Work Experience
Throughout my professional journey, I have always been drawn to positions in which I could make an immediate and significant impact for the better of the community and planet. Each of the roles I have held throughout my career has been community-based with the end goal of enhancing the lives of individuals through life-changing experiences. I strive to make the world a better and more equitable place for all and my work directly reflects this. I am an extremely hard worker who thrives on results and understands the importance of a proper work/life blend. I pride myself on being an inspirational leader and cultivating cultures of freedom and responsibility with the staff in order to allow them to bring their best selves to work each day.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Camp Windy Peak
Camp Blue Sky
OWNER
DIRECTOR OF CAMPS & CLASSES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
2018 - 2024
Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation
Architect of the transition from a volunteer-driven to an employee-driven foundation. Charged with leading all aspects of the organization including, but not limited to management of the Board of Directors, customer service/experience, marketing/IT, program development, human resources, volunteer & donor management, fundraising, budgeting/finance, and facility maintenance. Increased revenue from $250,00 to over $1,000,000 in just 5 years. This was after the organization that ran camp had dissolved and closed down.
2013 - 2018
Avid4 Adventure
Championed the advancement, sustainability and success of two resident camp operations. Cultivated the supervision, development, and management of a diverse team of 115 instructors and two FT directors. Executed on an operating budget of $2,400,000. Oversight of two large ACA-accredited and state-licensed facilities (750+ acres) serving over 1,500 campers per season.
2011 - Present
Independent contractor providing courses for youth groups, camps, churches, individuals, and other clientele; Facilitate and lead certification and instructor courses including Wilderness First Aid, Small Craft Safety, Corporate Team Building, Leave No Trace Instructor Trainings, CPR/First Aid courses, Backcountry Skills, Wilderness Excursions, and more. www.crookedriveroutfitters.com
2011 - 2013
Crooked River Outfitters
Great Lakes Science Center
Engineered the overall operation of the fee-based branch of the education department; Maximized supervision, development, and management of a diverse staff of 60 instructors. Spearheaded a budget of $750,000. High focus on summer camp programming in addition to community-based youth and family programs.
2009 - 2011
Southeast Family YMCA
Accelerated the overall operations of the branch by providing fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership to reduce expenses and improve operating results in a 1,100-unit membership mission branch. Accountable for the supervision, development, and management of a diverse staff of 50. Responsible for a $500,000 fundraising goal, board development, facilities management, and community relations/collaborations; Orchestrated eight individual day camp locations in Cleveland to achieve ACA accreditation and uniformity.
2007 - 2009
Nordonia Hills YMCA
Oversaw and aligned a staff of 25 instructors; Designed, implemented and drove all branch programming (sports, wellness, licensed childcare, summer day camp, family programming, outdoor education and community relations); Streamlined and tracked a $450,000 operating budget; Provided fiscal, strategic and operational leadership to reduce expenses and improve operating results.
2024 - Present
Green River Outreach for Wilderness
Revitalized Camp GROW's wilderness summer program, driving a 171% revenue increase and 43% YOY registration growth in two months. Key achievements: launched a new website, streamlined finances, developed Expedition/Wrangler camps, and transitioned to cloud-based management.
Career Achievments
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