Experience

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  SCC

  • West Burlington, Iowa

  • ABE/ESL Instructor

    • Mar 2017 - Present
    • West Burlington, Iowa

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  Community Action of Southeast Iowa

  • Community Resource Director

    • Sep 2000 - Present

    The lead in operations for various programs at this non-profit service organization providing assistance to low-income families. Plan and coordinate public events and resources to support community programs. Research and write grant funding proposals. Oversee the implementation of agency’s public relations and resource development programs. Establish and maintain key relationships with community business leaders to generate program funding vital for meeting needs in this community. Work closely with senior management to define program requirements. Achievements• Generated significant cost savings by developing and implementing an organizational web site and quarterly newsletter to market and promote non-profit programs critical to meeting the needs of local families; • Write various grant proposals to secure funding for emergency medical assistance programs supporting mission objectives;• Devise and execute public relations and advertising campaigns to raise awareness for multiple programs across various media channels; and• Instrumental in establishing the Medication Assistance Program by creating a database to track and manage millions of dollars in costs and statistical data for families served.

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  Southeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  • Finance Director

    • Feb 1991 - Sep 2000

    Oversaw accounting and financial functions for a non-profit supporting senior assistance programs. Accountable for banking and investment-related transactions and payroll; trained and supervised multiple employees; prepared and presented monthly financials at Board of Director meetings. Directed year-end closeout procedures and audits. Volunteered locally to raise awareness and support for seniors.Achievements• Oversaw allocation and accounting for fund disbursements in support of community based programs for seniors; • Supervised month-end close of financial processes and prepared account reconciliations to ensure on-time completion;• Prepared detailed management reports on audit results findings; involved in proposing and recommending changes in financial operations; and• Planned/prepared various types of budgets, allocated resources, and evaluated operational performances based upon variance analysis.

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  Peoples Drug Store

  • Pharmacy Tech/Clerk/Camera Sales

    • Aug 1980 - Jan 1987