• Responsible for planning, & coordinating various special events such as weddings, galas, luncheons, & virtual events, some that involve senior executives, Board of Directors from varying organizations, and other high-level volunteers and prospective contributors. • Manage several clients, projects, timelines, budgets, and reports simultaneously• Ensure best rates by skillful negotiation with vendors. (down 10-15% from given price)

• Built partnerships with local businesses to increase donations by 30% resulting in 3k in donations• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for the day of the bazaar• Assist the Co-Chairmen in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the annual bazaar

•Increased volunteer rate by 10% for RCIA, a 10-month program designed to acclimate converts to Catholicism• Grew registration by 30% for Faith Formation, a 10-month religious program for grades PreK-12th• Developed and maintained trusted relationships while acting as the primary contact, including meeting with the press, patrons, community contacts, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office

Utilized and demonstrated effective management principles and practices to create and maintained a successful store team.Continuously sought opportunities to improve self and others. Led with trust, honesty and committed to hire, coach, and develop team members to achieve their potential.Understood what drives overall business success and was accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrated a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual eventsand managed smooth transitions thereafter to keep store operating to standardand to set a positive example for the store team.Solicited customer feedback to understand customer needs and the needs of thelocal community.

• Compose and maintain the RSVP list of each event and correspond with event chairs to ensure the event is being executed to their preferences. • Track the budget and verify that all expenses have been accounted for.• Write and send thank you letters and appropriate correspondence to museum donors and community partners.• Continuously update Altru, the museum fundraising software, to ensure that contact information is up to date and being addressed properly• Responsible for writing gift acknowledgements and donor correspondence for the Museum’s Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Board President• Provide support to the Fundraising Events Manager, Development Manager, Grant Manager, Development Director, and Executive Director• Act as the liaison for the Development Department between Finance, Education, Outreach, and Graphics Departments• Assisted in the planning, preparation, and execution of special events including the annual gala, the annual luncheon, a corporate leaders event, the annual golf classic, and the annual brunch• Produce invoices and input pledges and charitable contributions into Altru, the development software used by the Museum• Maintain scheduling calendar for Development Committee meetings, weekly departmental meetings, and special events meetings• Prepare mailings and field charitable contributions inquiries for the Development Director and Events Manager• Responsible for maintaining the department’s digital data integrity and document filing• Prepare all thank you, underwriting, and event correspondence for special event chairs• Present gift and tracking reports during weekly departmental meetings and additionally as needed• Reconcile monthly charitable giving records with the Finance Department• Created new in-kind donation sponsorship partners with local businesses

o Worked closely with LHI’s Executive Director on social media strategies and other communication-related events.o Met with staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and community partners to interview them about their news and events (in order to then write about them for web site and other materials).o Created and posted 2-3 news items a week on different social media sites about LHI; engaged constituents in a variety of social media networks.o Researched new social media networks LHI should follow and maintain a presence ino Assist in planning logistics for events .