I am a non-profit development team leader with 10+ years in fundraising & planning experiences & events; 15+ years in the private sector with 3 different Fortune 500 Companies in brand building, sales & strategic partnership experience; and 3+ years with government experience working for the United State Senate. I am skilled at leading large cross functional projects to meet campaign timelines and exceed fundraising goals. I am a true self starter that can operate efficiently within ambiguous situations while driving organizational success. People seek me out for creative ideas, fundraising strategy and innovative solutions to drive engagement & growth. I am most passionate about creating meaningful and memorable human experiences that drive engagement with the St. Jude brand on a small and large scale. My background is working with internal and external cross functional teams to ensure our standards meet brand guidelines to drive fundraising through special event & tour experiences in a fast paced environment. Bringing donors face to face with the St. Jude mission through these experiences is what I enjoy the most.I have a keen ability to leverage networks and drive collaboration that creates demonstrated success in developing integrated fundraising efforts, organizational strategy, sales and marketing campaigns. I have a proven track record in leading both donor and customer engagement with key stakeholders. Learning and connecting through multicultural experiences has been the common thread throughout my career and life. Pre-pandemic, I enjoyed sabbaticals hiking two different Camino de Santiago trails through three different countries and participated in international yoga retreats. I hope to return to these passions very soon.Core Competencies:Team/program builderPlanning and executing world class experiencesStrategic planningRelationship buildingDonor/partnership cultivation and management Cross functional team leadershipExecutive proposals and presentationsPublic speakingProblem solvingFundraisingBoard and committee recruitment and developmentStaff and volunteer training and developmentCreative writingBudget managementHospitality/hosting guestsAdaptable Adept in high service environmentsSome of my greatest attributes are:Servant LeaderCuriosityPerseveranceBig imaginationConsistentBraveTruth seekerTough but kindNot afraid to challenge the status quoRisk takerFocused on positive outcomesDisruptorSolutions oriented