Experience

Dunwoody Preservation Trust

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Overseeing the entire organization under the direction of the board of directors utilizing the short and long term business plans, budgets, mission statement. Managed staff of six direct reports and complete staff of up to 15 in curating, education, event planning, administration, property management, and summer camp. Worked with government officials, board members, volunteers, community members, clients to collaborate and achieve goals. Selected Accomplishments: - Hired our first… Show more Overseeing the entire organization under the direction of the board of directors utilizing the short and long term business plans, budgets, mission statement. Managed staff of six direct reports and complete staff of up to 15 in curating, education, event planning, administration, property management, and summer camp. Worked with government officials, board members, volunteers, community members, clients to collaborate and achieve goals. Selected Accomplishments: - Hired our first curator and worked together to organize archives, plan exhibits, and connect with local businesses to display our unique exhibits. - Grew education department from a bi-monthly lecture series to a field trip destination with curated lesson plans directly aligned with Georgia Standards, an education resource center with traveling trunks and lesson plans, and a new Adult Education evening series for any interested community participants - Planned, commissioned, and launched the Dunwoody Diorama, a 19-foot sculpture depicted the history of Dunwoody over the last 10,000 years. Show less Overseeing the entire organization under the direction of the board of directors utilizing the short and long term business plans, budgets, mission statement. Managed staff of six direct reports and complete staff of up to 15 in curating, education, event planning, administration, property management, and summer camp. Worked with government officials, board members, volunteers, community members, clients to collaborate and achieve goals. Selected Accomplishments: - Hired our first… Show more Overseeing the entire organization under the direction of the board of directors utilizing the short and long term business plans, budgets, mission statement. Managed staff of six direct reports and complete staff of up to 15 in curating, education, event planning, administration, property management, and summer camp. Worked with government officials, board members, volunteers, community members, clients to collaborate and achieve goals. Selected Accomplishments: - Hired our first curator and worked together to organize archives, plan exhibits, and connect with local businesses to display our unique exhibits. - Grew education department from a bi-monthly lecture series to a field trip destination with curated lesson plans directly aligned with Georgia Standards, an education resource center with traveling trunks and lesson plans, and a new Adult Education evening series for any interested community participants - Planned, commissioned, and launched the Dunwoody Diorama, a 19-foot sculpture depicted the history of Dunwoody over the last 10,000 years. Show less



Ross Music Studio

• Vocalist, Private Teacher

  • 2006 - Jan 2022

  Perform as a contract Vocalist at a variety of services primarily for 3 metro Atlanta churches, providing input on music selection and placement in the program. Perform as a contract Vocalist at a variety of services primarily for 3 metro Atlanta churches, providing input on music selection and placement in the program.



Spalding Animal Hospital

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources and Onboarding Trainer

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Curated and implemented training program for new staff at the hospital. Assisted human resources director and bookkeeper. Selected Accomplishments - Staff retention dramatically increased with new hires that completed training program, setting up team members and the business for success

• Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Managed and taught in-person virtual students during the pandemic. Spalding Animal Hospital hired me to teach all staff’s school-aged children virtually. Supervised up to 7 students each day. Selective Accomplishments: - All students completed grade levels and excelled academically, despite challenging circumstances.



Northminster Presbyterian Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Choir Director

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Coordinated with Music Minister, Pastor, and Children's Education Director to plan music curriculum, calendar, and youth-focused content for major family services. Trained students on music principles, voice, and liturgical music. Selected Achievements: - Retained close to 100% of participants in this elective program. - Seamlessly adapted teaching style to incorporate philosophies and principles of the organization. Coordinated with Music Minister, Pastor, and Children's Education Director to plan music curriculum, calendar, and youth-focused content for major family services. Trained students on music principles, voice, and liturgical music. Selected Achievements: - Retained close to 100% of participants in this elective program. - Seamlessly adapted teaching style to incorporate philosophies and principles of the organization.



Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Teacher & Children's Choir Director

