Good Neighbor Program Director

• Apr 2020 - Present

• Utilizes the donated goods at Goodwill to grant items to persons going through crisis• Stood up two Community Navigation Centers and continues to support the program. At the Community Navigation Center, community members are able to be connected with vital services and resources. • Manages relationships with community partners and stakeholders• Supports Goodwill's Community Navigators team• Provides due diligence to ensure all community partners align with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes• Actively contributes to the Community Engagement team• Administers the Project Uplift Grant• Represents Goodwill at community events, conferences, and in the media• Recruits, coordinates, and oversees all volunteers at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes• Managed the mass recruitment efforts for 211/LIFE LINE during the start of the pandemic Show less

Volunteer Coordinator

• Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

Co-founder and Executive Board Member

• May 2021 - Present

Roy and Patricia Pathways to Teaching supports education professionals who are seeking a degree in education and career as a teacher. Through 0% interest micro loans, we create pathways for all to achieve their highest goals. Roy and Patricia Pathways to Teaching supports education professionals who are seeking a degree in education and career as a teacher. Through 0% interest micro loans, we create pathways for all to achieve their highest goals.

Volunteer & Events Manager

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2018

Manage 250+ volunteers and interns Consistently increased the number of volunteer hours donated to the organization yearly Created and executed organization wide an internship policy that incorporated up-to-date IRS and Department of Labor policies and procedures Planned, organized, and implemented several fundraising activities, trips, parties and events Executed quarterly volunteer and intern activities via a newsletter Pioneered the corporate volunteer program that recruits corporations to give a day of service to the lighthouse Created rewarding community partnerships regarding the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and the Nation's Oldest Port NHA Coordinated, edited, and contributed to the National Heritage Area Feasibility Study: Nation's Oldest Port Assisted the Development Department in cultivating donors and writing grants Developed internship opportunities for local colleges Assisted the Public Relations Department by creating publicity releases and blog posts Assisted the Executive Director in the strategic planning of the organization Marketed, planned, and executed weddings and events to increase organizational revenue Assisted the Executive Director in corresponding with Board in regards to meetings, minutes, and agendas Show less

Museum Educator

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

Taught concept-based curriculum to visiting school groups in a classroom and informal setting. Interacted with visitors of all ages in the exhibits creating one-of-a-kind experiences. Presented lively and entertaining educational outreach programs at local schools and community centers. Organized, assembled, and maintained equipment and teaching supplies. Developed and modified curriculum. Worked closely with area schools and teachers. Taught concept-based curriculum to visiting school groups in a classroom and informal setting. Interacted with visitors of all ages in the exhibits creating one-of-a-kind experiences. Presented lively and entertaining educational outreach programs at local schools and community centers. Organized, assembled, and maintained equipment and teaching supplies. Developed and modified curriculum. Worked closely with area schools and teachers.

Docent and Program Facilitator

• Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

Developed and implemented docent tours for all museum properties: Maitland Art Center, Mayan Courtyard, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Carpentry Museum, and the Waterhouse Residence Museum. Coordinated and led programs for area boy and girl scouts. Expanded the museums scout program by developing an art based curriculum. Facilitated school and group tours of the museums and properties. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining quality control of educational programs. Successfully collaborated and implemented the inaugural Children’s Art & History Fest. Assisted the curator with the accession and organization of artifacts. Worked in conjunction with other departments in creating exhibits. Responsible for maintaining a program budget and purchasing education supplies. Integrated hands-on educational aspects into exhibits. Show less

Program Manager

• Dec 2007 - Nov 2011

Created, managed, and implemented educational public programs that support the museums mission; Managed, supervised and scheduled program staff and volunteers; Used different types of interpretive methodologies; Assisted with the coordination of production of fund-raising events; Tripled the number of public programs; Contributed to a grant writing team; Pioneered the museums experience in social media and other electronic media; Created and Managed the museums Twitter, Foursquare, Flickr, and youtube account; Wrote copy to be used in news releases and advertising campagins; incorporated QR codes into our exhibits. Trained new and old employees and monitered their success through evaluations and opportunity logs. Show less

Visitor Service Supervisor/ Science Demonstrator

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

Supervised the Visitor Service center and Visitor Service specialists. Managed the weekend finances, emergency plans, and First Aid Center. Sold memberships and admission tickets. Assisted visitors and acted as a liaison of information for the center. Delivered STEM based demonstrations to visitors; both school groups and families. Interacted with children of many ages with one-on-one science demonstrations. Adapted written scripts to meet the needs of the audience. Supervised the Visitor Service center and Visitor Service specialists. Managed the weekend finances, emergency plans, and First Aid Center. Sold memberships and admission tickets. Assisted visitors and acted as a liaison of information for the center. Delivered STEM based demonstrations to visitors; both school groups and families. Interacted with children of many ages with one-on-one science demonstrations. Adapted written scripts to meet the needs of the audience.

Adventure Ocean Manager

• 2004 - 2007

Created and scheduled all activities for guests 0-17 years of age. Managed, trained, and scheduled an international staff. Implemented and interpreted policies and procedures produced shoreside. Wrote and edited newsletters and calendars for mass distribution. Produced yearly and monthly financial budgets. Managed the finances in the youth program. Trained new employees and moniteored their success through monthly evaluations and opportunity logs. Served as a master of ceremonies to large audiences and was the face of the youth program. Mediated staff conflicts. Was a member of the Senior Staff and took part in the Captain's, USPH and EPA inspection teams. Developed family programs and filled in for the Activities Manager and Cruise Director when scheduled. Show less

Vacation Planner

• 2003 - 2004