Experience

Southold Dance Theater
• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present


Startup Moxie Elkhart County

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Operations -Directed and managed $140,000/year educational emersion program including P&L, marketing, enrollment, program delivery, community involvement. -Taught empowerment and emotional intelligence by guiding students to make their own reality through creating agreements. -Increased annual recruitment 32% by researching target markets’ desires and increasing students’ accessibility to entrepreneurs. -Recruited 36 entrepreneurs as guest speakers (51% increase in 2022) and arranged 31 business visits (48% increase in 2019-2021). -Spearheaded curriculum development for 7 phases of Entrepreneurship, creating lesson plans, scheduling class locations, guest speakers, tours, and community involvement events. -Raised community awareness by ensuring 100% student participation in Pitch Competition and Expo for students’ newly launched businesses. Marketing and Community Relations -Secured 10 new sponsors resulting in over $10,000 in donations in one month. -Defined and increased brand awareness through interviews including WSBT Hometown Living and WNDU Morning Show, Inside Indiana Business, Elkhart Truth, and Goshen News: www.wndu.com/2021/12/02/student-entrepreneurs-launch-fundraiser-nonprofit/ www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/startup-moxie-elkhart-county-names-pitch-competition-winners Championing Young Entrepreneurs | WSBT Communications -Communicated student progress and program needs to the 12-member Board of Directors. Created detailed newsletter for parents, sponsors, and schools. -Spearheaded new event, "The Startup Effect" to pitch students’ businesses and showcase local entrepreneurs serving as the event’s caterers, photographers, florist, and videographers. Show less



South Bend Community School Coporation

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2022

• Family & Community Engagement Specialist

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  -Actively engaged the Parents/Guardians of over 600 children at Harrison Elementary School; increased volunteerism by over 50%. -Encouraged regular parent dialogue and involvement internally and externally (SBCSC Parent Advisory Council) by creating a safe space and consistent schedule.-Increased math and reading scores at least 20% by hosting Reading and Math Night parent meetings, workshops, free school materials, competitions with in-school celebrations, and community resources.



Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• JAG Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  -Identified, recruited, and instructed academically at-risk students to graduate or make a successful transition advancement-track career following up for 12 months after graduation to ensure success: Riley High School earned 100% success rate. -Developed effective community support resources and job opportunities by working with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators. -Won students stipends and internship placement by maintaining federal and local documentation compliance, a well-organized filing system, and recording daily data using online Electronic National Data Management System (e-NDMS). -Achieved highest regional and national “Outstanding Senior” (for senior student) and “Outstanding Specialist Award (personal)” Show less


South Bend Community School Corporation
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee
• Family & Community School Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

IBEW Local 153
• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2012 - Jul 2013
• Speech Language Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2011