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Denver Metropolitan Area

➤ Independently evaluate the reliability and bias of news across various forms of media , leveraging a variety of research methodologies, reading tactics, and assessments to measure bias through a blended platform and algorithm.➤ Deliver reliability and bias news ratings—independent, accurate, and excellence—to help people navigate a healthy news landscape, including consumers, educators, publishers, researchers, advertisers, and social media platforms.➤ Assigned two unique, critical projects: 1) Align the CRM strategy with actions to deliver operational success, and 2) develop partnerships’ strategy for partner companies that help the AD Fontes platform monetize sales targets.

Greater Birmingham Area

➤ Contributed to the IGNITE campaign, a multi-year membership campaign to increase membership, as well as other initiatives; resulted in 1,966 donors onboarded and $5M raised in support for the Athletic Department’s donor organization.➤ Excelled at quickly learning and effectively utilizing numerous tech tools including Ellucian (CRM), Paciolan, Salesforce, and Blackbaud Expert, demonstrating expertise and excellence regardless of the complexity of the platform or the solution.➤ Led teams in the execution of various projects including the annual benefit, stewardship for the Blazer Scholarship Fund, new premium field-level seating, and tailgate events for donors, selling out club seating for football games.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

➤ Acquired large donor gifts—including a $20K estate gift marked for operational endowment—and secured Deacon Club upgrades by cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of 125 inactive club members.➤ Oversaw strategic operations, contributing to more than $7M raised, driving a 75% increase in retained donor donations.➤ Managed 16 calling officers of major donors, equipping them with strategic goals, progress updates, and ongoing support.➤ Provided operational leadership to Deacons Day of Giving 2019, bringing in more than 250 new, unique donors.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

➤ Delivered market research findings—based on research regarding alcohol sales in stadiums—presenting findings and recommendations to UMass Athletics; UMass Athletics implemented proposed recommendations.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

➤ Managed Biology Lab as a Research Assistant responsible for experiments, data collection, and analysis; publishing research findings in scientific journal Symbiosis, and presenting at numerous conferences including the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2016, SCICU 2016, Furman Engaged 2016 & 2017, and SC EPSCoR 2016.➤ Commissioned by the Athletic Director to lead Student Athletic Marketing Committee with the charge to increase student attendance at sporting events; collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement promotions in conjunction with the Athletic Department and Director, resulting in selling out games despite previous lackluster attendance numbers.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Integrative Business, 4.0 Gpa

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Placed Second in Octagon Bowl, beating out more than two dozen sports management schools; recognized.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, Top Biology Research Student

Activities and Societies: Biology Honor Society