Housing Resources Program Manager @ regional community developmment corporation
Community Development Partnership
Since March 2023
Assisting homeowners in the Lower and Outer Cape who are inquiring about building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with feasibility research, resources and incentives.
Developed town-specific templates for feasibility reports that were graphically designed, curated to each town's bylaws, and offered homeowners' property and town specific data and next steps.
Developed relationships with municipal staff in health, housing, planning and building departments for 8 Lower and Outer Cape towns.
Researched national trends and ADU pioneers and shared those promising practices around building code, funding sources, energy efficiency, bylaw changes, green buildings, wastewater eco-alternatives with town staff and homeowners.
Led VIPee tours with builders, community housing advocates, town employees and others to learn about innovative/alternative septic systems, eco-sanitation, urine pasteurization by visiting the county-led alternative septic system technology center, and local non-profit that educates homeowners about eco-sanitation.
Tripled attendance at local community informational sessions about ADUs.
Garnered media opportunities regarding ADUs, common barriers to building on Cape and Eco-sanitation, via radio segments, podcasts, and in-person panels.
Update and manage Lower Cape Housing and ADU Resource Center website and related resource lists.
Center Director @ regional branch of national company
Brain Balance Achievement Center of West Springfield
September 2013
to July 2018
Full-time
West Springfield
United States - Massachusetts
Oversaw daily management of Brain Balance After-School Center.
Managed 12 full and part time program staff and schedules.
Met with prospective and enrolled families to review assessment and program results.
Supervised and set marketing and recruitment goals.
Presented about program to the larger community.
Created and facilitated event for visibility and marketing.
Acted as and trained other staff to be liaison to the schools.
Developed marketing and educational materials, many of which were adopted by or influenced national marketing and programming.
Managed social media marketing and presence.
Responsible for design of building interior.
Responsible for meeting monthly goals in program enrollment and tuition by selling $6k- $18k tuition programs.
Assistant Director
Brain Balance Achievement Center of West Springfield
January 2012
to August 2013
Full-time
West Springfield
United States - Massachusetts
Scored intake educational assessment materials.
Scheduled all incoming assessments and program appointments for prospective and enrolled families.
Handled revenue and expenses on a monthly basis and corporate reporting.
Liaison to marketing and advertising vendors, and was responsible for directing the creation of ads with graphic designer, before corporate hired a marketing director.
Scheduled weekly events calendar for the year, including public presentations out in the community, and family/community outreach.
Managed all activities at front desk for center, including answering all incoming inquiry calls and managing data on inquiry to assessment to enrollment process.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Brain Balance Achievement Center
October 2010
to December 2011
Created Weekly Lectures and Event Calendar for Center Director to engage with parents and educators across Connecticut River Valley (CT and MA)
Created Event Set-Up List of items and steps for each lecture.
Accompanied Center Director to each event, as event facilitator, and subbed for CD if ill.
Edited and added to PPT presentation
Met with community organizations and leaders to discuss BB and common areas of interests and possible collaborations.
Offered tailored consulting around organizational development, community building, group facilitation, meeting agendas, and communication with a wide range of constituencies to small-medium non-profits and their leaders, educational institutions, community groups and political campaigns.
CLIENTS & COLLABORATIONS:
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition: Youth Summit
YWCA New England Regional Council
Springfield Trauma Prevention Coalition/Gandara Center
IAm Business Consulting
Brain Balance Achievement Center
Gandara Center, STOP ACCESS Springfield, Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
YWCA Springfield
Springfield College
Amherst Public Schools
Northwestern District Attorney's Office
Whitebrook Middle School
Imagine Philanthropy
Amherst College: Advancement Department
C.R.U.S.H. Community Meeting - Citizens for the Revitalization and Urban Success of Holyoke.
City of Holyoke - Mayor Morse's Transition Conference
Alex Morse for Mayor Campaign, Holyoke, MA
Senior Program Manager @ quasi state level workforce development agency
Commonwealth Corporation
October 2006
to June 2010
Full-time
Charlestown
Project lead for statewide (nationally recognized) educational initiative
Managed $734,000 budget for statewide educational network
Led annual legislative process to successfully secure funding for 3 years in state budget
Coordinated professional development and technical assistance for network of 20 dynamic, seasoned professionals for 6 years
Integrated web 2.0 technology such as online learning communities, virtual hard drives, wiki's, Skype to advance learning and communication across network
Led a redesign of the network's statewide branding and image, including new logo, graphically designed format for the annual report, marketing materials, etc.
