Sarah E. Adkins
Farwell,Michigan
Overview
4
4
Certifications
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
3 2018 - Current
- Provide administrative oversight to the daily operations of the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, including meal preparation and service (150 meals/day served), volunteer and staff management, guest services, and donor interaction.
- Responsible for all fundraising efforts, including planning, implementation, and execution.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with community organizations, higher education providers, businesses, service clubs, government agencies, and other key partners.
- Conduct, oversee, and implement all financial activities, including donations, banking, purchasing, accounting, payroll, licensing, employment records, $450,000 yearly budget creation and management, inventories, compliance, and reporting.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement policy, monitor rules and procedures, and regularly report progress on organizational activities and the execution of the organization’s mission.
Director of Economic Development
Middle Michigan Development
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide information and resources to civic groups, businesses, individuals, and the public on economic development issues, programs, services, and plans.
- Work closely with municipalities including city, township and county government to identify and apply for funding from Rural Development, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Michigan Economic Development Authority for economic development activities.
- Assist area businesses in accessing and applying for training grants from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for workforce development.
Housing Manager
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Department development and management on a $2.5 million budget for new construction, homeowner, and community development programs within a multi-service agency serving 10 counties
- Program implementation, outcome management, reporting to funding sources, development of collaborative partnerships, and attendance of state and local meetings including the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, CEDAM, Rural Development, Bureau of Community Action & Economic Opportunity
- Oversee administration and contract compliance of housing and commercial community development projects including major and minor rehabilitation and energy efficiency
- Agency representative on various collaborative housing boards and committees
- Provide case management, homeownership education financial management to agency client's in 6 counties
- Train and supervise program staff who oversee daily operations
- Maintain complete records of program documentation, client information, contractor certifications and Quality Control inspections
Assistant Community Development/Nutrition Director
Clare County
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Assist in overall administration of homeowner and rental rehabilitation programs in accordance with approved plans and budget, general policy guidelines, applicable laws, procedures and regulations for Clare County.
- Develop and submit grant applications for funding to state, federal and local entities.
- Determine client eligibility and acquire necessary documentation.
- Assist in development and implementation of the Clare County Senior Services Program in accordance with guidelines regulated by the Older Americans Act including grant writing and fund acquisition
- Coordination and oversight of Council on Aging staff to transition into Clare County employment
- Administration, training, supervision and responsibility for all nutrition staff and volunteers
- Develop marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters and local newspaper articles
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Family Community Services
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 05.2001 -
Certification
Mental Health First Aid; Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership
Affiliations and Community Involvement
Clare County Collaborative, 2024-present
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Non-Profit Executive Roundtable, 2024-present
Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club member, 2023-present
Isabella Substance Abuse Coalition, 2018-present
Isabella Community Collaborative Coalition, 2018-present
Mid Michigan College Technical Center Advisory Board, 2022-2023
Isabella County Census Advisory Committee, 2019-2020
United Way of Clare County, volunteer 2015-2018
Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, 2005
Timeline
Director of Economic Development
Middle Michigan Development
01.2022 - 12.2023
Housing Manager
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc
02.2015 - 03.2018
Assistant Community Development/Nutrition Director
Clare County
03.2009 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Family Community Services
Michigan State University
05.2001 -
Executive Director
Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
3 2018 - Current