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Career Objective
| To secure a leadership role supporting a skilled mentor within an organization capable of advancing social justice causes. This will allow me to continue developing my skills as a civil rights advocate while making the most of my experience leading public policy and community outreach initiatives utilizing coalition building and efficient use of technology. |
Education
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major / Marketing Minor – 2001-2005
Professional Experience
VarnEnt – Washington, DC | President | 1995 - Present
- Originally specialized in computer repair and installation
- Currently performing both new media and non-profit consulting
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National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) – Washington, DC | Executive Director | 2008 - 2010
- Responsible for implementation of programs - accomplish agency mission
- Supervise, hire, motivate and mentor staff
- Acquire necessary resources for completion of projects
- Spokesperson for agency and primary contact for partner organizations and public policy
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Triangle Foundation – Detroit, MI | Director of Youth Initiatives and Information Technology | 2004– 2008
- Oversee organization’s youth initiatives program
- Oversee organization’s information technology department
- Provide high level input on other programs within the organization, organization’s fundraising efforts and organization’s capacity building
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Eastern Michigan University Division of Student Affairs – Ypsilanti, MI | Web Development | 2004 - 2006
- Developed, maintained, and advised on division’s web sites
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Camp Lookout – Frankfort, MI | Program Director | 2004 - 2005
- Hired and supervised summer camp staff
- Responsible for overall camp program including involvement in business management
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Eastern Michigan University LGBT Resource Center – Ypsilanti, MI | Student Coordinator | 2003 - 2005
- Managed office during a transition year
- Advised University Administration on diversity issues
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Eastern Michigan University Housing – Ypsilanti, MI | Resident Advisor & Help Desk | 2002 - 2003
- Provided residential support and services - upper classmen in apartment style building
- Assisted with incoming calls and on-site technical support for ICT Department
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Michigan DECA – Ypsilanti, MI | Public Relations Coordinator | 2001 - 2003
- Coordinated public relations campaign and provided content for major publications
Camp Gordonwood – Ortonville, MI | Staff Director | 1999 - 2004
- Supervised and hired summer camp staff
- Helped lead management team which oversaw planning and implementation of summer program
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Citadel Communications – Saginaw, MI | Promotions | 2000 - 2001
- Oversaw promotions for two commercial radio stations
Liggett Broadcasting – Saginaw, MI | Promotions Director | 1999 - 2000
- Oversaw the promotions department of a commercial radio station
- Involved with station management team
Activities
- Board of Advisors | Harvey Milk Foundation | 2009 - Present | Click here for more information
- Board of Directors | Woodhull Freedom Foundation | 2008 - 2011
- Governor Appointee | Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy | 2007 - 2008
- Co-Chair | Creating Change Youth Engagement Subcommittee | 2007 - 2008
- National Transgender Education Project's Youth Review Board | 2007 - 2008
- Public Policy Advisor | Episcopal Diocese of Michigan | 2006 - 2008 | Click here for more information
- Diversity Council | Eastern Michigan University | 2006 - 2008 | Click here for more information
- LGBTRC Advisory Board | Eastern Michigan University | 2003 - 2008 | Click here for more information
- Student Leader Group | Eastern Michigan University | 2005 - 2007 | Click here for more information
- Diversity and Legislative Chair | American Camp Association, Michigan | 2005 - 2007
- University Liaison | Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project | 2004 - 2005
- Web Manager | American Camp Association, Michigan | 2004 - 2007
- Vestry | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church | Ypsilanti | 2004 - 2006 | Click here for more information
- Program Committee | ACA Mid-States Conference | 2004 - 2006
- Co-Host | Closets R4 Clothes | 2004 - 2006
- Youth Group Facilitator | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church | Ypsilanti | 2003 - 2006 | Click here for more information
- Conference Advisor | Michigan DECA | 2003 - 2005
- Student Advisor | Coalition for a Fair Michigan | 2004
- Treasurer | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Ypsilanti | 2004 | Click here for more information
- Advisor - Youth & Young Adult Ministry | Episcopal Diocese of MI | 2001 - 2004 | Click here for more information
- State President | Michigan DECA | 2000 - 2001
- Group Leader and Senior Advisor | Help Change Hunger | 1994 - 1998
References
Available upon request.