Experience

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  Christopher Place Employment Academy (Volunteer)

  • Course Facilitator, Creative Writing
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  Christopher Place Employment Academy (Volunteer)

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Course Facilitator, Creative Writing

    • Nov 2015 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures on topics such as storytelling, reading like a writer, poetry, memoir, flash fiction and creative nonfiction, while working toward a goal of the organization to improve the overall development of each student and help them face unique challenges• Develop an a...

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  Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School

  • Academic Advisor, GMBA, MBA/MPH

    • Apr 2010 - Sep 2013

    • Developed strategies and presentation protocol relating to school policies and program requirements • Assisted students with understanding university requirements, term registration, program requirements, course planning/scheduling, graduation requirements, and related academic guidelines. • Ad...

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  Tri-State College

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • 2007 - Dec 2009

    • Developed/decided course curriculum, academic requirements and field assignments• Assessed students regarding their academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes• Created classroom exercises that encouraged students to relate course materials to their professional goals• Adv...

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  Catholic Charities

  • Development Associate

    • Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

    • Researched database needs and laid groundwork for new technology design• Managed all aspects of agency-wide implementation for new Blackbaud hosted software solutions• Outlined new donor relationship management system (Raiser's Edge) and trained staff accordingly• Procured Dell system desig...

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  Archdiocese of Chicago

  • Business Manager

    • 2005 - 2007

    • Provided leadership with respect to fiscal strategies while managing daily business operations• Created EFT/on-line giving program – In charge of all cash management• Handled Open Enrollment (employee counseling) & Performance Evaluations (goal assessment & documentation)• Maintained al...

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  DePaul University

  • Business Manager

    • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

    • Interim Associate Director until funding secured (9 months) – collaborated with HR throughout entire hiring process, beginning with creation of job descriptions and core competency requirements• Made mission-based decisions for a new enterprise reflective of continuing education course demands•...

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  City of Chicago

  • Head Procurement Contract Administrator

    • 2001 - 2003

    • Sole Professional Services liaison to CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION and vendors• Wrote contracts, RFQ’s, RFP’s, and related documents for sole source contracts and competitive bids• Acquired $50M worth of business services for the Chicago Airport System• Negotiated contract terms and condition...

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  Italian Trade Commission

  • Chicago, IL

  • Trade Analyst

    • 1996 - 1999
    • Chicago, IL

    • Spearheaded CRM setup and trained staff according to its proper utilization for increased client satisfaction• Managed all media relations, staff development, recruitment efforts, and trade show promotional campaigns • Supervised trade support staff - Commissioner’s representative at several ma...