Programs Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Design, develop, and implement new programs, initiatives, services, and products to propel the mission of the organization. Daily oversight of Operations and Programming Recruitment of volunteers, interns, and staff members Increase organizational visibility and operating budget through Corporate Partnerships and Individual Donor growth. Implement strategies to grow and improve existing programs. Write proposals and reports for general and specific program support. Manage the full life cycle of the Junior Board Program Serve as a key resource person to donors, Junior Board members, staff, various audiences, and designated Project Managers and Supervisors. Direct and coordinate resources throughout respective company functions. Direct supervision of volunteers, and interns Conduct regular program reviews to make sure program development and key performance indicators stay on track. Strategic Planning Assist the Executive Director and Governing Board daily, as needed Show less

Operations Manager

• Mar 2015 - Present

Directing annual budgeting and planning process for the organization to accommodate both artist livelihood and art outreach to community Reconciling monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax related requirements. Developing, maintaining and monitoring all fundraising and accounting systems such as grants, commissioned works, and exhibitions Serving as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g. copyright, and partnerships Directing annual budgeting and planning process for the organization to accommodate both artist livelihood and art outreach to community Reconciling monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax related requirements. Developing, maintaining and monitoring all fundraising and accounting systems such as grants, commissioned works, and exhibitions Serving as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g. copyright, and partnerships

Director Of Development And Communications

• May 2019 - Jun 2022

Assistant Director

• Jul 2017 - May 2019

Americorps VISTA Leader

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

Assisting with and building relationships with local nonprofits that seek to end poverty in the Lexington community.Expanding the Plantory Americorps VISTA Network presence throughout central Kentucky. Facilitating over 1280 hours of training for Americorps VISTA Members through teaching and procuring trainers.Identifying learning and growth opportunities for Americorps VISTA Members/ Setting learning goals for VISTA MembersProcuring trainers for monthly team training events covering topics such as poverty, community development, Green Dot, first aid, resource development, self care, time management, event planning, volunteer management, disaster preparedness, project development, cultural competencies, and media engagement by tapping into my network of nonprofit professional contactsLeading virtual and in person trainings for VISTA MembersPromoting VISTA events to the community by reaching out through media contacts Mentoring VISTA Members as they navigate their service year based on experiences as a VISTA Member Show less

Americorps VISTA Member

• 2014 - 2015

Committed one year of full-time national service to nonprofit organization serving survivors of intimate partner abuse and their families. Dedicated professional development to studying evidence based practices including trauma-informed care Contributed to significant expansion of organizational capacity through refining the work flow plan for farm staff and program participants to increase efficiency Facilitated community awareness and fundraising events by distributing literature and engaging community members in dialogue regarding intimate partner violence Implemented over 2000 hours of workshops through teaching and coordinating guest speakers for adults and children living and volunteering at GreenHouse17 Recruited, screened and managed volunteers interested in contributing to the farm program Increased the social media engagement by contributing images, blog posts and status updates that helped the community relate to the experiences of survivors and volunteers at shelter. Show less