Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President Volunteer
Medfield K-8 PTO
Medfield, MA
08.2020 - Current
Oversee four schools PTOs, ensuring all are funded
Created two new fundraisers that doubled previous fundraising goals
Researched and purchased new fundraising software to improve PTO systems
President Volunteer
Wheelock School PTO
Medfield, MA
08.2018 - 06.2020
Fundraised through school events and dues, increasing dollars raised year over year
Oversaw budgeting, ensuring school grants were met
President Volunteer
Memorial School PTO
Medfield, MA
08.2016 - 06.2018
Fundraised through community events and dues, increasing dollars raised year over year
Oversaw budgeting, ensuring school grants were met
Volunteer
New N' Towne
Medfield, MA
10.2013 - 06.2017
Assisted with special events or programs to welcome new residents to town
Fundraised for the local community
Vice President of Board of Directors - Volunteer
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter
East Hanover, NJ
01.2011 - 07.2013
Executive Director
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter
East Hanover, NJ
07.2004 - 12.2010
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
Served as primary spokesperson for the organization
Managed a budget of $1 million
Privately raised revenue through private donors, grants, foundations, and corporations
Increased revenue each year over year
Increased donor base by 23%
Managed a staff of 18 employees and over 150 volunteers
Senior Manager Marketing Finance
American Express
New York, NY
02.2003 - 07.2004
Responsible for Budgeting and Forecasting and marketing cost benefit analysis and operation expenses for Small Business Charge Card and Lending on Charge Portfolios
Partner with marketing to determine the feasibility of new products and features
Consider the economic impact of new projects on key financial metrics
Develop financial models to project the expected returns of proposed marketing initiatives
Interact with CFO, VPs, Directors, Managers and staff.
Team Leader of Finance
American Express
New York, NY / Phoenix, AZ
07.2000 - 01.2003
Responsible for leading and overseeing the Reporting and Analysis of Small Business Services Charge Card and Lending products
Seamlessly led the migration of 35 Small Business Services Reporting and Analysis positions from New York, NY to Phoenix, AZ
Supervised 35 employees in a cross-functional environment in the preparation of timely and accurate financial information for senior management
Served as point of contact for reporting, accounting, and re-engineering
Led monthly meetings to discuss operational results and key performance indicators results with senior management
Coordinated the completion and issuance of monthly reporting booklet
Senior Auditor
Grant Thornton
New York, NY
10.1997 - 07.2000
Responsible for the performance and wrap-up of financial and operational audits for a diverse client base, with an industry focus on financial services
Education
B.S - Accounting, Psychology
Lehigh University
Skills
Microsoft Office
Social Media Management
Quickbooks
Frontstream Fundraising Software
Profit and Loss Statements
Staff Support
Report Compilation
Budgeting and Financial Management
Affiliations
Board Member Medfield Coalition for Public Education June 2020-Present
Advisory Board of Directors Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter July 2013-July 2016
Board Member Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey September 2006-December 2010
Board Member and Treasurer Airedale Rescue Upper Black Eddy, PA March 2005-December 2010
Additional Information
Nominated twice for Chairman’s Award at American Express. Received multiple American Express awards for Teamwork and Leadership.