Provide fundraising consulting for nonprofits, integrating new technology and ideas to increase donor base and outreach. Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of fundraising events including, galas, golf tournaments, luncheons, and community events. Develop, implement, and manage clients’ social media outreach, public relations, and marketing strategy. Design printed and digital collateral to support fundraising and marketing campaigns. Lead strategic planning sessions regarding goal setting, program development, fundraising strategy, and Board development. Write and edit copy for newsletters, web content, printed and digital collateral, and fundraising/sponsorship solicitations.

Oversaw all internal and external communications for company and its six entities, ensuring the message is consistent and engaging. Prepared press releases and marketing materials, wrote, edited and designed copy for newsletters, web content, printed and digital collateral, and social media platforms. Developed, coordinated, implemented, and executed strategic plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities. Fostered existing relationships to increase overall revenue. Planned, coordinated, and implemented all aspects of fundraising events that fell under the non profit arm of the company.

Managed the Katy edition of fastest growing media publication in the state of Texas. Led a sales team to continuously surpass sales goals month after month. Oversaw the production of editorial and graphical content as well as advertising design and layout. Networked and cultivated relationships with community leaders and business owners.

Created and implemented a comprehensive fundraising plan with diversified sources of income, exceeding annual goals and budgetary needs by 5% in first year. Managed all aspects of PCA fundraising including the Annual Campaign, grant funding and fundraising events and increased overall giving by 20% YOY.

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. As the Walk Manager, I have increased our YOY fundraising by 22% each year for the past 2 years. I have also increased our walk attendance and awareness YOY by 17%. I have created relationships with over 85 team captains and over 20 different corporate partners. I am a motivated person who is striving to establish the Houston Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis to be the best walk across the country for CCFA.

Create, develop and maintain all company marketing collateral as well as company website www.cougarlandservices.net.Develop and maintain business relationships with potential and current clients for future project opportunities of permit acquisition in seismic testing in the oil and gas industry. Coordinate and execute hospitality events for current and potential business clients.

• Coordinate and execute marketing events and promotions of the Houston Texans, Houston Texans Foundation and NFL such as Texans Cheerleader Tryouts, Texans Draft Day Party, Texans All-Access, Miller Lite Cheerleader Halloween Bash, Texans Foundation TEAM Luncheon, Bulls and Birdies Charity Golf Tournament, Texans Foundation Pins and Pigskins Charity Bowling Tournament and Texans Taste of the NFL.• Coordinate and execute all on-field entertainment such as the National Anthem talent, halftime performance and all quarter break activities for the ten Houston Texans home football games each season.• Manage a Day of Game Staff of 10+ people at all Houston Texans events. • Work closely in planning and event execution with Houston Texans Corporate Sponsors and nonprofit organizations such as Miller Lite, Budweiser, Reliant Energy, HEB and Amegy Bank, South Texas PGA, Houston Food Bank, USO, The Methodist Hospital and the United Way.

• Assist and support Corporate Sales group in maintaining current relationships and focusing on the fulfillment of contractual obligations both with the sponsors and the Houston Texans. • Assist Client Services group in account fulfillment by facilitating communication to sponsors, execution, and tracking project progress. • Manage and track inventory of autograph merchandise and Texans apparel.• Assist in the execution of Corporate Sales events, Houston Texans Player Appearances, Houston Texans Cheerleader Appearances and team hospitality events.