Experience

Open Arms of Minnesota

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

• Contract Manager and Reporting Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Think Small®

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

• • Nov 2015 - Feb 2020

  Authored 20+ grants annually (with 85% success rate) while controlling the distribution of grant budgets and leading the on-time completion of all deliverables. Ensured fiscal responsibility within budget. Utilized KPIs to identify and remediate any variance from philanthropic goals. Key Accomplishments:• Completed 75% of grants one week ahead of deadline by implementing a new grant management process.• Directed stakeholders to ensure all crucial elements of multiple grant initiatives were successfully achieved.• Developed a $550K revenue budget for institutional support, based on program budgets• Streamlined processes and procedures by introducing improvements including database management, data integrity, staff training, and reporting Show less

• • Jul 2010 - Nov 2015

  Spearheaded the management of daily operations during six-month restructure of department. Supported Director of Development (DOD) to formulate prospect research and cultivation strategy for mid-level to major donors. Became subject matter expert of The Benevon Fundraising Model that raised $400K in multi-year pledges. Supervised staff Raiser’s Edge training to improve gift entry, financial reporting and reconciliation. Key Accomplishments: • Commanded leadership of event management for 26 events and fundraising breakfast engaging 300+ donors (90% new). • Implemented ambassador program and motivated 20+ volunteers and board members to engage new stakeholders.• Designed and managed new donor tracking system to cultivate donors and simplify data entry and reporting. • Led the implementation of KPIs to analyze donor-giving trends to meet annual revenue goal of $850K-$1M.• Executed complex applications by educating leadership on federal and state grant guidelines resulting in $432K of support. Show less

• • Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

  Key Accomplishments: • Restructured and systematized Raiser’s Edge database enhancing functionality and increasing effectiveness. • Successfully managed multiple board and donor events; developed event timelines, budgets and checklists. • Sourced and implemented a new proposal tracking tool to manage grants calendar and communication of deadlines. • Managed systems of receiving, processing, and acknowledging all contributions and donor services.• Prepared, edited and submitted professionally presented grant proposals and reports. Show less



Optum

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Wellness Events Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Played a key role during the planning of event logistics for 800+ employees, which included scheduling and partnering with the On-Site Health Promotions Specialist. Key Accomplishments: • Increased employee participation by 81% in health and wellness fair from the previous year. • Collaborated with employee event committee to determine metrics for event success. • Summarized and analyzed event data and post-survey results for presentation to leadership. Played a key role during the planning of event logistics for 800+ employees, which included scheduling and partnering with the On-Site Health Promotions Specialist. Key Accomplishments: • Increased employee participation by 81% in health and wellness fair from the previous year. • Collaborated with employee event committee to determine metrics for event success. • Summarized and analyzed event data and post-survey results for presentation to leadership.



Gear West Ski & Run

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gait Analysis Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Analyzed high volumes of data gained from gait analysis evaluations to create customized recommendations and strategies which aligned with each client’s unique needs. Key Accomplishment: • Increased awareness and client safety by authoring 15 in-depth injury prevention flyers. Analyzed high volumes of data gained from gait analysis evaluations to create customized recommendations and strategies which aligned with each client’s unique needs. Key Accomplishment: • Increased awareness and client safety by authoring 15 in-depth injury prevention flyers.



YMCA of the North

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diabetes Prevention Program Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Co-led a 16-week lifestyle intervention program that enabled attendees to make healthy lifestyle choices and reach their weight loss goals. Key Accomplishments: • Customized recommendations for workout plans to match attendants’ physical ability and requirements. • Developed program content and presented a healthy eating educational course to a diverse audience. Co-led a 16-week lifestyle intervention program that enabled attendees to make healthy lifestyle choices and reach their weight loss goals. Key Accomplishments: • Customized recommendations for workout plans to match attendants’ physical ability and requirements. • Developed program content and presented a healthy eating educational course to a diverse audience.



Concordia University-St. Paul

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Health and Wellness Fair Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

  Commanded leadership over the establishment of all logistics for an event with 150+ guests. Increased visibility and attendance by designing eye-catching marketing materials. Key Accomplishments: • Recruited 25 booths from on-campus organizations and health-focused businesses. • Established concrete action plans for improving engagement and the student experience and presented findings to Kinesiology department leads. • Strengthened intern and committee member effectiveness by creating a health and wellness fair planning manual. Show less



Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AmeriCorps VISTA, Church Relations Coordinator

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  -Cultivated relationships with 10+ area churches to develop volunteer champions and fundraising programs. -Raised $47K and recruited 200+ volunteers from local churches for the building of three homes. -Collaborated with construction manager to build a detailed volunteer schedule for four multi-unit home builds. -Co-led volunteer committee for Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build that recruited over 400 women. -Organized and led twelve volunteers on Gulf Coast re-building service trip to Slidell, LA. Show less