Liaisoned with state agency leaders, school district superintendents, and other key education, workforce development and municipal leaders to cultivate and leverage partnerships
Coached President of Commonwealth Corporation in effective meeting design and facilitative leadership principles in order to establish and sustain new company-wide Senior Management Team.
Supported Vice President in division-wide strategic planning processes, meeting design, and hiring processes.
Managed Regional Partnership Strategy Pilot working group; facilitated cross-department meetings on a monthly basis, managed content, and interfaced with the President, pilot project staff and others to ensure alignment of outcomes and goals.
Program Manager
Commonwealth Corporation
July 2005
to June 2007
Full-time
Hadley, MA
Led annual legislative process to successfully secure funding in state budget
Handled rebranding of the CS2 Statewide network
Site Liaison to several school districts offering tailored technical assistance and training
Chaired division-wide "Social Justice and Equity" Committee that trained youth development staff internally.
Program Coordinator
Commonwealth Corporation
October 2004
to July 2005
Set up new office space for western Massachusetts satellite office.
Conducted project based research and provided event coordination & facilitation as required by other team members.
Development Associate @ national non-profit
Media Education Foundation
September 1999
to February 2003
Wrote grants that secured initial funding for renovations to a historic firehouse that eventually became MEF's permanent headquarters.
Created first organizational database of grant-makers related to MEF's mission and current facility project.
Conducted extensive grant funding research online and at local grant maker library.
Envisioned and executed collaborative community events to showcase MEF's work, and introduce the community to the firehouse building and its reuse.
Developed copy for and helped edit MEF website redesign, and print materials for marketing.
Provided feedback on rough cuts of documentaries
Created and helped design (A/V, floor plan, enlisting consultants in the community) the community's first handicapped-accessible multipurpose meeting room that doubled as the organization's cinema to premiere rough cuts and new documentaries.
Secured funding for handicap-accessible technology for multipurpose meeting room.
Participated on various hiring committees for incoming staff and new positions.
Gallery Assistant
Fishaye Gallery
May 2022
to October 2022
Customer Service - greeted customers, answered questions, handled correspondence with owner, processed purchases averaging $1200 daily.
Marketing - Proposed and completed window art to take advantage of large marketing real estate on building, to draw customers eyes in.
Merchandising - Developed creative ways to display art and showcase items for sale.
Temporary Administrative Assistant - Harwich Town Cultural Center
Town of Harwich- Cultural Center (now "The 204")
January 2022
to July 2022
Handled incoming rent for 44 artist studios
Created new internal systems and communication channels for town and tenants, including spreadsheets, newsletters, mailboxes, etc.
Redesigned front entrance to both educate the public about the building's use and town's vision for its future and to showcase the 44 artists who work within The 204.
Scheduled and handled payments and insurance/background checks for both incoming tenants and pop-up shop artisan sheds at another location in town.
Worked with Executive Director of local Chamber of Commerce to organize a public event/open studios/art exhibit that successfully attracted over 125 town residents to enter and learn about the building.
Cultivated community among the largest group of artists, makers and creatives on the Cape.
The Hive: A Gathering Space for Neighbors to Learn, Create and Heal Together
December 2017
to January 2020
Renovated a former neighborhood barber shop/vintage storefront into a healing and learning center for neighbors and citizens. The space was occupied by a therapist, a chiropractor and an artist/creative "maker".
Workshops on a variety of topics were held including: Naturopathic Remedies for Children, How to Reduce Stress, The Core Harmonizer. Neighbors participated in the renovation and upkeep of the space by donating time, skills or furniture.
A Community Little Free Library was established on the exterior of the Hive to further the mission of education and healing through neighbor exchanges.
Astrological Guide
Momma T Astrology
Since May 2021
I work with clients across the country who find themselves at a crossroads in life and are searching for support and guidance in how to proceed. I analyze their astrological birth chart and provide context and clarity about their current situation, and enjoy teaching them about how to understand their own chart.
Personal Assistant to local artists, artisans, makers and creatives. Providing per diem support with studio redesign, space organizing, technology assistance, presentation development, graphic design, marketing, connecting with local galleries.
Companion and Driver for elders in the community. Providing on-demand transportation and companionship for various senior citizens needing trips to the post office, movies, social outings, and help with technology.
2016- National INNOVATION AWARD - Brain Balance Achievement Center National Annual Convention
2015- National MISSION AWARD- Brain Balance Achievement Center, Inaugural Recipients of this award, Brain Balance Achievement Center National Annual Convention
