Provides services to Inventures clients by supporting and interfacing with the executive director, the client board of directors, and client committee/working group chairs. Acts as an overall coordinator of client activities and as a go-between between the client and Inventures staff providing professional services to the client. Recommends and implements organizational policies and procedures to include membership and sponsorship strategies. Coordinates with key stakeholders to development annual budget. Provide clients with periodic financial updates and assist with budget evaluation and planning. Current Program: Mopria Alliance - mopria.orgWomen in Thoracic Surgery - wtsnet.org

Responsible for departments and staff in membership, events, communications, and operations for the Association. Staff liaison to all councils and committees. Worked directly with the Board of Directors in communications, scheduling, board meeting minutes and protocols. Coordinated with business partners and affiliates in event/program cross-promotion. Communication to members via weekly e-letter and social media. Worked closely with governmental affairs team to disseminate regional advocacy issues to the membership. Responsible for membership retention (Goal: 80%) and expansion (Goal: 5%). Worked with other HBA/BIAs and the California BIA to promote best practices in membership strategies.• Team Player: Promoted from Event Manager to Director, added Membership, then Vice President.• Initiated Membership meetings with California BIA/HBAs and state association meetings.• Effectively managed the balance between member requests and the Association’s abilities.• Demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibilities.• Enthusiastically represented the Association within the region, across the state and at the national level.

Responsible for the management and implementation of all current and potential fundraising campaigns, as well as the cultivation of resources and relationships for the Theater. Managed full-time staff of six; part-time of eight, with a total revenue goal of two million dollars raised primarily through grant funding, events and annual fund efforts. • Team Player: Promoted from Events Manager to Director then to Director of Development.• Achieved and exceeded fundraising goals throughout tenure by strict budget management and cash flow analysis.• Learned the importance of visual aspects and presentation and their impact on successful events.

Assisted the Executive Director in the implementation of the annual strategic development and public relations plan. Managed annual fundraising programs, special events and exhibits. Elevated awareness of the Center by marketing, advertising and promoting the educational, entertaining and interactive science programs within the facility and throughout classrooms across Alaska. • Successfully obtained sponsorship to bring nationally recognized exhibit on children’s health to Anchorage.• Logistical coordinator of annual fund-raising event that attracted over 12,000 attendees.