Experience

Make-A-Wish Alabama

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

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  • Manage and implement the Trailblaze Challenge, a $1,000,000+ yearly fundraiser • Increased the revenue of the Trailblaze Challenge by 176% within 3 years• Increased the number of participants of the Trailblaze Challenge by 116% within 3 years• Recruit and steward 300+ community members, hikers, and donors• Create, manage, and execute three full weekend events for 300+ people, including accommodations, crisis and safety management, travel arrangements, etc. • Create, develop, and sustain relationships with community businesses and individuals to raise $60,000+ each fiscal year Show less

• Wish Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

  • Manage the processing, organization, and planning for a wish caseload of approximately 125 wishes • Responsible for training and supervising Program Services Interns• Manage the medical referral, wish intake, and processing for the state of Alabama• Developing and implementing a statewide medical outreach strategy • Responsible for writing and maintaining wish budgets• Secure and develop in-kind donations for wishes• Communicate and develop relationships with a network of hospitals, medical care providers, and medical social workers throughout the state of Alabama• Create and maintain positive relationship with all wish families referred to the organization• Engage and manage wish granting volunteers for my caseload of wishes Show less



Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

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

• Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  ● Developed and implemented the Girl Scout Leadership Experience program with a focus on five initiatives, including STEM ● Recruited and managed volunteers; developed volunteer support ● Volunteer training ● Developed and supervised multiple volunteer committees, maintain databases for volunteers and events ● Coordinated program related activities, volunteer involvement, interdepartmental efforts ● Organized and executed the Council’s inaugural 5K and Fun Run, including sponsorship recruitment and with the goal to develop it into an annual event ● Planned and implemented eight annual, large-scale, internal events and four annual, external, events ● Created and cultivated partnerships with community organizations across the state of Alabama to provide and develop program opportunities for girls Show less



Girls Inc. of Central Alabama

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SMART Instructor

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  ● Managed program volunteers ● Managed and coordinated all aspects of the SMART program ● Taught science, math, and technology for girls age 6-18 at the Crestwood Center ● Created and implemented program curricula that followed national and grant STEM guidelines ● Taught K-8 children daily, emphasizing STEM activities, science, math, and technology ● Kept student records, measured progress and success of students ● Managed program volunteers ● Managed and coordinated all aspects of the SMART program ● Taught science, math, and technology for girls age 6-18 at the Crestwood Center ● Created and implemented program curricula that followed national and grant STEM guidelines ● Taught K-8 children daily, emphasizing STEM activities, science, math, and technology ● Kept student records, measured progress and success of students



Birmingham Zoo

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Instructor

  • May 2012 - Jul 2014

  ● Supervised students and volunteers ● Used curricula to teach lessons and enrichment activities with focus on biology and zoology ● Responsible for student safety, class management, behavior management ● Wrote and maintained student and volunteer schedule ● Supervised students and volunteers ● Used curricula to teach lessons and enrichment activities with focus on biology and zoology ● Responsible for student safety, class management, behavior management ● Wrote and maintained student and volunteer schedule



Better Basics, Inc.

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

• Site Supervisor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  ● Supervised students, volunteers, and staff for Glen Oaks Elementary and Robinson Elementary HOPE Centers ● Wrote and developed curricula to teach students K5-6 grade with emphasis on STEM and technology ● Responsible for student safety, developed de-escalation approach to behavior management ● Assured delivery of quality programming through extra-curricular lessons, enrichment programs, and activities ● Wrote and maintained student and volunteer schedule ● Planned site events, worked with community vendors, recruited new students, and placed volunteers with students to mentor and tutor ● Developed relationships and support with school officials, community members, community organizations, and parents Show less