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Greater Chicago Area

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Developed and executed an integrated strategic plan for advancing community awareness and donor development for a HUD-approved housing and financial literacy agency. Significantly increased revenue through special events, corporate partnerships, strategies focused on donor development and stewardship plans. Increased special event income by 35% first year.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Directed the planning, strategy, execution and budget goals and projections for a large portfolio of fundraising and cultivation events. Developed new events to broaden scope of donor and volunteer base. Provided leadership, training, and support to volunteers and committees to ensure success.

Special Events and Corporate Relations Coordinator at Family Shelter Service, a not-for-profit agency that provides shelter, counseling and other programs to victims of domestic violence. As a member of the Development Team, I organized and executed special events and developed relationships with donors and sponsors and managed their corporate.

Directed all aspects of the 2009 & 2010 SMS Gala and Auctions. Coordinated all marketing, budgetary, event planning, sponsorship/solicitations, volunteer efforts, program catalog and all marketing materials Managed budgets of $35,000-$40,000 Managed On Line auction development and execution; grossing over $11,000 each yearSuccessfully completed events that.

Chief cook and bottlewasher of a custom catering company. Worked with clients to create memorable experiences and executed all facets of their catered affair.Directed staff, prepared food, assisted in decor, and other areas of event support.

Spiral BindingPrepared Customer Quotes, Managed inquiries, logistic and billingDeveloped marketing tools and programs to generate new business Followed jobs through manufacturing process from inception to completion for quality control and customer satisfaction Catering Concepts

Developed marketing program Developed a Catering Program and menu for the restaurantPublic Relations and advertising and worked with Chamber of Commerce to effectively market restaurant Managed web site developmentManaged catered events and worked as sole sales person for catering opportunities

Responsible for development of all collateral materials, catalogs, brochures; including a 360 page four color product catalogWorked closely with advertising agencies, photographers to execute required materialsProcured printing and advertising services from outside agencies; including 360 Managed staff of technical and creative graphic designers, and.

Advanced Coursework In Non-Profit Management, Econoics And Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Public Health