Executive Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Deputy Director

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Director of Programs

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2021

• Oversee management of four unique programs that deliver comfort and quality of life to childhood cancer patients and their families through integrative therapies delivered in or near their homes, in hospice, in the hospital, virtually, or in a group setting in Essex County, Massachusetts.• Support fundraising initiatives by collaborating on grant proposals, coordinating event logistics, brainstorming new campaigns, engaging donors in unique ways to connect to our mission, and inviting new funders and corporations to be a part of a small but mighty team that makes a significant and impact in the lives of children with cancer and their families• Conduct oversight of all systems to ensure HIPAA compliance and continually update and standardize systems to ensure full transparency and continuity of services• Manage annual audit of organization with $600,000 revenue, uphold all measures for continual certificate of good standing, and maintain measure of excellence as a leader in the field of delivering safe and effective integrative therapies to the vulnerable population of children with cancer Show less

Office Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

• Aided in conversion of paper hard copy case files to online versions by scanning original files and entering correctly into online database; merged and edited PDFs using Adobe Acrobat; drafted letters to clients about their confidential case files • Aided in conversion of paper hard copy case files to online versions by scanning original files and entering correctly into online database; merged and edited PDFs using Adobe Acrobat; drafted letters to clients about their confidential case files

Writing Consultant

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

• Reviewed, critiqued, and assisted with editing peers’ projects, presentations, theses, dissertations, etc. in-person and online • Reviewed, critiqued, and assisted with editing peers’ projects, presentations, theses, dissertations, etc. in-person and online

Study Abroad Ambassador

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

• Served as student liaison by visiting classrooms and attending fairs to discuss benefits of and information about studying abroad • Served as student liaison by visiting classrooms and attending fairs to discuss benefits of and information about studying abroad

Program Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

• Assisted with initiation of small business development program on government contract; facilitated hiring of up to 7 instructors in lower income urban and Native American communities across US; completed regional hiring pool research; compiled potential contact lists; scheduled interviews • Coordinated logistics such as air and ground transportation, hotel rooms, and meals for over 30 people attending annual orientation; calculated and proposed cost-effective solutions to logistical problems Show less

Small Business Entrepreneurship Co-op

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

• Prospected hiring process for 13 program instructors; performed résumé screens of applicants; scheduled interviews for 3 new Boston office positions • Proofread and edited extensive teaching curriculum focused on training small business owners • Drafted thank-you letters to donors; designed directory of over 30 instructors across the nation; compiled and edited biographies and photographs • Maintained calendar for CEO; provided direct support to all upper level management; scheduled meetings and conference calls; compiled expense reports • Produced and compiled documents for board meetings; attended meetings and recorded minutes; edited minutes for official submission Show less

Development Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

• Scheduled appointments for Executive Director; filed important grant paperwork; completed research online; managed the front desk as the first point of contact for the organization, answering questions by phone or in person • Prospected possible major donors and donors for Annual Fund Campaign; contacted donors; gauged interest in attending annual large donor event • Scheduled appointments for Executive Director; filed important grant paperwork; completed research online; managed the front desk as the first point of contact for the organization, answering questions by phone or in person • Prospected possible major donors and donors for Annual Fund Campaign; contacted donors; gauged interest in attending annual large donor event

Catering Staff Member

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

• Interacted with guests; served seafood and crabs to corporate parties and picnics of up to 300 people • Prepared food buffet line; kept food and drink stocked; cleared trash from tables; changed trash bags; cleaned picnic area after events; offered excellent attention to detail • Worked as part of team; ensured guest satisfaction • Interacted with guests; served seafood and crabs to corporate parties and picnics of up to 300 people • Prepared food buffet line; kept food and drink stocked; cleared trash from tables; changed trash bags; cleaned picnic area after events; offered excellent attention to detail • Worked as part of team; ensured guest satisfaction

Electro Mechanical Assembler

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

• Programmed, tuned, and tested electronic circuit boards • Completed light assembly (by hand) of manufacturing parts; constructed devices used by Navy sailors to sound an overboard alert • Programmed, tuned, and tested electronic circuit boards • Completed light assembly (by hand) of manufacturing parts; constructed devices used by Navy sailors to sound an overboard alert

Summer Concert Staff Member

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

• Monitored and staffed park during performances; ensured safety of guests on large hill and during fireworks; emptied trash cans; treated all guests with respect and successfully diffused tense situations in large groups of guests for two consecutive seasons (summers 2008 and 2009) • Monitored and staffed park during performances; ensured safety of guests on large hill and during fireworks; emptied trash cans; treated all guests with respect and successfully diffused tense situations in large groups of guests for two consecutive seasons (summers 2008 and 2009)

Summer Camp Counselor

• Jun 2006 - Aug 2008

• Earned promotion to Assistant Counselor in summer 2008 after two summers (2006 and 2007) as unpaid Counselor-in-Training • Facilitated daily activities for group of up to fifteen children, aged 4 to 7, during summer camp; helped instruct swimming lessons; engaged throughout day • Earned promotion to Assistant Counselor in summer 2008 after two summers (2006 and 2007) as unpaid Counselor-in-Training • Facilitated daily activities for group of up to fifteen children, aged 4 to 7, during summer camp; helped instruct swimming lessons; engaged throughout day