Director Of Advancement

• Nov 2021 - Present

● Collaborate with the Executive team and Board of Directors to facilitate robust initiatives that amplify the work of the organization. ● Manage all stages of the donor lifecycle for all types of donors and giving levels. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, thanking, and stewarding donors and prospects. ● Act as spokesperson for the organization, including promoting the organization through media, public speaking, and event appearances throughout the community ● Liaison with marketing/communications and events teams to ensure development stewardship and donor relations needs are met. Show less

EAST DISTRICT CITY COUNCILOR

• Jan 2018 - Present

● Supported business sustainability and development as Founder/chair of the Economic Development Committee ● Formulated a budget recommendations proposal for the council as Co Chair of the Finance Committee ● Established the Methuen Day celebration in 2018 that yielded 3000 by its 2nd year of execution ● Facilitated stronger communication between the City and state agencies to impact stronger decision making ● Supported business sustainability and development as Founder/chair of the Economic Development Committee ● Formulated a budget recommendations proposal for the council as Co Chair of the Finance Committee ● Established the Methuen Day celebration in 2018 that yielded 3000 by its 2nd year of execution ● Facilitated stronger communication between the City and state agencies to impact stronger decision making

Candidate for State Senate (First Essex District)

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST/GRANT WRITER

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2021

● Secured over $2 million in grant funding to support capital improvements and resident services ● Identified trends in noncompliance and recommended corrective actions through comprehensive policy amendments ● Developed relationships with community partners to expand opportunities and improve social conditions for residents ● Led several bid proposal reviews in compliance with MGL c.30B and MGL c.149 to select responsible vendors ● Advised and trained resident council leadership on meeting facilitation, budget development and community engagement Show less

FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

● Maintained the financial health of the following departments Community Development, Economic Development, Planning , and Conservation ● Oversaw a MBE/WBE compliance policy to promote diversity during the bid solicitation process for Housing Rehabilitation projects ● Analyzed program policies and procedures to ensure that the City meets emerging community needs and develops improvement plans ● Assumed ancillary responsibilities in several community and economic development areas including: capital project management, planning, housing assistance and home buyer counseling ● Appointed the Historic Commission Clerk for all (4) historical commissions ● Secured a $10,000 grant for employee wellness programming and was elected Wellness Champion by the Haverhill on the Move Committee Show less

CASE MANAGER/ THERAPEUTIC MENTOR

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

● Empowered clients to work toward clearly defined behavioral goals through high-quality, one-on-one services that build on her/ his strengths ● Supported clients by attending regular meetings with her/his care provider, medical professionals, and other community based partners to devise an individualized action plan ● Engaged clients in the community through various recreational and volunteer opportunities that align with her/his interests ● Empowered clients to work toward clearly defined behavioral goals through high-quality, one-on-one services that build on her/ his strengths ● Supported clients by attending regular meetings with her/his care provider, medical professionals, and other community based partners to devise an individualized action plan ● Engaged clients in the community through various recreational and volunteer opportunities that align with her/his interests

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

• Jan 2007 - May 2012

● Executed workshops and seminars on a variety of topics including leadership, personal development, and organizational sustainability ● Advised (10) student organizations such as the International Relations Club, Haitian Student Association, Political Science Club and the Students of Caribbean Ancestry ● Provided oversight for 125 student organizations and supervised five student workers ● Collaborated with internal and external parties to organize and initiate campus wide events ● Executed workshops and seminars on a variety of topics including leadership, personal development, and organizational sustainability ● Advised (10) student organizations such as the International Relations Club, Haitian Student Association, Political Science Club and the Students of Caribbean Ancestry ● Provided oversight for 125 student organizations and supervised five student workers ● Collaborated with internal and external parties to organize and initiate campus wide events