Laura Moss
Summerville
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI SC, adept in crisis management and program management. Spearheaded strategic partnerships and directed a $2 million foundation grant, enhancing operational efficiency and organizational growth. Excels in government relations and fostering team development, demonstrating exceptional project oversight and departmental coordination skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
State Director, Youth Centered Awareness Education
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI SC
08.2022 - Current
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Represented the organization at industry conferences and events.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Manage, schedule, and organize an average of 5 projects/programs simultaneously, with varying budgets, ensuring a smooth completion of project tasks.
- Train, and manage a team of 10-12 employees and volunteer pool
- Ensured consistent messaging of the organization's core-values in all communication to the community.
- Developed new programming
- Oversaw the $2 million foundation grant over three years.
- Report monthly to State Board of Directors.
Interim Executive Director
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Charleston SC
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
Founder/Executive Director
Mommy's Promise: Group Home for Pregnant Homeless
01.2011 - 07.2022
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Represented the organization at industry conferences and events.
Life Skills Teacher (Special Education)
Luthern Metropolitan Ministries
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio05-1993
Skills
- Government relations
- Crisis management
- Program management
- Fundraising strategies
- Budget oversight
- Media relations
- Project oversight
- Departmental coordination
Timeline
Interim Executive Director
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Charleston SC
06.2024 - 01.2025
State Director, Youth Centered Awareness Education
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI SC
08.2022 - Current
Founder/Executive Director
Mommy's Promise: Group Home for Pregnant Homeless
01.2011 - 07.2022
Life Skills Teacher (Special Education)
Luthern Metropolitan Ministries
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashland University
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