Experience

Code Kentucky

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tech Employer Specialist - Northern Kentucky Region

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Code Kentucky is workforce development program for residents of northern and eastern Kentucky ages 18+ that will help prepare them for a quality career in the technology field. This training program is 100% free and no previous coding experience is needed. All you need is dedication and a strong interest in learning technology skills. Code Kentucky is workforce development program for residents of northern and eastern Kentucky ages 18+ that will help prepare them for a quality career in the technology field. This training program is 100% free and no previous coding experience is needed. All you need is dedication and a strong interest in learning technology skills.



HYDE PARK MULTI-SERVICE CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS

• Cincinnati, OH

• Development and Communications Director

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Position ended due to pandemic shutdown 2020. In my brief time as Development and Communications Director I led a successful bourbon and chocolate fundraiser, started the migration of records to a robust cloud based CRM, and wrote an 18 month development plan based on budget projections. My final act was to apply for emergency funding to deliver meals to the most at risk seniors served by the agency during the lockdown. Funding was received. Position ended due to pandemic shutdown 2020. In my brief time as Development and Communications Director I led a successful bourbon and chocolate fundraiser, started the migration of records to a robust cloud based CRM, and wrote an 18 month development plan based on budget projections. My final act was to apply for emergency funding to deliver meals to the most at risk seniors served by the agency during the lockdown. Funding was received.



Talbert House

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Donor Relations

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Managed in-kind donations, volunteers, and special projects. Created a clearinghouse for donations of clothing, personal care items, and diapers. Managed in-kind donations, volunteers, and special projects. Created a clearinghouse for donations of clothing, personal care items, and diapers.



Henry Hosea House

• Newport, KY

• Consultant and Garden Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

  The Henry Hosea House is the only soup kitchen in Newport, KY and serves between 150 and 350 meals daily, free of charge, to anyone in need. Since 2012 I have won over $135,000 in grants on behalf of the Hosea House to develop and implement a pantry garden. I have led this work from the planning and construction phase through daily harvesting of produce. More than 200 volunteers have helped build and maintain the garden under my direction, yielding more than 550 lbs of food since 2012. The Henry Hosea House is the only soup kitchen in Newport, KY and serves between 150 and 350 meals daily, free of charge, to anyone in need. Since 2012 I have won over $135,000 in grants on behalf of the Hosea House to develop and implement a pantry garden. I have led this work from the planning and construction phase through daily harvesting of produce. More than 200 volunteers have helped build and maintain the garden under my direction, yielding more than 550 lbs of food since 2012.



Family Promise of Northern Kentucky

• Newport, Kentucky

• Volunteer Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Closed in 2014 Family Promise of Northern Kentucky is the only family homeless shelter in Northern Kentucky. We are also the only shelter program that will accept Dads with children or male children age 14-18. Our program is an intensive 6 to 9 months with a better than 97% success rate. My role as Volunteer Manager is primarily to recruit, train and retain volunteers and participating host and support organizations. Additionally I serve as an agency representative and assist with development/grant writing. Show less



KnowledgeWorks

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011



Battelle for Kids

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2010



Childhood Food Solutions

• Volunteer advisor on communication and development

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

  I am volunteering my time to Childhood Food Solutions to help recraft their mission, goals, message, and development strategy. Activities with Childhood Food Solutions is now dormant due to our success in recruiting Blessings in a Backpack to begin service in the 45225 zip code. I am volunteering my time to Childhood Food Solutions to help recraft their mission, goals, message, and development strategy. Activities with Childhood Food Solutions is now dormant due to our success in recruiting Blessings in a Backpack to begin service in the 45225 zip code.



Governor's Institute on Creativity and Innovation in Education for Ohio

• Project Coordinator, Volunteer

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2009

  My work with the Governor's Institute on Creativity and Innovation in Education for Ohio began, as part of my relationship with KnowledgeWorks Foundation and has continued independently. The third of four convenings was held November 14, 2009. In total my contributions have included: Logistics Coordination with state personnel Event Management Volunteer Management Budget Management and Reporting My work with the Governor's Institute on Creativity and Innovation in Education for Ohio began, as part of my relationship with KnowledgeWorks Foundation and has continued independently. The third of four convenings was held November 14, 2009. In total my contributions have included: Logistics Coordination with state personnel Event Management Volunteer Management Budget Management and Reporting



KnowledgeWorks

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2009

  I began working for KWF as a project consultant and I became a full time employee as the Project Coordinator for Policy and Communications in June of 2007. In April of 2009 I returned to a consultant status. My role included conception, budgeting and execution of multiple high impact, deadline driven projects and coordination of resources including staff, vendors, and volunteers. I crafted internal and external communication well as crafting internal communications, information management and benchmarking coordinator. Show less



Pomeroy

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Support Agent Level 1 / Helpdesk Launch Trainer

  • Feb 2004 - May 2006

  As a Technical Support Agent I provided business and residential customers installation, email, networking, and troubleshooting support. I was assigned to train newly hired staff to launch an auxiliary, repair help desk for Cincinnati Bell. I researched, wrote, and maintained all training materials, processes, and contact lists relevant to helpdesk operations. Acted as the primary resource for six agents. As a Technical Support Agent I provided business and residential customers installation, email, networking, and troubleshooting support. I was assigned to train newly hired staff to launch an auxiliary, repair help desk for Cincinnati Bell. I researched, wrote, and maintained all training materials, processes, and contact lists relevant to helpdesk operations. Acted as the primary resource for six agents.



Employers Resource Association (ERA) is now MRA - The Management Association (MRA)

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Project Coordinator

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

  I supported the Education Department by being the primary point of contact for class registration, event coordination, and inventory. My position was dissolved in a restructuring; and provided a primer in understanding nonprofits. I supported the Education Department by being the primary point of contact for class registration, event coordination, and inventory. My position was dissolved in a restructuring; and provided a primer in understanding nonprofits.