
Entrepreneur
Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Entrepreneur
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Vibrant, driven, extravert who enjoys working with people. Natural leader and motivator who can be counted on to provide an accurate appraisal of all options, systematize solutions in situations requiring structure, assure stability by introducing innovation gradually and visualize solutions related to space and security.
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, budget management, develop and implement strategic planning, develop corporate relationships, developing on-going professional training, developing vision, facility development, coaching, staff supervision, committee work, committee development, entrepreneurial skills, revenue development
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)
722% increase in participation from 2004-Current.
412.5% increase in fundraising for High School Budget for 2008.
200% increase in programming from 2004-2008.
Developed and helped implemented 18-month strategic planning process.
Developed relationships with Indiana Pacers, the Marion County Commission on Youth and Emergent Leadership Institute/Helpindyonline.com.
179% increase in annual revenue from 2005-2009.
Developed vision and implementation of the JCC’s Teen Center of Excellence, providing opportunities for teens to learn life-skills.
Conceived and Developed the JCC Teen House to be the center of all high school programming at the JCC boasting more than 2000 visits in the first 13 months of operation.
Recruited, supervised and traveled with high school athletes as the Delegation Head to Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and, San Diego, CA.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
June 2001 — September 2004 (3 years 4 months)
Professional liaison and facilitator to the Athletic Committee and more than a dozen member and professionally staffed committees and sub-committees.
Managed the administration, maintenance, cleanliness and use of more than 100,000 square feet of athletic facilities (including,
Athletic Office and Programming, Racquet Sports, Aquatics, Massage, Fitness Center, Group Fitness, Cleaning, Babysitting and
Pro Shop).
Professional liaison and representative for the Athletic Club’s NACAD Basketball traveling teams and Indianapolis’ Hahn Cup
Squash Team.
Supervised, administrated and served on the Committee for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 City Club Games between the Athletic
Club and the Columbia Club.
Exceeded projected Athletic Department revenue and fitness income by 100% in 2001 and 2002 and cut expenses by 29%.
Developed member laundry service with an accuracy rating of greater than 97%, May 2002 through August 2004.
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry)
October 2000 — June 2001 (9 months)
Delaney's in the heart of Five Points, Columbia, SC. It is Columbia’s premier Irish Pub. Featuring live music five nights per week, trivia on Sundays, an array of menu items including filets, hamburgers, and Shepard’s’ pie, 26 beers on tap and more. The official headquarters for the annual St. Patty’s day in Five Points. Just blocks from the University of South Carolina.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 1997 — January 2000 (2 years 8 months)
Responsible for operational factors related to the delivery of programs and services on a day-to-day basis.
Evaluated, created and maintained computer services for the Center.
Increased membership 33%.
Professional advisor to the committee overseeing the design of the brand new, multi-million dollar health and fitness center.
Wrote, received and administrated $25,000 grant from the Palmetto Health Alliance.
Recruited, employed, trained and supervised all program staff.
Responsible for the overall coordination and development of programs and activities.
100% increase in the amount of programming offered at the Center.
Instituted regular programming and rental reports to the Board of Directors.
27% increase in our annual Federation allocation.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
MAJS, MAJCS , Jewish Studies& Non-Profit Management , 1993 — 1996
1989 — 1993
Merrin Teen Fellowship, Merrin Center for Professional Teen Fellows, New York, NY CPR & AED certification for Medical Providers, Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, IN Professional Supervision, Jewish Community Center Association, New York, NY Certified Mixologist, Philadelphia school of Bartending
Volunteer: B’nai Brith Youth Organization, Help Indy On-Line, Holliday Park, Hooverwood, Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, JCC Auction, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Marion County Mental Health Association, Park Regency, PHINdy, Second Helpings, United Way and Wabash College
Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men-Board
Association of Jewish Center Professionals
Merrin Teen Professional Fellows
Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA, JCC Indianapolis, MCCOY, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Delaney's Pub
Eagle Scout, Troop 51, Elkhart, IN