Work with Executive Team to support marketing, social media, communications, and events. Responsible for Website Design & Maintenance, Membership and Database Management, researching prospects, and Event support for annual conferences.Notable accomplishments:• Audited membership recruitment and renewal process and implemented a formal membership cycle with outreach campaign to targeted audience segments•Made improvements to internal administrative processes regarding membership and event payments•Created membership database•Audited, redesigned, and updated website to optimize navigation and display organization's mission

Working with both the Development Team and Program Staff, I implement the organization's communication plan to reach donors, member families, and prospects.Key responsibilities include:• Creation and distribution of print and digital communications related to: program and organizational updates, special events, donor recognition and stewardship, and fundraising initiatives• Social media content management and advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)• Website maintenance and content management, including SEO • Implementation of the Annual Fund Campaign • Creation of press releases and media advisories for events and other organization updates• Planning the organization’s fundraisers and special events• Ensuring adherence to Boys & Girls Clubs of America branding and messaging in all communications • Establishing internal processes and best practices to streamline workflow among Resource Development, Senior Management, and Program StaffNotable Accomplishments:• Co-Presented with BGCA Director of Brand Management at Northeast Regional Conference• Initiated audit of website and worked with consultant to improve SEO to bring organization back to pre-pandemic enrollment levels and plan for its expansion to an additional location. • Facilitated organization’s first brand awareness and marketing campaign (video and paid media), targeting multiple audiences (members, donors, etc) and ensuring adherence to national branding and messaging standards.• Determined best practices for internal and external marketing and communications projects and processes, resulting in streamlined workflow across multiple departments. • Developed new corporate sponsorship program in response to corporate feedback, resulting in a more comprehensive and mission-aligned approach. • Pitched and produced community event that resulted in unique opportunity to communicate the organization’s initiatives to multiple stakeholders (members, families, donors, board members, staff).

Working closely with the Director of Development, I planned & implemented the organization’s annual fundraising events as well as managed the organization’s communications and marketing efforts as they relate to these events. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all aspects of the planning and execution of the Club’s annual fundraising events to achieve budgeted revenue • Garner corporate, individual and local business sponsorships and donations, procurement of in-kind goods and services • Monitor proper record keeping and reporting for special events including cost analysis and expenditure reports • Review and report on fundraising opportunities and recruit new partners for special events • Work with the development team to plan and implement donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition events • Assist with searching, identifying, soliciting and stewarding appropriate individual, foundation, and corporate donors

Starting out as a committee chair, my first fundraising event—a new initiative that required buy-in from staff, families, and students—exceeded revenue expectations and led to my appointment as Vice President of Fundraising. As VP, I was responsible for managing multiple committees and their volunteers to ensure events were successful and budget goals were met. During this time, I realized that a lack of awareness was the cause of much complacency and misunderstanding in the community. As President, I resolved this issue, changing how information was shared by spearheading the implementation of new email, website, and membership platforms. This resulted in increased efficiency, improved communication, and budget savings that were redirected toward school programs. Additionally, I introduced the concept of a community forum during budget season and a public debate during municipal elections. Because these were new initiatives, there was no template to follow. Each required strategic planning: establishing the desired outcome, zeroing in on all the essential details, and putting a system in place to accomplish the goal. Ultimately, these measures led to more comprehensive stakeholder involvement in important decisions surrounding local education issues. In addition to supervising the 40+ committees responsible for school programming, fundraising, events, and communications, I produced the organization’s bulletins and weekly e-newsletters. I created and administered a fundraising survey, then analyzed and synthesized community feedback to help form a strategic plan for the organization. Finally, I developed an operating budget that aligned with the organization’s mission to partner with the school community.As Board of Education Representative and Corresponding Secretary, followed and reported on educational developments such as events, programs, curriculum, policy, and budget. Responsible for producing weekly e-newsletter to school community.

Dubbed the "Lord of the Files," I stewarded multiple high-profile client accounts by supervising all aspects of direct marketing projects. Serving as the liaison between clients and the creative staff of the agency, I managed the project from its concept through the final product, collaborating with copywriters, art directors, and the production team to meet deadlines and ensure client satisfaction.

First hired as Assistant Director for a franchise in Westchester County, I was recognized by corporate management and promoted to Director of the Westport location within five months. In these management roles, I assessed potential clients and prescribed programs in reading, math, and study skills. I tracked client progress and communicated with parents and classroom teachers so that all stakeholders stayed focused and updated on the student’s progress. As Director, I was also responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and managing the center’s teaching staff.

I began my career teaching general and elective English courses in grades 9-12. After a challenging first year instructing students in a relatively unstructured elective course on Children’s Literature, I decided to create a course anthology as part of my summer professional development work. The result for the following school year was a cohesive, user-friendly classroom resource that aligned with the curriculum and provided a holistic approach to course content for all my students. My favorite times in the classroom were helping students produce their writing portfolios and working with seniors on their college essays. While teaching, I also served as a Student Government moderator, a varsity coach, and an editorial assistant for a local, professional art journal.