A Director of Event Fundraising & Volunteer Relations duties and responsibilities encompass the oversight of all facets of event fundraising operations within the region including: • Supervising regional event fundraising and associated recruiting and training of event fundraising personnel• Developing a cohesive fundraising team of staff and volunteers within the region.• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all fundraising staff as well as conservation, public policy and communications staff. • Working with staff and volunteers to develop business plans that foster growth and meet regional goals and national objectives.• Assisting with the development and implementation of new innovative fundraising techniques.• Serving on the staff leadership team and national committees in the development of strategies, plans, and policies related to event fundraising and other aspects of DU business.• Working closely with senior volunteers in the region to ensure continuity and consistency between staff and volunteer leadership.

Ducks Unlimited Inc, Memphis, TN August 2003 to February 2022Senior Regional Director• Spearhead the overall management and operations of numerous fundraising events concurrently• Cultivate, strengthen, and nurture partnerships with volunteer leaders• Hold direct accountability for the successful implementation of all volunteer recruiting and training efforts• Supervise and promote the productivity of volunteer leaders across geographic area• Consistently promote membership growth, volunteer growth and new chapter growth• Continue to expand business through traditional and non-traditional type events• Identify prospects for major gift solicitation• Participate in many subcommittees• Played key role in building the state committee and state business plan for fundraising efforts in California.• Mentor and train colleagues

Vice PresidentWimmer Solutions is a staffing company placing both permanent and contract employees• Held concurrent responsibility for opening new office and training staff to align with corporate vision• Managed all sales and recruiting efforts, including training and management of personnel• Consistently secured revenues through effective negotiations leveraging strong influential and communication skills• Respected by all colleagues as being a trustworthy partner.

Sales ManagerRagingmouse.com is a technology staffing company placing both permanent and contract employees• Developed a business development strategy focused on optimum financial gain, arranged key meetings with prospective clients.• Promoted company products and services addressing and predicting clients' objectives. Provided trustworthy feedback.• Forged and sustained working relationships with new and existing customers• Coordinated efforts with IT recruiting staff to qualify technical consultants for client employments• Directly involved with salary negotiations• Successfully generated $7.4M in recruiting revenue, resulting in $3.25M in profit• Recipient of the Performance Award, Top Sales Mangers of the Year, and Highest Revenue