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- Spearhead the cultivation of meaningful relationships and powerful partnerships across the Midwest to advance the mission of the American Heart Association.- Strategically engage individual donors and families to secure transformational gifts, advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Greater Chicago Area

- Led a high-performing team to achieve recognition as the top campaign in the country for two consecutive years, driving a 40% and 50% year-over-year increase in fiscal revenue.- Raised $6.5 million for the mission through strategic volunteer management, corporate and donor stewardship, and expense reduction.- Facilitated collaboration between internal departments to identify and address the needs of corporate and community partners, resulting in mutually beneficial solutions and greater societal impact.-Presented annual impact reports to individual and corporate supporters, showcasing their social return on investment.- Recruited and managed top-level executive leaders from Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies to serve in volunteer leadership roles.- Developed and managed project plans to achieve financial, volunteer recruitment, and community impact goals by analyzing industry trends, community feedback, and market benchmarks.- Served on a national work team tasked with developing employee engagement and volunteer activities for fully remote and hybrid work environments.- Recognized as a national AHA leader, delivering presentations at regional/national conferences and staff trainings.

Greater Chicago Area

- Managed a team of 8 staff members across the Midwest region, driving them to surpass a gross revenue goal of $6.4M through strategic leadership events such as Dinner of Champions, Women/On the Move Luncheons, golf outings, and cocktail events.- Developed and executed comprehensive fundraising and strategic marketing plans in collaboration with local market staff, emphasizing corporate and individual giving to maximize donor engagement and support.- Formulated donor stewardship plans in coordination with market and individual giving staff, facilitating major gift asks and ensuring consistent engagement before, during, and after events.- Conducted ongoing staff training sessions to enhance fundraising skills, share best practices, and provide coaching tailored to individual career development goals.- Successfully rebuilt fractured relationships with market staff, fostering trust and commitment to the organization's mission and objectives.- Assisted in maintaining financial records and generating statistical reports, offering analysis and insights to optimize campaign income and expenses. Established fiscal year gross and net budgets for campaigns, ensuring financial stability and accountability.

Greater Chicago Area

- Surpassed annual portfolio revenue target by 15%, generating over $3.8M in fundraising revenue.- Successfully managed and executed two local events with revenues exceeding $1M each, showcasing strong leadership and event management capabilities.- Recruited and engaged top-level executives resulting in increased sponsorship, donations, and event participation.- Secured major gifts ranging from $2,500 to $50,000, significantly contributing to day-of-event fundraising goals.- Implemented effective financial stewardship and risk management practices, ensuring event budgets were met and expenditures were optimized.

Chicago, Il

- Led collaborative efforts resulting in the achievement of a $2 million gross fundraising goal for major mass-marketed events.- Successfully cultivated and engaged C-suite volunteers from top employers, enhancing corporate sponsorships and organizational representation.- Implemented retention and recruitment strategies resulting in 106% achievement of campaign sponsorship budget and 37% year-over-year growth.- Exceeded corporate team fundraising budget by 45% year-over-year, showcasing effective leadership and revenue generation capabilities.

International Locations

- Explored 11 countries across 3 continents over 9 months, enriching multicultural knowledge and fostering understanding of diverse global perspectives.- Orchestrated international logistics including navigating border crossings, managing visa requirements, crafting detailed itineraries, researching accommodation options, and arranging cultural excursions.- Created, launched, and maintained RTWFlyers.com, a travel website attracting hundreds of unique visitors monthly, offering insights, tips, and personal experiences from travels.- Honed communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with local communities and fellow travelers, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.- Demonstrated adeptness in budget management by effectively monitoring personal accounts, assessing financial risks, and handling transactions in multiple currencies to ensure financial stability throughout travels.

Chicago, Il

- Managed, cultivated, and distributed over $1.2 million in donor contributions annually to benefit the Chicago and Midwest region, ensuring strategic allocation to maximize impact and support the organization's mission.- Recruited and strategically engaged local and Midwest Executive Leadership teams, leveraging their networks and influence to expand the Association's reach and enhance community impact.- Facilitated high levels of engagement among partnering companies by delivering tailored mission activities, including employee engagement initiatives and health impact tools, aligning with each company's unique needs and objectives.- Identified prospective corporate partners, developed cultivation strategies, and directly solicited corporations to feature the American Heart Association in employee giving and matching gift campaigns, fostering mutually beneficial relationships and increased support.

Greater Chicago Area

- Presented clinical data to targeted physicians, adeptly tailoring messages to address individual customer needs, managed care pressures, and social styles, with a focus on hypertension and cardiovascular health.- Orchestrated speaking events across the Chicagoland area, collaborating with speakers, vendors, team members, and customers to ensure seamless execution and impactful presentations.- Provided personalized customer service by building strong relationships with physicians and staff, earning their trust and respect through consistent support and communication.- Developed and delivered comprehensive product business plans at monthly team meetings, analyzing territory trends, competitor strategies, and identifying key physicians for market growth opportunities.- Spearheaded creative marketing initiatives to generate enthusiasm and drive sales for new products, leveraging innovative strategies to captivate target audiences and increase market penetration.- Recognized with the SLC Award, ranking in the top 20% of the regional sales force, and received the MVP Award for outstanding performance in the Chicago District in 2008.

- Managed Commercial and Architectural/Engineering accounts within the Chicago Loop territory, fostering strong client relationships and driving business growth.- Utilized proactive prospecting techniques including business-to-business cold-calling, targeted phone calls, mail, and email campaigns to identify and acquire new clients, expanding market reach and increasing sales revenue.- Provided exemplary customer service and account management to ensure satisfaction of current clients and fostered loyalty, resulting in client referrals and repeat business opportunities.- Demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication, earning a promotion within 6 months of hire date after surpassing $108K in sales within the initial 6-month period.- Recognized for outstanding sales achievements, ranking #10 in the Midwest Region out of 111 representatives in April 2006 and #13 out of 110 representatives in June 2006. - Awarded Sales Person of the Month in June 2006 for consistently exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

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