Emily Mawyer White, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Serve as primary Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising lead for Race for Hope DC andVirginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race• Oversee assigned event expenses and budgets as directed by Sr. Director of RegionalDevelopment, and VP, Development• Manage and cultivate external vendor relationships as necessary to successfullyexecute assigned events• Work collaboratively with Director of Regional Development, PM to execute logisticalsupport of the Race for Hope DC• Provide strategic assessment for assigned markets, volunteer engagement, and eventsustainability and growth• Manage and cultivates assigned donor prospect portfolio• Act as primary lead for assigned events and projects, including collaborating withvolunteers to achieve P2P fundraising goals within budget while delivering superiorvolunteer service and support to constituents• Collaborate across NBTS teams (Marketing and Communications, Community,Government Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Research, Finance,Information Systems) to ensure an integrative approach to volunteer engagement andcommunications• Collaborate with and support the Corporate and Foundations team in achieving revenuegoals within assigned regions• Educate and support committee chairs and event committees to build knowledge ofNBTS programs and mission, and increase participation and revenue• Serve as staff lead on special projects as assigned in the DMV(District of Columbia,Maryland, and Virginia) region; including, but not limited to: board member activitiesand Tier A Community Event organizer support• Serve as front-facing NBTS ambassador in assigned regions

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Oversee signature Make-A-Wish fundraising events including Walk For Wishes, Wish Ball, External Events, and youth and young professional fundraising events.• Collaborate with Development Team to help plan, guide and direct strategies to secure new gifts from individual and corporate prospects as well as renew and upgrade gifts from previous donors through events and campaigns.• Recruit and partner with committee of community volunteers on Walk for Wishes and Wish Ball.• Manage an active portfolio of donors, securing gifts and visits with donors.• Assist in developing and implementing the strategic fundraising plan and revenue budget.• Maintain donor recognition and stewardship.

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Lead the planning and implementation of programming and events as part of the strategic engagement and stewardship plan developed by the Student Affairs Advancement team• Responsible for the implementation and execution of large, department-wide events including, but not limited to, Reunion Weekend, Scholarship and Benefactors Banquet, Homecoming programs, Family Weekend, and donor stewardship events. • Establish positive relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners to inform and enhance programmatic efforts• Assess programmatic effectiveness and event attendee experience through holistic assessment surveys• Identify and create opportunities for enhanced and new programs and events• Monitor and manage the event and programmatic budget of my area totaling over $50,000

Blacksburg, Va

• Responsible for the implementation and execution of large, department-wide events including, but not limited to, Hokie Hi Events, Labor Day Events, Family Weekend events, and study union and late-night programming• Establish positive relationships and collaborate with internal and external partners to inform and enhance programmatic efforts• Engage students in the creation and implementation of programs and events• Assess programmatic effectiveness and student learning experiences on an ongoing basis• Identify and create opportunities for enhanced and new programs and events• Provide advisement, direction, and support to The Big Event and Homecoming Board and its student leadership• Understand, explain, and use institutional, local, state, and federal policies and laws as it relates to the programmatic goals of each organization• Work to create assessment tools that measure both interest and satisfaction within the organizations and their programs, as well as, student learning outcomes for board members as well as participants• Communicate and collaborate with University and Town officials to assist in The Big Event and Homecoming initiatives and student leadership in order to maintain positive relationships with these entities• Monitor and manage the budget and budget allocations through donations, generated funds, and the Student Budget Board process• Serve as the departmental designee for Policy 8215 compliance• Partner with the Event Planning Office and Student Budget Board to help identify organizations wanting to host Major Events• Work with student organizations to understand all components necessary to hosting a Major Event• Provide training and review needed for the implementation of Major Events• Collaborate with internal and external partners and student organizations to ensure that all procedures are recognized• Coordinate dates of Major Events occurring across student organizations

Blacksburg, Va

• Serve as the consultant/planning advisor for events reserved in Virginia Tech’s major venues, meeting rooms, and public space locations (including A-frames, banners and display cases) • Advise over 700 Registered Student Organizations with the concepts of advanced planning, coordinating logistics, delegating authority, budgeting, and the multiple facets of the university event planning process • Coordinate the processing of requests for approval of events that include any liability concerns with Grounds/Facilities, University Police, Physical Plant, Parking Services, Risk Management and other university support offices, as well as local, county and state agencies• Organize set-up and equipment requirements with other campus & local agencies (e.g., catering) that are providing services for events to assure they understand and adhere to Student Centers and Activities guidelines and that the appropriate preparation is made for their arrival & access to the facility• Accommodates and schedules various groups and services in War Memorial Chapel. Assists groups in the coordination of their special events as needed, particularly for weddings and memorial services• Assist clients needing advertising or marketing consultation as needed• Provide logistical coordination pre-event and post-event follow-up (to include, as necessary, a preview of physical arrangements, conducting problem-solving as needed at time of event & obtaining feedback post-event) with Event Management and other Student Centers and Activities university personnel for the events• Maintain complete & up-to-date files on each event by systematically cataloging ongoing communication interactions & feedback with/from sponsor• Performs all duties and tasks necessary to keep the Chapel fully functioning in the absence of the Assistant Director for Event Planning • Advised the Virginia Tech Homecoming Board 2015-2016

