Educational Program Manager
IPERS (Des Moines, Iowa)
November 2024 -Present

  • Developed and executed educational programs for 400,000 constituents

  • Created and balanced budgets up to $55,000

  • Coordinated with multiple organizations including handling contracts or agreements

  • Used data to evaluate programs and make changes for further growth

GEAR UP Iowa Facilitator (Program Planner II)
Iowa Department of Education (Des Moines, Iowa)
March 2019-November 2024

  • Managed a $24,000,000 budget consisting of an operating budget and up to 13 program budgets

  • Created and executed supports for 28 schools and 9000 students

  • Developed policies and procedures that aligned with state and federal regulations

  • Recruited partners and worked with a board of commissioners to align program initiatives with organizational goals

  • Secured grant funding to support operational needs

Domestic Violence Advocate
Children & Families of Iowa (Des Moines, Iowa)
May 2015-March 2019

  • Coordinated housing resources, workforce development resources, food security resources to support community members serving up to 300 people a year

  • Conducted community events for up to 600 people

  • Collaborated with state agencies, faith groups, community organizations, sister-organizations, and schools to amplify awareness and support efforts

  • Secured grant funding to support operational needs

Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Multicultural Services
Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Indiana)
January 2013-August 2014

  • Support 1,500 students and served as the coordinating staff member for 75 student organizations

  • Monitored budgets up to $150,000 and ensured the division

  • Trained on important policies and procedures including crisis management

Administrative Assistant, Intercultural Life
Central College (Pella, Iowa)
July 2011-December 2012

  • Designed and delivered the onboarding as well as campus wide presentations

  • Supervised a team of 4 staff members, ensuring projects were completed on time

  • Ensured the successful execution of all departmental activities

AmeriCorps VISTA
Wartburg College (Waverly, Iowa)
July 2010-June 2011

  • Planned and executed community volunteer opportunities for up to 900 people

  • Gathered and analyzed data to report about the impact of volunteer programs

Administrative Assistant
Upward Bound - Central College, (Pella, Iowa)
May 2005-May 2010

  • Ensured accurate grant documentation, aligning services with grant requirements, and supporting program compliance

  • Contributed to the research and development of grants, securing funding for the continued operation of Upward Bound Programs