Laura Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital

*Helped grow national Gala/Golf & Special Event fundraising program from $33M to $51M+ in 4 years and maximized innovative fundraising efforts by soliciting multi-year corporate partnerships, securing individual/private foundation gifts and developing multiple committees for major events.*Created & led St. Jude Envision Retreat with 50 top volunteers to re-imagine our fundraising program by visiting innovators throughout Memphis and brainstorming best practices. www.stjude.org/envision*Led private concert event of 1000+ St. Jude supporters from $300,000 to $1M in 2 years to launch the World Golf Championships- Fed Ex St. Jude Invitational Week www.stjude.org/stjudejam*Led global conference of 750+ volunteer committee leaders educating attendees on best fundraising practices for St. Jude. www.stjude.org/vlc*Advisor to 33+ regional offices across the country in maximizing revenue for major events.*Led St. Jude Culinary Council of 10+ ambassador chefs driving revenue & awareness for events through influencer channels. www.stjude.org/tasteofstjude*Consulted the JumpStart Global Program coaching Fellows from Equador, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Haiti delivering training on best fundraising practices.

Memphis, Tn

*Responsible for the strategic direction and management of ALSAC/St. Jude Event and Tour Program. *Manage over 1,050 events and tours on St. Jude Campus for over 32,000 guests annually.*Trained and developed over 200 Brand Ambassadors for the organization. *Managed 5 Full Time Employees, 12 Volunteers, 5 Interns to steward guest events.*Served as 1 of 18 Innovation Mentors for the organization.*Served on the Volunteer Task Force.*Collaborated closely with various Hospital Departments including Volunteer Services, Hospital Communication, Child Life, Domiciliary Services, and all ALSAC Departments to develop targeted guest experiences. *Experienced in redesigning and growing existing ALSAC programs to maximize their potential.*Enhanced the St. Jude tour experience for visitors to understand the legacy of Danny Thomas and the impact of the hospital in the Memphis community and the world at large.

Greater Memphis Area

Developed and launched business line devoted solely to medical practitioners in assisting with real estate services. Planned strategic property and city tours for individual physicians and medical practices helping recruit and locate to the city of Memphis. Assessed site needs, request proposals, analyze comparison costs, and negotiate deals on behalf of medical clients.

Greater Memphis Area

Promoted P&G brand prescription and over-the-counter(OTC) medications.Pacesetters Council- Award for placing within top 10% of sales force-2007.Represented Southeastern Women’s Network and Field Sales Advisory Board-2006. Appointed as Technology Trainer/Field Sales Trainer-2005.Third in nation on TRX goal and share growth on Actonel-2004.Promoted to Hospital Specialist within two years working with University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Louisiana State University Health Science Center.

Greater Memphis Area

Managed two national programs that raised over $3,000,000 for the hospital including Halloween pinup promotion and Captured for Kids program.Helped implement pilot promotion of St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Scheduled over 450 events and coordinated them with 32 regional offices throughout the US.Responsible for trend reports analyzing success of each program and communicated to senior management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Handled high profile clientele including foreign dignitaries, U.S. Congress members, as well as state constituents while creating a dynamic experience at our nation's Capitol.Coordinated Majority Leader’s communications, phone calls and meetings.Dealt regularly with Senators, House of Representatives, Foreign Dignitaries, and officials.Provided information on legislative issues.Hosted constituents, congressional guests, and VIPs through the United States Capitol.

Greenville, Ms

Delivered creative presentations introducing television packages advertising packages to clientele. Demonstrated sales ability by breaking goals set for yearly quota by maintaining long-term customers while attracting new business.

Orlando, Florida Area

Worked in Downtown Disney for largest Disney character shop of its kind in the world. Completed Traditions Training program including customer service to guests of all nations assisting any requests.Received Guest Fanatic Award by exceeding customer expectations.

Greater Atlanta Area

Analyzed technical computer problems for international users and dealers of IBM computers.Mastered solving problems, gave important information, and answered critical questions by phone.Expanded computer knowledge and developed interpersonal skills by relaying electronic data to customers.

Student, Multicultural Leadership Program

Multicultural leadership organization comprised of 130 students from 17 different countries that traveled internationally, stayed.

Bba, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Sorority, Cooperative Educational Program, Disney Summer College Program