Driven and analytical with robust understanding of financial strategies and operations, including budgeting and forecasting. Adept at implementing financial controls and risk management frameworks to ensure fiscal stability and compliance. Committed to driving financial performance and strategic growth through effective financial planning and management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Arkansas Humanities Council
01.2021 - Current
Oversee financial administration, including day to day finances, monthly reports, working with auditors, and administering annual budget and program planning with staff and board
Conduct grant administration processes for grants made and received by the Council
Manage external reporting to the National Endowment for the Humanities, Federation of State Humanities Councils, and other funders
Manage strategic goals, integrating them into operations and activities
Measure and communicate impact through tracking and reporting of grantees, Council sponsored activities and programs, and partnerships
Chief Operations Officer
Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
01.2015 - 10.2019
Lead team of 30+ Mission Delivery staff to grow Girl Scouting and guarantee a quality experience for over 10,000 girl and adult members, including goal setting, time management, and budget development
Led migration onto Salesforce platform including data management and training design and delivery
Developed and monitored funding sources to expand travel opportunities, enhance new member experiences and bring the Girl Scout program to underserved populations
Developed cross functional strategic plan and increased girl and adult volunteer leadership by 6%
Implemented systems to evaluate program efficacy including; designing evaluation tools, collecting and interpreting data, distributing outcome results to funders and stakeholders, and modifying programs to ensure continued outcome results
Created marketing materials to ensure visibility and accessibility of Girl Scouts within the 81-county council jurisdiction
Territory Service Delivery Manager and Training Specialist
American Red Cross
01.2011 - 01.2013
Implemented training, staff development and credentialing needs of paid and volunteer staff within the territory to ensure provision of quality services
Managed and implemented the capacity management and deployment of preparedness programs and service delivery, quality assurance and resource optimization of health and safety services and products in Arkansas
Oversaw funding programs for low income individuals, discovering areas of need within the state, and creation of programs to meet the needs of constituents
Managed all supply chain functions for inventory management, warehousing and delivery in an assigned area
Program Manager, Outdoor
Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
Supervised staff members who plan and execute resident and day camp programs throughout the state of Arizona
Developed and maintained multiple budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of all programs
Established and achieved annual goals with a supervised workgroup and as a member of a self-managed team
Maintained current funding sources, sought new funding opportunities and managed all reporting functions
Advanced systems to evaluate program efficacy including; designing evaluation tools, collecting and interpreting data, distributing outcome results to funders and stakeholders, and modifying programs to ensure continued outcome results
Ensured marketing and PR strategies to promote outdoor programs through the development of websites, brochures, magazine articles, press releases, social media, and community program fairs
Designed and implemented leadership programs with the collaboration of GSACPC, Oxford Leadership Academy and Ken Blanchard Foundation
Established collaborative partnerships with area high schools by aligning the Oxford Leadership Youth Program with Arizona state educational standards
Education
Master of Nonprofit Studies -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Skills
Strategic financial planning
Financial reporting
Financial management
Financial policy creation
Reporting expertise
Budget development
Audit coordination
Financial technology adoption
Operational decision making
Certification
Sandler Sales and Sandler Management Training, 2018
Technology of Participation Certified Facilitator, Current
Oxford Leadership Development Programme Participant
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Arkansas Humanities Council
01.2021 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
01.2015 - 10.2019
Territory Service Delivery Manager and Training Specialist
American Red Cross
01.2011 - 01.2013
Program Manager, Outdoor
Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
Sandler Sales and Sandler Management Training, 2018
Technology of Participation Certified Facilitator, Current
Oxford Leadership Development Programme Participant
Master of Nonprofit Studies -
Arizona State University
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