Oversee and execute all aspects of development program, including grant writing, individual, corporate, and institutional giving, event planning (annual gala, multiple social events), social media and email communications, relationship building and collaborations. Introduced first Planned Giving and Major Gifts Campaigns.

.Responsible for marketing campaigns across multiple platforms (direct mail, email, and social media), event sponsorship acquisition and media buying, management of marketing plans and budgets for AVA Opera Season and Artist Recruitment, ticket pricing strategies, maintenance and design of website, art direction of marketing materials, graphic design, and printing, special event promotion and management, and patron survey implementation and analysis. Prepared grant applications with Director of Institutional Advancement.  Managed and produced all communications, both electronic and print, including press releases, marketing materials, social media, performance programs, and invitations. Provided publicity for annual high-end galas, including the 75th Anniversary and Concert which featured prominent alumni opera stars. AVA’s Annual Gala bring in an average $80-$100k for the scholarship program. Assisted and publicized AVA's Main Line, Bucks County and South Jersey Opera Associations yearly gala events. Founded affiliate group in Southern New Jersey to promote AVA performances and raise funds for scholarship program which provided a first time presence in New Jersey. Forged and managed collaborations with other groups such as the New Jersey MasterChorale and Symphony in C. Managed publicity for National and International Artist recruitment as well as Alumni relations. Created admissions Brochure and Application. Served as Guest speaker at Rotary and other Clubs and Groups.

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND MEMBERSHIPS, ALUMNI RELATIONS, (2002 to 2006) Supported Director of Institutional Advancement and interaction with patrons by creating and hosting special events. Directed Annual Appeal, and all individual giving campaigns  Grew membership in Affinity Groups, and increased donations.  Wrote and designed Alumni Newsletter and served as liaison for Alumni Association.

SIMPSON HOUSE / SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES, Philadelphia, PA 1997 to 2002DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONSResponsible for media relations and advertising for multiple Retirement Communities.  Created and hosted Marketing and Fundraising events. Introduced and maintained Website. Researched and purchased Fundraising software. Wrote script, co-edited and produced Marketing Video, which won an IABC Award (Pennsylvania chapter) in 2000. Produced Brochures, Handbooks, and Direct Mail pieces. Designed Logos and Marketing Materials for new and acquired Retirement Communities, and Adult Daycare Facility.