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Springdale, AR, US

In partnership with the CEO and board of directors, inform the long-term vision and strategic direction of the organization during a time of exciting growth and evolution.

Springdale, AR, US

Serve as a member of the executive team and oversee fundraising and membership operations to support an $8m+ operating budget Work with the board and executive leadership to finalize design plans for the 54-acre downtown Springdale campus vision and launch a capital campaign to support the $40m+ project Lead the Development Council, engaging corporate and.

Bentonville, AR, US

Created and led institution-wide strategies for major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, gifts of art, membership, donor engagement and travel, and endowment to support a $40m+ operating budget and $100m endowment campaign Oversaw executive-level strategies and operations for four business units across two sites--Crystal Bridges and the Momentary--with.

Bentonville, AR, US

Secured private gift support for the museum through major gifts, sponsorships, and grantsLaunched planned giving strategies for Crystal Bridges, ensuring long-term support of the museum's mission and programsSupervised the membership department and provided strategic leadership to ensure positive relations with nearly 10,000 member households. Membership.

Bentonville, AR, US

Managed the Museum's membership program, overseeing strategy, planning, and implementation of recruitment, retention, and engagement tactics for 7,500 Members to raise $1.3 million annuallyPlanned and executed Member programs including artist meet and greets, Member receptions, and artinfusion Member events ranging from small group VIP experiences to large.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US

Managed annual giving program, working with the Dir. of Donor Engagement to raise $764,000 annually from nearly 1,000 individual donors through a variety of strategies including direct mail, email, social media, special events, and donor-centered conversations. Increased donations by 17% ($111,000) in FY13 from previous year

Fayetteville, AR, US

Advised international students on academic and employment issues relating to F-1 immigration regulations. Created a new, more comprehensive student orientation process for incoming international students. Collaborated with professors and administrators across multiple departments as an advocate on behalf of international students, helping students navigate.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

Conducted global diversity strategy research and recommended best practices across international markets. Reviewed and offered recommendations on how to more efficiently execute the talent pipeline process. Facilitated departmental monthly budget audit. Left role to pursue Master’s degree.

US

Piloted association-wide international employee recruitment, retention, training, and engagement strategies to support staffing needs for Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA non-profit resort and conference centersDeveloped and taught hospitality and cultural competency trainings for senior directors and emerging talentPublic speaker and YMCA.

Ma, Communication

Ba, Mass Communications/Public Relations With A Minor In Spanish, Summa Cum Laude

Study Abroad, Intermediate Spanish Language And Culture

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