Experience

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Management of all aspects of the organizations day to day operations, Relationship management and Donor Development, financial management, HR, Community outreach, Oversight of board development, strategic planning, goals and programmatic development. Management of all aspects of the organizations day to day operations, Relationship management and Donor Development, financial management, HR, Community outreach, Oversight of board development, strategic planning, goals and programmatic development.



Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Develop and manage the $10.2 million annual budget. Responsible for monthly and end of year budget reconciliation, annual audit and presentation to Board of Directors.  Responsible for the management of six regional boards raising funds through annual giving, major special events, and local government and foundation grants.  Managed FY14 audit, completing ahead of schedule and resulting in cleanest audit in history.  Identified $230K in unclaimed grant expenses which resulted in saving one club from closure and six staff positions enabling organization to continue serving over 160 kids per day from this club. • Responsible for a staff of 170 across 12 regional clubs with seven direct reports.  Oversight of annual program development, delivery and goals to measurable and agreed upon outcomes most of which were locally or federally grant supported. • Program/membership revenue increased by 20% in one year through focus on management accountability.  Oversee grant process from conducting feasibility studies, budget and metrics development and reporting to grantors. • Management of facilities, health and safety, risk management and security of all organization properties and transportation fleet.  Reestablished safety as a top organization priority, establishing a companywide safety committee focused on management, compliance and training.  Redeveloped facilities reporting, identifying areas of significant financial infrastructure investment/ requirements, timelines, expense and outcomes. • Managed Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP) compliance, contract negotiations and service provisions. Developed approved vendor selection process to ensure fair inclusive bidding as per SOP’s.  Ensure all vendors, contractors and renters are vetted and in compliance with required insurance contracts, licensing and Memorandums of Understanding.  Show less



Capital Area Food Bank of DC

• Chief Operating Officer/Senior Director Food Resourcing

  • Jul 2010 - Feb 2014

  •Successfully managed all operations of the Food Bank including a yearly budget of $18 million with 11 direct reports, 130 staff, two main distribution facilities and additional branches. •Consistently exceeded programmatic goals while maintaining budget, increasing by more than 10 percent annually the amount of food delivered to regional network (33 million pounds in 2012). •Managed the $40 million construction and development of a new 123,000 square foot facility including the demolition of a smaller existing facility, completed on time and under budget and executing a seamless move. •Exceeded fundraising revenue goals each year by 12% in a challenging economic environment. •Reengineered the Food Bank’s Volunteer department, increasing volunteer involvement by 30 percent in two years. •Realigned one of organization’s key departments to achieve staffing and program efficacies that resulted in a 50% increase in the number of children being fed. •Oversaw the development of nutrition policy and procurement plan that has positioned CAFB as third in the country for fresh produce distribution and simultaneously, developed an internal and external communication and public relations initiative to promote. •Served as key member of rebranding team to coordinate the development of a new look and feel for the organization and an internal and external public relations effort to deliver the brand to key audiences. •Served as a senior media spokesperson representing the Food Bank at speaking events, media interviews, donor events etc. Focused in donor development increasing financial and food donations for the organization resulting in a four fold increase in donations. Show less



American Red Cross National Capital Region

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

• Regional Director Health and Safety Services

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2010

  •Directed operations departments dedicated to revenue generation within the nonprofit environment through fee for service programs and product sales. •Developed and implemented a regionalized approach to delivering services across the entire Washington metropolitan area, reducing staffing expenditures by $200,000 while expanding market reach. •Supervised a staff of 74 including four direct reports, across nine regional offices including 18 training sites. •Managed a $5,100,000 budget. •Directed a contractor delivery base of over 3,500 companies for training and preparedness. •Introduced Online Training effort which provided a new line of revenue, generating more than 10% of the total program revenue. •Led the development and introduction of regional pricing and instructor development standards, making the Washington DC region the first in the nation to achieve this, reducing internal competition within the organization to allow for external market focus. •Led the strategic development for the National Capital Region business plan for Health and Safety services. •Served on the Strategic Planning Committee working with Volunteer Board of Directors developing the strategic operations, budget and market direction of the Chapter. Show less



R. Bratti and Associates

• Manager, Projects /Engineering/Safety Compliance

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

  •Managed projects from sales, through production, quality control, to delivery and provided high standards of customer support and satisfaction. •Created Health and Safety policy for the company manufacturing and sales warehouse and implemented workplace safety culture through risk analysis and implementation of safe systems of work. •Managed procurement and stock control of inventory to achieve efficiency measures minimizing loss of product and increasing customer satisfaction. •Managed projects from sales, through production, quality control, to delivery and provided high standards of customer support and satisfaction. •Created Health and Safety policy for the company manufacturing and sales warehouse and implemented workplace safety culture through risk analysis and implementation of safe systems of work. •Managed procurement and stock control of inventory to achieve efficiency measures minimizing loss of product and increasing customer satisfaction.



Rycotewood College

• Senior Manager, Health and Safety & Residential Management

  • 2000 - 2003

  •Elevated the College to a high standard of excellence regarding engineering and general safety and safety-related training, attaining the highest available rating in feedback from customers. •Managed all aspects of Health, Safety and Welfare throughout the College. Developed disaster/incident management and policies in conjunction with local agencies. •Developed Safety Training curriculum for college developing a new line of revenue. •One of two senior managers with oversight and maintenance of residential accommodations. Show less



Oxford College of Further Education

• Sri Lanka
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Training and Development/Safety for the OXTRAIN Training Organization

  • 1999 - 2000

  •Managed Government training programs focus for adults reintegrating into the workforce from rehabilitation and long-term unemployment, to rejoin the workforce through volunteerism, college education and work experience programs. •Prepared documentation for audit by Government agencies. •Provided guidance, counseling, and advice on training needs, social issues, working with disabilities and strategies to achieving development needs. •Managed Government training programs focus for adults reintegrating into the workforce from rehabilitation and long-term unemployment, to rejoin the workforce through volunteerism, college education and work experience programs. •Prepared documentation for audit by Government agencies. •Provided guidance, counseling, and advice on training needs, social issues, working with disabilities and strategies to achieving development needs.



Royal Air Force

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Engineer

  • 1987 - 1999

  •Implemented training and development for new and existing servicemen. •Responsible for the safety of the workshop environment and maintenance of airfield, emergency and transport vehicles, all forms of lifting equipment, plant and personnel. •Implemented health and safety awareness training within the working environment. •Served on the Quality Assurance team introducing ISO 9000 quality standards in the military. •Implemented training and development for new and existing servicemen. •Responsible for the safety of the workshop environment and maintenance of airfield, emergency and transport vehicles, all forms of lifting equipment, plant and personnel. •Implemented health and safety awareness training within the working environment. •Served on the Quality Assurance team introducing ISO 9000 quality standards in the military.