Experience

John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.

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

• Meaningful Life Manager

  • 2018 - Present



Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida

• Fort Lauderdale

• Executive Director

  • May 2011 - Feb 2018

  2011 – Present ♦ Hired to develop and manage a revolutionary non-profit program model which involves finding and training local volunteers to serve the elderly at local long term-care centers. ♦ Increased the level of participation from diverse cultures by 75% through consistent education and meaningful outreach activities. ♦ Developed a robust community presence with a concentrated effort given to strategic partners such as: non-profit leaders, churches, long-term care centers and local like-minded organizations and businesses. ♦ Responsible for complete oversight of establishing the program model; the strategic plan to accomplish our vision; program implementation; and fundraising to ensure resources would be available to accomplish the goals. ♦ Successfully spearheaded partnerships with hard-to-reach community organizations, efforts led to improved communication and stronger relationships between local and national partners. ♦ Created effective educational presentations to national coalitions, which spurred support and collaborated with other community organizations. ♦ Awarded $84,000 by a national foundation, Retirement Research Foundation over a two year period. Show less



South Florida Institute on Aging

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

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

  ♦ Hired to manage federally funded senior volunteer program. ♦ Performed all aspects of volunteer management including recruiting, interviewing, orientation, scheduling, relationship building and problem solving. ♦ Developed linkages of approximately 100 non-profits and 50 retired executives; which grew the program expediently. These efforts created a robust and vigorous program that was extremely meaningful to all parties involved and created a strong community presence. ♦ Utilized innovative methods which paired retired senior executives with non-profits needing additional expertise in specific areas. ♦ Created events and volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. ♦ Earned “2007 Model Program” for National and Community Service from Federal Dept. of Commerce. ♦ Revitalized membership programs and committees strengthening community service, fundraising, and volunteer programs that support the mission goals of organization. Show less



Elk County Community Foundation

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2000 - Nov 2005

  ♦ Tasked with making a vision of a area community leaders come to flourishment. ♦ Responsible for all aspects of the foundation including but not limited to: fundraising, marketing, public relations, annual reports and distribution of grants. ♦ Educated, trained, and motivated staff and volunteers to ensure consistent vision and optimal performance across the board. ♦ Defined the resources required for completion of a project and allocated resources accordingly. ♦ Provided leadership and consistently introduced innovative approaches to enhance performance and efficiency. ♦ Raised over $3 million from a rural community. ♦ Directed day-to-day operations of the program and ensured compliance with established ♦ Standard and applicable policies and procedures. ♦ Established goals and milestones as per the desired results to be generated by the project. Show less