Experience

Electric Girls

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

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  United States * Spearheaded the creation of a strategic development plan with a goal to double the amount previously raised over the next year, $1,000,000. Created the logic model for the organization. * Updated all policies and operational procedures along with employee job descriptions * Create strategic plan for organization that directly supports mission and vision of organization * Supervise daily activities of non-profit organization * Manage marketing, fundraising, human resources and… Show more * Spearheaded the creation of a strategic development plan with a goal to double the amount previously raised over the next year, $1,000,000. Created the logic model for the organization. * Updated all policies and operational procedures along with employee job descriptions * Create strategic plan for organization that directly supports mission and vision of organization * Supervise daily activities of non-profit organization * Manage marketing, fundraising, human resources and program development * Host fundraising events and communicating with donors, reports, stakeholders and the community * Oversee hiring, firing, maintaining records, compliance and other administrative duties * Oversee fundraising and ensuring sound financial practices * Preparing accurate financial reports for board of directors * Assist with volunteer recruitment activities * Creation of annual budget and lead annual budget reviews Show less



Kingsley House

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

• Director Of Family Services

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2022

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Steer efforts promoting a culture that empowers families and ensures the provision of a consistent pathway of care for children and families. Ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards; Responsibilities: • Program Development: Utilized data to inform the expansion of the program. Introduced the Whole Family approach – which introduced financial education and the creation of a workforce development program; 75% of program participants reported an increase in… Show more Steer efforts promoting a culture that empowers families and ensures the provision of a consistent pathway of care for children and families. Ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards; Responsibilities: • Program Development: Utilized data to inform the expansion of the program. Introduced the Whole Family approach – which introduced financial education and the creation of a workforce development program; 75% of program participants reported an increase in financial knowledge (budgeting, savings, debt reduction, credit report analysis). Over a two year period, 210 program participants had enrolled in the workforce development program, 22% successfully completed their High School Equivalency test and 54% successfully completed a certification to enter a career paying at least a livable wage. • Fundraising: Because of improved program development, increased a funder’s donation by 300% ($25,000 to $75,000 per year); With creation of Workforce Development program, initially obtained $500,000 in funding for year 1 of program. After producing positive outcomes, was able to increase that funding to $1,000,000 ($400,000 in funding for 3 years; $600,000 in funding over an additional 2 years). • Fiscal: Oversaw two federally issued grants totally $16,000,000; Ensured all federal requirements in regards to spending were adhered to; Worked hand-in-hand with the accounting department on a monthly basis to ensure reconciliation of all financial and budget data. • Public Relations: o Spoke with media about the Child Tax Credit and how we were ensuring this information was rolling out to our participant base as well as what data collected from our participants showed they would do with extra money monthly. Show less



Educare New Orleans

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

• Family Support Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

  Greater New Orleans Area Led Family Support staff and interdisciplinary team in the engagement and involvement of families through activities, practices, and services that support parents as the primary nurturers, experts, and teachers of their child to promote and sustain their child's learning, development, and academic and life success. • Supervised/trained staff and ensured compliance with regulatory policies and procedures related to Performance Standard and state licensing requirements. Responsible for direct… Show more Led Family Support staff and interdisciplinary team in the engagement and involvement of families through activities, practices, and services that support parents as the primary nurturers, experts, and teachers of their child to promote and sustain their child's learning, development, and academic and life success. • Supervised/trained staff and ensured compliance with regulatory policies and procedures related to Performance Standard and state licensing requirements. Responsible for direct supervision of four staff. Introduced the implementation of the 2 Generation Model concept. Show less



CORE ECS

• Implementation Project Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Successfully managed the formative assessment program for Anchorage School District. Responsible for all virtual and in-person training. Developed policies and procedures and training materials. Responsible for UAT of platform prior to implementation. Prepared and submitted monthly reports to C-Suite leadership team and customer that analyzed web platform usage, timeline assessment, and budget analysis.



Postlethwaithe & Netterville

• United States

• Sr. Team Lead

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Managed a team of claims analysts, reviewing claims submissions, and applying criteria to determine the completeness of required documentation. Reviewed financial records and apply methodology to value claims. Assess claims to provide information to the claimant and other counsel outside of the firm. Performed regular quality control checks through a secondary review of claims information.

• Implementation Project Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2012

  Oversaw several multi-million dollar contracts, leading all aspects of large scale state and school district implementations, Prepared responses to requests for proposals where company offered solutions would meet the needs of the prospective client. • Successfully expanded the original statement of work from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 by introducing additional products. • Traveled across the state of Texas conducting formative assessment platform training. • Co-established a… Show more Oversaw several multi-million dollar contracts, leading all aspects of large scale state and school district implementations, Prepared responses to requests for proposals where company offered solutions would meet the needs of the prospective client. • Successfully expanded the original statement of work from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 by introducing additional products. • Traveled across the state of Texas conducting formative assessment platform training. • Co-established a District communications plan that further supports program goals and implementation. Show less