Experience

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity

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

• ReStore Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Present



Isagenix

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Build team associates while sharing Isagenix, an outstanding research based nutritional cleanse and total wellness system. Build team associates while sharing Isagenix, an outstanding research based nutritional cleanse and total wellness system.



Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Supervise Habitat ReStore operations. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement stores and donation center that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is proudly owned and operated by Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity, and proceeds are used to build homes, community, and hope locally. Supervise Habitat ReStore operations. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement stores and donation center that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is proudly owned and operated by Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity, and proceeds are used to build homes, community, and hope locally.



Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency

• Northeast Michigan

• Lead Housing Resource Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  Provided leadership for housing specialists while giving oversight to all homeless grant programs including the Supportive Solutions for Veteran Families grant (SSVF), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Supportive Housing Grant (SHP), ans the Temporary Supportive Housing Lease Assistance Grant (TSHLAP). Assisted Program Director with financial management, staff hiring and reporting. Conducted on-site monitoring of grant sub-contractors and review of all case management files before going to finance for payment and/or program exit. Worked directly with Continuum of Care committees covering eleven counties and conducted program outreach to human service agencies and organizations in each county.



Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan

• Alpena, Michigan

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

  Provided leadership and oversight for continued delivery of its mission of partnering with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing in northeast Michigan. Responsible for building and growing community partnerships, directing staff and volunteers, overseeing fundraising efforts, homeowner selection and financial education, and maintaining a high level of quality for all Habitat programs while leading a growing organization, Responsibilities included: maintained an organization-wide atmosphere that was consistent with the vision, values, and mission, facilitated sound planning, directed all program components, including the partner family services, acquisition of building sites, construction, the ReStore retail facility, and other services; established the budget and provided management of finances; developed and implemented operational policies, procedures, and protocols.



Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2009

  Developed and implemented statewide educational programs for appointed and elected township officials. Recruited teachers, managed government contracts and budgets, assisted with annual statewide conference, designed and coordinated promotional materials, social media, newsletters, mass mailing and print media efforts. Also assisted with the development of the PA Leadership Institute in collaboration with the Iaccoca Institute and Lehigh University. Developed and implemented statewide educational programs for appointed and elected township officials. Recruited teachers, managed government contracts and budgets, assisted with annual statewide conference, designed and coordinated promotional materials, social media, newsletters, mass mailing and print media efforts. Also assisted with the development of the PA Leadership Institute in collaboration with the Iaccoca Institute and Lehigh University.



Alpena Public Schools

• Alpena, Michigan

• Adult & Community Education Administrator

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2006

  Direct all aspects of the multi-county Adult and Community Education Programs including admissions, recruiting, summer school, correctional programs, instructional staff, grant writing and reporting, advertising and marketing, budget management and adult support and counseling. Also conducted TABE Assessments for all adult participants, and directed GED testing, site administration and policy, and reviewed GED testing procedures to insure compliance with state and national standards. Conducted staff review and curriculum review.



Michigan State University Extension

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Extension Director/Educator

  • Dec 1981 - Mar 1995

  Served as County Extension Director/Educator in Montmorency County and then in Cheboygan County. Gave leadership to program staff while focusing on Agriculture & Marketing and Natural Resources/Public Policy. Worked with elected officials to maintain local budget and sought other funding sources to meet additional needs in the county. During the last two years I served as a Regional Housing Specialist for the North Region conducting first time homeowner and financial management workshops with County Extension staff members and first time home buyers. Worked directly with University Housing Specialist and MSHDA as the principle funding agency.