Self-directed and accomplished community development professional with the ability to drive results and build strong business alliances. Over eight years of experience working cross-functionally to manage and execute high quality projects. Expert in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective systems, strategies and processes to improve organizational performance and increase standards.
- Relationship Management/Cultivation
- Strategic Planning
- Operational
Safeguarding - Problem Resolution
- Action-Oriented
- Database Management
| - Sound Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
Skills/Interpersonal - Sound Judgment/Decision Making
- Technical Knowledge
- Budget Development
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Senior Program Manager, 06/2010 to Current
Fannie Mae – Washington, DC
- Operate in a pivotal role in performing responsibilities related to the development, implementation, and administration of a national corporate grant strategy.
- Build and cultivate partnerships with industry stakeholders, nonprofits, local and national government entities, and public/private funding community.
- Serve as a representative in engagement opportunities to reflect community programming and effectiveness.
- Provide value-added expertise in developing new concepts, techniques, and standards as they relate to the execution of strategic grant investments.
- Oversee the progress of deliverables through ongoing project assessments/evaluations, site visits, and quarterly certification to company regulator.
- Work across functions and businesses to create awareness of the philanthropic focus of the Company.
- Provide liquidity to the housing market through the administration of a $20.6M grant investment spending plan.
- Provide thought leadership to the overall strategic planning of funding priorities, identifying key indicators and interpreting data and trends.
- Implement change initiatives designed to strengthen process, improve efficiencies and enhance department performance.
- Present high-level overview and business justifications on grant investments to senior level officers.
Development Manager, 01/2008 to 09/2010
Family and Child Services – Washington, DC
- Built infrastructure of organizations development program in order to diversify and expand revenue.
- Worked cross-functionally to implement a $3M Capital Campaign, cultivating strategic relationships with potential funders and industry stakeholders.
- Established and achieved program objectives through collaboration with senior management and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.
- Maintained departmental systems as a tool for ongoing donor stewardship including the coordination and production of donor appeals, community programs and special events.
- Supported re-branding efforts including design and development of website, marketing and communication material and external awareness.
Communication Specialist/Controller, 10/2005 to 11/2007
United States Postal Inspection Service - Pinkerton Gov't Services – Dulles, VA
- Provided centrally managed law enforcement radio monitoring with logging and recording of activity for Postal Inspectors, Postal Police, and OIG Agents.
- Alarm monitoring of over 12,000 intrusion detection systems and emergency dispatch of local law enforcement, Postal Police, or Postal Inspectors.
- Provided after-hours emergency phone coverage for all Inspection Service divisions and determine appropriate handling of emergency situations.
- Incident reporting and analysis to appropriate division for follow up.
- Confirmed active warrants and arrest through law enforcement control databases.
Donor Database Manager and Development Associate, 10/2004 to 01/2008
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation – Alexandria, VA
- Provided administrative support for all development activities.
- Facilitated the timely communication to program supporters through various marketing and fundraising tools.
- Managed database coordinating all technical functions and audit checks.
- Implementation of a national direct mail campaign expanding organizational revenue and donor pool.
- Created and maintain policy and procedures for system management.
- Maintained working relationship with Regional Field Coordinators serving as a liaison for community and special events.
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice Sociology, 2004
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY - VA
- 3.3 GPA
- Minor in Sociology
Associate of Arts: Paralegal Studies, 2001
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Dearborn, MI
