As assistant director of alumni engagement and external relations, I am responsible for planning and managing programs and events involving alumni, the business and nonprofit communities and School of Management faculty and staff. My role involves:- Planning and executing the office of alumni engagement's robust schedule of yearly events, including the Alumni Association's signature event - the Annual Awards Banquet which showcases the -Serving as the Alumni Association's point of contact for the School of Management's Academic Series Sponsorship of the UB Distinguished Speaker Series-Managing the School's high school financial literacy efforts through the on-line tool MoneySKILL, as well as partnering with the UB School of Management undergraduate honors students to bring financial literacy, through MoneySKILL, to Western New York non-profit organizations for their employees and clients-Coordinating with the School's global programs office to connect students with alumni through faculty-led trips to major US cities-Serving as staff liaison to the School of Management Alumni Association Board of Directors' events and golf committee-Serving as liaison to the UB Office of Alumni Engagement for the Webinar Wednesday series, Business & Brews young alumni event and Homecoming Weekend planning committee-Serving as the School of Management liaison to the university-wide steering committee for the United Way UB Employees Campaign for the Community, chairing the campaign celebration committee and leading the university-wide planning effort for the campaign-end celebration event

Twice monthly blogger for buffalo(dot)com, a division of The Buffalo News. My blog, titled Young Money, focuses on the trials and tribulations of young professionals and offers advice on overcoming obstacles when beginning your career.

Work directly with the Chamber's President/CEO to develop and roll out new services and programs to chamber members. Manage the project from initial development until in operation for 6 - 12 months. Currently handling the roll out and implementation of the At Home Business 'U' program for home based and small business practitioners.Coordinate and manage the Chamber's four signature annual events with average attendance of 275 including the Emerging Business Leader's gala and the Chamber's Business of the Year Awards Dinner.Handle all operational functions for the Chamber including HR, payroll, IT and telephone. Maintain contracts with service providers and act as liaison to those companies.Coordinate all public advocacy efforts under the direction of the Chamber President and Public Affairs Council including drafting the organization's yearly legislative agenda.Work with the Chamber's program for young professionals, the Emerging Business Leaders, to provide seminars, networking opportunities and meetings with regional executives to help grow "bench strength" for leadership in WNY.Serve as the staff liasion to the Chamber's Board of Directors, Executive Committee and organizational investors.

Responsible for the organization, planning and follow through of the Chamber's three signature annual events as well as additional events created throughout the year with high profile speakers and guests.Manage and oversee all communications produced by the Chamber including electronic communications, press and website upkeep.Handle all public affairs and advocacy efforts under the direction of the Chamber President and Board of Directors. Draft yearly legislative agenda for publication by the Chamber. Facilitate communication between the Chamber and its members with elected officials throughout the region.Work with the Chamber's program for young professionals, the Emerging Business Leaders, to provide seminars, networking opportunities and meetings with regional executives to help grow "bench strength" for leadership in the Western New York region.

Organized and oversaw the annual State of the County Address presentation to community stakeholders. Coordinated, organized and managed offsite meetings to include site locations, room set up and guest reception.Served as Office Manager, responsible for the smooth operation of the day-to-day office functions. Worked directly with the CE's Chief of Staff to facilitate special projects and oversee approximately 50 volunteer advisory boards with appointments for the CE.

Handled all media relations within the Seantor's district, including all district specific press, local events and community outreach. Constituent liaison for Higher Education and Consumer Protection. Served as the lead office member for the 2007 Walk the Villages Program, coordinating with towns and villages involved with the program to promote local business and healthy living. This included coordinating monthly walks with representatives from each participating municipality.