Consulting Projects


• Served as Interim Executive Director for the Des Moines Symphony

  • Brought focus to staff efforts for Midori Residency

  • Researched and analyzed audited financial statements identifying trends and issues to be addressed

  • Revamped budgeting process

  • Developed reports to better inform board of trustees about the Symphony’s financial health

  • Recommended procedures for Nominating and Governance Committee

  • Provided continuity to staff during a period of transition

  • Recommended a process for developing new projects and minimizing risk prior to implementation

  • Developed rationale for endowment campaign

  • Recommended distribution formula for endowment to minimize year to year volatility in distribution amount


• Provided project management for the Midwest Legal Immigrations Project’s Immigration Training Seminars

  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies

  • Drew 38 attendees from 12 different states across the US, highest attended seminar to date

  • Increased seminar net income by 400% over previous seminars

  • Produced a 6 to 1 return on advertising dollars spent