Experience

Center on Reinventing Public Education

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Strategic Operations

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  -Enhancing Performance Framework: I took the initiative to revamp the Center's performance framework, resulting in a more efficient and effective annual review process. This ensured that the organization had the tools needed to continually assess and improve its impact. -Streamlined Staff Hiring: I led the revision and modernization of staff hiring processes, incorporating new protocols and performance metrics. These changes helped to attract and retain high-caliber talent, strengthening the Center's capabilities. -Team-Building Retreat: I successfully organized and executed a staff retreat aimed at bringing our remote team together. During this retreat, we collaboratively established the annual research strategy for the Center, fostering team cohesion and strategic alignment. -Budget Oversight: I oversee the grant budget reporting procedures and provide critical oversight of the Center's annual operational budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation in line with the organization's goals. Show less



EIH Consulting

• New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Leadership Coach and Consultant for small businesses and nonprofit community leaders. Through coaching, program design, and project management, I help create and execute strategies to effectively grow and manage their organizations https://www.eihconsulting.com/ Leadership Coach and Consultant for small businesses and nonprofit community leaders. Through coaching, program design, and project management, I help create and execute strategies to effectively grow and manage their organizations https://www.eihconsulting.com/



Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Finance and Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

  -Strategic Financial Oversight: I oversaw the entire spectrum of financial management, efficiently handling the Center's substantial annual operational budget. Additionally, I managed student grant awards, vendor contracts, and auxiliary programs to ensure sound fiscal practices and alignment with the organization's mission. -Enhanced Operational Efficiency: To optimize internal operations and protocols, I proactively crafted a new operations manual, instituted a comprehensive onboarding process, and revised the budgeting strategy. These improvements streamlined processes, enhancing overall organizational efficiency. -Community Impact: I demonstrated a commitment to our mission by redirecting budget surplus to establish the Community Changemaker Fund. This fund was designed to empower local BIPOC leaders with research support and monetary resources, forging new relationships and promoting collaboration within the community. -Collaborative Engagement: I served as a vital liaison between the Center and the Provost's office, central university budget office, and other departments, facilitating the seamless implementation of University-wide policies and ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Leadership During Crisis: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I led the successful transition of a staff of 12 from onsite to remote work. This involved providing technical support, individual coaching, and essential support to ensure that our team continued to operate effectively, despite the challenging circumstances. Show less



playNOLA Sports

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2018

  PLAYNOLA offers fun, athletic, and social event options for individuals, teams, and corporations. Launched and built a thriving sports and social club operation, the fastest-growing adult sports league in New Orleans. PLAYNOLA offers fun, athletic, and social event options for individuals, teams, and corporations. Facilitated adult sports leagues, public, and corporate team building and nonprofit fundraising events. Founded in 2009 after winning a local business competition. • Direct daily operations overseeing sports leagues and special events including all aspects of business growth strategy, marketing, and staff leadership • Propelled organizational growth by increases participants to over 6,000 annual registrations with 45 leagues and events annually • Recruited, trained, and managed a staff of 40 with successful advancement of key talent to high-level roles and strong retention • Identified baseline staff competencies and designed training to address learning and skill development opportunities • Cultivated critical partnerships with sponsors, local government, and community agencies resulting in contracted opportunities involving land-use and programming • Conceptualized and implemented traditional and digital marketing efforts that led to 10% annual growth • Earned Best of New Orleans’ consumer award in 2016 Show less



Each One Save One

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  • Led strategic planning and operations including oversight of staff and volunteers, achieving an increase of 50% in the mentor pool within a 2-year period • Increased organizational revenue by 40% through efficient budget and fiscal management including grant acquisition and fundraising special events execution • Increased board membership and engagement, produced a collaborative 3-year strategic plan, and continually cultivated board member relationships to drive organizational efficiency and sustainability Show less



Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Director, Consultancy Services (Nonprofit Capacity Building)

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  LANO is a statewide member organization that advocates for the nonprofit community and strengthens the effectiveness of groups and individuals committed to improving the lives of all Louisianans. LANO is a statewide member organization that advocates for the nonprofit community and strengthens the effectiveness of groups and individuals committed to improving the lives of all Louisianans.



Maryland Food Bank

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

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2007