BRIEF
I've gone through a number of phases in my education and career, and each of them has informed my current work ethos and philosophy.
I could be considered a Polymath and Entrepreneur after opening & co-founding two Businesses and co-funding a charity.
I have excelled in a number of project management and creative design roles through diverse industries; that is why I believe that my asset to you is my ability to adapt to challenges that others fail to meet.
SKILLS
Resilience & Adaptability
Collaboration
Multilingual
Public Relations
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Change Management
Webster University | 2017
Master of Arts | Management & Leadership
This is a combined Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Administration Program (MPA) with emphases on Change Management and Nonprofit AdministrationSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville | 2015
Bachelor of Science | Political Science including Geography
This program has a concentration on International Relations and LanguagesLongview College (MCCKC) | 2011
Associate of Arts | Communications & Theater Arts
This program included advanced Technical Writing, Public Relations and Journalism plus Technical Performance Training and Creative WritingMissouri State University | 2010
Pre-Professional Certificate | Applied Geospatial Science
Included training in GIS and Coding plus Geodesy and GeoinformaticsEDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Sustainability Manager
Blue Air Acres | Apr 2020 - Present
- Develop capital and sustainability strategies with autonomy to implement programs
- Manage business to business relations, and energy benchmarking & assessment
- Project Management Professional (Expires Oct 2022)
Chief Operations Officer
MGR Advisors | Apr 2014 - Jun 2020
- Oversee change + acquisition management
- Develop direction & goals in conjunction with strategic partnerships
- Board President 6/18-6/20; HR & IT Manager 4/15-7/16; Consultants Manger 4/14-5/15
- Nonprofit Professional (Expired Feb 2022)
Financial Aid Specialist
Webster University | May 2016 - Oct 2017
- Advise students applying for aid determining continued eligibility for assistance
- Requests, collects, and reviews documents for accuracy, completeness & compliance
General Manager
Erney's 32 Degrees | Jun 2011 - May 2016
- Oversee club + staff operations & HR functions
- Supervise promotion & entertainment marketing & sales
- Assistant General Manger / Shift Manger 6/11-12/12
Producer
WTV | Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
- Oversee live broadcast over multiple platforms in conjunction with segment producer
- Oversee content from conceptualization through execution
- Broadcast Director 8/13 - 7/14
Transportation Manager
The Muny Theatre | Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
- Direct employees of 2 departments using SAP/TMS
- Oversee full-spectrum of client & staff transit
Broadcast Presenter
The Growl (Public Radio) | Sep 2006 - May 2011
- Broadcast Presenter / On-Air Host & Moderator 8/08-5/11; Sound Engineer 9/06-8/08
- Certified Radio Operator (Expired in 2015)
Assistant Manager
Boomer's Café | Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
- Perform all manager duties during shift
- Shift Supervisor & Barista 1/07-12/07
Development Director
World Affairs Council | Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
- Supervise capital & fundraising campaigns
- Certified FundRaising Executive (Expired in 2013)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Holland Records & Productions | Apr 2004 - Aug 2010
- eCommerce Manager 12/04-3/06; Talent Scout 4/04-1/05
- Certified Audio Engineer (Expired in 2011)
Bank Teller
Central Bank of Kansas City | Feb 2004 - Aug 2006
Founding Member
Friends of the MUNY | 2013-Present
- Develop charter & hospitality proposals
Commissioner
City of Webster Groves | 2016-2017
- Public Safety Commissioner on the Traffic Advisory Commission
- Provide arbitration & develop capital improvement plans
Public Policy Advisor (Apprenticeship)
City of Brentwood | 2012-2013
- Develop Citywide 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
- Digitalize City Charter
Activities Official
MSHSAA | 2004-2012
- Trained / Registered Official for 7 activities
VP & Project Coordinator
Gay-Straight Alliance - Longview | 2010-2011- Oversaw fundraising events
- Raised $5,000 for local groups
Chief Executive Officer
College Democrats of Missouri | 2006-2010
- Reorganized nonprofit in 2007
- Represent the State of Missouri at National Conventions