Experience

Northwest Neighborhoods

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

• Special Projects Manager

  • 2019 - Present

  I manage the Gordon Square Special Improvement District; neighborhood greenspace initiatives and; active transportation projects. I also serve as an org representative for local Design Review cases, assist with affordable housing strategy, and handle all tree canopy work. I manage the Gordon Square Special Improvement District; neighborhood greenspace initiatives and; active transportation projects. I also serve as an org representative for local Design Review cases, assist with affordable housing strategy, and handle all tree canopy work.



Youngstown CityScape

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

• Associate Director

  • 2015 - 2019

  Assisted with development of new projects and events and managed all communication work for the organization. This included park and green infrastructure projects; special events and fundraisers; organizing business and resident stakeholder groups and; managing social media accounts. Assisted with development of new projects and events and managed all communication work for the organization. This included park and green infrastructure projects; special events and fundraisers; organizing business and resident stakeholder groups and; managing social media accounts.



Youngstown State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant & Small Business Owner

  • 2012 - 2015

  Youngstown Nation was a gift shop and information center located in downtown Youngstown. I founded and operated the business. During this time, I also served as a consultant at Youngstown State University for an investigative journalism project funded by the Knight Foundation. Youngstown Nation was a gift shop and information center located in downtown Youngstown. I founded and operated the business. During this time, I also served as a consultant at Youngstown State University for an investigative journalism project funded by the Knight Foundation.



Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative

• Senior Organizer

  • 2009 - 2012

  Organized neighborhood associations and block clubs in Youngstown while also serving as the lead organizer of the Youngstown Vacant Property Organizing Campaign and Youngstown Neighborhood Leadership Council. Organized neighborhood associations and block clubs in Youngstown while also serving as the lead organizer of the Youngstown Vacant Property Organizing Campaign and Youngstown Neighborhood Leadership Council.



City Of Youngstown

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events & Special Projects

  • 2008 - 2009

  Responsible for management of events, marketing and special projects for the City of Youngstown. I developed the budget, organized multiple citywide community events, managed permit work for private events, and developed an internship program. Responsible for management of events, marketing and special projects for the City of Youngstown. I developed the budget, organized multiple citywide community events, managed permit work for private events, and developed an internship program.



Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas

• Court Administration

  • 2004 - 2008

  Managed the docket for the Civil and Criminal divisions. Managed the docket for the Civil and Criminal divisions.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commisioned Officer

  • 2001 - 2004

  Commissioned as an Armor officer and also served as a recruiter for the U.S. Army’s top-rated senior military college (University of North Georgia). Commissioned as an Armor officer and also served as a recruiter for the U.S. Army’s top-rated senior military college (University of North Georgia).