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-Assist with the Foundation’s overall fundraising program that includes major gifts fundraising from individuals and corporations & organizations (includes cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship)- Assist with the physician giving program, including outreach to new physicians, stewardship for current donors, to encourage involvement- Responsible for the planning and executing the BMW Brunch, the Foundations oldest event -Serve as Foundation liaison for all third party events and fundraisers benefiting the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund, and “miscellaneous” funds. Oversee the sponsoring organizations’ timelines, all publicity/marketing efforts and on-site and off-site needs. Coordinate recognition for third party event sponsors and donors. Grow the community event program via retentions of current donors, and cultivation of new friends-Responsible for overseeing the matching gift program-Plan and organize Estate Planning seminars to educate and build awareness of the Foundation’s consulting services- Responsible for oversight of the Women's Advisory Council, an affinity group for prominent women in the Huntsville community - Oversee "A Woman's Heart," a women’s heart health initiative that includes health screenings, presentations by local cardiologists, and various follow-up in an effort to educate and cultivate new friends

Direct 12 full and part-time sales associates and assistant managers while serving as strategic business partner in overseeing daily operations for specialty clothing retailer. Recruit, hire and train sales staff. Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals. Manage payroll and scheduling. Monitor productivity while modeling sales expectations and promoting exceptional customer service.

Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and motivating 20+ sales associates while managing customer relations, merchandising, inventory control and daily operations generating over $3M in annual sales. Consistently achieved 100% rating in Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Continually promoted to increasingly responsible roles in recognition for notable success in employee development and revenue generation at each location.Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training of over 300 associates including salaried managers.Coordinated and/or conducted all training for store employee's. Managed payroll budget for $40M+ store.Served as assistant store manager.Organized recruiting initiatives and conducted effective new hire/exit interviews and performance appraisals. Skilled in benefits, 401(k) enrollment and payroll programs.