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Chicago, Illinois

Lansing, Michigan Area

Downtown Lansing Inc. is a Nationally Accredited Main street program. My role primarily involved program management, event coordinator and public affairs in order to raise funds to support DLI which is a non profit organization. • Manage volunteer coordination for over 34 community events including volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, and volunteer exit interviews• Partner with community stakeholders in order to support mission of Downtown Lansing Inc. and increase fundraising efforts• Oversee public relations for fundraising events ensuring that adequate media channels were informed of events in order to increase attendance• Managed Taste of Downtown which drew over 10,000 community members and required event planning, volunteer coordinator, public relations, sponsorship coordination and management of strict budget. My contributions supported brought in $100,000 for DLI • Managed Silver Bells in the City which is both a community event and fundraiser. This event drew over 100,000 community members and raised over $200,000. Specifically, I planned a state wide televised parade which required 11 months of planning and included parade public relations, float selection and participant communication coordination• Manage $300,000+ annually in sponsorship funds, maintain sponsorship goals, successfully increase sponsorship income, and cultivate sponsorship relationships • Write grant applications and actively search for grants to increase future project funding • Oversee and manage budget of $800,000+ including budget creation, accounting reconciliation, cash flow statements and projected budgets and present monthly summaries to board of directors • Spearhead wayfinding system development by partnering with stakeholders and local government to create and fund a $500,000+ project• Devise and implement community development strategies including business recruitment, beautification projects, and place making design • Supervise government contracted work

Lansing, Michigan Area

Manage State Representative Marcia Hovey-Wright's schedule and event calendar which has developed strong organization skills and enhanced ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently. I also serve as a liaison between constituents and State Government in order to solve and address constituent problems and concerns, which has fostered strong problem solving and communication skills. Additionally, I research and analyze public policy, bills, and legislation which requires critical evaluation skills as well as superior written communication skills.

Lansing, Michigan Area

In charge of planning and executing monthly Progressive Women's Caucus meetings and briefings. Plan and organize fundraisers that benefit the Progressive Women's Caucus's PAC "MI Women Win" which includes event planning, invitation design, and assisting in fundraiser targeting and planning. Created and manage the caucus's social media presence as well as designing website and actblue for the caucus. I conduct donor research, manage and track donations, and created an extensive donor database. Additionally, I coordinate candidate recruitment which includes tracking all state house and senate candidates running for office in 2014.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Assisted in planning and organizing fundraisers that benefited the Michigan Women Win PAC. In order to do so I conducted donor research, created a donor database and designed invitations for fundraisers that resulted in over $15,000 in donations.

Lansing, Mi

I collected data in order to create a database on past election results and candidates in the State of Michigan. I also volunteered on local campaigns in order to help get out the vote, which allowed me to canvass door to door, execute phone calls, plan presentations, and conduct donor research.

East Lansing, Mi

Developed, designed, and managed social media marketing, product demonstrations, mini focus groups, and guerilla marketing tactics in order to increase the presence of Microsoft Skydrive on the Michigan State University campus.

Lansing, Michigan

I researched legislative issues, responded to constituent concerns and questions, assisted in preparation of legislative and committee reports and bills, while also completing receptionist duties including answering phones and clerical work

Starbucks, Michigan State University

I supervised, trained, and coached 30 employee workforce while also planning and delegating appropriate responsibilities to employees to ensure smooth flow of operations. I tracked sales and assisted in creating attainable sales targets. Additionally, I provided team leadership and mentoring to employees in order to enhance employee performance and create positive work environment. I also communicated effectively with general manager about employee performances, customer concerns, and store’s progress