Chief Executive Officer

• Apr 2019 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

• Apr 2019 - Present

• Successfully produced and managed budgets increasing revenue from $1.2 million to $2.7million through the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sites included downtown Athol location, expanded Orange, MA location, 2- 21 Century Afterschool Programs, 1 residential camp (Richmond, NH) and 1 daytime camp. Sites included 133 staff, 8 Directors, 25 Full-time and 99 part-time. • Managed 2 governing Boards: Athol Area YMCA (21 Members) and Camp Wiyaka, Richmond, NH (16 members). • Successfully manage multiple… Show more • Successfully produced and managed budgets increasing revenue from $1.2 million to $2.7million through the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sites included downtown Athol location, expanded Orange, MA location, 2- 21 Century Afterschool Programs, 1 residential camp (Richmond, NH) and 1 daytime camp. Sites included 133 staff, 8 Directors, 25 Full-time and 99 part-time. • Managed 2 governing Boards: Athol Area YMCA (21 Members) and Camp Wiyaka, Richmond, NH (16 members). • Successfully manage multiple state contracts and subcontracts. (Including 21st Century Federal Grants, Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance and Dept of Children and Families.) • Has increased membership 125%, to record levels, exceeding all pre pandemic levels. (April 2019: 2119 members- February 2023: 2864 members) • Expanded Wellness Programs, Prescribe the Y, LiveStrong and Enhance Fitness for members and staff to include virtual options and at home options during pandemic. • Successfully increased staffing by 15% and diversified 110 staff to represent community and increase staff retention rate. • Instrumental in transitioning new payroll system and creating new staff recruitment and onboarding techniques, including background checks and screening. • Created and Implemented staff evaluations and streamlined methods to create a culture of professional development. Initiated development plans for each direct report and trained staff on how to produce proper development plans. • Developed Staff Engagement Strategies/ Employee Retention Initiatives to develop culture of diversity and inclusion. • Responsible for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Initiatives and lead trainings (Cultural Lenses) for staff, volunteers and regionally any other YMCAs. • Responsible for managing all staff grievances and disputes both internally and externally. • Secured over $240,000 in COVID Funding Relief to funnel back into the community. • Develop and promote Annual Campaigns that average $60,000 annually.

Regional Associate Executive Director

• Oct 2014 - Apr 2019

• Successfully met budget and maintained operations of 5 locations (Montachusett Community Branch, Leominster Community Branch, Central Community Branch, Camp Lowe and Camp Blanchard): including overseeing 125 staff, 6 director level reports and 30 part-time direct reports and total budget of $6.1 million. • Opened the 5th Branch of the YMCA of Central MA additional 1,300 membership units (3,000 members) within 3 years. Secured $103,000 in State Budget for capital renovations through key… Show more • Successfully met budget and maintained operations of 5 locations (Montachusett Community Branch, Leominster Community Branch, Central Community Branch, Camp Lowe and Camp Blanchard): including overseeing 125 staff, 6 director level reports and 30 part-time direct reports and total budget of $6.1 million. • Opened the 5th Branch of the YMCA of Central MA additional 1,300 membership units (3,000 members) within 3 years. Secured $103,000 in State Budget for capital renovations through key stakeholders and community advocates •Hired, trained and developed 30 new staff for a new branch to the association. Including, onboarding, safety training, child abuse prevention and best practices for operational excellence. • Raised $300,000 for North County portion of Annual Campaign • Raised $60,000 with Healthy Living Mission Impact Team as Association wide fundraisers • Expanded North County Board of Governors to 15 members Developed association wide programs to target newcomer market groups for DIG Program Innovation Committee • Trained 3 New Faculty and several trainers of Y-USA- Cultural Lenses Show less • Successfully met budget and maintained operations of 5 locations (Montachusett Community Branch, Leominster Community Branch, Central Community Branch, Camp Lowe and Camp Blanchard): including overseeing 125 staff, 6 director level reports and 30 part-time direct reports and total budget of $6.1 million. • Opened the 5th Branch of the YMCA of Central MA additional 1,300 membership units (3,000 members) within 3 years. Secured $103,000 in State Budget for capital renovations through key… Show more • Successfully met budget and maintained operations of 5 locations (Montachusett Community Branch, Leominster Community Branch, Central Community Branch, Camp Lowe and Camp Blanchard): including overseeing 125 staff, 6 director level reports and 30 part-time direct reports and total budget of $6.1 million. • Opened the 5th Branch of the YMCA of Central MA additional 1,300 membership units (3,000 members) within 3 years. Secured $103,000 in State Budget for capital renovations through key stakeholders and community advocates •Hired, trained and developed 30 new staff for a new branch to the association. Including, onboarding, safety training, child abuse prevention and best practices for operational excellence. • Raised $300,000 for North County portion of Annual Campaign • Raised $60,000 with Healthy Living Mission Impact Team as Association wide fundraisers • Expanded North County Board of Governors to 15 members Developed association wide programs to target newcomer market groups for DIG Program Innovation Committee • Trained 3 New Faculty and several trainers of Y-USA- Cultural Lenses Show less