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Operations Guru
My career began 12+ years ago on Chicago's west side, working to expand education and learning opportunities for children, young people, and families.
Early on, I learned a truth that still guides my work today: good work can only go as far as its operations allow. Meaningful, long-term success relies on the intentionality of your systems, processes, and the people who steward them.
More than a decade later, I'm pleased to continue partnering with nonprofits and mission-minded organizations to build and maintain intentional behind-the-scenes infrastructure to support long-term impact.
Areas of expertise
Development Operations & Strategy
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Processing gifts and charitable donations
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Building, redesigning, and maintaining CRM donor databases
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Tracking donor engagement, stewardship & prospect planning, and analyzing fundraising data
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Coaching and supporting dev-ops team members to strengthen skills, build capacity, and grow in their roles
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Operationalizing new development strategies and initiatives, including building the systems, workflows, and processes that turn big-picture plans into day-to-day reality
Strategic Operations & Project Management
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Developing and managing project plans that keep cross-functional teams aligned on scope, timelines, and deliverables from start to finish
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Serving as a dedicated project management resource for teams that need structure and momentum without the overhead of a full-time hire
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Configuring new software systems to align with your organization's specific needs
People Operations & Strategy
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Operationalizing people and culture practices to support a healthy, functioning team environment
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Building and maintaining HR compliance processes to ensure your organization meets its obligations
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Talent acquisition support, including developing recruitment strategies, managing applicant tracking and engagement, and maintaining applicant tracking systems
My approach
My approach is rooted in intentional partnership.
It's important to me to get to know your systems, processes, and people. I tailor my support to your unique needs and focus on the big picture to craft thoughtful systems and workflows.
Most importantly, I work to ensure your organization is left in a better place with clear implementation of strategies to support your team's future growth.
Why this niche?
Because my last decade working in the social sector has made it clear that your mission is too important to be overshadowed by back-end operations.
Need support? Let's connect!