Experience

College Heights Foundation

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

• Executive Assistant to the President

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Creates Board agendas and prepares supporting materials required for all Board meetings • Proactively engages in regular and consistent communication with the Board of Directors • Attends Board meetings and documents all records, minutes, actions, and deliberations • Facilitates the orientation of new Board members • Ensures all Board protocols and rules of order are followed • Coordinates all Board meetings and Board-related events • Plans and coordinates special events such as Board dinners, Scholarship Celebration, Golf Tournaments, fundraising events, and other activities as necessary. Plan or provide event assistance for any scheduled activities at the Cliff Todd Center • Responsible for all facets of the WKU Columbarium including marketing materials, website, niche applications, scheduling, recordkeeping, memorial services, and future phase development • Provide oversight and direction to the marketing and communication initiatives of the Foundation • Develop, write content, and ensures the accuracy and currency of the Foundation website • Plans and coordinates endowment reports, Annual Reports, brochures, and other publications • Coordinate efforts related to planned giving communication and marketing • Serves as a liaison between the President and other administrators, public and private officials, various boards, and the various publics served by the Foundation by communicating and/or interpreting policy, decisions, and documents, gathering information and providing information to the President, and representing the Foundation on select University and civic committees • Responsible for the delegation of tasks related to the President. Serves in a leadership role in the administrative operations of the office; may allocate work and assignments to other personnel and students as needed • Assists the President in oversight functions by reviewing, monitoring, and approving forms and documents prepared by other offices for the President’s signature Show less



Western Kentucky University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career & Workforce Development Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2022

  - Administration of programs in career and workforce development and other assigned areas - Responsible for training needs analysis for business/industry partners and internal clients - Negotiates contractual agreements between WKU Division of Extended Learning & Outreach and business, industries, nonprofit organizations, and internal clients - Collaborates with content experts or develops continuing and professional development content to meet the needs of business/industry and the community - Responsible for identifying and assisting with grant applications through the KY Economic Development Department and other grant sources - Manages, supervises, and evaluates trainers in assigned areas - Develops and manages the budgets, marketing plans, and strategic recruitment for career and workforce programs - Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with regional external partners including Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Authorities, non-profit organizations and workforce investment entities, attending the meetings of these groups as appropriate (i.e. SHRM, HR Councils, and Chambers of Commerce events) Show less



Center Care a division of Med Center Health

• Bowling Green Area, KY

• Provider Relations Representative

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  - Served as front line contact for providers participating in the managed care programs - Marketed network participation programs to physicians, hospitals, pharmacies and ancillary care providers - Executed provider contracts for participation in managed care programs - Communicated with providers in regard to status of contracts, credentialing and load times - Enrolled providers within the network, ensuring that all proper documentation is current for credentialing per NCQA guidelines - Acted as liaison between network providers and claims payors (including Aetna, Cigna, United, Humana, WellCare, Passport as well as various TPAs) Show less



Wow Ventures

• South Korea
• Advertising Services

• Business Manager/Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  - Managed private events - Developed and maintained ongoing relationships with clients - Oversaw all details from planning through implementation of strategies to serve the individual client’s needs - Implemented and managed the Human Resources department including staffing, benefits, payroll and legal documentation for all WOW Ventures companies: Steamer Seafood – Hilton Head, Bowling Green and Concessions & Catering and The Pink Daisy, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store - Managed Accounts Payable and Receivables for all WOW Ventures companies - Developed a strategy for a company wide Philanthropic Foundation - Oversaw all contracts and legal documents Show less



Western Kentucky University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Alumni Programming

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  - Coordinated the Annual Board Emeritus Dinner for all current and former members of the National Alumni Association Board - Planned programs to generate crowds and revenue for the Augenstein Alumni Center (AAC) - Organized Opening Act at the AAC which captures the pre-game tailgate crowd for Home Football games - Organized the annual Homecoming post game event, 5th Quarter, at the AAC - Served as the liaison between the Alumni Association and the Office of Conferencing and Catering for booking space in the Augenstein Alumni Center and coordinating technological needs- Coordinated the annual Summit Awards Dinner that honors all University volunteers- Coordinated the Golden Anniversary Club Reunion that honors the 50th Anniversary graduating class- Coordinated all Athletic Programs and Events including the annual 1952 Team Reunion, other team reunions throughout the year, Toppers on Tour, Topper Tailgate, Athletic Hall of Fame and any post season appearances Show less

• Events Coordinator, WKU Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

  - Coordinated quarterly meetings for Alumni National Board of Directors - Implemented the Inaugural Board Emeritus Dinner with 150 in attendance- Coordinated the Alumni Chapter Network - Recruited and trained volunteers for planning team committees and event coordination in the Nashville, Owensboro, Barren Co., Muhlenberg Co. Chapter areas, and seventeen additional geographic areas. - Handled all online event registrations- Coordinated the W-Club Athletic Hall of Fame- Coordinated Toppers on Tour and athletic tailgating events - Coordinated and assisted with alumni events including (Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Summit Awards, Young Alumni Council, Cupola Society Honors, Golden Anniversary Club, Alumni College, Commencement Celebration and Homecoming)- Coordinated special reunions- Served as Columbarium Administrator Show less

• Office Associate, WKU Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

  • Nov 2006 - Jun 2009

  - Coordinated quarterly meetings for Alumni National Board of Directors- Planned and implemented The Inaugural Women’s Football Clinic with 55 in attendance- Coordinated and assisted with alumni events and reunions including (A New Century of Spirit Capital Campaign Kickoffs, Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Homecoming and Alumni College)- Managed a staff of ten student workers- Served as initial contact for alumni donors and other constituents- Supported professional staff in their respective roles for alumni and development Show less



Glasgow OB/GYN Specialists

• Administrator

  • May 2004 - Nov 2006

  - Created marketing strategies to increase clientele- Served as acting HR Director to administer all personnel policies and procedures- Analyzed financial reports

• Front Office Staff/Medical Records

  • May 2002 - May 2004

  - Served as Logistics/Scheduling Manager- Supervised customer relations- Served as HR Intern for Fall 2003