Development Director

• Dec 2022 - Present

Senior Development Manager

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

Development Manager

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

• Maintained strong financial stability of organization by raising new funds from a diverse group of funders, including corporations, foundations, major gifts, and individual donors• Engaged corporate sponsors in annual fundraising event, diversifying donor pool and increasing overall funds raised from year to year• Improved Board Development processes, including cultivation, recruitment, and onboarding of high-powered Board Members• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to cultivate new funding opportunities through events, proposals, and programs Show less

Executive Director

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

• Oversaw the financial and structural health of the organization, prepared and monitored an annual budget of $200,000, and lead a staff of 5 individuals• Raised over $50,000 through fundraising campaigns, events, and social media initiatives in less than 2 years• Managed $42,800 in grants for local initiatives impacting literacy learners in Roanoke City and surrounding areas, resulting in 400+ adults improving their literacy levels• Collaborated with constituent groups including board, committees, volunteers, and external audiences to create and implement BRL’s strategic plan• Provided research, data, and reports to the Board of Directors regularly, and guided BRL through a strategic planning session Show less

Program Director

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

• Managed intake, assessment, and accommodations for over 300 adult language learners• Recruited and trained over 100 volunteer tutors per year• Maintained data and communication with local community, including local schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations• Represented BRL to schools and other affiliate organizations• Designed and implemented teaching strategies and curricula for classes and one-on-one matches• Managed social media presence and online list of resources for tutors Show less

Americorps Member

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

• Taught multi-level ESOL classes to up to 20 adult learners 12.5 hours/week • Trained and matched 64 volunteer tutors with ESOL learners • Lead 8 volunteer tutor and classroom teacher trainings • Taught multi-level ESOL classes to up to 20 adult learners 12.5 hours/week • Trained and matched 64 volunteer tutors with ESOL learners • Lead 8 volunteer tutor and classroom teacher trainings

Tour Guide

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

• Lead prospective students campus tours and addressed questions regarding academic and extra-curricular programs • Represented student body during campus special events and scholarship weekends • Corresponded with prospective students through hand written letters and e-mails • Lead prospective students campus tours and addressed questions regarding academic and extra-curricular programs • Represented student body during campus special events and scholarship weekends • Corresponded with prospective students through hand written letters and e-mails