Owens Crossroads, Alabama, United States
I build things that work. Systems, programs, communications — and I do it from scratch, in lean environments, with limited resources and unlimited commitment to the mission.For the past two years I have served as the Agency Relations Coordinator at the Food Bank of North Alabama, supporting 230+ agency partners across 11 counties within the Feeding America network. My work sits at the intersection of operations, compliance, data, and human connection — and I believe those things are inseparable when you're trying to end hunger.Within my first month I built our agency partner newsletter from nothing. No template, no precedent, just a belief that how you communicate your mission is part of the mission itself. That newsletter was recognized by Feeding America for inclusion in the FANO Learning Library as a model for partner communications across the network.I also build data systems. Survey tools, capacity reports, weighted allocation models, demographic reporting infrastructure — including a form adopted by the Alabama State Department of Education for statewide use across Alabama food banks.My background spans 13+ years across food service operations, early childhood education leadership, and nonprofit network management. Everywhere I have gone I have found gaps, built solutions, developed people, and left things better than I found them.I am currently pursuing my Google Data Analytics certification and am passionate about bringing systems thinking, creative communication, and human centered leadership to a national stage in the hunger relief space.I am always interested in connecting with others who believe that creativity, systems thinking, and human connection all belong in the fight against hunger.
-Role reclassified and title promoted to Agency Relations Coordinator in October 2024 after independently expanding scope of work beyond existing job description within first year, requiring the organization to formally redefine the position to reflect actual responsibilities -Conceptualized and produced monthly agency partner newsletter from scratch within first month of hire, including themed visual design, full content development, and coordinated Agency Zone website imagery, recognized by Feeding America for inclusion in the FANO Learning Library as a model for network partner communications -Developed survey and data collection systems exceeding 7,000 data points, creating visualizations and capacity reports used in organizational decision making and strategic planning -Designed electronic demographic reporting forms adopted by the ALSDE TEFAP representatives for use across Alabama food banks
Work directly with our Agency Partners to support their efforts in providing food to our community. Maintain Agency Zone portion of website to provide ease of access for: making warehouse appointments, tip sheets and faqs, submitting agency reports monthly, updating recalls, hours of operation, etc. Perform audits to ensure agency's are maintaining proper records according to USDA/Feeding America protocols as well as food safety standards. Educate Agencies on proper food safety practices and offer solutions for challenges. Work with other FB departments to meet our collective goal. Seek out opportunities in the community to educate on food insecurity and equitable access.