Experience

HandsOn River Region

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

• Executive Director

  • May 2018 - Present

  HandsOn River Region mobilizes volunteers and connects people, information and services to meet local needs and build a strong, caring community. Programs: Volunteer Management 2-1-1 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Coordinated Entry Christmas Clearinghouse Pay It Forward HandsOn River Region mobilizes volunteers and connects people, information and services to meet local needs and build a strong, caring community. Programs: Volunteer Management 2-1-1 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Coordinated Entry Christmas Clearinghouse Pay It Forward


Alabama Education Association
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Public Relations Director

  • Jul 2017 - May 2018


Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Orgnaizations (LANO)

• Director of Member Services

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Executed first ever annual day of giving for the Greater Baton Rouge area, #GiveBR, which raised over $50,000 in unrestricted funds for over 95 organizations in its first year. Developed relationships with corporate partners such as ADP to provide member benefits to LANO members. Secured over $45,000 in in-kind print, billboard, digital, television and radio advertising for first ever community-wide giving day, #GiveBR. Worked with organizations across the state, including the Louisiana Department of Labor, to provide training opportunities for Louisiana nonprofits. Managed marketing and public relations efforts for LANO, including social media management, direct mail, press releases, newsletters and website development. Managed CRM with over 14,000 members statewide. Show less



March of Dimes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Division Director

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

  Organized and managed all activities in nine-parish division including but not limited to community programs and projects, fundraising,communications and community services. Planned and executed fundraising activities. Recruited, oriented, trained and developed volunteers and staff in fundraising, program and division activities. Managed division event committees. Controlled and maintained accounting records. Prepared and administered division budget. Provided organization visibility through public relations and promotional efforts. Managed and maintained all divisional records. Secured sponsorship base for three annual fundraising events. Show less



Southeastern Louisiana University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Raised private funds in support of the University's mission. Planned, organized and implemented strategies and programs to meet the University's fundraising goals. Responsibilities included: Phonathon Student Philanthropy-Phil the Pig and Lion Legacy Managing student organization-Lion Legacy Association Special Events-Chefs Evening Direct Mail Personal Solicitations E-solicitations Project Friendship-Brick program Raised private funds in support of the University's mission. Planned, organized and implemented strategies and programs to meet the University's fundraising goals. Responsibilities included: Phonathon Student Philanthropy-Phil the Pig and Lion Legacy Managing student organization-Lion Legacy Association Special Events-Chefs Evening Direct Mail Personal Solicitations E-solicitations Project Friendship-Brick program



LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • Aug 2008 - May 2013

  Oversaw blood collection, donor recruitment and blood distribution.Ensured established percentage to inventory goals are met for all departments.Ensured the region operates within its established budget.Reviewed weekly recruitment goals and projections; implemented corrective action when projections and goals were not achieved.Ensured purchasing, receiving and inventory functions are controlled at the branch.Directed and evaluated the work of department supervisors and work with them to manage staff.Oversaw hiring of branch staff.Represented and promoted the company and its mission to the community within the region. Show less

• Assistant Regional Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Supervised staff of 20-plus employeesManaged community, media and donor relations/marketing efforts as an organizational spokesperson.Maintained hospital relations with transfusion services staff.Supervised purchasing, receiving and inventory functions controlled at the branch.Reviewed product QC to ensure all records are kept up to date and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Cord Blood Specialist

  • May 2006 - Nov 2007

  Trained LifeCord and hospital staff on collection procedures.Promoted LifeCord through various media outlets and health fairs.Produced a monthly newsletter for LifeCord employees and hospital staff.Conducted weekly and monthly collection reports for internal and external review.Implemented LifeCord program at Jackson Hospital and East Alabama Medical Center.



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication/Public Relations Intern

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Designed and composed bi-monthly newsletters and ads for publication. Solicited funds and in-kind donations from local businesses for Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster relief operations. Coordinated 38,000 meals with local businesses and restaurants for over 120 shelter victims of Hurricane Katrina. Assisted with opening and closing mass shelter for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Participated in television and radio interviews. Designed and composed bi-monthly newsletters and ads for publication. Solicited funds and in-kind donations from local businesses for Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster relief operations. Coordinated 38,000 meals with local businesses and restaurants for over 120 shelter victims of Hurricane Katrina. Assisted with opening and closing mass shelter for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Participated in television and radio interviews.