• Successfully launched and firmly established a new nonprofit organization in NW Ohio • Managed all aspects of operations including site-construction, administrative, staff management, and partnerships • Surpassed the annual fundraising goal by securing funds for capital expenses and general operations• Worked with the Board of Directors to meet strategic initiatives and steer subcommittee objectives • Collaborated with Development Coordinator in identifying, and enhancing grant applications • Provided presentations about organization’s mission and demonstrated impact to key constituents and stakeholders• Developed meaningful partnerships with community organizations for volunteerism and in-kind contributions• Recorded data in donor management software to track individual giving, donor prospects, and acknowledgments• Fostered a fun and informal educational environment for volunteers through hands-on learning experiences • Spearheaded the creation of marketing to regularly acknowledge volunteers, donors, and community partners• Implemented a comprehensive job readiness training program, Cook-to-Work, for employment opportunities

• Contributed to the development of site-specific safety measures with senior management for COVID protocol• Point of contact for museum’s highest level membership groups and coordinated all aspects of group functions• Worked closely with Director of Development to compile sensitive, and confidential data to deepen donor relations• Supported processing and acknowledgements using donor management system and performed record keeping • Coordinated all aspects of in-person and digital events across departments from concept through execution • Researched stewardship standards against peer institutions to ensure best practice and impactful engagement• Project lead for Transition to Active Outreach and Community Engagement for institutional DEAI initiatives• Programmed new event management system software and assisted in crafting the organizational training manual

• Collaborated with Advancement Department on community engagement functions for membership and donor events• Executed donor cultivation dinners for the AK360 capital campaign and campus expansion• Developed and oversaw the delivery of The Art of Food and Drink program• Trained staff on hospitality practices and customer relations, increasing positive guest experience feedback• Launched beverage program, increasing customer satisfaction and improved profitability • Increased restaurant attendance by 15% through launching online reservation management platform • Implemented and programmed new Point-of-Sale system resulting in more accurate reporting • Designed event floorplans throughout galleries to ensure safe guest circulation for institutional functions• Performed administrative functions including cash handling, invoicing, payroll and thank you cards

• Managed OpenTable Reservation platform• Greeted and sat clientele• Presented menus / wine lists suggesting entrees and wine pairings• Arranged table setting and meal staging to ensure premium dining experience; mis en place