Experience

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• First Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Present



JMK Consulting

• Muskegon, MI

• Change Maker

  • Nov 2017 - Present



The Hope Project

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development & Advocacy

  • Sep 2011 - May 2017

  Developed a broad fund development plan, including grant writing, fundraising, corporate giving, and donor relations; Developed community and church relationships; Managed all communication pieces, including social media and enewsletters; worked with Board on strategic planning; served as public spokesperson in community, at conferences, at speaking engagements, and with press; oversaw community training program and advocacy/awareness events; trained child welfare workers, medical staff, educational professionals, and other front-line workers on human trafficking issues; co-founded Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force; provided Operational Assistance to the Executive Director. Successful in attaining state and community foundation grants for counseling, mentoring, and task force. Successful in growing funding by 1100 percent in five years. Show less



State Rep. Doug Bennett, House District 92

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

  Evaluation of constituent recommendations and concerns regarding state department policies and procedures as well as legislative issues Representing Legislator on Muskegon County Emergency Needs Committee and other service organizations as needed Constituent problem-solving and resolution Office procedures development, office budget management, files development, and intern supervision Evaluation of constituent recommendations and concerns regarding state department policies and procedures as well as legislative issues Representing Legislator on Muskegon County Emergency Needs Committee and other service organizations as needed Constituent problem-solving and resolution Office procedures development, office budget management, files development, and intern supervision



Julie Dennis for State Representative

• Campaign Committee Treasurer

  • Apr 1999 - Aug 2007

  Campaign finance reports compilation and filing Campaign finance reports compilation and filing



State Rep. Julie Dennis, House District 92

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Legislative Aide

  • Apr 1999 - Dec 2004

  Constituent problem-solving, policy and procedure response, and tribute writing Office management and intern supervision Constituent problem-solving, policy and procedure response, and tribute writing Office management and intern supervision



Center for Hospitality Research, Educational Institute of the AHMA

• Orlando, Florida Area

• Administrative Project Associate

  • Apr 1997 - Aug 1998

  Research Alliance project coordination-$1.5 million research alliance of 50 researchers from 11 top US hospitality schools and four major hotel corporations Meeting planning, multi-media presentations development, and project tracking Desktop publishing of research project reports Office management and procedures creation Interviewing, employee orientation, supervision, and training Research Alliance project coordination-$1.5 million research alliance of 50 researchers from 11 top US hospitality schools and four major hotel corporations Meeting planning, multi-media presentations development, and project tracking Desktop publishing of research project reports Office management and procedures creation Interviewing, employee orientation, supervision, and training



Appellate Attorney

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 1996 - Apr 1997

  Preparation of legal documents Office management, billable hours recording, and court deadlines tracking Preparation of legal documents Office management, billable hours recording, and court deadlines tracking



Friends of Paul Baade

• Committee Treasurer and Fundraiser

  • Jan 1993 - Dec 1996

  Budget administration and campaign finance reports compilation and filing Autonomous control over development and implementation of fundraising plan, exceeding record for non-election year fundraising in district ($20,000+) in 1995 Fundraisers and direct mailing coordination in district and Lansing Budget administration and campaign finance reports compilation and filing Autonomous control over development and implementation of fundraising plan, exceeding record for non-election year fundraising in district ($20,000+) in 1995 Fundraisers and direct mailing coordination in district and Lansing



State Rep. Paul Baade, House District

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 1991 - Aug 1996

  Legislative strategy planning, constituent problem-solving, and tribute writing Public relations, office management, and intern supervision Special Projects Developed successful constituent relations outreach program that sent a postcard to every registered voter in the 91st District Legislative strategy planning, constituent problem-solving, and tribute writing Public relations, office management, and intern supervision Special Projects Developed successful constituent relations outreach program that sent a postcard to every registered voter in the 91st District



163rd Personnel Service Company

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Personnel Clerk

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Michigan Army National Guard Michigan Army National Guard



Governor James J. Blanchard, State of Michigan

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Executive Aide V to Education Policy Advisor

  • Apr 1990 - Dec 1990

  Calendar coordination and travel arrangements Issues and legislative file management Calendar coordination and travel arrangements Issues and legislative file management



HHD 207 Engr Battalion

• Bay City, Michigan

• Supply Clerk

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Michigan Army National Guard Michigan Army National Guard



Impression 5 Science Museum

• Lansing, Michigan Area

• Administrative Assistant to Executive Director

  • Aug 1985 - Jan 1990

  Board of Directors communication coordination and Board manual development Coordination of two Executive Director transitions Coordination of group reservation program and children's science program (revised procedures and created brochure) Grant development and reporting Board of Directors communication coordination and Board manual development Coordination of two Executive Director transitions Coordination of group reservation program and children's science program (revised procedures and created brochure) Grant development and reporting



460th Supply & Service Company

• Midland, Michigan

• Parts Clerk

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1988

  Michigan Army National Guard Michigan Army National Guard