Open Arms of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers nourishing meals free of charge to critically ill Minnesotans and their loved ones. Our registered dietitians and in-house chefs create delicious, medically tailored menus using fresh and organic ingredients whenever possible. Through the support of a loving community of donors and volunteers, we harvest, cook, and deliver nutritious, made-from-scratch meals directly to our clients. At Open Arms, we believe that food is medicine, and there’s always room for one more at our table.

America SCORES Chicago (ASC) is a nonprofit organization that provides after school and summer programming that combines soccer, poetry, and service-learning. The mission of ASC is to inspire youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.•Serves as key partner to the Executive Director, leading both the Development and Communications and Marketing departments. In charge of leading the design and implementation of the organization’s fundraising and communications strategies. • Responsible for achieving an annual revenue goal through various philanthropic opportunities and increasing brand awareness and donor giving through a strategic communications plan. Identifies, researches, cultivates, and stewards prospective individual and corporate donors.• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders, including Executive Director and Director of Programs and Operations, to gather and create all necessary information and materials for foundation, corporate, and individual solicitations and facilitate donor engagement opportunities.• Creates and implement social media strategy and editorial calendar, which includes all aspects of ASC’s social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).• Serves as content creator and maintains organization's website, including online store. • Creates on-brand graphic design, print production, ads, marketing collateral, videos, and social media content.• Commissions and directs photographers, videographers, and production staff to ensure the proper production of externally visible content.• Supports the planning and execution of signature fundraising events, as well as develops plans for new fundraising events to generate additional revenue and attract new audiences. • Directly manages the Development and Communications AmeriCorps VISTA.

Founded in 2014 by Margaret Bazckowski, Strides for Peace is a registered 501(c)(3) that envisions a Chicago where all can thrive and live free of the fear of gun violence. Its mission is to increase the collective impact of community organizations working to end gun violence, save lives and build a stronger Chicago. The Race Against Gun Violence celebrates the life-changing work of community organizations and provides a dynamic platform for people who care about ending gun violence to connect and get involved.• Served as lead for the Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV), an annual event celebrating the life-changing work of community organizations, serving as a dynamic platform for people who care about ending gun violence to connect and get involved.• Worked alongside Executive Director with all race sponsorship activities, including sponsor solicitation, communication, and negotiation. • Managed communications and acts as primary point of contact with participants, volunteers, sponsors, external agencies, etc.• Managed the negotiations, preparations, planning, and implementation of key functional areas for the Race Against Gun Violence.• Developed, designed, produced, and implemented all race marketing, promotional, and development material (print and web). Developed grassroots marketing strategies to promote Strides For Peace events in order to grow participation base. • Produced reports on race metrics including revenue, expenses, participation demographics, etc.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to Veteran Services with $4.8mm annual operating budget. Member of a development team that was the driving force behind the most successful years in the history of the Foundation. Oversaw budgeting and statistical/financial analysis, as well as donor relations, charity athletic program, and database/event management. • Breathed new life into dormant charity athletic program, Team Tillman. From start to finish, held full charge of program execution, including recommitment of foundation, re-engagement with past donors, and generation of email and social media marketing to drive new members. Generated more than $500k for foundation.• Oversaw creation, development, and oversight of Foundation’s first Associate Board. • Go-to resource for Team Tillman internally and externally entailing recruiting, coaching and development of charity runners.• Served as lead event planner. Asses and direct third-party fundraising event partnerships, engage in logistics planning, manage attendees, donors and supporters. Ensured successful event execution, including marketing strategy, collaborated with communications/operations teams in execution, and host speaker at events.• Developed/implemented donor stewardship and gift processing. Mapped out entire procedures from initial call through on-going relationship management. • Exceeded expectations by achieving targeted goals of position with no prior experience. Embarked on resolving operational functions via independent research to understand mission and execute solutions. Reestablished environment of enthusiasm and passion.• Accurately managed online and offline contributions. Presented findings from analytical evaluations of Foundation’s website and CRM platform activity to CEO, board, and staff.• Composed and prepared detailed grant applications and supporting documentation in compliance with the grant guidelines.

Social media marketing platform for event marketers to engage with event guests, produce leads, and publicize brand. Recruited to participate in this start-up company's growth strategy for strong performance in fast-paced environments.• Directed complex projects from inception through completion. Recruited and trained teams, provided event/program support to clients, and coordinated internal/external resources with third parties. Created digital designs using Adobe Creative Suite.• Unbroken record of successfully executing all projects on-time and within budget without compromising quality.• Analyzed and reported on both product and event performance.• Oversaw budget development, managed and approved expenditures, and analyzed statistical data.

Chicago chapter of the largest national United States organization representing the professional interests of more than 185,000 dental hygienists across the country. Contracted to plan annual Association's National Convention in PA. Engaged with Senior Manager of Meetings and Conventions to coordinate and execute campaign events.• Wrote press releases, marketing collateral, developed and wrote impacting narratives for presentations. • Innovated strategy and managed execution of social media across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as lead writer.• Member of development team for digital fundraising and crowd funding campaigns.• Drove Association awareness, and increased volume through creative marketing and social media content development.

• Carry out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.

One of the country's top liberal arts institutions. Served as Interim Director from 9/2011-2012 with full scope of marketing, media, and public relations activities supporting communications for Gustavus's 23 sports. Promoted to Director managing 25 undergraduate students and graduate assistant.• Influenced students to become leaders in excellence and innovation as one of the youngest individuals recognized as a "lead-by-example" model.• Planned, executed, and measured athletics marketing and communications efforts including print publications, promotions, advertising, recruiting materials, and various campaigns.• Content strategist for Gustavus athletics social media (Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, You Tube, Snap Chat). • Served as chief editor and content manager of Gustavus athletics website (www.gac.edu/athletics); consistently pushed for better content and technology to surpass industry norms.• Blazed the trail for innovative media relations, marketing techniques, and communications resulting in continually surpassing industry standards.• Introduced creative growth strategies, improved website content and evaluated emerging technologies.• Designed production, planned distribution of athletic publications, and managed editorial direction.• Article: The Free Press publication, South Central Minnesota - http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/former-gustie-athlete-now-heads-sports-department/article_634f6d7e-ccee-5356-b62a-76b2f929527c.htmlEarlier career with Gustavus:Interim Athletics Communications Director (2011-2012)• Directed full scope of marketing, media, and public relations activities supporting communications for Gustavus's 23 sports.Graduate Assistant, Athletics Communications (2009 -2011)• Served as official scorer and statistician for all sports. Broadcaster for 2010 NCAA Women's Hockey Championship.