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Medford, Oregon

Responsible for managing a complex portfolio of individual, family, and corporate donor advised funds and scholarship funds. Coordinated and participated in a range of activities designed to engage and educate donors and promote philanthropy in Oregon.Key Contributions: Developed deep knowledge about the goals and interests of individual donors to create a trusting relationship. Facilitated accelerated services to help donors meet charitable goals including initiating and collecting research, managing special projects, coordinating nonprofit site visits, and providing educational opportunities. Educated and involved donors in OCF’s statewide initiatives and Community Grant Program. Shared knowledge and expertise about organizations, people, and issues in the Southern Oregon region in order to carry out OCF’s programs and priorities.  Managed grant programs associated with Community Field of Interest funds and coordinated related committee work. Worked to engage families in philanthropy across multiple generations, providing educational opportunities, site visits, and basic strategies in grantmaking.

Atlanta, Georgia

Managed portfolios in Turner Community Youth Development Initiative, Population, and Environmental Health, as well as developed and maintained Turner Foundation special initiatives.  Identified effective organizations, solicited proposals, researched capacity and effectiveness of each organization, and prepared written recommendations to the board of trustees at board meetings. In coordination with the President and the Board of Trustees, formulated and/or modified funding guidelines, developed strategic funding agendas to enhance the overall foundation mission, and initiated and recommended policies and procedures for effective program operation.Worked with identified Turner communities to develop priorities and capacity within each community-based youth development initiative through site visits, technical trainings, and providing local support where needed, coordinating with local community foundations. Provided ongoing assistance in program development, fund raising, and board development. This program had a budget of $900,000.Developed and maintained local area and national initiatives working with non-profit and governmental partners. These include National Restaurant Association’s Conserve Initiative, US Green Building Council’s Green Schools Initiative, Associated Builders and Contractors Green Certification Program, and the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Green Hotel Program.

Atlanta, Georgia

Worked as a consultant for various non-profit organizations in the metro-Atlanta area providing support for development activities from grant-writing and collateral materials to research on prospective donors.Wrote and edited grant proposals for local non-profit organizations.Produced materials to help non-profits develop strategies for board development and other organizational capacity-building.Produced collateral materials including brochures, invitations, and website material. Helped non-profit organizations in their strategic planning efforts.

Corvallis, Oregon

Produced and designed all in-house technical publications as well as created technical drawings for manuals and specification sheets. Wrote, edited and produced all technical materials relating to the CCTV industry including text and technical drawing modifications. Developed marketing materials for brochures and industry shows.

Corvallis, Oregon

Worked for the Development Department of Oregon State University performing data entry and basic prospective donor research. Provided written reports and research on prospective donors for development officers. Maintained files, communications, and research on major donors. Performed data entry to keep donor database up to date.

West Glacier, Montana

Developed and prepared various public information and public relations tools to assist the Public Affairs Officer in disseminating pertinent information on park planning efforts and general park information.Researched and prepared routine news releases, public service announcements, and articles related to Park activities.Hosted visits from government agencies, visiting dignitaries, and media to the park to educate on conservation issues within the Park and provide information on timely events such as Park General Plan development, visitor safety, fire, construction plans, and wildlife issues.Assisted in procuring information for Freedom of Information Act requests.Researched and developed material for publication in Climate Change educational brochure.Served as contact for print, radio, and television media to provide park updates and information.

Albany, Oregon

Assisted litigants and attorneys in using the court system and informed them of court procedures and policies. Served as Jury Manager – oriented and coordinated jury pools for trial. Performed back up duties as Court Clerk.

Yosemite, California

Worked as backup court clerk and court recorder. Performed court clerk and court recorder duties as required. Maintained database, performed filing, and scheduled court dates. Assisted Magistrate Judge with correspondence as required. Issued bench warrants.

Master Of Arts (Ma), English

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology