Employee Engagement Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Develops, maintains, and ensures execution of Summit Wellness monthly scheduleCaptures data on Summit Culture to understand the state of the company and where improvements can be madeProvide Professional and Personal Development Plans for Summit EmployeesOwns the new hire experience, including orientation, on-boarding, etc.Assists in 360 assessments of employeesAssists in Performance Reviews Creation and maintaining ‘Employee User Manual’Provides training for Directors to implement within their DepartmentsWorks with Creative Team to develop Internal Marketing contentEmcee ‘All-Staff’ meetingsDevelopment of Summit Resource List, comprised of books, podcasts, TED Talks, etc. on relevant topics surrounding culture, learning and developmentConduct One-on-One’s with Summit employees to offer ongoing support Assist Directors and Managers with implementation of technical training for departmentsAssist Director of Install with quarterly Town Hall Meetings for Install Team

Training and Development Manager

• Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

Programs Director

• Aug 2015 - Present

• Design, direct, and manage all Orphan Relief and Rescue (ORR) Programs in West Africa that aim to improve children’s health and educational outcomes and curb child trafficking with more than 150 beneficiaries in Liberia and more than 400 beneficiaries in Benin.• Manage team of 15 local and international staff, provide annual reviews, training, staff development and conduct hiring on behalf of ORR.• Responsible for creating and maintaining annual program budgets spanning the USA, Benin, and Liberia • Assists in developing fundraising strategies and meeting strategic goals through donor engagement and grant writing/ administration.• Conduct all on-going monitoring and evaluation for ORR programs.• Maintain contact with and provide quarterly Programs Reports to the Board of Directors.• Facilitate partnerships with Liberian government and maintain organizational role on the Board of Child Safety and Independent Accreditation Committee in Monrovia, Liberia. • Facilitate government relationships in Benin in order to improve child monitoring and tracking statistics in relation to child trafficking and exploitation. • Cultivate and expand partnership network with key donors and stakeholders.• Research grant opportunities and review all grants before submission.

Program Design Manager

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

• Lead researcher for Mercy Ships International Programs Group • Conducted quarterly evaluation trips to Sierra Leone, Togo, and Guinea to determine success, failures, and future goals of Mercy Ships programs• Assist with creating and implementing Program’s Assessment Tools, specifically hospital assessment surveys for use in host nations• Provide reports to VP of Programs on project status• Partnered with Director of Major Gifts and Foundations in preparing grant proposals

Programs Design Officer

• Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

• Strategic planning and project development, including a Strategy and Observation mission to Sierra Leone (2012), the Republic of Congo (2014), and Madagascar (2014).• Provide design and writing to Programs Managers and Directors for the development of project plans and reports to ensure goals, objectives and outcomes are obtainable and sustainable

Assistant Training Director

• 2001 - 2007

• Managed the training program schedule, financial operations, curriculum development, student development program, office maintenance, and coordination of local volunteer services for The Forum, a six-month religions training program at YWAM• Directed staff development and internships for transitional volunteers at YWAM• Organized and led summer youth programs for YWAM Axiom• Designed and implemented community service opportunities in the greater New Haven area for YWAM • Managed the training program schedule, financial operations, curriculum development, student development program, office maintenance, and coordination of local volunteer services for The Forum, a six-month religions training program at YWAM• Directed staff development and internships for transitional volunteers at YWAM• Organized and led summer youth programs for YWAM Axiom• Designed and implemented community service opportunities in the greater New Haven area for YWAM