to be able to adjust to from annual turnover of Board President and new management style each year. Facilitate the development of long and short term plans through the Board and implement these plans. Provide on-going analysis of the progress of these plans. Oversee all promotional activities, coordinating with Club members and committees. Collaborate with other organizations and develop a greater public image. Assist with budget preparation and monthly reporting. Prepare monthly Board Packet and reports. Maintain membership database, social media sites and web content. Plan and organize weekly luncheons and other special events for 100-400 members and guests, which include annual golf outing and New Year’s Eve Gala). Planning includes venue, menu, Speakers, agenda, presentation and slideshow development. Tracking and reporting of membership attendance. Conduct new member applications processing through approval and new member introduction. Preparation and dissemination of weekly newsletter both in digital format and printed. Provide staff support to non-profit arm of the Club, including, Board reports and liaison to Club. Administer two student programs. Completion of Rotary District 6290 and Rotary International reports to meet required deadlines. Show less



Real Estate Solutions

• India
• Real Estate

• Owner

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2011

  Former real estate professional assisted families and individuals in locating and securing properties. Assisted seniors in obtaining services and resources to update and upgrade homes at minimal expense. Former real estate professional assisted families and individuals in locating and securing properties. Assisted seniors in obtaining services and resources to update and upgrade homes at minimal expense.



AT&T Foundation

• United States

• Corporate Contributions Manager

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Oversight and reporting for $50 million in assets. Administration and operations of CORE Online Program. Grant Manager responsibilities for 5 Midwest states. Administration of the United Way corporate contribution program, MISC duties included: AT&T Foundation Intranet site, EL&A Website, Secretary's report for Social Responsibility Board, Monthly Board of Directors report, RIM Records Agent and IT Liaison. Oversight and reporting for $50 million in assets. Administration and operations of CORE Online Program. Grant Manager responsibilities for 5 Midwest states. Administration of the United Way corporate contribution program, MISC duties included: AT&T Foundation Intranet site, EL&A Website, Secretary's report for Social Responsibility Board, Monthly Board of Directors report, RIM Records Agent and IT Liaison.



Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Development and Sales

  • May 2007 - Oct 2007

  Provided leadership for two internal programs (GRACC Ambassador's and LEADS Networking), . Actively pursued and implemented membership dues collection program. Audited and posted monthly payments and resolved membership accounting issues. Conducted inside sales presentations. Acted as community liaison for ribbon cutting ceremonies and other celebrations. Provided leadership for two internal programs (GRACC Ambassador's and LEADS Networking), . Actively pursued and implemented membership dues collection program. Audited and posted monthly payments and resolved membership accounting issues. Conducted inside sales presentations. Acted as community liaison for ribbon cutting ceremonies and other celebrations.



Kellogg Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Contributions Administrator

  • Mar 1995 - Mar 2006

  Complete financial management and reporting for two corporate foundations totaling over $70 million in assets along with a departmental budget of $600k. Audited all financial reports and programs. Acted as Board Secretary for two internal corporate foundations. Managed all aspects of employee giving programs for US operations that included $1 million matching grants program, $300k employee volunteer program and record breaking $2.5 million national United Way employee campaign that encompassed 25 locations. Trained United Way solicitors and lead campaign auction. Organized 800+ employees for Days of Caring projects that included Habitat for Humanity, Charitable Union, the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and the Salvation Army. Implemented policies and procedures and selected software to process above programs. Provided financial reports for foundation treasurers. Represented the company on numerous community boards, festival and event committees, and other community initiatives. Show less



Phillips and Phillips

• United Kingdom

• Workers Compensation Insurance Premium Auditor

  • Sep 1993 - Mar 1995

  Reviewed employee wage statements, distribution to appropriate insurance codes and balanced to tax reports. Reconciled this information to info provided to insurance carrier. Verified outside contactor insurance coverage for workers compensation and liability. Provided detailed reports, summaries and explanations to insurance carriers. (primarily to State Farm). Travel - 100%. Reviewed employee wage statements, distribution to appropriate insurance codes and balanced to tax reports. Reconciled this information to info provided to insurance carrier. Verified outside contactor insurance coverage for workers compensation and liability. Provided detailed reports, summaries and explanations to insurance carriers. (primarily to State Farm). Travel - 100%.