Experience

Ethos

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grants Coordinator

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Museum of Science

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Interim Associate Director, Foundation Relations

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Worked with department and staff across the Museum to develop and write proposals for a broad range of programmatic, education, and capital funding needs • Creatively matched funding opportunities with both new and existing corporate and foundation funders.• Managed stewardship (including reporting and compliance) and responded to any unique or ongoing needs of corporate and foundation donors to ensure the highest standards of customer service.• Documented and maintained weekly and monthly accountability reports including outreach to existing and new donors for accurate current and future reporting.



U.S. Census Bureau

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enumerator - Interviewer

  • Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Methodical and precise Census Enumerator skillful in route setting, data collection, and resident interviewing. Proven ability to collect thorough and accurate information in a courteous manner. Full knowledge of and adherence to data collection guidelines set by the U.S. Census Bureau.• Planned daily work by reviewing assigned cases, locating households for interviewing, and organizing route• Conducted in-person interviews with residents following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws. Elicited information following a script and recorded data in application• Explained purpose of the 2020 Census and answered resident’s questions and concerns regarding interview process• Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates – received weekly bonuses for meeting or exceeding case closure rate.• Maintained records of hours worked, miles driven, and expenses incurred• Supported the service based enumeration program to count the local homeless population• Traveled to Syracuse, NY to assist with close out operations after local operations complete



USS Constitution Museum

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

• Manager of Foundation Relations

  • 2007 - 2019

  The USS Constitution Museum engages all ages in the stories of “Old Ironsides” to spark excitement about maritime culture, naval service, and the American experience.• Researched, wrote and compiled proposals, invoices, progress reports, interim and final project summaries to support optimal client outcomes and full recovery of grant funds. • Maintained compliance with state, federal, and foundation contracts, which resulted in 100% reimbursement rate of contracted funds. • Managed fund raising, monitoring, and reporting on $10M+ in operational, project, and capital grant funding during my tenure.• Preserved quality control of grant and contract process to ensure meeting proposal and reporting deadlines, identifying new prospects, and increasing connections with grantor priorities.• Fostered relationships with long-term foundation supporters maintaining an 85% retention rate.• Supported development staff, museum leadership, and museum staff with programs, events, and operations.



Girl Scouts of Eastern MA

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

• Program Manager, Girl Scouting Beyond Bars

  • 2003 - 2007

  • Facilitated monthly troop meetings for female inmates and their daughters at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute (MCI) Framingham and the South Middlesex Correctional Center (SMCC)• Developed curriculum, recruited volunteers, conducted intake process for new participants and served as primary liaison with the prison facilities. • Implemented program expansion to SMCC in 2005 to maintain a consistent visitation process for women transferring between the two facilities. • Increased program volunteer retention rate from 35% to 87.5%.• Represented the Beyond Bars program in a cover story on New England Cable News in 2005 and in a Boston Herald Article in 2006 to increase program visibility. • Persuaded the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to provide $40,000 from facility budgets to continue operating program when government funding wasn’t renewed for 2004.

• Manager, Contracts Administration/Outcomes

  • 2002 - 2006

  • Managed all aspects of grant and contract administration and managing funder relationships. • Worked closely with Director of Development and developed and implemented strategies for increasing level of foundation support.• Maintained compliance with state and federal contractors resulted in a successful reimbursement rate of 99% of contracted funds. • Improved quality control of grant and contract process resulting in zero missed deadlines, five new grant makers providing support and increased connection with grantor priorities and council mission.• Turned a troubled contract around from a loss of $55,000 to full recovery of $100,000• Co-developed, designed and implemented camp program assessment process at Camp Winnetaska one of twenty camps selected to participate in the American Camp Association’s two-year national assessment process to improve camp program and maximize camper outcomes.

• Program Manager, Resident Camp

  • 2000 - 2002

  • Promoted to management position overseeing residential camp programs. • Hired, trained and supervised three resident camp directors and administrative staff, created and monitored budgets, established safe operational procedures and program criteria for optimal camper benefits. • Developed multi-specialty program concepts, such as biking and sailing, resulted in increased camper interest and wait lists for attendance.• Redesigned the resident camp information packet to be more user-friendly for campers and families. • Successfully managed the concerns and reactions of campers, volunteers, and seasonal staff when the Council decided to close one camp and increased and promoted opportunities at two remaining camps.• Attended professional development opportunities run by Girl Scouts of the USA and the American Camp Association to increase knowledge of quality camp programming and safe camp management