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New York, Ny, Us

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

• Cultivate and Strengthen Alumni Relationships: Spearhead initiatives to foster and sustain lifelong relationships between Stony Brook University and its diverse alumni community, enhancing engagement and loyalty through targeted communication and personalized outreach.• Shape the Alumni Experience: Take a central role in designing and enhancing the alumni experience, focusing on building meaningful connections between current students and recent graduates. Actively promote engagement among athletics alumni by creating inclusive opportunities for networking, mentorship, and collaboration.• Innovate Alumni Engagement Strategies: Develop and implement forward-thinking strategies to enhance alumni engagement, utilizing cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Employ best practices in alumni relations to design impactful programs that resonate with various alumni demographics and foster a strong sense of community.• Leverage Feedback and Analytics: Continuously gather feedback from alumni to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Use data analytics to tailor engagement initiatives and measure success, ensuring that the alumni relations efforts align with the needs and interests of the alumni community.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

• Cultivated, stewarded, and strengthened relationships between the athletic department and its donors across all levels, ensuring effective communication and engagement to enhance donor loyalty and support.• Increased the visibility of the Seawolves United brand through targeted marketing initiatives, strategic social media campaigns, active participation in campus committees, and organization of campus and external events that highlighted the program’s impact.• Oversaw all aspects of donor relations, including the development and management of a comprehensive stewardship program. This included timely acknowledgments, personalized communication, and the execution of signature events designed to honor and engage Seawolves United donors.• Planned and managed a diverse range of cultivation events for Seawolves United, such as golf outings, alumni receptions, and specialized cultivation activities, all aimed at strategic constituency building and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

Seawolves United Program Management / Advancement• Assisted in developing and implementing the Seawolves United annual giving program, including appeals, newsletters, gift processing, and stewardship.• Generated fundraising reports to help the management team meet annual goals set by the Director of Athletics.• Proactively identified and addressed advancement-related issues in a fast-paced environment.• Coordinated resources for the successful execution of action plans.• Ensured the Seawolves United brand was prominently featured in all collateral and communications to donors.Event Planning / Public Relations• Helped plan and manage Seawolves United cultivation events, including hall of fame inductions, golf outings, and alumni receptions, focusing on strategic relationship building.• Coordinated logistics for VIP events, including scheduling, permits, catering, and A/V setup, and managed guest registration and inquiries.• Standardized the client intake process and created online registration procedures for tracking RSVPs.• Oversaw on-site event management, including logistics, registration, catering, and event production.Human Resources & Staff Supervision• Recruited, trained, mentored, and supervised student staff and interns.• Oversaw daily assignments and prioritized workloads in alignment with the event calendar.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

Advancement, Donor Relations & Stewardship• Responsible for increasing annual donations to the department and individual sport programs.• Developed and implemented year-round plans for staff giving, sport team fundraising, and alumni support.• Planned and executed the inaugural "Frank Conti Memorial Football Fundraiser and Reception," generating over $13,000 for Stony Brook football.• Assisted in two successful fundraising campaigns for Baseball and Softball, each generating over $10,000.• Cultivated a new donor and advisory board member, securing a $10,000 gift agreement for the athletic department’s annual fund.• Increased membership in the Stony Brook Football Touchdown Club from 131 in FY14 to over 200 in FY15.• Designed and implemented the “Seawolves Points” preferred seating system for season tickets.Marketing & Brand Management• Enhanced visibility of the Stony Brook Athletics brand through marketing, social media, on-campus committees, and events.• Managed a team of 14 student staff, coordinating over 500 appearances for the “Wolfie Team.”• Oversaw marketing campaigns and brand strategies to establish and maintain the “Wolfie” brand presence, increasing awareness through targeted research, strategy, and relationship management.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

Marketing & Brand Development• Increased visibility and merchandise sales for the University through on-campus and Long Island-wide promotional campaigns.• Developed vendor partnerships, conducted market research, organized sales events, and generated periodic sales reports.• Managed all Stony Brook Athletics social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Blogger.• Oversaw student workers and interns in daily operations, event planning, and marketing activities.• Acted as the Athletic Department liaison to the Stony Brook University Communications Department.Represented the University at local events, fairs, and festivals to promote Stony Brook licensed products.

Port Jefferson, Ny

• Full service commercial real estate

Stony Brook, Ny

• Instructed 30 students on a weekly basis • Evaluated artistic growth and development of students; Prepared choreography for annual dance • Classes of Instruction: Introduction to Dance, Broadway Baby, Hip Hop Jazz

Stony Brook, New York, United States

• Floor director for weekly Stony Brook Athletics show which aired locally on Cablevision and nationally on CSTV• Stony Brook SeaPups Kids Den Coordinator: Managed club, created monthly newsletter, planed and organized birthday parties held at athletic events. Responsible for membership renewals and recruitment of new members• Communicated and provided information to clients through various marketing and promotional efforts

West Babylon, New York, United States

• Worked daily with an on-air personality during their show• Familiarity with in studio-programming, contesting, screening phone calls and other technical aspects• Responsible for attending promotional events (street fairs, concerts, and charity events throughout Long Island)

Advanced Graduate Certificate - Two Courses Completed, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Gpa 3.97

Activities and Societies: Coursework Completed CEK 521 - Diversity and Higher Education CEK 522 - Crisis Management and Prevention.

Ma, Professional Studies, Human Resource Management, Gpa 3.89

Bs (Summa Cum Laude), Business Management (Marketing)/Media Arts, Gpa 3.88

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Sigma Beta Honor Society, SBU.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Senior Class President '04, Junior Class President '03, Sophomore Co-Class President '02, Student Government.