Outreach & Community Engagement Manager

• Nov 2022 - Present

Office Manager

• Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

Coordinate and oversee all administrative duties and ensure that the office operates efficiently and smoothly. Back office roles include overseeing staff and staff meetings, managing supplies, and keeping client databases current. Front office roles include greeting clients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and maintaining aesthetics. Responsible for all forms of business communication and marketing. Coordinate and oversee all administrative duties and ensure that the office operates efficiently and smoothly. Back office roles include overseeing staff and staff meetings, managing supplies, and keeping client databases current. Front office roles include greeting clients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and maintaining aesthetics. Responsible for all forms of business communication and marketing.

Executive Director

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Pioneered innovative approach to urban farm development and community revitalization Secured $266,500 of new capital funding in addition to over $50,000 of in-kind donations Developed online market for local food distribution, and in response to COVID-19, used facilities to deliver weekly produce boxes to seniors experiencing food insecurity Created and designed the Growing High Point Mobile Grocery Store to provide access to affordable produce and household essentials for communities in food deserts Handled media relations leading to many features in local newspapers, news channels, magazines, and podcasts Managed AmeriCorps VISTAs, volunteers, urban farm leaders, and mobile market employees

Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

Spearheaded new urban agriculture program that transformed 7 vacant lots into urban farms in one year Increased healthy food access through development of High Point Farmers Market and Growing High Point Food Hub Program success led to creation of nonprofit organization by building extensive network of community stakeholders Spearheaded new urban agriculture program that transformed 7 vacant lots into urban farms in one year Increased healthy food access through development of High Point Farmers Market and Growing High Point Food Hub Program success led to creation of nonprofit organization by building extensive network of community stakeholders

Americorps Vista

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Founded Food Recovery Network at High Point University- donated 30,000+ lbs of food to local food pantry Coordinated freshman Bonner Leader Program curriculum and student service activities Planned and organized 40 service projects for community-wide MLK Day of Service Created citywide Adopt-a-lot program that transformed 11 vacant lots across the city of High Point into gardens Founded Food Recovery Network at High Point University- donated 30,000+ lbs of food to local food pantry Coordinated freshman Bonner Leader Program curriculum and student service activities Planned and organized 40 service projects for community-wide MLK Day of Service Created citywide Adopt-a-lot program that transformed 11 vacant lots across the city of High Point into gardens

Marketing and Development Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Provided marketing and event planning support for World Relief High Point, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating human trafficking and providing service for refugee resettlement. Utilized communication, leadership, and direct and online marketing skills to ensure successful completion of internship assignments. Responsibilities included: • Coordinated World Refugee Day. Developed on-line and direct mail marketing materials and drove event awareness by collaborating with YMCA and refugee leaders. Doubled attendance at 2014 event versus 2013. •Participated on the 3rd annual Stand for Freedom Gala task force; focused on marketing communication, website design, ticket sales, database set up and maintenance, direct donor interaction, and event planning. •Supported refugee orientation in local community by developing airport pick-up schedule and welcome activity instruction manual, and assisted in teaching job class to refugees by explaining documentation and US tax forms

Internship and Professional Development Program

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

Supported Course Hero's Knowledge Drive of making education more accessible by helping to build the best academic resource globally for high-school and college students, while also donating books to children in Africa. Tasks included networking among friends and peers and organizing collected class materials (exams, quizzes, study guides, labs, homework, and projects) to an online database. This internship developed professional skills such as communication, leadership, and networking. Supported Course Hero's Knowledge Drive of making education more accessible by helping to build the best academic resource globally for high-school and college students, while also donating books to children in Africa. Tasks included networking among friends and peers and organizing collected class materials (exams, quizzes, study guides, labs, homework, and projects) to an online database. This internship developed professional skills such as communication, leadership, and networking.

Personal Care Assistant

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Provided assistance for a student with disabilities, including all facets of care and comfort, light housekeeping, running errands, and meal preparation. Provided assistance for a student with disabilities, including all facets of care and comfort, light housekeeping, running errands, and meal preparation.

Summer and Seasonal Sales Associate

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

Provided customer assistance by recommending selections, managing sales at checkout, and answering phone calls and questions. Maintained the inventory management system by entering new items and removing expired inventory, created merchandise display tables, and marketed to improve shopping experience (signs, advertisements, mannequins, and merchandise organization). Provided customer assistance by recommending selections, managing sales at checkout, and answering phone calls and questions. Maintained the inventory management system by entering new items and removing expired inventory, created merchandise display tables, and marketed to improve shopping experience (signs, advertisements, mannequins, and merchandise organization).

Class Note Documenter

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Documented classroom lecture notes to support students with disabilities. Documented classroom lecture notes to support students with disabilities.