Casey Brown
Menomonee Falls,WI
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Executive Director with versatile background in non-profit animal welfare focusing on leadership, communication, and strategic planning. Team leader working to coordinate operations, enhance programs, and cultivate opportunities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization to meet the evolving needs of our communities. Seeking an opportunity to learn and grow in animal welfare with a human-centered approach, bringing my skills, dedication, and innovative ideas to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Executive Director
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2022 - Current
- Work alongside the Executive Director to set organization direction and strategically plan to fulfill the organization's mission and vision, evaluating the changing needs of the community we serve
- Oversee operations at Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue brick-and-mortar shelter location and Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center, a low-cost veterinary clinic serving over 19,000 pets annually
- Foster inclusive culture by seeking feedback from Veterinary and Medical Team, Development Team, Customer Service Team, and Shelter Team
- Program management, including Grant Program, Veterinary Assistance Program, Spay/Neuter Program, Community Cat TNR Program, Transportation Program, and Community Outreach Program
- Annual Grants Project Management, including AWO grants for Medical Care for shelter pets, Transfer Program to increase live outcomes, Community Care grants to assist the public in accessing veterinary care for owned pets, Behavior Intervention to help harder-to-place pets, Medical Equipment grants, Spay/Neuter grants to sterilize shelter-owned and privately-owned pets and outdoor cats
- Collaboration with Executive Director and senior management to facilitate daily operations at shelter and veterinary clinic to meet mission and budgetary goals
- Worked alongside Shelter Manager to manage population of animals in shelter and foster, monitoring movement through shelter system and veterinary clinic
- Support administrative functions of the clinic and animal sheltering teams, addressing policies and procedures and budget compliance
- Collaborate with the Development Team to meet annual fundraising goals
- Facilitate event planning and execution of annual fundraising events for both clinic and shelter
- Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and extend reach
- Recruitment and onboarding of new and prospective Board Members
- Promote human-animal bond and people-centered focus by providing emotional support and financial guidance to clients in an inclusive, equitable environment
- Promote public awareness of mission through community outreach and online presence
- Consistent on-site presence, commuting 4 days/week from Milwaukee to Madison
Grant Writer
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, WI
11.2020 - Current
- Prepare and complete grant proposals to secure funding for Animal Welfare Organization (AWO) program development, Spay/Neuter programs, and Veterinary Assistance programs to help privately-owned and rescue-owned pets access medical care
- Implement and manage grant awards, conduct formative and summative project analysis, and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reporting for all active grant awards
- Build and foster relationships with top funders including Petco Love Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, BISSELL Pet Foundation, Maddie's Fund, the Grey Muzzle Organization, and more to build a foundation for continued annual awards
- Create partnerships with organizations locally, statewide, and throughout the Midwest to attract funders for support of large-scale lifesaving projects
- Research new funding opportunities in alignment with SFTS fundraising goals and objectives
Program Coordinator
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, WI
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed program activities in accordance with the organization's mission for programs and projects of the clinic, Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center and at the shelter, SFTS Animal Rescue
- Modeled organizational philosophy and mission to maintain an equitable, inclusive environment through a people-centered approach
- Worked to enhance communication between clinic and shelter teams
Clinic Manager & Rescue Coordinator
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed Shelter from the Storm's high-volume, low-cost, full-service veterinary clinic, Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center
- Served low-income community members and pets, outdoor and community cat caretakers and cats
- Primary contact for 60+ rescue, shelter, and humane organizations in and around Wisconsin
- Built strong relationships with animal welfare, rescue, and shelter organizations and provided individualized support and structure
- Provided consistent and successful communication both internally and externally through in-person and remote work environments
Office Manager
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, WI
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Office Manager at Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center
Office Assistant
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Madison, WI
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Office Assistant at Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center
Kickboxing Instructor
I Love Kickboxing
Brookfield, WI
09.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Stylist & Front Desk Manager
Groom For Men
Milwaukee, WI
05.2005 - 08.2016
Teacher's Aide, Summer School Program
Shorewood School District
Shorewood, WI
07.2003 - 07.2004
Education
Community Engagement And Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISome College (No Degree) - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Managing Operations in Non-Profit Veterinary Clinic and Animal Shelter
- Strategic Planning and Program Oversight with Ongoing Support
- Non-Profit Program Supervisor, Focus on Grant Program Management
- Mission-Based Policy and SOP Development
- Emotional Intelligence in Team Leadership and Client Relations
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Alignment of Internal and External Communication and Relationship-Building
- Performance Tracking and Department Program Evaluation, Including Budgeting and Financial Management
Accomplishments
- Wrote successful grant applications for innovative programs, including Shelter Improvements, Medical Care, Senior Pets, Community Cats TNR, Spay/Neuter, Medical Care for Owned Pets, Interstate Shelter Transfer Programs, Behavior Intervention, and Medical Equipment
- Currently working to promote DEI framework by implementing Community Impact Internship program to provide social services to clients and hands-on experience for UW-Madison students of Social Work
- Awarded $63,000 in 2023
- Awarded $59,950 in 2022
Timeline
Assistant Executive Director
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
05.2022 - Current
Grant Writer
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
11.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
11.2020 - 05.2022
Clinic Manager & Rescue Coordinator
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
09.2019 - 11.2020
Office Manager
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
05.2017 - 09.2019
Office Assistant
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
02.2017 - 05.2017
Kickboxing Instructor
I Love Kickboxing
09.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Stylist & Front Desk Manager
Groom For Men
05.2005 - 08.2016
Teacher's Aide, Summer School Program
Shorewood School District
07.2003 - 07.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Some College (No Degree) - Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Community Engagement And Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee