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As the Operations Manager at the Code of Support Foundation, I lead with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Leveraging a strategic mindset and a detail-oriented approach, I oversee the seamless execution of our operational activities, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all we do. My role involves enhancing our internal processes, creating budgets, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, and deploying resources to maximize impact. With a focus on continuous improvement, I am committed to fostering an environment that supports our mission to provide essential services to those who have served. My dedication to operational excellence underpins our foundation's ability to deliver on its promises, making a lasting difference in the veteran community.

I am an accomplished advancement officer at Code of Support Foundation (COSF), where I am a driving force in our organization's growth and impact. I orchestrate comprehensive fundraising and resource development strategies, encompassing major donor cultivation, grant writing, and corporate sponsorships.My role extends to nurturing and enhancing board relations and corporate and institutional partnerships, playing a pivotal role as the primary point of contact. My support empowers board members in their fundraising and engagement endeavors, fostering strong collaborative efforts.A skilled partnership builder, I identify and cultivate strategic alliances with external organizations, businesses, and institutions. This expansion empowers COSF to reach wider audiences and amplify our impact in the community.Executing impactful donor stewardship events is a priority, ensuring meaningful engagement and sustained support from major donors and partners. I oversee all aspects of corporate sponsorships, from prospect research to proposal development and relationship management, ensuring mutually beneficial collaborations.Managing and supporting all aspects of our website and CRM, Salesforce. I excel in creating custom reports, utilizing Apex to streamline flows, and leveraging APIs to connect with Salesforce directly. I also harness Microsoft automation to create consistent and efficient processes, enhancing our day-to-day operations. I actively engage in the direct solicitation of major donors, foundation/institutional partners, and corporate sponsors. Additionally, I supervise and mentor summer interns, providing guidance, managing workflows, and nurturing their professional development journeys.With a keen eye for effective communication, I craft compelling messaging, reports, and external-facing communications. This ensures that COSF's mission, impact, and fundraising needs are communicated with clarity and resonance.

Elected Board Member for The Bluegrass Cycling Club, a not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to encourage bicycling for health, recreation, and transportation; promote bicycle safety; improve bicycling facilities; and further all bicycling phases. As the Treasurer of the Bluegrass Cycling Club, I take on a vital role in our cycling community. My responsibilities encompass financial oversight, ensuring transparent and efficient management of club funds. I meticulously track financial transactions, manage budgets, and provide accurate financial reports to the club's leadership.I collaborate closely with our executive team to make informed financial decisions that align with our club's goals. I contribute to the club's sustainability and growth by maintaining accurate records and optimizing financial resources.Moreover, I engage in open communication with members, addressing financial inquiries and ensuring their confidence in the club's financial health. Through my role, I'm dedicated to supporting the Bluegrass Cycling Club's mission of fostering camaraderie and promoting a healthy lifestyle through cycling.

As the Regional Gift Planner for the ELCA Foundation, I spearheaded a comprehensive portfolio of over 400 congregations across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Metro Atlanta. My role was pivotal in driving legacy, major, and endowment gifts through innovative campaign strategies.Building strong relationships with key donors was a core aspect of my responsibility, where I cultivated, secured, and effectively stewarded gifts. My efforts led to remarkable growth, increasing current endowment accounts by more than $24 million. I played a fundamental role in establishing new endowment accounts by co-creating Gift Acceptance & Distribution policies and Endowment bylaws, promoting these initiatives through marketing materials and presentations. Personally meeting individuals to secure gifts further enhanced these efforts.I achieved an outstanding milestone during my tenure, raising over $41 million from 2016 to 2020.My proactive approach extended to streamlining processes. I developed standardized documents for interactions, marketing, and endowment updates. By introducing automated systems, I transformed workflows into efficient and consistent procedures. Leveraging my technical skills, I designed PowerBi dashboards that ensured the delivery of consistent and comprehensive reports.One of my notable achievements was the creation of a custom Document App for the ELCA Foundation. This innovative tool ensured a cohesive brand identity across all documents and automated the generation of personalized documents for each donor and congregation.In addition to my individual contributions, I managed a team of gift planners through bi-weekly check-ins. These sessions fostered discussions about successes, challenges, and collaborative solutions, contributing to the team’s effectiveness.

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As a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial, I achieved significant milestones and delivered impactful results, reflecting my commitment to exceptional service and strategic financial planning.I earned recognition as the top-ranking new Financial Advisor in the Cincinnati/Kentucky district for January 2016, underscoring my dedication to excellence from the outset.I successfully enhanced new account acquisition by an impressive 28%, concurrently elevating new client retention. This accomplishment attests to my ability to forge strong connections and foster lasting partnerships.I demonstrated a remarkable ability to cultivate business relationships, leading to substantial growth in client assets, surpassing $56 million. I was pivotal in guiding clients through various financial services encompassing wealth management, retirement planning, investment management, and insurance services. This included providing specialized expertise in investment planning and portfolio management, retirement planning and education, and comprehensive insurance planning and guidance.My operational prowess extended to utilizing Salesforce for seamless data entry and efficient queries, ensuring accurate and streamlined processes.My tenure as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial embodies a commitment to transformative financial solutions and unwavering dedication to driving clients' financial success.

February 27, 2013 - Jeffrey D. King, P.G., President of I2M, announced today the appointment of Christopher Burnette, B.S. as an I2M Associate Geologist. He will support I2M's mining and environmental investigations.During my role as an Associate Geologist at I2M Associates from January 2013 to February 2017, I conducted comprehensive background research and data mining for venture projects. I also contributed by peer-reviewing and editing publications for the Journal of Natural Resources Research. Additionally, I played a part in evaluating environmental assessments related to client land leases, assessing their potential impact. These experiences further developed my analytical skills, research capabilities, and geological expertise.

As a Research Assistant at Miami University, Oxford, from May 2010 to December 2012, I was intricately involved in pioneering research initiatives showcasing my leadership and technical prowess.Leading a dynamic team of four, I spearheaded a multi-year research project that culminated in developing a patented procedure technique for recycling spent battery materials. My ability to guide and collaborate effectively was pivotal in achieving this groundbreaking outcome.Simultaneously, I was responsible for developing and maintaining expansive Access databases, meticulously managing over 750,000 data entries. This role emphasized my attention to detail and organizational acumen.My contribution extended to the realm of academic publications. I authored a publication on crystalline phases in spent cathodes from disposable alkaline batteries. Additionally, I co-authored two publications for the Journal of Power Sources, focusing on alkaline batteries and heavy metals. These contributions underscore my dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and disseminating research findings.My tenure as a Research Assistant at Miami University showcased my multifaceted abilities as a leader, meticulous data manager, and committed contributor to groundbreaking scientific advancements.

Assisted customers with monetary instrumentsResponsible for handling and balancing branch cash flowContribute to results with cost effective management

Master Of Business Administration - Mmba, 96%

Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Creativity and Design Thinking, Change Management, Financial Management, Leveraging Disruptive Technology.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: Miami Cycling Club, MUGS

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business/Commerce, General