Experience

Beth Emet The Free Synagogue
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present


Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

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

• • Aug 2012 - Jul 2023

  Motivated and dynamic Director of Operations active in immediate and long range strategic planning to achieve the mission of the Florence Melton School. Utilize my legal background and expertise to provide guidance on franchise and license agreements, vendor contracts and strategic corporation decision-making. Oversee operations within the organization and with 45+ programmatic partners. Establish and maintain outstanding communication with professional and lay constituents, and set the standard for expert assistance and effective delivery of Corporation services. Active participation in four annual campaigns as well as continued cultivation and stewardship of donors. Work in partnership with the senior staff to translate strategic decisions into policies, programs, and systems, and follow through on implementation of specific action items to support organizational goals; develop procedures to ensure effective use of all web-related initiatives; analyze and evaluate budget and programs; act as a liaison with alumni; communicate the Melton brand internally and externally; manage operations related to human resources; take lead responsibility for planning and following through on logistics for all conferences including board and staff meetings, directors' conferences, faculty seminars, alumni events, and other events as needed. Capable of innovative thinking, problem solving and complex project management. Strive to create a positive work environment and encourage individual growth. Show less

• • Jul 2007 - Aug 2012

  Develop international and local alumni networks; draft alumni association best practices; cultivate relationships with site directors and alumni; encourage association development and growth as an effective fundraising tool; plan ongoing educational programming for alumni; spearhead fundraising efforts including researching philanthropic organizations and collaborating on grant proposals; cultivate relationships with potential donors.



Bell, Boyd & Lloyd

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • 1989 - 1998

  Concentration in labor and employment litigation: counseled clients; conducted labor audits; drafted employee handbooks and personnel policies; defended employment discrimination cases in federal court and before administrative agencies; defended retaliatory discharge and defamation cases; handled suspension, discharge and contract interpretation arbitration cases; defended IDES and IDOL cases; negotiated and drafted settlement agreements; prepared affirmative action plans. Concentration in labor and employment litigation: counseled clients; conducted labor audits; drafted employee handbooks and personnel policies; defended employment discrimination cases in federal court and before administrative agencies; defended retaliatory discharge and defamation cases; handled suspension, discharge and contract interpretation arbitration cases; defended IDES and IDOL cases; negotiated and drafted settlement agreements; prepared affirmative action plans.