Experience

Range of Motion Project

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The Range of Motion Project (ROMP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, for-impact healthcare organization dedicated to providing high quality prosthetic care in underserved populations, which enhances mobility and unlocks human potential. (EIN: 20-2603927)



Forrest Stump

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  • Co-Founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization, Forrest Stump (www.ForrestStump.org), with the mission of promoting equitable access to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. (EIN: 83-1177845)• Directed a two-month, 1,500 mile triathlon and awareness campaign down the West Coast to call attention to the discriminatory, outdated health insurance policies that restrict access to physical activity for amputees by denying appropriate prosthetic technology. Fundraised over $50,000 to complete the campaign.• Led a national speaking tour, traveling coast to coast to deliver 40 talks in 26 cities and 14 states to thousands of individuals at K-12 schools, colleges, universities, corporations, and nonprofits to educate and recruit advocates to the cause. Largest audience was to over 1,000+ people and received numerous standing ovations.• Launched a disability rights campaign on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) called #WeJustFeltLikeRunning, translating our cause into a policy paper, petition, and call to action for Congress: The Rights of Americans With Disabilities To Exercise. Over 630 individuals across the country participated and garnered nearly 10,000 signatures on the petition.• Recognized with the Mohamed Amin Award for Humanitarian Service at the 2020 AAOPAcademy Meeting and Scientific Symposium.• Received recognition and a signed poster from actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks.



1500 Miles

• Producer

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  • Produced "1500 MILES," an award-winning documentary short film by Snowday Studio capturing Forrest Stump's inaugural advocacy and awareness event, a 1,500 mile triathlon down the Pacific Coast of the United States.• Honored by 12 international film festivals (Taos Shortz, Sonoma, SOHO, Indy Shorts, Nevertheless, ReelAbilities Pittsburgh, FirstGlance Philadelphia, Hot Springs, BendFilm, Heartland, St. Louis, and Cleveland). • Awarded "Best Documentary," "Encore Screening," and "The Sammy and Jules Award for the Short Film with the Biggest Heart & Strongest Spirit."• Fundraised over $50,000 to complete the film and obtain full copyright ownership.To watch the film, visit: http://www.forreststump.org/film/



USA Triathlon

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Athlete

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  • In first year of competing, earned a silver medal at the 2019 Sarasota-Bradenton CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships and won gold at the 2019 Paratriathlon National Championships.• Named USA Triathlon's Paratriathlon Development Athlete of the Year for 2019, and received "All American" honors for placing in the top 10 percent of USA Triathlon National Rankings.• Selected to the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Development Team, which identifies and develops talent towards the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.• Fundraised annual equipment, nutrition, travel, and competition expenses from the following generous sponsors and partners: Specialized Bicycle Components, 100%, UCAN, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Team CATAPULT, Wiggle Your Toes, ARMUS Corporation, OPGA, and North End Otters.



Leadership Tomorrow

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

• Fellow

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

  Completed a year-long, highly-admired and competitive civic leadership development program in the Puget Sound in order to better understand the history of race and racism in America, its intersection in regional PNW issues, and how we as leaders can address systemic racism in our chosen fields.



National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics

• Political Organizations

• Fellow

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Completed a 10-week health policy & advocacy fellowship in Washington, D.C. to learn orthotic and prosthetic policy, advocacy, and how NAAOP and other O&P organizations function on behalf of O&P and within the broader rehabilitation/disability policy and advocacy community at both the federal and state levels.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, School for Environment and Sustainability

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Provided strategic leadership for and oversaw the implementation of the full range of alumni relations and annual giving programs for the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) during its $40-million Victors for Michigan campaign.• Directed the design and launch of a new alumni website, including an interactive storytelling map which showcases 200 alumni stories as part of Michigan's Bicentennial celebration.• Recruited 25 alumni volunteer leaders to pilot a regional club network in 9 metropolitan areas - San Francisco/Bay Area, Portland, Seattle, Bozeman, Denver, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Boston, and Washington, D.C.• Directed monthly e-newsletter sent to 4,000 alumni with an average open rate of 32% and click rate of 26%. Supported the production of a biannual magazine sent to 9,000 alumni and donors.• Planned and hosted 26 events per year with over 600 alumni in attendance (e.g. homecoming, dean's receptions, student-alumni relations, career networking, club events).• Managed and executed annual giving and leadership annual giving program through direct mail, phone, e-mail, personal visits, prospect screening, database segmentation, and related marketing efforts.• Received Victors Valiant Award, an award given to 10 of the University's 500+ member development community each year.



