Experience

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber

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

• President/CEO

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  It is an honor to serve a diverse and engaged membership as the president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. I believe effective leadership is the ability to inspire those who work within a team to be the best they can be. People want to be a part of something that has a significant impact on their community, and the Chamber of Commerce is the unique and premier organization that can provide that experience. At the time of my appointment, the organization was facing financial difficulty and a membership hungry for value. Realizing the need, I built a tremendous team of talented and dedicated professionals who are committed to the growth and development of a thriving Downriver region. Together, in partnership with our board of directors, my team and I have built an organization that provides real value to our membership of large corporations, non-profits, small businesses and government agencies through engaging programs and events, and various benefits that extend beyond our active events. After only 10 months in my role, the chamber experienced a tremendous financial turnaround, increasing net-revenue by approximately $65,000 (an increase by nearly 20% of the annual budget) and ending the year significantly in the black. Several of the Chamber's events experienced financial and attendance increase due to fresh ideas and inspirational leadership, allowing our team members to be inspired to engage the membership through new and revamped activities. The Chamber golf outing sold out for the first time in an estimated 15 years, while the Chamber's Grub Crawl was considerably redesigned to become an event focused on promoting the region and various eateries. I am also responsible for developing strong community partnerships with local elected officials, non-profits, and other community leaders. The SWCRC earned the distinguished honor of being named one of Michigan's Chamber of the Year Finalists for 2017 and 2018. Show less



Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce

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

• Director of Events & Media Relations

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2017

  The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce is an important membership and community based organization in Metro Detroit. Career highlights and responsibilities include: -Planning, marketing/promotion and execution of large and small scale fundraising, community and membership events and a national award winning entrepreneurship program for Metro Detroit area youth. -Secure event sponsors and in-kind partners. Worked with our team to break signature event attendance records throughout 2016. Exceeded revenue budget for the organization’s largest event in 2016 by nearly $7,000 (20%). Exceeded budget revenue for another 2016 large signature fundraiser event by over $5,000 (45%) and increased overall attendance for the event by over 300 people in one year. Sold out annual golf outing in 2016 four months in advance. In 2015, exceeded the organization’s events net-revenue budget by over 20%. In 2014, increased event admissions and sponsorship revenue by another 20%. -Enhance and maintain media relations, including press releases, social media and other forms of communications. Represent organization in interviews with the media. Wrote and implemented a strategic marketing and communications plan for events and programs. -Analyze program attendance and revenue data to enhance strategies increasing wallet share with members and program participants. -Develop and manage annual events budget spreadsheets. Analyze budget data and give monthly reports to the organization’s chief executive and board of directors. -As a member of the program committee for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals Annual Convention, I led efforts in Dearborn and partnered with leaders of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and chambers throughout Michigan to plan and execute the 2015 Convention held in Dearborn. Show less



City of Dearborn Heights

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Secretary to the Mayor

  • Mar 2010 - Feb 2014

  -Managed day to day operations in the Mayor’s Office, constituent service, maintaining the Mayor’s schedule, and municipal government administrative projects. -Successfully wrote and submitted a grant proposal which resulted in the municipality receiving funds for staffing at a local senior center. -Assisted with grant reporting, maintaining the City's website, public relations such as proclamation and letter composing and graphic design.

• Police and Fire Dispatcher

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010



The Henry Ford

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Supervisor, Creative Programs

  • May 2007 - Jul 2009

  -Planned and developed logistics for special events in Greenfield Village. -Managed personnel in preparation for and throughout the duration of special events. -Supervised, trained and scheduled staff on a daily basis. Assisted in daily operations in Greenfield Village. -Improved setup and contributed to efficient execution of each event. -Planned and developed logistics for special events in Greenfield Village. -Managed personnel in preparation for and throughout the duration of special events. -Supervised, trained and scheduled staff on a daily basis. Assisted in daily operations in Greenfield Village. -Improved setup and contributed to efficient execution of each event.



United States House of Representatives, Office of Congressman John D. Dingell

• Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Constituent service, specifically with veterans’ affairs and immigration and passport issues. Successfully worked with the U.S. State Department toward resolving citizens’ passport issues in emergency situations. . Constituent service, specifically with veterans’ affairs and immigration and passport issues. Successfully worked with the U.S. State Department toward resolving citizens’ passport issues in emergency situations. .



City of Dearborn

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern, Department of Public Information

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Composed municipal communications and press releases, special event logistics, and residential services. Composed municipal communications and press releases, special event logistics, and residential services.