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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Greater Boston Area

Developed and executed full-cycle searches for senior level advancement and development professionals within higher education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector and to increase the firm’s global presence.

Greater Boston Area

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Promoted to Senior Director and continued serving as a member of the senior leadership team. Managed three functional areas and led a high-performing team of 15. With a $3M budget, developed and executed a strategy to engage 24,000 alumni and unaffiliated global business leaders through programs and targeted communications. Forged new global relationships and partnered with senior leaders and business partners to advance strategic priorities.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Served as a member of senior leadership team managing 12 and three functional areas. Developed and executed a creative and data driven strategy to increase alumni engagement and philanthropic giving and participation to the annual fund. Founded a 30-person global alumni board and provided strategic development and direction. Board impact included increased philanthropy, new global programs, and improvements to the school’s recruitment processes.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Recruited to build and establish the alumni relations team and function. Created a portfolio of programs to increase alumni engagement and philanthropic giving. Developed new relationships and partnerships with school leaders, faculty, alumni and students to determine needs and drive strategy.

Boston, Ma

Responsible for student fundraising program team of 23 and grew the program over 20% to raise $500K annually. Managed event team of three and all aspects of logistics and strategy for 80 events annually.

Managed all large-scale events including Reunion Weekend and 3-day conferences. Planned and managed a 24-city road show around the country introducing the college’s President to alumni. Managed student fundraising program and surpassed fundraising goal raising the highest dollar amount in the program’s history.

Boston, Ma

Promoted to assist in the planning of major on campus events and planned over 100 events regionally each year.

Boston, Ma

Provided administrative support to 10-member team and served as primary point-of-contact for alumni.

Orlando, Florida Area

Assisted potential employees through the application, interview and hiring process for Disney's parks and operations.

Managed front of house restaurant operations for one of Disney's fine dining Coral Reef restaurant in Epcot. Participated in Disney's Foundations of Management program.

Orlando, Florida

Managed the arrival and departure process for all international interns from 18 countries working at Disney's Epcot Park. Planned events and activities for the College and International Program students.

Ms, Communication Management

Ba, Communication Studies