Anna Mrdeza Email & Phone Number

Great Lakes/Atlantic Region

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for development efforts in the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from private and corporate foundations to support the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited.
• Coordinate with conservation and development colleagues to develop proposals and secure funding for DU’s priority initiatives.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

- Oversee the Advancement operations for Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research (the Center)- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program - Direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of the annual giving program- Successfully oversee the planning, design, and launch of all fundraising events - Manage an individual leadership and.

- Coordinated the office of the Chief Advancement Officer - Managed internal and external affairs- Provided administrative assistance- Represented the CAO and CEC Advancement team on administrative matters- Supported all aspects of the CEC Advancement operation

Rochester, Michigan

- Supported the stewardship initiatives within the School of Education and Human Services (SEHS)- Managed the SEHS Scholarship application and review process - Assisted as needed with Development efforts in SEHS- Help with project and program planning

Rochester, MI

- Managed, advised, and served the entire Human Resource Development student population- Served as student organization staff adviser for the Human Resource Development Honors/Professional Society - Educated students on university expectations, policies, procedures, curricula and served as a resource- Supervised the 2015-2016 graduate advising intern.

Rochester, MI

• Managed and advised a caseload of 360+ students with different majors, backgrounds, and goals- Encouraged student development, campus connections, and university involvement- Facilitated career exploration with.
• Supervise summer graduate intern, plan professional development, support in summer projects
• Advise at orientations, introduce students to course registration and degree requirements
• Advise students on courses, semester plans, degree plans, and best fit majors
• Utilize student development, appreciative, and inclusive advising theories to inform work
• Plan and facilitate academic success workshops and programs

Rochester, MI

• Plan and implement a recruitment strategy for assigned territory including high school visits and college fairs
• Advise potential students when it comes to OU admissions procedures and general information
• Coordinate group visits from high schools and organizations in the area (organize, present, and lead)
• Assist with the planning of the Oakland County Schools Learning Achievement Coalition Conference
• Serve on university committee’s such as the Student Leader Success Scholarship committee
• Navigate and utilize the Banner system when making decisions on applications and assisting students

Columbus, OH

• Served as emergency response for a building of 500 students and backup for other residential complexes- Supervised a graduate student serving as the Assistant Hall Director and 20 student Resident Advisors
• Administered desk operations and directly supervise the Resident Manager and 25 Office Assistants
• Managed a high rise residence hall of 500 students (budget, maintenance, living learning communities)
• Directed building wide and resident advisor programming initiatives as set by the Community Development Plan
• Facilitated student conduct meetings, organized through the Maxient database
• Worked with Faculty and Coordinators to ensure the success of three living learning communities within the hall

• Served as emergency response for the residential campus, 2500 living in area, 5500 living on campus.
• Supervised a group of 6-8 Resident Advisors directly, and indirectly supervise 19 Resident Advisors
• Directed building desk operations and supervised the Administrative Resident Advisor and 20 desk clerks
• Co-managed a traditional residence hall of 850 students (budget, maintenance, living learning communities)
• Facilitated student conduct meetings, organized through the Simplicity database for 200 student cases to date
• Assisted with the selection, training, and development of all staff members, fired and hired student staff members

Master Of Arts (M.A.), College Student Personnel

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General