Assistant Director of Development & Events

• 2023 - Present

Grant Writer & Project Manager

• 2016 - 2016

Identified, wrote and secured over $60,000 in grants to fund the Wilmington Community Playground Project at the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club. Managed the KaBOOM! Community Build Model to successfully recruit and direct volunteers in the construction of a playground for the Brown Club’s youth.

MCLF Project Coordinator

• 2012 - 2016

As the liaison between the Mike Clark Legacy Foundation (MCLF) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, secured funding from the MCLF to renovate, establish, develop, and manage Learning & Skills Centers within three Clubs. Established and maintained documentation of program outputs and outcomes, while building a compendium of success stories to support fundraising efforts. Planned and executed MCLF special events and fundraisers. Managed digital marketing for the MCLF and Mike's TEAM program, including Facebook pages, Constant Contact newsletters, and all website content. Developed Mike’s TEAM (Teaching Excellence by Academic Mentoring), the MCLF’s flagship program, and ensured effective management of resources and continued growth. Researched and applied best mentoring practices, in both individual and group mentoring formats. Developed and drafted logic models, program plans, handbooks, manuals, and other support materials. Trained staff in proper procedures and best practices. Budgeted and managed finances while introducing comprehensive records of responsible spending practices. Secured yearly operating budget of $100,000 from MCLF and other foundations and donors. Developed and maintained productive relationships with grantors, individual donors, and program stakeholders. Developed a concept for high school group mentoring program. Wrote grants and approached donors to support the program, pairing over 50 high school student mentors with over 250 at-risk youth since its inception in 2011. Expanded program to two additional Clubs, including oversight of facility design and all program development tasks. Secured funding for AmeriCorps VISTA member and managed efforts to create the Learning Tech program to teach computer literacy to Club youth. Advised and assisted in the development of the BOSS technology program to teach youth coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship skills. Show less

Mentoring Program Coordinator & Public Ally

• 2011 - 2012

Completed 1,700 hours of service and participated in intensive leadership development training. Assisted in creating a Team Service Project using Asset Based Community Development to create sustainable programming for teens in Simonds Gardens community. Developed all aspects of the Mike’s TEAM mentoring program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. Developed and drafted the program’s mission, vision, and operating procedures. Recruited youth mentees and volunteer mentors for the program and coordinated the program’s daily operations. Drafted lesson plans to assist mentors in promoting mentees’ academic growth and achievement. Joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware as a full-time staff member after successfully completing the AmeriCorps term of service. Show less

Training General Manager (TGM)

• 2008 - 2011

Led store team to achieve highest scores possible on the company’s Mission Critical Evaluation. Hired, trained, and developed a rotating staff of over 25 team members, consisting primarily of teenagers. Reduced high employee turnover by implementing extensive training program and adhering to best coaching practices. Trained management staff in accordance with corporate standards. Drafted and distributed a training manual for PJPA staff to use in the market’s stores Led store team to achieve highest scores possible on the company’s Mission Critical Evaluation. Hired, trained, and developed a rotating staff of over 25 team members, consisting primarily of teenagers. Reduced high employee turnover by implementing extensive training program and adhering to best coaching practices. Trained management staff in accordance with corporate standards. Drafted and distributed a training manual for PJPA staff to use in the market’s stores