Victoria Ellerbe
Brooklyn
Summary
Senior nonprofit operations executive with deep experience across HR, finance, and organizational leadership. Trusted partner to CEOs and Boards, known for stabilizing operations, leading teams through change, and building scalable systems in complex nonprofit environments. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
Wheatley Heights
01.2024 - Current
- Provide executive oversight of operations, finance, HR, and administration for a large nonprofit arts organization.
- Partner with the CEO and Board on organizational strategy, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness.
Director of Administration
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
Wheatley Heights
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Led core administrative functions including HR, payroll, and organizational policy.
- Strengthened internal systems, improved processes, and supported leadership through organizational transition and growth.
Associate Director, Human Resources & Administration
Children's Museum of Manhattan
New York
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led the full HR function and served as a senior advisor to executive leadership.
- Oversaw employee lifecycle management, policy development, and change management initiatives while supporting Finance Committee operations.
Associate Director, Administration
Apollo Theater Foundation
New York
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Held senior administrative leadership responsibilities spanning HR operations, executive project management, and cross-department coordination.
- Acted on behalf of the COO when required and supported organization-wide initiatives, including labor relations and capital projects.
Assistant to the COO & HR Coordinator; Accounting & HR Assistant
Apollo Theater Foundation
New York
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Progressed rapidly through increasing responsibility, supporting executive leadership, HR operations, audits, and major system implementations while building a strong foundation in nonprofit finance and administration.
Camp Bookkeeper & Finance Intern
Seeds of Peace
Otisfield
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supported accounting and finance operations in both camp and headquarters settings, including reconciliations, multi-currency transactions, grant support, and operational finance during intensive summer programming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John's University
Queens, NYSkills
- Operational strategy
- Financial stewardship
- Policy development
- Performance management
- Change management
- Organizational leadership
Certification
NYS Notary Public
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
01.2024 - Current
Director of Administration
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
01.2022 - 12.2023
Associate Director, Human Resources & Administration
Children's Museum of Manhattan
01.2019 - 01.2022
Associate Director, Administration
Apollo Theater Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant to the COO & HR Coordinator; Accounting & HR Assistant
Apollo Theater Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2017
Camp Bookkeeper & Finance Intern
Seeds of Peace
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John's University