4031 W. Dayton Street
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1230

Director of Development

Experience

• Director Of Development
  Pioneer Center for Human Services
  Dates Employed Oct 2018 – Present
  Employment Duration 1 yr 10 mos
  Location McHenry, IL. Pioneer Center is a non profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential by helping them to lead a dignified life of well-being, independence, and inclusion. We do this through our 3 pillars of service. They are Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, and Homeless Services. For 60 years Pioneer Center for Human Services has served those in need in McHenry County and continues to grow through the great support of the community.
• Workplace Consultant
  Interiors for Business, Inc.
  Dates Employed Sep 2015 – Oct 2018
  Employment Duration 3 yrs 2 mos My responsibilities at Interiors for Business are to assist all types of companies to more efficiently utilize their space, understand the latest trends in the office furniture industry, and to attract and retain the best employees by providing a work environment that is exemplary. Our partnership with Steelcase allows us access to the latest and best in office research and to practically apply that information to better serve our clients. …

• Financial Professional
  Financial Partners
  Dates Employed May 2014 – Sep 2015
  Employment Duration 1 yr 5 mos
  Location Crystal Lake, IL Provide Financial and protection guidance to families and businesses that focus on outcomes and goals. The approach I take is one that looks at the whole person and their economic life value to ensure that we protect, preserve, and invest their most valuable assets. I take a holistic approach using economic based principles and a mix of financial strategies and products. Because I am not tied to one company's products, I can be truly independent and help guide my clients to what is best for them. …

• Director of Business Development
  Environments That Work
  Dates Employed Sep 2010 – Feb 2014
  Employment Duration 3 yrs 6 mos
  Location St. Charles , IL My responsibilities included developing new business, developing vendor/manufacturer relationships, and managing the project team.
• Sales Manager
  OM Workspace
  Dates Employed Sep 2009 – Jun 2010
  Employment Duration 10 mos As Sales Manager for OM Workspace, the furniture division of Office Max, I was responsible for leading 11 salespeople. This included developing sales strategies, conducting meetings, and making sales calls with my salespeople.

Education

• Judson UniversityField Of Study Communications-Broadcasting
  Activities and Societies: WJUD radio
  1974-1977
• Leaders In Action Discover

Volunteer Experience

• Past Chairman Of The Board - Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
  Dates volunteered Jan 2010 – Present
  Volunteer duration 10 yrs 7 mos
  Cause Economic Empowerment The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce creates value and opportunity for our members with the belief that a positive business climate is an integral part of a healthy community.
• Committee Member - Community Harvest Crystal Lake
• Dates volunteered Jun 2011 – Present
  Volunteer duration 9 yrs 2 mos
  Cause Social Services Annual Crystal Lake Food Pantry food drive
• Performer
  Musicians On Call
  Dates volunteered Jan 2018 – Present
  Volunteer duration 2 yrs 7 mos
  Cause Health Delivering the healing power of music.
• Committee Chairman - Families Feeding Families
  Dates volunteered Sep 2015 – Present
  Volunteer duration 4 yrs 11 mos
  Cause Social Services Families Feeding Families is an annual fundraiser for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry and is the kickoff to the Community Harvest Event held every fall. The fundraiser is a family friendly festival with entertainment and food. It raises money and food donations for the local food pantry.