Experience

Penn State Greater Allegheny

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Trio Student Support Services

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  - Manage day to day office operations, programming efforts and the use of federal grant funding. - Supervise, lead, and develop a strong team of professionals within the Trio Student Support Services Office, a federally funded program that is funded to support 175 first-generation college students, low-income college students and students with disabilities.- Design, develop, supervise, and evaluate academic support activities, courses, and programs in accordance with grant objectives.- Oversee unit budget priorities and make appropriate budget requests that align with U.S. Department of Education Priorities.- Ensure appropriate assessment and analytics relative to key Trio Student Support Services objectives and Annual Performance Report requirements – exceeded program objectives in each area. - Develop, manage and evaluate research informed strategic activities and programs for student success.- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop, sustain, and evaluate student success programs initiatives and outreach to underserved students.- Advise the Chancellor on strategies relating to student success initiatives.Curriculum Development and Instruction for following 3-credit Trio SSS Courses:AYFCE 270 - Personal Financial Planning (Satisfies Gen Ed Requirement)HDFS 254N - Reading Our Lives: Understanding Diversity and Human Development through Memoirs (Satisfies Gen Ed Requirement)MGMT 496 - Leadership & Social Justice Issues (Satisfies Business Major Requirement) Show less

• Campus Leadership & Committee Involvement

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  - Chancellor's Leadership Team (2019)- Campus Retention/Student Success Committee- Strategic Planning Committee Lead for Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee (2020)- Equity Pedagogy Network Campus Co-Chair (2019)- New Student Orientation Planning Committee- Behavior Management Threat Team Member- Scholarship Committee Team Member- Food Security Initiative Coordinator- Campus Support for Foster Youth Coordinator- Search Committee Member - Campus Bursar, Student Aid Coordinator, Mental Health Counselor & Social Worker- Racial Equity & Justice Taskforce Professional Development Subcommitee (2022) Show less

• Academic Counselor

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2015

  - Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to Trio program participants, who are 1st Generation, Low-Income College students, and/or Students with a disability.- Provide general academic advising to students.- Assist students with course scheduling and registration.- Identify academic, social, and personal referral needs.- Prepare individualized academic plans with ACE participants to establish academic goals, and to discuss overall academic performance.Curriculum development and Facilitation of the following courses: CNED 296-Study Skills (2 credits), CNED 297-Academic Success (3 credits) Personal Financial Planning (3 credits), Liberal Arts 296-Dance (3 credits), Leadership & Diversity (3 credits). ACE Female Mentoring Course – Co-Facilitator also assisted with curriculum development.- Summer Bridge Program – Worked collaboratively with the learning center to develop curriculum and co-facilitate academic development portion of the bridge program.- Lead Facilitator of Tech Gyrls Saturday Academy (Stem Program offered through YWCA in Homewood in collaboration with Penn State Greater Allegheny)- Developed curriculum and activities around specific leadership/personal development themes that included leadership, self-esteem, personal vision, and academic vision.- Recruited female TRIO participants to serve as mentors and assistant facilitators for Saturday Academy Sessions.- Supervised TRIO mentors as they planned and facilitated a Saturday Academy Session.- Supervised end of year trip to University Park. Show less



Mon Valley Launchbox

• Street Team Member & Primary Grant Writer

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Serve as primary grant writer for key Mon Valley Launchbox initiatives. Work collaboratively with leadership and other team members to develop strategic plans and priorities that support community entrepreneurs and the economic development of the Mon Valley. Collaborate with team to plan and execute community events including turkey drives, toy drives, and entrepreneur business launches. Serve as primary grant writer for key Mon Valley Launchbox initiatives. Work collaboratively with leadership and other team members to develop strategic plans and priorities that support community entrepreneurs and the economic development of the Mon Valley. Collaborate with team to plan and execute community events including turkey drives, toy drives, and entrepreneur business launches.



Penn State Greater Allegheny & LIFE 501c3

• Grant Writing Experience

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Federal & State Grants - 2020-2025 Trio Student Support Services Federal Grant - $1,730,000 ($346,000 Per Year Over 5 Years) - 2021-2022 Act 101 State Grant - $25,920 Mon Valley Launchbox Grant Writer - Jefferson Regional Foundation (Food Security & Community Programming) - $30,000 (Year 1 - 2018) $40,000 (Year 2 - 2019) - Heinz Foundation (Co-Writer - Program For Adjudicated Youth) - $170,000 (2020) $250,000 (2021) - Staunton Farms Foundation (Adjudicated Youth) - $120,000 (2022) Penn State University - Internal Grants - 2022 Equal Opportunity Planning Committee (Internal) - Educational Equity Office (Equity Evaluator Training Program) -$17,500 - 2019-2020 Campus Access & Success Grant (Internal) - Equal Opportunity Planning Committee (Campus Support Program for Foster Youth) - $15,000 Living In Fulfilled Excellence Non-Profit Grants - UPS (Arts Education & Mentoring) - $5,000 (2016), $10,000 (2017), $10,000 (2018), $5,000 (2019), $20,000 (2019) - Erie Arts & Culture (Arts Education & Mentoring) - $5,500 (2013 & 2014) - Preserving Diverse Cultures (Art Education & Mentoring) - $14,000 (2016 & 2017) - Non-Profit Partnership (Capacity Building Grant) - $6,000 (2015) - Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (Art Education & Program Evaluation) - $5,248 (2016) - Partnership for Erie County Schools Grant (Art Education & Mentoring) - $800 (2016) Atento Capital Investment Firm (Contracted Work) - 2020 Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST) - Internship Program Development - $60,000 Show less



Living In Fulfilled Excellence Inc.

• Founder - Executive Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  -Manage and oversee all LIFE Programming efforts. -Develop programs, fiscal policies, and funding strategies. -Oversee and direct staff recruitment, hiring, and student recruitment. -Develop, coordinate, and maintain the ongoing evaluation of all program activities. -Oversee fundraising activities, outreach efforts, and development of community collaborations. -Research potential grant funding opportunities and write grant proposals. -2013 Grant Recipients of - ArtsErie Grant & Benjamin Franklin Technology Partners Grant through Penn State University. Show less



PNC Bank Wealth Management

• Associate Banking Advisor

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

  -Develop, retain, and grow a client base that utilizes the full range of services available to PNC Wealth Management clients. -Responsible for developing and maintaining strong client relationships. -Serve as a loan and deposit specialist, assisting clients in meeting financial objectives through the use of loans and deposit products. -Work cooperatively with wealth management team in order to provide quality service to clients. -Structuring larger size loan transactions that meet the needs of clients and that are of strong credit quality and compliant with PNC Policies. -Collection and submission of the required documentation that will be used in making a quality underwriting decision. Show less



Shiloh Baptist Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Church Treasurer

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2008

  -Managed budget of over $200,000. -Issued checks for payment of taxes, utilities, insurance, supplies, vehicle maintenance, and other church financial business. -Posted detailed weekly ledgers ensuring a tracking method of all income and expenses. -Produced computerized weekly and monthly financial reports using Quickbooks. -Completed monthly reconciliation of bank statements. -Maintained accurate payroll records. -Prepared and presented church financial statements at quarterly business meetings. Show less