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Berkman and Brown LLCPrincipal Owner
Sep. 2021Sammamish, Washington, United StatesFounded and serves as the managing principal of a boutique consulting firm that works with non-profit organizations to find creative and achievable solutions in risk and crisis management, strategic planning, institutional engagement and advancement, and operations. Through structured problem solving, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and identification of second-order implications, works with clients to address the urgent symptomatic challenges while developing strategies to solve the underlying systemic issues.
Union for Reform JudaismDirector COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Sep. 2020 - Sep. 2021Bellevue, Washington, United StatesSuccessfully designed and led the organization’s strategic response to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, providing planning support during winter and spring, and directing operational preparations, communication, and support to COVID issues. Ensured the successful reopening of 16 regional residential program facilities and international programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic and related health and safety operations after a year of closures. Gathered and facilitated a senior medical advisory board with experts across North America. Educated staff and trustee leadership with objective analysis, evaluations, and recommendations regarding the organization’s operational performance capabilities during the pandemic. Mentored local directors and regional leaders and determined each program's timeline, protocols, and recommendations. Created strategy, provided leadership, and supported all programs and facilities throughout the pandemic. Empowered and supported regional leadership to adapt and create their own plans in accordance with North American guidelines. Assisted regional leaders in adapting guidelines and program plans to maximize success for summer 2021. In collaboration with HR, provided strategic support for summer 2021 hiring, including planning for special issues related to programmatic and support staff, international staff, faculty, and medical staff. Supported significant transition for food service and staffing provisions for the majority of URJ facilities. Collaborated with regional and senior leadership to best leverage our purchasing power as a system, particularly in COVID mitigation and specialized professional staffing.
Union for Reform JudaismDirector - Camp Kalsman
Dec. 2006 - Sep. 2020Greater Seattle AreaSenior executive responsible for all aspects of programmatic, fundraising, facility, and administrative operations and processes. As the inaugural director, designed and implemented all management systems and procedures. Major ongoing responsibilities included facilities management, board (local and international) development, strategic planning, fundraising, health, safety, security, program, marketing, recruitment, evaluation, and budget oversight ($2M annually). Extensive project management experience using data and analytics to achieve process and product improvement. Supervised 5 FTE (direct reports) and 100+ PTE. Created affinity groups, alumni association, and community organization to support mission and organization. Developed multiple capital campaigns, including identifying, engaging, and soliciting donors and foundations. Served as the organization's internal safety and security expert on all domestic and international activities.
Union for Reform JudaismAssociate Director of Camping
Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2006Greater New York City AreaCoordinated educational and recreational program design development for URJ, including thirteen camps, international travel programs, and a high school in Israel. Financial oversight for the entire camping system (+$28M annual budget). The chief emergency manager for the camping system. Selected and trained safety and security staff at URJ Camps. Led the process of designing and producing scalable educational materials for URJ camps. Facilitated insurance claims and policy coverage. Coordinated the recruitment and placement of rabbinic and cantorial students at URJ camps. Process designed, organized, and administered the recruitment and training of over 300 international staff for the URJ camps. Partnered with the Director of Facilities and Construction in supervising URJ camp facilities and capital improvements. Facilitated the engagement, growth, and cultivation of relationships with Board Members, donors, and supporting foundations.
Union for Reform JudaismSenior Assistant Director - Greene Family Camp
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004Bruceville, TexasManagement of daily operations and program. Responsible for recruitment, intake, training, development, and supervision of 200 seasonal staff annually. Assisted in the management of the annual budget ($2M+). Responsible for accreditations by county, state, and American Camping Association. Served as camp’s chief safety and security officer and Firefighter/EMT with the local volunteer fire department.
Union for Reform JudaismSenior Assistant Director Camp Harlam
Jul. 2001 - Dec. 2002Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Union for Reform JudaismAssistant Director - Greene Family Camp
Aug. 1997 - Sep. 2000Bruceville, TX
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