Experience

Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region

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

• Operations Director

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  After leading the successful merger of Rutland Economic Development Corporation and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, I am now focused on the general operations of this new organization. We can now support more businesses with a bigger team while creating impactful community events. • Manage the assets of the organization and responsible for budgeting, audits, financial reporting, contract services, State and Federal compliance, internal governance, human resources, and management of the organization's business incubator building• Engage with businesses to determine needs with a specific focus on growth, actively leveraging State and Federal programs, community partnerships, and other available resources• Manage strategy and operationalization of the organization's loan fund and grant writing, connecting over $3.8 million in grant and lending capital to growth-stage businesses unable to access adequate sources of conventional financing• Lead COVID-19 business relief programming, including connecting State and Federal resources to on-the-ground program implementation and augmenting the organization's loan fund• Work with the Executive Director to refine, communicate, and implement strategy for the organization Show less

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

  As Executive Director of Rutland Economic Development Corporation, I lead a team in aggressive pursuit of economic prosperity and growth in Rutland County, Vermont, helping support businesses of all sizes and from all sectors to ensure our region is a prosperous and welcoming place.• Built, managed, and communicated strategy for the organization• Developed relationships and provided common direction with providers, non-profits, state and federal agencies, municipalities, and other business and community partners to connect area businesses to opportunities for resources and advocacy• Built and managed strategy for the organization’s loan fund, underwriting loans to growth-stage businesses unable to access adequate sources of conventional financing• Enhanced current and future workforce development through targeted needs assessment, programming, and support of area community networks• Sought and wrote grants supporting economic development strategies• Managed day-to-day operations Show less

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  As Assistant Director of Rutland Economic Development Corporation, I was part of a team aggressively pursuing regional economic prosperity in Rutland County. We supported businesses of all sizes and from all sectors to ensure that our region is a prosperous and welcoming place to invest one’s time, energy, and money.• Built and managed strategy for the organization’s loan fund, underwriting loans to growth-stage businesses unable to access adequate sources of conventional financing • Monitored commercial real estate inventory and trends to match businesses with the best properties available for their needs• Interfaced with government agencies to advocate on behalf of regional businesses• Sought and wrote grants supporting economic development strategies• Connected businesses with local, state, and federal resources they needed to develop• Supported the work of the Rutland Young Professionals Show less



Nebraska REALTORS® Association

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Services Director

  • 2008 - 2015

  As the Voice for Real Estate™ in Nebraska, my team and I served over 4,200 REALTOR®-members with a mission to make them more successful by professionalizing the real estate industry, protecting private property rights, and advancing the American Dream of home ownership. • Managed the REALTOR® ethics complaint and arbitration resolution system for the state of Nebraska, providing conflict solutions for brokerage firms as an alternative to costly litigation • Directed communications and volunteer participation, increasing member engagement by 210% • Coordinated the creation and development of the Home Buyer’s Assistance Foundation, raising $100,000 for disaster relief assistance and home buyer incentives • Maintained and enhanced governing documents, core standards, strategic planning, and the integrity of the REALTOR® trademark and brand • Executive support for CEO and Association leadership Show less



League of Human Dignity

• Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Secretary

  • 2002 - 2008

  As part of a thoroughly grassroots organization and national leaders in the disability rights movement, it was our mission to promote the full integration of people with disabilities into society and ensure their economic and political equity. We provided products and services that created and maintained independent living. • Managed for-profit durable medical retail location • Managed volunteers and custodial staff • Directed communications and established a monthly newsletter • Streamlined systems for service provider contract development, insurance claims processing, and accounting procedures Show less



Assurity

• United States
• Insurance
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Imaging Specialist / Receptionist

  • 1997 - 2002

  As part of an organization with over a century of service, we provided a variety of insurance products through independent brokers nationwide, relying on an unrelenting commitment to financial strength and stability that has consistently earned excellent industry ratings. • Project lead in the digitization of company and client records • Switchboard and front desk management for 200+ employees • Established training procedures for new hires for record digitization and switchboard operation Show less