  • 2010 - 2012

  Provided music training and instruction in alignment with the Archdiocesan curriculum and mission. Built rapport with parents; prepared and directed students for numerous performances annually. Selected Achievements: - Demonstrated depth of training skills adapting presentations in the moment to reach very diverse audiences with a wide range of learning styles, capacities, and interests. - Collaborated extensively with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners on… Show more Provided music training and instruction in alignment with the Archdiocesan curriculum and mission. Built rapport with parents; prepared and directed students for numerous performances annually. Selected Achievements: - Demonstrated depth of training skills adapting presentations in the moment to reach very diverse audiences with a wide range of learning styles, capacities, and interests. - Collaborated extensively with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners on public performances and project planning / management of numerous events. - Delivered presentations at open houses and tours on the benefits and features of the music program, sustaining enrollment during a major economic downturn. Show less Provided music training and instruction in alignment with the Archdiocesan curriculum and mission. Built rapport with parents; prepared and directed students for numerous performances annually. Selected Achievements: - Demonstrated depth of training skills adapting presentations in the moment to reach very diverse audiences with a wide range of learning styles, capacities, and interests. - Collaborated extensively with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners on… Show more Provided music training and instruction in alignment with the Archdiocesan curriculum and mission. Built rapport with parents; prepared and directed students for numerous performances annually. Selected Achievements: - Demonstrated depth of training skills adapting presentations in the moment to reach very diverse audiences with a wide range of learning styles, capacities, and interests. - Collaborated extensively with internal and external stakeholders and strategic partners on public performances and project planning / management of numerous events. - Delivered presentations at open houses and tours on the benefits and features of the music program, sustaining enrollment during a major economic downturn. Show less



Marist School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Substitute Teacher - Chorus, Band, Music Theory and Composition

  • 2010 - 2010

  As a substitute teacher, maintained momentum during primary teacher's absence to ensure that students achieved all learning objectives. As a substitute teacher, maintained momentum during primary teacher's absence to ensure that students achieved all learning objectives.



Atlanta Young Singers of Callanwolde

• Music Instructor, AYSC North Satellite

  • 2008 - 2010

  Worked contract opportunities, along with providing individual voice, piano, and music theory instruction in a private practice, Hooge Music Studio. Educated students on music theories, choral literature, and music reading. Prepared choral ensembles for public, paid performances that generated funding for all aspects of non-profit operations. Worked contract opportunities, along with providing individual voice, piano, and music theory instruction in a private practice, Hooge Music Studio. Educated students on music theories, choral literature, and music reading. Prepared choral ensembles for public, paid performances that generated funding for all aspects of non-profit operations.



Shamrock Middle School

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

• Choral Director

  • 2006 - 2009

  Designed and managed elective programs that cultivated music literacy and appreciation for both students and the general community. Revised curriculum with fellow committee members for the entire County, merging local experiences and national models successfully while partnering with stakeholders. Selected Achievements: - Organized annual fundraisers and generated donations that funded majority of operating budget. - Educated students and parents on the benefits and features of… Show more Designed and managed elective programs that cultivated music literacy and appreciation for both students and the general community. Revised curriculum with fellow committee members for the entire County, merging local experiences and national models successfully while partnering with stakeholders. Selected Achievements: - Organized annual fundraisers and generated donations that funded majority of operating budget. - Educated students and parents on the benefits and features of the program, including scientific research that validated effect of music education on overall academic achievement. - Consistently met or exceeded designated enrollment requirements to sustain operations; increased male student participation by 400% through creative customized program initiatives. Show less Designed and managed elective programs that cultivated music literacy and appreciation for both students and the general community. Revised curriculum with fellow committee members for the entire County, merging local experiences and national models successfully while partnering with stakeholders. Selected Achievements: - Organized annual fundraisers and generated donations that funded majority of operating budget. - Educated students and parents on the benefits and features of… Show more Designed and managed elective programs that cultivated music literacy and appreciation for both students and the general community. Revised curriculum with fellow committee members for the entire County, merging local experiences and national models successfully while partnering with stakeholders. Selected Achievements: - Organized annual fundraisers and generated donations that funded majority of operating budget. - Educated students and parents on the benefits and features of the program, including scientific research that validated effect of music education on overall academic achievement. - Consistently met or exceeded designated enrollment requirements to sustain operations; increased male student participation by 400% through creative customized program initiatives. Show less



EXECUTRACK, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • 2006 - 2006

  Joined the organization in an internship capacity and recruited in 2006 for an interim office manager role with oversight for all administrative functions for an office of 20+ employees. Provided executive-level support for sales, operations, IT, and finance leaders. Selected Achievement: - For outplacement candidates, edited and proofread job search communication, including resumes. Joined the organization in an internship capacity and recruited in 2006 for an interim office manager role with oversight for all administrative functions for an office of 20+ employees. Provided executive-level support for sales, operations, IT, and finance leaders. Selected Achievement: - For outplacement candidates, edited and proofread job search communication, including resumes.

• Summer Intern

  • 2004 - 2004

  Joined the organization in an internship capacity and recruited in 2006 for an interim office manager role with oversight for all administrative functions for an office of 20+ employees. Provided executive-level support for sales, operations, IT, and finance leaders. Selected Achievement: - For outplacement candidates, edited and proofread job search communication, including resumes. Joined the organization in an internship capacity and recruited in 2006 for an interim office manager role with oversight for all administrative functions for an office of 20+ employees. Provided executive-level support for sales, operations, IT, and finance leaders. Selected Achievement: - For outplacement candidates, edited and proofread job search communication, including resumes.