Danielle Bechta Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

Develops and implements strategies to engage the broader community in our mission to speed a cure, helping ensure that the Foundation raises sufficient dollars to fund its ambitious research agenda.Regularly speaks on the Foundation's activities at support groups, as well as meeting one-on-one with patients, caregivers, donors and other MJFF constituents and stakeholders.

New Brunswick, Nj

Development Associate for New Brunswick Major Gifts-Coordinated 86 system-wide advancement and engagement opportunities for the New Brunswick Chancellor within the first year. Including but not limited to: 1:1 meetings, regional travel to nine states, group dinners, and large-scale alumni events.-Supports the Vice President of Development – New Brunswick in a large number of her and her leadership team’s activities, including but not limited to principal gift prospect strategy and execution, collaboration and data gathering for reporting purposes, preparation for high level meetings, coordination with Foundation executive team members and coordination with the Office of the New Brunswick Chancellor.

New Brunswick, Nj

-Reported to the Assistant Director of Development Events, this position served as a key member of the Development Events team and was responsible for executing events to thank, engage, and cultivate Rutgers donors. -Planned 10+ events reaching 1000+ donors, Rutgers University administration, faculty and staff, students, and alumni.-Supported a staff of three event specialists who planned approximately 30-50 events annually.

New Brunswick, Nj

-Managed the newly established Retired Faculty and Staff Center.-Successfully merged three pre-existing retiree groups into one formal organization totaling 60 retirees, as well as assisted in starting a new subgroup on the Rutgers University – Camden campus.-Planned quarterly meet-ups and events throughout central and northern New Jersey.-Supported the Associate Vice President of Human Resource Operations with scheduling, and the University Human Resources Operations team with processing visual claim forms and other operational tasks as needed.-Proficient in using PeopleSoft.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

-Provided confidential and coordinating clerical support and administrative assistance to the three academic deans of the School of Arts and Sciences, Office of Seniors.-Operated advanced databases and spreadsheets of student data to compile standard advising reports and statistical information.-Trained and guided eight student workers, in office procedures, to ensure maximum efficiency and assisted department administrators with senior record corrections and updates.-Proficient in using Rutgers websites such as Degree Navigator, Image Now, IMS, MyAdvisor, and Senior Review.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

•Member of the Work Study program at Rutgers University•Responsible for several tasks in an office that manages over one hundred undergraduate students.•Worked alongside three counselors and a site director on specific projects and programs for the EOF community.•Compiled all information concerning the 2011 EOF Summer Institute student such as absence requests and medical forms•Directly worked with the EOF program Deans on various tasks and projects

New Brunswick, New Jersey

• Weekend manager -Set up the tavern for the shift, handled daily monetary transactions, updated daily menus, maintained up to date employee data and recorded P&L statements for each month, scheduled of all front of house employees, created marketing materials for tavern display and public distribution, coordinated events and reservations for the tavern• Certified Corporate Trainer -Trained current and new staff members on World of Beer policies and procedures with the potential to travel to different store openings and supporting the management teams in place at each store.

North Brunswick, Nj

• Shift Manager, Key Holder, Server and Bartender• Company-wide certified trainer who has trained and motivated new and veteran staff members on new company policies and procedures• Responsible for opening procedures as well as other operations to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly• Provides guidance for staff to achieve total guest satisfaction• Proficient in the Micros Point of Sale system

Master Of Science (Ms), Organizational Development And Leadership, 3.8

Courses Taken: Organizational Leadership Career Development Theory and Practice Leading Teams Change Leader: Facilitating Change.

Ba, Political Science, History, 3.1

Activities and Societies: Rutgers Dance Marathon, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Educational Opportunity Fund, Rho Lambda, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Order.