Passionate, purpose-driven, Executive Director with extensive government relations experience, with proven ability to work across partisan lines, bridging ideological divides to influence and produce favorable legislative results. Act with integrity representing the organization to build trusting relationships. Strategic thinker, formulating plans to interact with government entities and officials for coordinations and organizational support.
Core Qualifications
Government relations knowledge
Government rules and regulations
Budget Planning
Policy Implementation & Development
Profit and loss accountability
Negotiations and Consensus building
Board relations and leadership
Team building and relationships
Public relations understanding
Building trust and rapport
Microsoft proficiency
Accomplishments
Introduced and lobbied for Income tax credit for employment of individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness that passed that increased the tax credit to 25% from 5%.
Lobbied for the expansion Clinical Assistance, Respite, and Evaluation Services (CARES) through out the state that passed fully funded.
Partnered with a diverse coalition in the passing supported decision making it option for less restrictive than guardianship or conservatorship.
Experience
Executive Director, 10/2016 - Current The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Hollywood, FL,
Facilitated improvements to the management system
Drove profit increases by leveraging market knowledge and natural leadership talents
Collaborated with state department leaders, organizations, and public agencies to promote the organization's mission
Monitor and analyze all relevant pieces of legislation that impacts the mission of the organization
Lead team of 20 employees in all operations, including sales, service, parts, and office functions
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of budgeting and financial management
Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands
Generated reports detailing project information and predictions
Evaluated financial statements to monitor fiscal performance to devise improvement and cost reduction solutions.
Outreach Coordinator, 09/2013 - 10/2016 Avangrid Inc. – Binghamton, NY,
Contribute to the growth of the organization by coordinating outreach, disseminating information, and lobbying government agencies and officials to secure state funding and advocate for clients
Actively serve as agency ambassador at state legislative and agency offices to develop positive relationships and demonstrate the organization's value and reputation.
Monitor and analyze all relevant pieces of legislation and grant initiatives that impact the ability of the agency to operate and lead strategic planning initiatives
Support communication targeted to culturally diverse populations.
Model collaboration with parents and stakeholders as an advocate for individuals in need of services
Refer program over 100 participants to community organizations for services to meet individuals
Delivered workshops, coordinated training, and organize 2 statewide conferences for parents and professionals.
Record client information and data, maintain documentation, and manage time-sensitive services.
Established and implemented sustainable and diverse funding strategies to support financial and operational objectives of the organization
Senate Human Services Clerk, 01/2013 - 03/2013 North Dakota Legislative Management – City, STATE,
Maintained bills referred to committee, prepared and arranged for committee meetings
Tracked bills out of committee to determine progress in chamber
Recorded events during committee hearings for preparation of minutes
Prepared and distributed committee reports
Worked with committee chairperson to maintain calendar for committee hearings and notified state agencies about scheduled hearings
Intake Coordinator/Secretary, 09/2009 - 01/2013 INTEGRIS Mental Health Client Assistance Program – City, STATE,
Participated in developing policies and procedures leading to Diabetes/Depression Program
Developed and maintained database for Employee Assistance Program
Advised clients on community resources
Served as liaison between management, clinical staff, and community
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information
Maintained problem-solving, solution-oriented attitude in all aspects of work
Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts
Organized and processed over 500 patient satisfaction surveys per quarter
Developed relationships with community referral sources
Implemented new work process flow which increased department productivity
Education
Bachelor of Science: Human Services Management, Expected in 05/2010 - University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Grant and Proposal Writing, Volunteer and Community Organization, Non Profit Management, Social and Human Services, Case Management, Social Issues and Policies.
Associate of Arts: Health Administration, Expected in 10/2007 - University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
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