Experience

IMEC Illinois

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program and Partner Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  I work closely with the IMEC leadership team and staff to develop partner relationships and identify resources to support the IMEC and ILPEx missions. My role as the Program and Partner Relations Coordinator includes development of planning documentation for long- and short-term strategic objectives for special initiatives. I also cultivate strong relationships with key strategic partners including the analysis of identified opportunities, project planning and operational groundwork. For all… I work closely with the IMEC leadership team and staff to develop partner relationships and identify resources to support the IMEC and ILPEx missions. My role as the Program and Partner Relations Coordinator includes development of planning documentation for long- and short-term strategic objectives for special initiatives. I also cultivate strong relationships with key strategic partners including the analysis of identified opportunities, project planning and operational groundwork. For all of my work, I manage partner expectations to ensure both parties are adequately delivering on their obligations, and to continue to explore additional growth opportunities with the partner. Show more Show less



University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

• Business Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Assist in the preparation of Heart of Illinois HIV/AIDS Center budget and exercise control of expenditures on state and federal grant and contract funds• Maintain financial records for more than $2.1 million from federal and state grants and contracts, ensuring grants and contracts are payer of last resort according to federal regulations• Monitor expenditures to ensure that grant funds are used for allowable expenses, and that expenses are processed accurately according to University… • Assist in the preparation of Heart of Illinois HIV/AIDS Center budget and exercise control of expenditures on state and federal grant and contract funds• Maintain financial records for more than $2.1 million from federal and state grants and contracts, ensuring grants and contracts are payer of last resort according to federal regulations• Monitor expenditures to ensure that grant funds are used for allowable expenses, and that expenses are processed accurately according to University policy • Complete monthly and annual fund reconciliations, following terms and expectations from 6 different funding sources• Analyze individual client requests for housing and utility assistance, recommending use of grant funds for eligible requests• Interpret University and funding agency policies for implementation in daily work• Supervise staff of six clinical and fiscal staff, of union and non-union status, assisting with day-to-day needs, composing new job descriptions, leading department meetings and conducting annual employee review process• Create, compose and enforce Standard Operating Procedures• Learn 10+ computer systems for tracking grants through university and funders• Co-write Ryan White Parts B, C and D grant applications, focused on fiscal, staffing and subcontractual relationships• Ensure timely and accurate tracking of grants and contracts, from inception through full execution• Plan social activities and special events for staff, clients and community members• Assist with space planning for a new clinical and social services facility• Maintain Super-User status in the Epic System electronic medical record, with on-going training and ability to troubleshoot for other clinic staff Show more Show less



Eureka College

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

• Director of Career Services

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2013

  * Collaborate with campus & community partners to promote Eureka College at networking events and career fairs* Provide students and alumni with individual career counseling, job and internship search guidance, assistance with graduate and professional school admission and major exploration* Research and implement two new web-based career resources, personalizing products to meet the needs of the targeted demographic* Coordinate the academic internship process, helping students… * Collaborate with campus & community partners to promote Eureka College at networking events and career fairs* Provide students and alumni with individual career counseling, job and internship search guidance, assistance with graduate and professional school admission and major exploration* Research and implement two new web-based career resources, personalizing products to meet the needs of the targeted demographic* Coordinate the academic internship process, helping students secure internship locations, guiding faculty through supervisory responsibilities and administering semester-end evaluations to students and employers* Review and critique resumes and cover letters for students and alumni, providing constructive feedback to create documents that successfully demonstrate the skills and abilities of each person* Plan and implement annual information fairs by recruiting graduate schools and local employers to participate, promoting events to students and faculty and coordinating event logistics* Manage online career center website, participating in ongoing training to learn how to best use online resources* Participate in campus-wide committees and events to address student challenges and to create a more cohesive work environment Show more Show less



ISCPA

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

• Member

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2013

• Treasurer

  • May 2011 - May 2013



Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greater Peoria Chapter

• Committee member, Suzanna Lee Silver Cup Challenge golf outing

  • 2004 - 20117 years



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Advisor

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  * Advised three student-centered committees of the Wisconsin Union Directorate in planning and implementing events focused on community service and cultural programming, and the development of creative programming initiatives* Assisted with creative marketing initiatives to attract students to participate in events* Coordinated administrative tasks of 24 group travel events per year, including financial, participant and travel details* Maintained financial records for committee… * Advised three student-centered committees of the Wisconsin Union Directorate in planning and implementing events focused on community service and cultural programming, and the development of creative programming initiatives* Assisted with creative marketing initiatives to attract students to participate in events* Coordinated administrative tasks of 24 group travel events per year, including financial, participant and travel details* Maintained financial records for committee programming budgets and process payments for internal and external expenses, using Microsoft Excel to track income and expenses, reconciling with monthly accounting reports* Facilitated grant program for student organizations, with goal of supporting community service endeavors* Established positive relationships with campus administrators, campus and community agencies and various multicultural organizations Show more Show less



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Advisor

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  * Assisted with the oversight of $250,000 annual University Program Board budget* Prepared and amended contracts for national and local artists, entertainers, lecturers, and equipment* Advised committees responsible for providing a variety of educational and entertaining programs to campus* Supervised student receptionists, hiring, training and scheduling on a semester basis



KRUI Radio

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • 1998 - 19991 year