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Tacoma, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

I earned a promotion in limited time, progressing to direct all aspects of development operations and new initiatives/events while nurturing, training, and leading staff focused on development, grants, and individual giving. After expanding the types of fundraising programs, I hired a skilled major-donor program manager to cultivate relationships and collaborated on plans as well as identified giving opportunities and led donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation. I also managed database.… Show more I earned a promotion in limited time, progressing to direct all aspects of development operations and new initiatives/events while nurturing, training, and leading staff focused on development, grants, and individual giving. After expanding the types of fundraising programs, I hired a skilled major-donor program manager to cultivate relationships and collaborated on plans as well as identified giving opportunities and led donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation. I also managed database. * Made stewardship a top priority, educated team on adopting strategic fundraising approach, and maximized opportunities by setting goals/strategy and encouraging individual giving and major gifts to work together.* Directed new initiatives and expanded fundraising opportunities, including proposing and successfully starting a major gift program. Identified promising opportunities to convert existing individual givers and solicit new donors.* Reinvented opening night celebration to expand donor interaction to include SCT’s full production staff. Also developed themed onstage event to engage younger demographic, drawing 300 theater goers; received rave reviews by patrons.* Strengthened interdepartmental relations, reaching out to show appreciation and recognize contributions, through cookouts, thank you gifts, and forging/ strengthening relationships built on respect.* Promoted programs and events in collaboration with marketing, networked and built strategic community partnerships, assessed programs, and modified based on findings to maximize effectiveness. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Greater Seattle Area

I was able to make a real difference in this position as I coordinated donor-engagement activities associated with a $77M fundraising campaign. This included, designing 70 new and totally revamped events annually to build and strengthen new/existing donor relationships as well as support various programs. Additionally, I developed an annual event plan and budget as well as managed volunteers during event execution. And, I was always conscientious in my spending to remain… Show more I was able to make a real difference in this position as I coordinated donor-engagement activities associated with a $77M fundraising campaign. This included, designing 70 new and totally revamped events annually to build and strengthen new/existing donor relationships as well as support various programs. Additionally, I developed an annual event plan and budget as well as managed volunteers during event execution. And, I was always conscientious in my spending to remain cost-effective.* Introduced (non-soliciting) relationship-building donor events, such as Lunch with CEO (small group of corporate leaders) as well as successfully planned and smoothly executed large-scale, public grand-opening attracting 1000 attendees.* Achieved full-room capacity (300) and above-target fundraising goals for new Ladies Who Launch Breakfast (STEM awareness) fundraiser, securing speakers that worked on Mars Rover, an astronaut, and other STEM-related professionals.* Essential player in stewarding potential donor during lunch invitation/tour of restored 747 aircraft; led to $1M donation. * Participated in team presentation to encourage volunteers to give and ensure they engaged visitors to do the same.* Proactively educated and increased organization’s commitment to donor stewardship.* Managed events end-to-end, negotiating vendor contracts, planning menus, and securing entertainment/guest speakers.* Cultivated more diverse corporate donors by developing asset inventory. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Over my two years with the organization, I supported program efforts for this non-profit, government-funded association with a mission to strengthen economic development to support growth of microenterprise development organizations. My efforts extended from implementing a quarterly newsletter to improving their online presence through social media and an enhanced website. I also identified grant-funding opportunities and submitted findings to director.* Created and oversaw membership… Show more Over my two years with the organization, I supported program efforts for this non-profit, government-funded association with a mission to strengthen economic development to support growth of microenterprise development organizations. My efforts extended from implementing a quarterly newsletter to improving their online presence through social media and an enhanced website. I also identified grant-funding opportunities and submitted findings to director.* Created and oversaw membership program/satisfaction, including planning and managing regional meetings and statewide conference (200 attendees). Performed all elements of event management and related administrative tasks. Show less

Tacoma, Wa

I was able to make key improvements while managing the conference-services program, a revenue-generating program to serve the conference needs of new and repeat customers, such as residence facilities, meeting space, and sports camp. I negotiated with vendors and developed/administered budgets as well as enhanced visual appeal and content of website to promote services, and built cross-functional relationships.* Implemented robust hiring process of staff, including group interviews with… Show more I was able to make key improvements while managing the conference-services program, a revenue-generating program to serve the conference needs of new and repeat customers, such as residence facilities, meeting space, and sports camp. I negotiated with vendors and developed/administered budgets as well as enhanced visual appeal and content of website to promote services, and built cross-functional relationships.* Implemented robust hiring process of staff, including group interviews with problem-solving exercise to identify top candidates and ensure positive group dynamics. Also improved team’s level of professionalism.* Led front-desk student staff that registered and assisted guests to ensure positive experience throughout stay.* Implemented conference software to monitor room availability for more accurate and efficient room-booking process.* Introduced week-long training with strong focus on customer service. Changed student staff’s image, receiving campus-community comments of “awesome” vs. prior comments of “nuisance.” Show less

Greater Seattle Area

- Managed day-to-day operations of satellite campus- Coached diverse populations in job search and life skills- Cultivated relationships with area businesses to identify internship and employment opportunities for students- Developed curriculum for and taught Customer Service module of course curriculum- Addressed developing work place issues

Greater Seattle Area

- As a contractor, facilitated planning and execution of all events including an inaugural wine tasting event consistently meeting or exceeding fundraising goals- Cultivated and stewarded relationships with donors, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and staff- Budget development and administration- Insured delivery of sponsorship and donor benefits- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers for various events

Greater Seattle Area

- Planned and implemented all friend-raising and fundraising events- Collaborated with staff in execution of event logistics- Effectively built and stewarded trustworthy relationships with staff, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and donors- Budget development and administration- Recruited, trained and supervised staff and volunteers- Re-imagined layout of major fundraiser to enhance guest experience and maximize sponsorship opportunities

Stillwater, Ok

- Managed, marketed and recruited for conference and event program successfully generating over $1,000,000 for department budget- Assembled, trained and managed a collaborative team committed to delivering high quality experiences for all constituents- Maintained a comprehensive/complex facility-use calendar- Demonstrated ability to work within a unique University community

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

- From concept to execution, planned all private, public and member events routinely meeting or exceeding fundraising goals- Forged and nurtured meaningful working relationships with vendors, donors, sponsors, clients, staff and volunteers- Created and implemented effective communication tool to disseminate critical event information to key staff- Negotiated vendor contracts- Budget development and administration- Managed program of over 100 service volunteers including… Show more - From concept to execution, planned all private, public and member events routinely meeting or exceeding fundraising goals- Forged and nurtured meaningful working relationships with vendors, donors, sponsors, clients, staff and volunteers- Created and implemented effective communication tool to disseminate critical event information to key staff- Negotiated vendor contracts- Budget development and administration- Managed program of over 100 service volunteers including development of comprehensive training program ensuring volunteers were equipped to be effective ambassadors for the Zoo- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer activities- Assisted staff in identifying volunteer support needs- Hired and supervised support staff Show less

Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion

Bachelor’S Degree, Interior Design