Experience

World Trade Center Institute

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Membership & Business Development

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Founded over 33 years ago as a non-profit organization, the WTCI is the preeminent network in the Mid-Atlantic region for leaders who are dedicated to international business growth while balancing social good. WTCI strives to drive the growth of the Mid-Atlantic region’s flourishing global business community. WTCI has connected and empowered globally-minded leaders to collaborate, innovate, drive international business growth, and enhance society through professional development programs, speaker series, fellowships, events, and conferences. Today, a network of more than 5,000 business, civic, and government leaders benefit from WTCI’s global connections, events, programs, and services. Our members range from local startups to many of the region’s top corporations, universities, and government agencies. They’re part of more than 300 WTCI Network organizations in 130 countries, a World Bank PSLO network in 100 countries, and 20 years of State Department programs. WTCI’s network is the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic – a who’s who of the top global business executives in the region. As a member of the WTCI’s Senior Leadership team, I am responsible for developing and maintaining WTCI member clients and services. I oversee and assist in WTCI’s membership growth and retention. WTCI has a range of membership benefits that offer value to global companies seeking to grow their international footprint and connect with other global leaders and innovators. In this role, I am responsible for developing the strategies and plans to continually enhance WTCI’s value proposition and achieve growth targets. Additionally in my role, I work to proactively build new opportunities to expand the reach and influence of the organization, grow and diversify membership, and work collaboratively to raise the awareness, engagement, and impact of this great organization. Show less



Greater Baltimore Committee

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

• Director of Membership & External Affairs

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2022

  For 67 years, the Greater Baltimore Committee – the region’s premier organization of business and civic leaders – has been a leading voice for the business community on issues relating to economic growth, job creation, workforce development, transportation and quality of life. GBC's mission is to improve the business climate of the Greater Baltimore region by organizing its corporate and civic leadership to develop solutions to the problems that affect the region’s competitiveness and viability. GBC - as a membership organization - is both visionary and results-driven. Business, professional and civic leaders participate and invest in the organization because being a member of the GBC means being part of the big picture, the vision of the future. The GBC is an action organization with a proven track record of delivering big results and turning vision into reality. Show less



Global Energy

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  GES was formed in 2008 providing customized project solutions to meet the needs of the energy sectors. GES provides contracting to the gas line, pipeline, utility and wind power owners / contractors as well as other private customers. GES provides solutions from project development through construction as well as maintenance. The services GES offers include – Pipeline Construction Electrical Transmission and Distribution Service Vegetation Management Access Landclearing Restoration Transportation GES has the ability and resources to perform multiple project phases and thereby provide economical solutions and flexibility which translates into value for customers, as well as the convenience of one-stop construction services. GES’ experienced team of construction professionals has extensive industry experience which allows us to provide our customers with quality performance on all projects. GES has completed projects throughout the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Gulf Coast regions of the United States. Show less



United Way of Central Maryland

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Major Gifts

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Major gifts is the driving force behind new revenue and growth of the United Way of Central Maryland campaign, representing 55% of all private dollars raised. UWCM's Tocqueville Society has over 570 members who generously donate $10,000 or more a year, collectively raising more than $8 million annually. Duties as Director of Major Gifts:-Responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with exiting major gift donors and prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. -Manage relationships and process to retain current Tocqueville Society membership. -Execute the organization's Major Gifts fundraising strategic activities within the development team and overall UWCM goals. -Work closely with Resource Development's relationship managers to implement strategies to increase donor engagement and investment in the United Way, to maximize workplace connections and further cultivate major donors and prospects. -Responsible for increasing retention rates, growing revenue and increasing revenue under management from existing Tocqueville membership. -Plan and execute event planning for Tocqueville Society exclusive events as well as cross-membership group collaborative events for leadership donors. Show less

• Director of Development, Emerging Leaders United

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  Emerging Leaders United (ELU) is a philanthropic network of more than 1,500 young professionals, ages 21-40, from across central Maryland who actively seeking ways to give, advocate and volunteer to make our community a better place while furthering their own professional growth - while also raising over $1.3 million for our community. Members represent more than 150 top companies and organizations in Baltimore and central Maryland and vary from private, nonprofit and government sectors. ELU provides numerous programmatic opportunities through monthly events based around leadership & professional development, volunteerism and networking, including a sell-out annual leadership and professional development conference for young professionals attended by nearly 400 young leaders.Duties as Director of ELU:- Managed and provided strategic and creative oversight of all ELU programming engaging over 7,000 young professionals throughout central Maryland working with ELU members and partnering with a broad cross-section of staff and nonprofit leaders to align ELU’s work to UWCM’s vision and mission. - Developed strategy, design and execute all projects, events and activities related to ELU while building and maintaining superior donor relationships, providing outstanding customer service and meeting measurable revenue goals. - Developed diverse and beneficial experiences to assist young professionals with their personal and professional development all while giving back to their communities – raising over $1 million for our community through its members giving.- Strategized and directly retained and expanded ELU membership by meeting with current and prospective ELU members to connect them to UWCM’s work, explore their passions to help make that connection and encourage participation in events and volunteer opportunities. - Staffed ELU leadership volunteers and connected ELU to United Way Worldwide’s national effort and best practices. Show less



City of Baltimore

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Events Manager, Office of Special Events & Street Vendor Licensing

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Managed the permitting pipeline for Special Events. Oversaw compliance and standards for license and permitting (including the review and exampling of source documents). Served as a liaison between City officials, agencies and stakeholders while: • Coordinating between event organizers/applicants and city agencies • Planning and coordination of Interagency Coordination of Events (ICE) meetings • Preparing correspondence and communicating directly with elected officials, City agencies, and quasi-City agencies including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office, Baltimore City Council, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts on issues relevant to the permitting process and Special Events in the City of Baltimore Show less



Office of the Governor

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Executive Services

  • Apr 2007 - Jan 2015

  *Member of Governor's Senior Staff *Oversight and management of the Office of Executive Services, including a staff of twelve, in the Office of the Governor, composed of: -Correspondence and Constituent Services supervisors and staff -Special Assistant & Executive Support Services Coordinator -Mail Room staff *Oversight and coordination of IT-related services and projects within the Governor’s Office *Procurement Officer for the Executive Department *MBE liaison for Executive Department *Governor's Office liaison to Department of General Services(DGS), DGS Police and Executive Protection(MSP) *Oversight, management and coordination of all of the Governor's on-site and off-site events, as well as all events in the Governor’s Reception Room and State House *Management and fulfillment of promotional item requests from elected officials and the public and ceremonial items/gifts from the Governor *Governor’s Liaison to Maryland State Archives and the Maryland State House Trust *Protocol Officer for the Governor, organizing and coordinating proper protocol for all foreign dignitary visits, State funerals, and other official state events, as required *Oversight of Government House, the Governor’s official residence. Organizing and coordinating events and receptions held by the Governor and State of Maryland *Governor’s Liaison to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Community Show less

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

  Legislative Aide/Chief of Staff to City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke Legislative Aide/Chief of Staff to City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke


Baltimore County
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer & Certified Lead Paint Risk Assessor

  • Dec 1998 - Dec 2004


Harford County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Special Assistant to County Executive

  • 1997 - Dec 1998

  Special Assistant to County Executive Eileen Rehrmann Special Assistant to County Executive Eileen Rehrmann



The Maryland General Assembly

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legislative Aide

  • 1995 - 1997

  Legislative Aide to Delegate Katherine Klausmeier (D-8th) Legislative Aide to Delegate Katherine Klausmeier (D-8th)