Samantha B.
Nonprofit Operations Leader | Systems Builder | Strategic Growth & Organizational Effectiveness
- Role
- Operations Director at Milwaukee Domes Alliance
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samantha B.
I’m a mission-driven operations leader with 15+ years of experience transforming nonprofit organizations through strategic systems design, cross-team alignment, and operational excellence.I specialize in bringing structure and clarity to complexity - whether that’s overhauling financial systems, leading strategic initiatives, building revenue, or developing the infrastructure needed to support growth. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution: turning ambitious visions into sustainable systems that empower teams and drive measurable impact.My leadership style is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. I love solving problems at the top and the ground-level, building sustainable systems and high-performing teams. I’m particularly passionate about helping mission-driven organizations scale their impact through smart operations, strategic planning, and inclusive leadership.Core strengths:• Strategic planning & execution• Finance, HR & compliance leadership• Systems design & process improvement• Cross-departmental collaboration• Marketing & membership growth strategy• Organizational culture & change management
Experience
Operations Director
Mar 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
Driving organizational transformation as the operational backbone of a cultural institution in transition. Oversee HR, finance, membership, retail, marketing, and compliance functions, while building sustainable systems, driving cross-departmental alignment, and preparing the organization for operational independence and long-term growth.» Spearheaded a full Chart of Accounts redesign and system transition, improving financial reporting accuracy, budget visibility, and audit readiness.» Directed a complete legal rebrand and name change, coordinating asset redesign, regulatory filings, and alignment across platforms.» Strengthened HR infrastructure through FLSA-compliant reclassification, ADA compliance, and new policy development.» Stabilized lapsed membership rates through improved Salesforce reporting and data-informed renewal strategies.» Lead strategic marketing and operational alignment to support major events and a multi-year capital campaign.
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies
Master of Arts - MA, Cultural Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Volunteer Management
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Event Management
- Equality & Diversity
- Writing
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Editing
- Project Management
- Reproductive Health
- Poverty Reduction
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Data Entry
- Basic Html
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Feminist Theory
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Sexuality Education
- Herbal Remedies
- Youth Development
- Nutrition
- Trauma
- Database Administration
- Higher Education
- Community Outreach
- Social Media
- Grants
- Virtual Administrative Support
- Permaculture
- Program Evaluation
- Operations Management
- Nonprofits
- Program Development
- Management
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