Clean Energy Coalition

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Proposal Manager

  • Nov 2014 - May 2015

  • Advanced the organization's opportunity pipeline, led go/no go discussion, and prioritized market strategy and business development campaigns in order to sustain and grow the revenue base of Clean Energy Coalition• Researched, qualified, and ensured the submission of nine proposals per month• Led sales calls, proposal delivery, and follow-up to potential customers

• Proposal Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

  Clean Energy Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting clean energy technologies as a way to create healthier, energy independent communities. • Managed the submission of 47 proposals valued at over $6.2 million by working with cross-functional teams in the proposal development of fee-for-service, open-bid, and formal RFPs to sustain and grow the revenue base of Clean Energy Coalition• Consulted public and private clients on grant writing services, successfully securing $400,000 in rebates for one of nation's largest travel stop companies to implement a CNG refueling station• Published engaging marketing content through monthly newsletter and social media utilizing: MailChimp, WordPress, Hootsuite, Adobe InDesign• Recruited and led four-person team to fundraise and train for Climate Ride, a 300 mile multi-day charitable bicycling event from Grand Rapids to Chicago, successfully raising $13,776 to benefit Clean Energy Coalition



Circle K International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Volunteer Service Committee Chair

  • Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Circle K International is a Kiwanis affiliated organization of college and university students that promotes community service, leadership development, and fellowship.•Managed 11 committee member "Hunger & Housing" team to network with volunteer coordinators of over 25 local area nonprofits, yielding diverse selection of volunteer service projects and continuing status as largest Circle K in world with over 13,000 service hours in one year•Directed 87 volunteers in annual Halloween food drive, yielding the single most successful food drive by collecting 2,537 lbs of food in one night, a 40% increase from the previous year•Awarded Outstanding Club Chair (highest honor) out of all the Circle K clubs within the Michigan Circle K District•Completed over 627 hours of volunteer service since 2009



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-Site Leader

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  The Ginsberg Center strengthens community service learning at the University of Michigan through civic engagement and community partnership programs offered to students and faculty.• Managed 12 volunteers on a service learning trip to World Hunger Relief, Inc. in Elm Mott, Texas over 2011‑2012, fostering relationships with organization staff and gaining valuable knowledge in organic and sustainable principles• Executed fundraising campaign strategy to fund volunteer trip to Denver, Colorado in 2012‑2013 working with Habitat for Humanity, raising over $3,400 within four months

• Planet Blue Student Leader

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Planet Blue at University of Michigan is dedicated to solving sustainability challenges on local-to-global scales through innovative approaches.• Facilitated focus groups for University of Michigan's Sustainability Cultural Indicators Project to assess needs, attitudes, and behaviors towards sustainability among students, developing recommendations to promote culture of sustainability on campus• Promoted and modeled environmentally and socially responsible practices as advisor and mentor in the residence halls• Conducted educational programming, led environmental and waste audits, created promotional material



University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development and Alumni Relations Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Benchmarked alumni relations best practices through 11 peer business school interviews, 23 internal U of M constituent interviews, and research at the Association of Business School Alumni Professionals Annual Conference in Austin, Texas• Synthesized data and key insights into five year strategic plan• Evaluated Ross Alumni Relations budget, yielding recommendations to effectively save $68,000 per year for higher value‑added offerings• Presented final strategy report to Development & Alumni Relations Department and Ross School of Business Alumni Board of Governors

• RLIx Content Creator

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  The Ross Leadership Initiative (RLI) is the Ross School of Business' leadership development center; ranked #1 in the world for leadership development.• Composed personal content piece through pilot program for individual and group led reflection on leadership development: Leading Through Emotion



Olmsted County Minnesota

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Seasonal Park Maintenance

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Analyzed frequency of weekday and weekend camping reservations between years 2007 and 2011 for Chester Woods Park, generating comparative reports to demonstrate increasing trends in weekday camping reservations• Researched camping rates and amenities of over 30 local competitive campgrounds, yielding proposal to Olmsted County Park Board to investigate increase in parkʹs current campground rates to yield higher revenues• Collaborated with staff on sustainable improvements to park facilities which generate user demand, formulating plans to implement an all-natural playscape and outdoor amphitheater• Oversaw invasive species removal, trail management, and facility maintenance as well as enforced park rules and regulations