Gregory Kramer Email & Phone Number

Hawaii, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed Investor/ Donor Services for a $1 Billion private fund. Oversaw all investor/donor transactions including endowments, charitable gift annuities, stock transfers, life insurance and estate bequests that benefit the ministries of the ELCA.

Chicago, Il

Serving in the capacity of Major Gifts Officer, I am connecting the passions and purpose of high level donors with the mission of Covenant House which is a commitment that calls us to serve the suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Anchorage, Ak

Responsible for generation of $2 million + in annual sales through direct contact as well as prospecting for new revenue streams.Developed effective group / catering / group sales and action plans.Designed events including: conferences, seminars, holiday parties, Celebrations of Life, weddings or other custom events to provide personalized solutions.Coordinated with clients from sale through program operation to maximize utilization of available function space and program profitability.Networked consistently with: NACE, Visit Anchorage, Anchorage Chamber and other organizations.Represented hotel through community outreach and travel with Visit Anchorage to build relationships and represent hotel in other cities.

Anchorage, Ak

Publicly addressed professional forums, private organizations and individuals to support agency goals and operations.Responsible for generation of gifts from individuals and major donors in support of annual agency resource development plan.Developed a documented plan to achieve revenue goals including preparation of proposals and all necessary follow-up in concert with Executive staff.Generated community participation in agency’s mission through donor cultivation and community outreach.Coordinated community involvement in workforce development / employment opportunities for served population.Designed and produced two annual events with extensive community participation: “Sleep Out Executive Edition” and “Sleep Out Young Professionals” to support annual operating costs generating over $200,000 for the agency.Assisted with successful $21 million capital campaign.

Anchorage, Ak

Founded and operated destination management company.Managed all aspects of business operations including personnel, marketing, budgeting, accounting, communications, client attainment and retention.Designed, produced and executed customized large-scale corporate events including: all event logistics, media liaison, and all vendor & client relationships through solicitation of revue through client satisfaction.Designed, produced and executed Inaugural Gala for Alaska Governor (2007) held for 1,800 guests in two simultaneous venues.Produced conventions in Fairbanks and Anchorage including: trade show coordination, hotel and transportation contract negotiation and coordination.

Honolulu, Hi

Created, managed and coordinated implementation of incentive programs for the Fortune 500 and convention / trade show markets at most 4-star plus hotels/resorts on four major Hawaiian Islands.Designed custom events including: client coordination to determine theme /look, venue procurement, entertainment, food & beverage, audio/visual, rentals, staff supportResponsible for maximizing program revenue through active up sell of services and negotiated program costs.Facilitated all aspects of incentive programs including: client relationship, creative design, area transportation, guests hospitality services, daily activities, golf / boat tournaments, and custom programming up to and through transfer of program to operating staff.Negotiated and coordinated services between the client and hotels, vendor providers, activity and tour operators,

Anchorage, Ak

Founded and operated successful travel agency maintaining a client base of over 500 accounts generating $1.5 million in annual sales.Oversaw all aspects of business operations.Negotiated contracts, compensation structure and cooperative marketing agreements with major cruise lines, hotels and tour operators.