As a highly organized and impactful leader, I am passionate about strengthening communities through strategic event programming and relationship building. In my current role as Senior Manager of Events at Horizons for Youth, I am responsible for orchestrating events that bring in half of our annual revenue. With over a decade of experience in event planning and management, I have developed expertise in producing, developing, and directing event operations and program strategy for all signature and third-party events. I excel in overseeing logistics and execution, managing high-level donors, and developing policy and procedures for portfolio management. At Heartland Alliance, I led fundraising event efforts for a $170 million organization, coordinating cross-department communications and organizing high-profile political events. Additionally, as Development Manager of Events at JDRF Illinois, I managed a portfolio of the organization's highest donors, sponsors, and business partnerships while organizing a successful annual fundraiser. Through my work, I have created impact videos and special event-related media, developed communication and marketing plans, and strategized social media efforts. I am dedicated to continuing to make a positive impact through my event planning expertise and relationship-building skills.