Experience

Youth Conservation Corps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Responsible for overall leadership, management and day-to-day operations of Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and working to define the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of Youth Conservation Corps. Developing and enhancing YCC’s programs and services to guide and mentor young adults using education, job skills training and community service to help develop productive citizens. Monitoring, managing, and guarding the organization’s fiscal health by preparing annual budgets, identifying and accessing appropriate sources of funding, reporting to the Board on a frequent basis, and adjusting expenditures to live within existing and anticipated revenues. Establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with private and public organizations to enhance YCC’s programs and services. Maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local reporting requirements and GATA standards.



Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  As a Vistage member, I am committed to elevating my organization and my community. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization and has been helping business leaders make better decisions that get better results since 1957. I am proud to be part of a 65-year-old tradition of leadership excellence and a high-caliber community that’s more than 45,000 strong in 35 countries. As a Vistage member, I am committed to elevating my organization and my community. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization and has been helping business leaders make better decisions that get better results since 1957. I am proud to be part of a 65-year-old tradition of leadership excellence and a high-caliber community that’s more than 45,000 strong in 35 countries.



Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Built on the courage of survivors, staff, volunteers and donors, ZCenter has been serving the community as a non-profit center against sexual assault and abuse since 1983. ZCenter is a nonprofit rape crisis center providing individual and group counseling, medical and legal advocacy, sexual assault prevention education and 24/7 support line for youth and adult sexual assault survivors and their non-offending loved ones. • Increased revenues by 18% within 22 months through focused development plan to ensure sustainable funding sources. • Successfully achieved $344K in federal VOCA funding and rebuilt relationship with state coalition (ICASA). • Introduced fiscal management and oversight for development and implementation of $2 Million operating budget. • Delivered a work culture and environment that maximized performance, efficiency, productivity, and employee morale in a rapidly growing organization with 30% staff growth since FY17. • Optimized staff utilization by changing organizational structure to maximize strengths and improve operations. • Improved board governance and engagement through recruitment of 9 new board members with diverse backgrounds and industry expertise, establishment of term limits and give/get policy and formalization of nomination/retention process. • Contributed to public awareness by serving as spokesperson for ZCenter and facilitated special events with over 300 attendees raising over $200K.



United Way of Lake County

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Marketing and Resource Development

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2016

  The largest non-government funder of health and human services in Lake County, Illinois. A volunteer led non-profit organization focused on funding local social service agencies as well as addressing the root cause of local issues. • Responsible for generating more than $7.4 Million in annual fund raising revenue through workplace giving campaigns, direct mail, online/mobile, corporate giving, sponsorships and special events. • Manage staff of seven individuals and annual department budgets of $800,000. • Develop and implement comprehensive year-round communications plan including e-business program, community outreach, and media relations. • Manage multiple year-round donor engagement strategies including oversight of affinity groups (Women’s Leadership Council, Loyal Contributors, Emerging Leaders). • Participate as member of Senior Management Team in weekly meetings. • Work directly with board members to advance the mission of the organization. • Direct activities for Find Help Lake County, local online searchable health and human services database. • Develop partnerships with community organizations to enhance the work of United Way.



Lake County Partners

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2003 - Oct 2004

  County-wide, public/private economic development 501©3 organization focused on maintaining economic vitality and quality of life in Lake County, Illinois by creating and retaining quality jobs, stimulating capital investment, pursuing economic diversity and improving the County’s business climate. • Worked with Board members and volunteer committee to develop and implement comprehensive communications program and membership recruitment and retention campaign. • Coordinated public relations efforts and communications to key constituencies. • Annually evaluated membership services for relevance, competitiveness, and profitability. • Cultivated funding sources and managed grant writing activities. • Developed and produced all publications and promotional materials. • Managed all special events and related activities including Annual Meeting and Team Lake County quarterly programs. • Participated in community committees, conferences, forums and events to increase visibility, good will and influence for LCP throughout region. • Assisted President in areas of employee relations and personnel management.



Vista Health

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Development

  • Aug 1997 - Oct 2003

  A Waukegan, Illinois-based hospital system operating 2 community hospitals and multiple out-patient facilities serving northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Reported directly to CEO, served as a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team responsible for developing, planning, and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies and activities to increase total market share aligned with the organization’s business plan following the formation of a new operating company (local hospital merger). Directed implementation of corporation’s branding campaign, media strategy, service-line marketing, and community outreach programs in addition to all fundraising development efforts. • Consistently achieved highest net profit record annually (min. 5% inc.) 1997 – 2002 for all charitable fundraising events. • Managed Volunteer Resources & Gift Shop Departments, comprised of approximately 300 volunteers working in 50+ departments representing 20 FTEs. Responsible for developing volunteer recruitment, recognition and retention.



Enter Here, LLC

• National Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 1997

  An Evanston, Illinois-based educational material development firm with nationally distributed video-based career exploration products. Reported directly to President/CEO; accountable for development and implementation of quarterly sales & marketing plans and development of marketing materials, participated in new product development, pricing and distribution, prepare contracts for broadcast/duplication rights and sub-distribution agreements. • Managed teams of five experienced sales professionals and more than 30 national distributors. • Successfully achieved more than $1 million in gross sales within 6 months of start up. • Directed customer service support to customer base of 60,000+ educational facilities as well as specialized federal, state and local government offices.



City of Waukegan

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Economic Development and Marketing

  • 1990 - 1995

  A north suburban satellite city of 80,000+ residents located mid-way Chicago and Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. Reported directly to the Mayor; developed financing, incentive packages and industrial retention program. • Produced largest gain in total construction in the city’s history in 1994. • Responsible for review and financial analysis of $20+ million in development, ultimately presenting recommendations to City Council for approval. A north suburban satellite city of 80,000+ residents located mid-way Chicago and Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. Reported directly to the Mayor; developed financing, incentive packages and industrial retention program. • Produced largest gain in total construction in the city’s history in 1994. • Responsible for review and financial analysis of $20+ million in development, ultimately presenting recommendations to City Council for approval.