Experience

Montana Nonprofit Association

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

• Accounting and Grants Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Operations Manager

  • 2019 - May 2023

  • Secured a bookkeeping role with the Association, working diligently over the inaugural six months• Recognized for hard work, which yielded a much-deserved promotion to the Operations Manager role; oversee finance, budgeting, HR, project management and bookkeeping process • Maintain expertise in accounting including bookkeeping, QuickBooks, analyzing/interpreting financial statements, accounts payable/receivable, account management, audit support, tax preparation, cost accounting and budgeting • Demonstrate Human Resources savvy specific to records management, payroll processing, benefits administration, staff recruitment, training/onboarding and professional development in diversity and inclusion training • Deliver board-level support as a member of the Finance Committee• Manage the Insurance Trust, coordinating amongst executive leaders, boards and third-party administrators• Delve in to tasks pertinent to fiscal management and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations Show less



Various Locations

• Business Presenter, Trainer & Consultant

  • 1997 - Present

  • Delivered formal and informal presentations including sermons at churches, in the classroom and during professional development seminars focused on teaching best practices • Underwent additional trainings in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and finance with supporting studies in marketing and branding • Engaged firsthand in formal training centered on business and project management • Garnered tax consulting/preparation, financial counseling and business consulting experience as well, completing this work for friends and others in personal network Show less



Southern Crossings Pottery Festival

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2018 - 2019

  • Coordinated volunteers for and offered logistical support during two Southern Crossings Pottery Festivals (SXPF), garnering ~$25K in artist sales over one weekend and another $20K in contributions for the culminating Empty Bowls Benefit whose proceeds were donated to Recipe to End Hunger and Carole’s Kitchen in Louisville, KY • In the second year, led the volunteers and coordinated logistics onsite with an unwavering commitment to the arts and talent for communication, project management and fundraising Show less



Ballard High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics 9-12 Teacher

  • 2016 - 2019

  • Mentored and instructed high school students across various mathematical subject areas, working both in the classroom and via digital learning to educate a diverse student population • Fronted collective student data analysis to design the curriculum as Math Team Lead at Ballard High School • Established SMART goals and planning strategies, leading project design, data collection, results analysis, progress assessment and reflecting on how to improve curricular design • Managed student leadership efforts to collectively fundraise over $50K as Student Government Advisor, helping the group plan entertainment events, silent auctions, 5K runs, catered dinners and other happenings • Successfully authored educational grants; awarded over $10K cumulatively in classroom supplies and technology access for low-income students • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of curriculum development and vertical alignment • Became an expert in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other productivity applications in the classroom and as a part of formal education efforts • Succeeded in seeing majority of students show growth and high growth in accountability models across three states • Leveraged student assessment data to outline curricular goals, assess progress and drive remediation Show less



Maryville High School

• Maryville, Tennessee, United States

• Mathematics 9-12 Teacher

  • 2015 - 2016

  • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School



Mayland Early College

• United States

• Mathematics 9-1 Teacher

  • 2012 - 2015

  • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School • Fronted collective student data analysis to design the curriculum as Lead Teacher at Mayland Early College • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School • Fronted collective student data analysis to design the curriculum as Lead Teacher at Mayland Early College



Brad Regan Pool, Spruce Pine Parks and Recreation

• Head Lifeguard, Instructor & Office Manager

  • 2013 - 2014

  • Served as the Office Manager at Brad Regan Pool; trained a dedicated team of Lifeguards recognized for adherence to national standards and exceeding customer service expectations • Served as the Office Manager at Brad Regan Pool; trained a dedicated team of Lifeguards recognized for adherence to national standards and exceeding customer service expectations



West Henderson High School

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics 9-12 Teacher

  • 2002 - 2012

  • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School • Fronted collective student data analysis to design the curriculum as Interim Department Chair at West Henderson High School • Performed duties similar to Ballard High School • Fronted collective student data analysis to design the curriculum as Interim Department Chair at West Henderson High School



Camp Tekoa

• Waterfront Director

  • 2010 - 2011

  • Served as the Waterfront Director at Camp Tekoa • Trained a dedicated staff team of Lifeguards with the fastest response times, recognized by local EMS on multiple occasions for professionalism and exceptional standard of care • At Camp Tekoa, acted as a consultant for other camps, helping them improve training offerings and processes • As Camp Pastor, spearheaded mentoring and speaking efforts, along with working with supporters, coordinating logistics with mission groups and local assets Show less



Livada Orphan Care

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Director & Pastor-Romania

  • 2009 - 2009

  • Trained, supervised and coached a dynamic summer camp staff as Camp Pastor and Adventure Resource with Livada Orphan Care in Romania • Called on these team leader skills to train and supervise an international staff team, calling on cultural competence to foster meaningful connections with both the employees and other stakeholders • Convinced financial partners to fund ~$30K in personal giving to support three summers with Livada Orphan Care • Trained, supervised and coached a dynamic summer camp staff as Camp Pastor and Adventure Resource with Livada Orphan Care in Romania • Called on these team leader skills to train and supervise an international staff team, calling on cultural competence to foster meaningful connections with both the employees and other stakeholders • Convinced financial partners to fund ~$30K in personal giving to support three summers with Livada Orphan Care



Camp Tekoa

• Waterfront Director

  • 2006 - 2008

  • Served as the Waterfront Director at Camp Tekoa • Trained a dedicated staff team of Lifeguards with the fastest response times, recognized by local EMS on multiple occasions for professionalism and exceptional standard of care • At Camp Tekoa, acted as a consultant for other camps, helping them improve training offerings and processes • As Camp Pastor, spearheaded mentoring and speaking efforts, along with working with supporters, coordinating logistics with mission groups and local assets Show less



Livada Orphan Care

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adventure Leader-Romania

  • 2004 - 2005

  • Trained, supervised and coached a dynamic summer camp staff as Camp Pastor and Adventure Resource with Livada Orphan Care in Romania • Called on these team leader skills to train and supervise an international staff team, calling on cultural competence to foster meaningful connections with both the employees and other stakeholders • Convinced financial partners to fund ~$30K in personal giving to support three summers with Livada Orphan Care • Trained, supervised and coached a dynamic summer camp staff as Camp Pastor and Adventure Resource with Livada Orphan Care in Romania • Called on these team leader skills to train and supervise an international staff team, calling on cultural competence to foster meaningful connections with both the employees and other stakeholders • Convinced financial partners to fund ~$30K in personal giving to support three summers with Livada Orphan Care



Camp Tekoa

• Program Assistant

  • 2002 - 2002

  • As Program Assistant, oversaw all elements of camp programming, scheduling ~80 staff and ~20 independent cohorts in the master schedule • Also developed policies, designed camp programming and verified staff adhered to camp policy while also overseeing day-to-day operations • As Program Assistant, oversaw all elements of camp programming, scheduling ~80 staff and ~20 independent cohorts in the master schedule • Also developed policies, designed camp programming and verified staff adhered to camp policy while also overseeing day-to-day operations