Blacksburg, Va

• Serve as the consultant/planning advisor for events reserved in Virginia Tech’s major venues, meeting rooms, and public space locations (including A-frames, banners and display cases) • Advise over 350 Registered Student Organizations with the concepts of advanced planning, coordinating logistics, delegating authority, budgeting, and the multiple facets of the university event planning process • Coordinate the processing of requests for approval of events that include any liability concerns with Grounds/Facilities, University Police, Physical Plant, Parking Services, Risk Management and other university support offices, as well as local, county and state agencies• Organize set-up and equipment requirements with other campus & local agencies (e.g., catering) that are providing services for events to assure they understand and adhere to Student Centers and Activities guidelines and that the appropriate preparation is made for their arrival & access to the facility• Assist clients needing advertising or marketing consultation as needed• Provide logistical coordination pre-event and post-event follow-up (to include, as necessary, a preview of physical arrangements, conducting problem-solving as needed at time of event & obtaining feedback post-event) with Event Management and other Student Centers and Activities university personnel for the events• Maintain complete & up-to-date files on each event by systematically cataloging ongoing communication interactions & feedback with/from sponsor• Student Centers and Activities Staff Appreciation and Development Committee, Member• Division of Student Affairs Courageous Leadership Committee, Member• Gobbler Nights Sponsorship, Chair• Gobblerfest Marketing and Sales Intern Supervisor• Student Centers and Activities Family Weekend Liaison

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Assisted clients by answering questions, providing copies of policies and request forms and/or referring them to the appropriate staff member• Booked standard meeting room, banner, A-Frame, information booth and display case reservations for clients• Interpreted and explained university, department and Event Planning Office procedures and guidelines as they relate to Event Planning• Assisted Event Planners with other duties and tasks as assigned, including event scheduling, event management, on-site coordination, client reminders/follow-up communications and coordination of risk management forms• Performed basic administrative support for the Event Planning Office, including answering the phone, EMS account maintenance, running reports, filing, copying, faxing, mailing and other general office tasks

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Assisted the Associate Director in planning and implementing major events on campus including Family Weekend and the President’s Wine and Cheese Reception• Designed event timelines, received and reviewed contracts, obtained insurance and needed documents, created guest lists and invitations, and worked directly with vendors

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Worked directly with DSA Communications and Marketing staff members on planning and implementing Gobblerfest, an annual event held each year with over twenty-thousand participants • Produced a Sales and Marketing Strategic Plan for Gobblerfest • Sold twenty-thousand dollars of sponsorship openings to local businesses, companies, and non-profit organizations • Designed an evaluation packet for sponsors with detailed event follow-up materials • Organized and supervised volunteers to help with sponsor set-up, and tear-down

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Aided in teaching and preparing for HTM 4424- Events Management course • Graded papers, assisted professor in creating assignments and organized all online coursework • Networked with event and marketing professionals within and outside the university to share experiences with students through in-class presentations

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Assisted the HTM Advisor in Course Planning and Evaluations • Advised HTM Students on their future course plans and class

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Promoted The Disney College Program by recruiting other potential students, organizing events, and serving as a representative of the company • Communicated the Disney College Program presentation information to campus population of 36,500 students and faculty members by means of email, signage, hand-to-hand delivery of brochures, personal testimonials and other field marketing techniques • Created and designed unique marketing plans to implement advertising and maximize recruitment

Orlando, Florida

• Experienced the Disney Corporation culture, values, traditions, and mission• Responsible for guest safety on monorail platforms and transportation areas• Ensured guest satisfaction while performing job duties

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Planned, organized, and implemented The Bugle’s photography sessions while marketing the yearbook on campus• Provided basic office duties for The Bugle staff

Blacksburg, Virginia

• Contacted Virginia Tech alumni and friends requesting gifts for University Departments and Special Funds

Staunton, Virginia

• Performed Front Desk Reservations, Check In/Out, and Simple Night Auditing • Helped in Rooms, Banquet, and Sales Departments

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) Business, Hospitality And Tourism Management

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration