Experience

United Way of the Bay Area

• Campaign Fellow

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  As part of the Development Team, I schedule appointments and prepare account managers for solicitation meetings. At those meetings, I speak to groups from 5-200 individuals, encouraging them to contribute to the United Way.



True North Wilderness Programs

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  I am the first employee to hold the position of H.R. Manager at this thriving wilderness therapy company. In my time in this position, I have implemented an effective personnel file system and developed a database that allows for tracking of employee related information. I researched and implemented the company’s first IRA plan.Working with the Vermont Department of Children and Family Services, I wrote the new statewide regulations pertaining to Residential Treatment Programs in the… Show more I am the first employee to hold the position of H.R. Manager at this thriving wilderness therapy company. In my time in this position, I have implemented an effective personnel file system and developed a database that allows for tracking of employee related information. I researched and implemented the company’s first IRA plan.Working with the Vermont Department of Children and Family Services, I wrote the new statewide regulations pertaining to Residential Treatment Programs in the wilderness context. Having written many new policies for the company, I was also the project manager for overseeing the re-writing and updating of our student curriculum. I was responsible for managing all employee benefits, insurance policies, personnel files, disputes, and new hire inquiries. Show less


True North Wilderness Program
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• HR Manager and Guide

  • 2007 - 2009


Hulbert Outdoor Center

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

• Asst. Director of School Programs

  • 2000 - 2005

  As a Coordinator for the School Programs, I was responsible for details surrounding school visits and strengthening relationships with clients, co-workers and students. I was a Ropes course Master of Ceremonies, instructing participants and insuring their safety. Good time management, communication and flexibility were critical skills I demonstrated while effectively executing this position. Our program leaned heavily on a Teambuilding curriculum and deepened my understanding and execution of… Show more As a Coordinator for the School Programs, I was responsible for details surrounding school visits and strengthening relationships with clients, co-workers and students. I was a Ropes course Master of Ceremonies, instructing participants and insuring their safety. Good time management, communication and flexibility were critical skills I demonstrated while effectively executing this position. Our program leaned heavily on a Teambuilding curriculum and deepened my understanding and execution of a wide range on initiatives. Additionally, I was often called on to assist with the construction and maintenance of our high ropes course, including zip line replacement and installation of new high course elements. Show less