Experience

The Wetlands Conservancy

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

• Associate Director

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Finance, Human Resources and Operations. Finance, Human Resources and Operations.



NAMI Multnomah

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

  Provided excellent oversight of contract compliance with county contracts, consisting of 2/3 of annual budget. Provided input on budget creation and tracked budget expenditures and revenue. Administered all aspects of accounts payable, receivable and audits. Strong leadership during an organizational transition. Supported Executive Director in the spin off of the NorthStar program. Improved operational efficiency by writing a procedures manual, and streamlining systems. Attended and participated in all board meetings. Managed membership and volunteer programs. Developed volunteer training for Speaker's Bureau. Created formal volunteer program by writing job descriptions, volunteer handbook, formalizing interview and background check process and providing on going acknowledgement. Researched and implemented retirement program with 100% participation rate; developed and implemented successful fundraising events that strongly aligned with mission. Collaborated and led two agencies to bring “Break the Silence/Break the Stigma” performance for peers, family members and mental health care providers.Supervised education and helpline staff, ensured development and training opportunities, to support new initiatives.

• Operations/Office Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  Ensure finance and contract processing. Support Interim Executive Director with operations.Document processes for payroll, contract invoicing, bill paying, processing of mail and other invoices.Provide feedback to bring efficiency to processes. Support board with development and fundraising efforts. Handle all office administrative functions: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resource, ordering supplies and IT support. Manage membership and volunteer coordination.



Portland Reading Foundation

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2013

  As the first employee of PRF, I was instrumental in the growth of this small literacy non-profit. I created and coordinated all administrative operations including payroll for 40 people, bookkeeping, school and tutor contracts. My success includes creating testing spreadsheets to show gains in reading comprehension with the students we serve. I had a wide range of responsibilities that supported four Program Leads, the training of tutors, board support, donor outreach and fundraising. I have developed eye catching brochures, displays and fact sheets to create greater awareness of our program. Greater awareness of the program was created through the yearly fundraising event, that I led.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Promoter

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2008

  Organized farmers group into a cooperative business. Wrote grants and was awarded $200,000 to build a greenhouse for farmers and high school students, reforest 100+ acres of eroded hillsides with fruit trees, and to purchase technology for the cooperative. Developed a plan to refurbish farmers market in small mountain community. Taught literacy to adults and children.I was asked by Peace Corps staff to train incoming volunteers on the environmental concerns that the island faced. This included researching the land use history, putting together materials and presenting them to adult learners. I supported the Environmental Sector’s leader on training for 2 ½ months.



Tualatin Riverkeepers

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • 2003 - 2006

  Increased revenue by 20% by developing and enhancing donor programs, individual and corporate memberships, major donors, business sponsorships and monthly donation programs. I enhanced board and staff involvement in fundraising efforts. Designed marketing materials with staff support. I also led successful auctions, art festivals and a recreational fundraiser with committee support. Increased revenue by 20% by developing and enhancing donor programs, individual and corporate memberships, major donors, business sponsorships and monthly donation programs. I enhanced board and staff involvement in fundraising efforts. Designed marketing materials with staff support. I also led successful auctions, art festivals and a recreational fundraiser with committee support.



Earth Share of Oregon

• Campaign Director

  • 2001 - 2003

  Increased revenue by 7% by improving the employee contribution program. Designed marketing materials and handled over 40 business campaigns. During a Executive Director transition, I oversaw budgets, funding allocations, an audit, campaign and strategic planning initiatives. I also managed staff and board for a smooth organizational transition. Increased revenue by 7% by improving the employee contribution program. Designed marketing materials and handled over 40 business campaigns. During a Executive Director transition, I oversaw budgets, funding allocations, an audit, campaign and strategic planning initiatives. I also managed staff and board for a smooth organizational transition.



The North Carolina Arboretum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator & Natural Science Curator

  • 1995 - 2001

  At The North Carolina Arboretum, I developed and implemented K-12 environmental programs, which parts of the program are still being used today. I led an interpretive team to develop an interactive heritage trail system and garden guide. With these responsibilities, I continued as the Volunteer Coordinator where I staffed and managed the volunteer program and increased the volunteer corps to 350 when TNCA hosted an international botanical gardens congress. I also supervised visitor services and housekeeping staff.