Wendy May

About Wendy May

I manage administrative and development operations for a nonprofit community arts organization.Since August 2024, I’ve been responsible for the internal systems that support staff, artists, donors, and leadership at Public Works Art Center. My work focuses on administrative operations, financial coordination, compliance and documentation, donor records and gift processing, and policy development based on executive direction.I draft and maintain employee, volunteer, and studio artist handbooks; track payments and expenses for accounting; maintain W-9 and payment records; calculate artist payouts from sales; manage the donor database; and support donor stewardship as well as community and fundraising events. I am also developing internal capital campaign materials and training resources.Before this role, I spent many years working in education, vocational rehabilitation, and community-based services. That background shapes a systems-focused, people-centered approach to operations and administration.I bring an MBA, project management training, and a practical, detail-oriented mindset. I’m comfortable serving as the sole owner of complex administrative and operational functions in mission-driven organizations.

Experience

1. Administrative Coordinator

   Public Works Art Center

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Manage day-to-day administrative operations for a nonprofit arts organization• Draft and maintain employee, volunteer, and studio artist handbooks• Develop internal policies and procedures based on executive direction• Track payments and expenses and prepare records for the accountant• Maintain W-9 records and calculate artist payouts from sales• Manage donor database, process donations, and maintain accurate donor records• Support donor relations and stewardship activities• Assist with planning and execution of community and fundraising events• Contribute to internal capital campaign planning and documentation

Education

• Morehead State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Pikeville High School

  High School Diploma

• Morehead State University

  Bachelor's degree