In school enrichment and out of school time education professional with over 16 years of successful experience in program development and facilitation. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in student and community engagement. Strengths in implementing coordinated marketing and promotions plans and assisting in resource development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
4-H Program Associate
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
Trenton, NJ
01.2008 - 08.2021
Organize service experiences that meet community needs.
Facilitate programs for over 1,500, K-12 students enrolled in out-of-school time programs (after-school programs, summer day camps), in-school enrichment programs.
Hire, supervise volunteers and interns working in after school programs and camps.
Build and maintain positive community partnerships with other youth-serving agencies and area schools to capitalize on unique resources of each organization.
Design and facilitate programs in areas of leadership development, team building, college/job readiness, healthy lifestyles education, science and technology literacy, adventure/outdoor education, and civic engagement.
Evaluate programs using pre/post tests, surveys and focus groups to document impact.
Provide appropriate recognition (through award trips, events, publicity, other methods) for accomplishments of youth participants, adult collaborators, and volunteers.
Implement coordinated marketing and promotions plan that includes a variety of methods to recruit both youth and adults as volunteers.
Assist in resource development - including internal and/or external grant funds to expand/enhance educational programs.
Participate in professional associations, attend conferences nationally and regionally.
Review promotional materials, and prepare documents for publication.
Review and strengthen program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies.
Manage effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers.
Organize events for 4-H program and invite appropriate guests and speakers.
Identify new program opportunities in Mercer County through careful research and networking.
Leadership Skills Minor Part Time Lecturer
Rutgers New Jersey Cooperative Extension
Piscataway, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teach sophomore level undergraduate course in Leadership.
Plan, evaluate, revise course content and materials as needed.
Demonstrate continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through participation in the college community.
Monitor students' academic progress and refer struggling students to campus resources.
Instruct and grade students based off of class materials and assignments.
Guide students using technology to support educational research.
Utilize online platforms: eCollege and Canvas.
Program Assistant
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
Trenton, NJ
10.2004 - 12.2007
Develop lesson plans and teach small groups of adults that are indigenous to Mercer County area lessons about food security, dietary quality, food safety and resource management/shopping.
Facilitate age appropriate lessons which include fun and interactive curricula that follow New Jersey Core Curriculum standards lessons in nutrition education.
Gather educational materials.
Contact and meet with organization directors to set up new groups for Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, currently known as SNAP-Ed Program, while helping to expand the program grant.
Train new Community Assistants.
Asst. Dir. of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement
Stuart Country Day School
Princeton, NJ
07.2021 - Current
Develops and manages all aspects of the annual fundraising plan for soliciting current and past constituents through a robust multi-channel giving program including face-to-face solicitation, peer-to-peer fundraising, direct mail, e-philanthropy and cultivation events.
Identifies, and recruits volunteers who actively engage in solicitation of community members.
Develops and oversees student philanthropy program at Stuart.
Monitors and manages fundraising expenses and revenue.
Provides ongoing and targeted evaluation and analysis of reports to meet goals.
Composes written documents, brochures and other collateral as needed.
Navigates Raiser’s Edge Database to generate reports, analyze data and trends to record meaningful constituent engagement.
Alumnae Engagement:
Develop and execute an annual calendar of engagement and mentorship activities.
Establish a robust reunion engagement and giving program, increasing dollar and donor participation.
Identify and develop creative digital, virtual and in-person opportunities and programs to foster alumnae connections.
Plan and execute Alumnae Weekend. Monitor its success and strive to increase attendance and the benefits of attendance for the participants.
Plan and implement regional and local events as appropriate.
Develop effective contact with alumnae through social networking tools.
Responsible for all e-communications to alumnae.
Collaborates with key academic units and programs of academic leadership to support mentorship and facilitate student to alumnae connections.
Oversees the development and maintenance of the Alumnae Gallery.
Writes, develops and disseminates alumnae communications including quarterly alumnae newsletter, class communications and important announcements.
Maintain records of alumnae updates, milestones and celebrations to be shared in communications.
Develop and update alumni webpages including alumni profiles.
Stewardship:
Drafts acknowledgement and stewardship letters for gifts made to the school.
Develops engaging stewardship practices through annual reports, impact reports and events to deepen donor connection.
Prepares stewardship materials and copy for annual report.
Attends development and non-development events in order to cultivate constituent relationships.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
5.2013
Associate of Arts - Dance
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Rider University
Lawrence, NJ
5.2001
Skills
Program development
Exceptional organizational skills
Problem solving and resolution
Planning and time management
Coordinate educational field trips for student and adult groups
Higher education instruction
Working with diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Resource for staff and students
Project administration
Conducting research
Generating reports
Multitasking
Ability to adapt
Internet, Windows, Microsoft Office- Publisher, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Program curriculum development
Programmatic development planning
Educational programming planning
Educational programs
E-learning programs
Affiliations
National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (2008 - Present)
- Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion National Task Force and After-School Task Force
New Jersey Association of 4-H Youth Development Professionals (2008 - Present)
- Treasurer (2012 - 2014)
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Alumnae Board (2019 - Present)
- Black Affinity Group Co-Chair (2020 - Present)
Additional Information
NJ Association of 4-H Agents Excellence in Programming for the following; Money Matters, Cooking and Sewing Camp, 4-H Connection Community Engagement Kits, and Find Out Fridays Community STEM Projects in 2021
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to 4-H in 2016.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Equal Employment Opportunity Award in 2014.
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Achievement in Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to 4-H in 2013.
NJ Association of 4-H Agents Recognition of Rutgers 4-H Summer Science Program and 4-H 4-REEL: After-school Digital Filmmaking Program in 2011.
Northeast Extension Director's Award of Excellence for Trenton Out-of School Time 4-H Programming in 2010.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Asst. Dir. of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement
Stuart Country Day School
07.2021 - Current
Leadership Skills Minor Part Time Lecturer
Rutgers New Jersey Cooperative Extension
01.2016 - 01.2018
4-H Program Associate
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
01.2008 - 08.2021
Program Assistant
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
10.2004 - 12.2007
MBA - Business Administration
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Dance
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Rider University
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