Experience

Stamford JCC

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Present



Sid Jacobson JCC

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Executive Director

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of all educational and recreational youth and family based business division Supervise seven program departments and 15 year round employees accounting for over $6 million of annual revenue Lead a key multiyear software-database conversion to a more user-friendly, web-based operating system for all Youth and Family program departments Site Director of Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp including staffing, facility management, and… Show more Responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of all educational and recreational youth and family based business division Supervise seven program departments and 15 year round employees accounting for over $6 million of annual revenue Lead a key multiyear software-database conversion to a more user-friendly, web-based operating system for all Youth and Family program departments Site Director of Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp including staffing, facility management, and fiscal oversight Represent Sid Jacobson JCC at municipal hearings and negotiations during building permitting process Negotiate leasing and service agreements governing core business processes, including technology services, food service, and transportation for Sid Jacobson JCC schools and camps Representative on Operations Committee and Strategic Planning Committee

• Director, Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Manage facilities for 15 acre campus (8 buildings, 3 pools, sports fields, maintenance and recreational equipment). Plan, budget and oversee capital expenditures, building services, repairs and replacements, and facilities staff Headed dramatic financial turnaround of Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, bringing it from an operational deficit of $150K in FY 2012 to a projected operational surplus of over $70K in FY 2016 Supervise 5 full-time employees year round, plus 6… Show more Manage facilities for 15 acre campus (8 buildings, 3 pools, sports fields, maintenance and recreational equipment). Plan, budget and oversee capital expenditures, building services, repairs and replacements, and facilities staff Headed dramatic financial turnaround of Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, bringing it from an operational deficit of $150K in FY 2012 to a projected operational surplus of over $70K in FY 2016 Supervise 5 full-time employees year round, plus 6 management-level staff and 230 camp employees each summer Serve as a member of the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Senior Management Team Directed a Site Strategic Planning process, conducted in-depth ROI assessments, and presented findings to the board of directors, ultimately resulting in board approval of multi-million dollar funding of Phase I of site Master Plan Applied for and received grants totaling more than $100K from a wide array of foundations and organizations Led Sid Jacobson JCC staff through the Jewish Community Center of America’s Talent Management Pilot Program Completed transition from Robin Hood Country Day School and Camp to Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp Leveraged technology to streamline and simplify the registration process for students, campers, staff and families

• Aquatics Director

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2012

  Coordinated and led a staff of 30 lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches throughout year at East Hills campus, with responsibility for 20 additional staff-members at 3 outdoor pools at Old Westbury Campus during the summer months Built training curriculum and in-service training for all staff, including CPR and First Aid courses Developed and managed department budget with annual increases in net revenue to $420k