Director of WCJC Foundation

• Oct 2021 - Present

Executive Director

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

• Created new fundraising initiatives, including improving social media traffic and website marketing• Guided organization through successful licensing application, site preparation and occupancy requirements• Strategic business development that resulted in opportunities for contracts and additional funding • Engaged in contract negotiation with community members and the State of Texas • Obtained organizational funding and increased grant approval success rate• Built community relations in preparation for licensing and contract applications• Responsible for hiring and training staff for start-up organization

Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

• Assisted with developing new fundraising initiatives and strategy as part of the fundraising team resulting in significant increases in donated funds• Established community presence with educational, governmental, and local contacts • Guided the organization through reorganization, leadership change, and brand and marketing transitions• Responsible for programmatic and clinical direction, recruiting and managing new hires• Lead for successful VOCA grant submission resulting in a significant increase in funds

Acting Executive Director

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

• Responsible for successful submission of application for DFPS Residential Contract• Responsible for initiating new funding and strategic relationships, including VOCA and federal grant submissions, and private and public foundation requests• Maintained budgetary control and overall financial and budgetary oversight of $1M budget• Maintained positive relationships and communication regularly with Board Members, and successfully guided the organization through a Board transition period • Oversaw programmatic, maintenance, and clinical direction of the treatment center ranch

Program Director

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

• Manage start-up Residential Treatment Center for Human Trafficking survivors to take clients• Responsible for hiring, developing, and supervising entire program and clinical staff • Maintain licensing compliance and put initial internal controls in place• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community figures

Director of Campus Life

• Jul 2009 - Feb 2018

• Directed successful organization-wide accreditation with the Council on Accreditation twice, including implementing new processes for operational improvement on a continual basis• Served as school liaison for on-campus charter school responsible for the education of students • Established and maintain positive relationships community-wide for the benefit of the organization• Managed direct care staff, on-campus charter school, and other significant programs • Maintained budgetary control of government funds and campus expenditures, including federal programs • Worked with outside organizations to ensure successful fundraising events to benefit the organization• Implemented streamlined record-keeping procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations • Maintained positive relationships and communication regularly with Board Members

Development

• Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

• Managed Olympic-like event for over 200 middle and high school children at Sam Houston State University, by managing budget, securing advertisements, and soliciting donations • Researched and assisted with developing long-term relationships with donors at various giving levels• Assisted with fundraising events, including solicitation of funds before and during events

Law Clerk

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

Legal Assistant

• Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

Managed large scale litigation projects using both traditional means and electronic discovery software. Managed large scale litigation projects using both traditional means and electronic discovery software.