Experience

Whole Foods Co-op

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Present

• Hillside Store Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  • Oversee daily operations of cooperatively-owned natural foods grocery's flagship store with over 120 employees and annual sales in excess of $16 million.• Hire, train, coach, evaluate and supervise Deli Manager, Grocery Manager, Produce Manager, Front End Manager and Environmental Coordinator within established practices, policies and budget restrictions to support daily operations and achieve store-wide goals.• Manage on-site construction projects including a $450,000 renovation of retail area without interrupting customer access and service. Ensure projects are executed within budget while upholding LEED certification, Organic Certification, and remain in alignment with with organization’s strategic objectives.• Monitor equipment and physical plant performance and appropriately and promptly address maintenance and safety issues.



Ecolibrium3

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

• Director of Program Development + Duluth Energy Efficiency Program Director

  • 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Developed and oversaw the Duluth Energy Efficiency Program, providing 400+ households annually with education, energy assessments, home improvement prioritization and scope development, contractor bidding and contracting. • Tracked and reported program effectiveness: during tenure over 500 households completed advanced measures, community energy savings exceeded $1 million and greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by over 1.7 million pounds. • Created and implemented new projects and programs including the Energy Efficient Flood Recovery program to administer $500,000 in rebuilding grants to low-income households impacted by the June 2012 floods. • Managed activities of customer care, technical, and support staff to ensure program effectiveness and success.



One Roof Community Housing

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Northern Communities Land Trust - Housing Development Director

  • 2006 - 2010

  • Managed organization’s Community Land Trust housing development activities, increasing organization’s portfolio by 15-24 new and/or rehabbed single-family homes annually. Responsibilities included fundraising, project financing, acquisition, scope development, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance and reporting. • Oversaw the development of 16 new construction and 9 rehab units under $5.1 million Green Communities demonstration project. • Created and implemented $3.6 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program‐funded foreclosure recovery program resulting in the acquisition‐rehab and resale of 20 foreclosed homes. • Developed and oversaw $2.1 million HUD HOME Green program to rehab 10 blighted units to Green Communities standards with active solar hot water and thermal systems.



City of Lakes Community Land Trust

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

• Project Director

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Coordinated and oversaw housing development activities for organization serving income-qualified households. Responsibilities included securing public funding, negotiating partnerships with for and non-profit developers, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and guidelines, marketing units, processing applicants and identifying end-buyers. • Implemented and oversaw Homebuyer Initiated Program. • Provided education and outreach to prospective homebuyers, existing homeowners, lenders, funders, neighborhood groups, and government.



Institute for Community Economics

• Springfield, MA

• Board of Trustees

  • 2003 - 2006

  The Institute for Community Economics is credited with pioneering the modern community land trust (CLT) model, a housing model that develops equity for homeowners while preserving public subsidy and affordability in perpetuity. The Institute for Community Economics is credited with pioneering the modern community land trust (CLT) model, a housing model that develops equity for homeowners while preserving public subsidy and affordability in perpetuity.



Cottonwood Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy

• Board of Directors

  • 2003 - 2006

  Cottonwood Foundation supports organizations that are working for a better future for people, animals, and the community of life on Earth. Since 1992, Cottonwood Foundation has awarded 674 grants totaling over $667,000 supporting projects in over 50 countries. Cottonwood Foundation supports organizations that are working for a better future for people, animals, and the community of life on Earth. Since 1992, Cottonwood Foundation has awarded 674 grants totaling over $667,000 supporting projects in over 50 countries.



Community Land Trust Network Steering Committee

• Co-Chair, Midwest Representative

  • 2003 - 2006



Rondo Community Land Trust

• United States
• Housing and Community Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Director

  • 2002 - 2004

  • Coordinated housing development activities for organization serving low-to-moderate income households. Responsibilities included securing private and public funding, negotiating partnerships, monitoring construction and rehab in-progress, managing construction budgets, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and guidelines, marketing units, processing applicants and identifying buyers. • Launched and oversaw successful Homebuyer Initiated Program tripling the organization’s annual production of affordable units. • Developed community outreach and education tools and initiatives for stakeholders including prospective homebuyers, homebuyer counselors, lenders, funders and the general community. • Identified and negotiated additional land trust-compatible financing options for buyers and homeowners.



Chinook Book

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distribution and Outreach Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2002

  • Developed and implemented distribution, outreach and event planning for premier edition of Blue Sky Guide, an annual coupon book and resource guide for healthy, environmentally sound and sustainable living. • Fostered relationships with schools, churches, neighborhood groups, and other non‐profit organizations using Blue Sky Guide as a fundraising tool. Provided customer service, inventory tracking and accounts receivable for these groups. • Developed and implemented distribution, outreach and event planning for premier edition of Blue Sky Guide, an annual coupon book and resource guide for healthy, environmentally sound and sustainable living. • Fostered relationships with schools, churches, neighborhood groups, and other non‐profit organizations using Blue Sky Guide as a fundraising tool. Provided customer service, inventory tracking and accounts receivable for these groups.



Institute for Local Self-Reliance

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • 2000 - 2001

  • Researched policies and economic development strategies to encourage vibrant and sustainable communities. • Coordinated and wrote content for The Carbohydrate Economy, a journal promoting value-added agriculture opportunities, industrial uses of plant matter, renewable energy and the cooperative business model. • Contributed to The New Rules, a quarterly journal highlighting innovative policies and programs from around the world that put community vitality first. • Researched policies and economic development strategies to encourage vibrant and sustainable communities. • Coordinated and wrote content for The Carbohydrate Economy, a journal promoting value-added agriculture opportunities, industrial uses of plant matter, renewable energy and the cooperative business model. • Contributed to The New Rules, a quarterly journal highlighting innovative policies and programs from around the world that put community vitality first.



Cafe Pasqual's

• Santa Fe, NM

• Manager

  • 1996 - 2000

  • Managed service, human resources, accounting, and public relations for nationally acclaimed cafe dedicated to sustainable foods, local flavors and ingredients with annual gross sales exceeding $1.8 million. • Developed and implemented weekly food cost comparison, ordering, and inventory tracking system. • Coordinated participation in community events and fundraisers for local organizations. • Managed service, human resources, accounting, and public relations for nationally acclaimed cafe dedicated to sustainable foods, local flavors and ingredients with annual gross sales exceeding $1.8 million. • Developed and implemented weekly food cost comparison, ordering, and inventory tracking system. • Coordinated participation in community events and fundraisers for local organizations.