*Responsible for donor identification, relations, communications and campaigns increasing support annually. Have grown annual gross revenue from less than $500,000 to more than $1.5 million in 7 years.*Increased signature fundraiser from gross revenues of less than $100,000 to more than $650,000 winning awards like Best Party of the Year, Most Fun Party of the Year, Best Outdoor Event and Best Special Guest with Keb’ Mo’.*Oversee all fundraising including corporate partnerships… Show more *Responsible for donor identification, relations, communications and campaigns increasing support annually. Have grown annual gross revenue from less than $500,000 to more than $1.5 million in 7 years.*Increased signature fundraiser from gross revenues of less than $100,000 to more than $650,000 winning awards like Best Party of the Year, Most Fun Party of the Year, Best Outdoor Event and Best Special Guest with Keb’ Mo’.*Oversee all fundraising including corporate partnerships, foundations, grants, newsletter, major donor events and volunteers. Show less

Launched 3 new programs for Bryan's House:*Jubilee Society (Women who contribute a minimum of $50/year and 10 volunteer hours)*Mighty Men's Group (quarterly events including fundraisers, volunteer projects and Dad's Night Out events)*Corporate Council (Senior Level Executives from Fortune 500 Companies who meet quarterly and serve as advisors for major topics such as feasibility studies, technology, LEAN process management, etc.)Manage expansion of the Red Socks Campaign

*Relationship Manager for portfolio of 200+ donors in the Tocqueville Society (donors $10,000+)*Targeted prospects for Tocqueville Society*Moves management into the Tocqueville Society from Leadership ($1,000+) and Builder Society ($2,500+)*Relaunched Bench & Bar (Legal Society) within Tocqueville Society*Responsible for re-engaging lapsed Tocqueville donors and collecting from outstanding donors.

* Responsible for community involvement within the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Austin areas. Includes sponsorships, auctions, food donations, volunteers, give-aways and prizes. (Organized over 400 events with a reach of over 600,000 attendees)* Identify and help develop new corporate catering clients through Lobby Events, On-site Sales and Sampling Presentations and Open Houses. Includes working with General Managers and Catering Supervisors to train them to be involved in their areas.… Show more * Responsible for community involvement within the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Austin areas. Includes sponsorships, auctions, food donations, volunteers, give-aways and prizes. (Organized over 400 events with a reach of over 600,000 attendees)* Identify and help develop new corporate catering clients through Lobby Events, On-site Sales and Sampling Presentations and Open Houses. Includes working with General Managers and Catering Supervisors to train them to be involved in their areas. (Achieved record sales catering weeks in multiple cafes)* Work with local organizations such as Chambers of Commerce, CVBs, school districts, sports teams and professional organizations to determine groups and events to drive revenue for area Corner Bakery Cafes.* Handle all social media guest engagement for 22 cafes.* Led the Grand Opening community, catering and guest awareness efforts for Denton cafe. Show less

LEFT COMPANY BECAUSE OF HUSBAND RELOCATION*Responsible for all aspects of four annual fundraising events: Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Swing for Kids’ Sake, Big Buck$ Raffle and Fall Gala. All events showed tremendous growth exceeding prior year and budget by a minimum of 30% in the first year and continued growth thereafter. *Solicit and secure new corporate sponsors, Chairpeople, volunteers and participants for all events, as well as maintain relationships with existing… Show more LEFT COMPANY BECAUSE OF HUSBAND RELOCATION*Responsible for all aspects of four annual fundraising events: Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Swing for Kids’ Sake, Big Buck$ Raffle and Fall Gala. All events showed tremendous growth exceeding prior year and budget by a minimum of 30% in the first year and continued growth thereafter. *Solicit and secure new corporate sponsors, Chairpeople, volunteers and participants for all events, as well as maintain relationships with existing supporters.*Responsible for all media related to events and other agency related topics including social media efforts. *Increased overall gross revenues from $429,000 to over $600,000 in less than 2 years.*Oversee event and general agency volunteers.*Identify and develop relationship with all donors including major donors and planned giving. Show less

LEFT COMPANY BECAUSE OF HUSBAND RELOCATION* Instrumental in increasing membership base from under 700 to over 1900 including growth in higher membership levels.* Responsible for all fundraising efforts including year end/annual campaign, new fundraiser that netted over $75,000 in first 2 years and growing 10 year old Oscar Night America party to a sell out.* Oversaw all marketing, advertising and PR efforts including grassroots, traditional, promotional, partnership and online… Show more LEFT COMPANY BECAUSE OF HUSBAND RELOCATION* Instrumental in increasing membership base from under 700 to over 1900 including growth in higher membership levels.* Responsible for all fundraising efforts including year end/annual campaign, new fundraiser that netted over $75,000 in first 2 years and growing 10 year old Oscar Night America party to a sell out.* Oversaw all marketing, advertising and PR efforts including grassroots, traditional, promotional, partnership and online efforts.* Key player to increase corporate partnerships and sponsorships for event based and annual contracts. Show less

Secured donors and sponsors; participated in community events to create awareness about breast cancer and increase self-awareness; recruited volunteers; liaison with outside events and more.

*Responsible for all Marketing efforts including: Advertising, PR, Promotions & Community Involvement*Responsible for all Sales efforts including establishing relationships with aircraft brokers and operators nationwide as well as building local client base. Results have proven an increase in gross annual revenues from approximately $2 million to over $8 million.*Oversee all other administrative duties including IT and Human Resources*Create Internal Cost-savings and Revenue… Show more *Responsible for all Marketing efforts including: Advertising, PR, Promotions & Community Involvement*Responsible for all Sales efforts including establishing relationships with aircraft brokers and operators nationwide as well as building local client base. Results have proven an increase in gross annual revenues from approximately $2 million to over $8 million.*Oversee all other administrative duties including IT and Human Resources*Create Internal Cost-savings and Revenue Producing procedures including fuel management, pricing evaluation, staffing & per diems*Responsible for coordinating all scheduling & dispatching functions including staff & aircraft management, client needs, catering, weather related items, International planning, security and many more details. This function requires 24/7 availability. Show less

START-UP COMPANY DISSOLVED BECAUSE OF LACK OF FUNDING*Developed brand positioning and all materials for start-up company including logo development, stationery package, brochures & web site*Responsible for a $1 million national advertising budget*Oversaw all public relations including national and local PR. Included working within SEC guidelines for potential stock offering

Handled all aspects of marketing, public relations, community involvement, events, etc. for local, regional and national exposure.

Was responsible for various special events throughout the state of Tennessee. Included sponsorship, event management, volunteer recruitment and all other details.

Manager of Meeting Planning, Association Management & Events*Responsible for managing all events including: American Bus Marketplace (2,000+ attendees), ABA Driving Championships, Clinton/Gore Rally, Un Eté du Vin & Just Say No Spring Festivals.*Responsible for supervising all staff in the Meeting Planning division Group Tour Manager, Morrison’s Family Dining, May 1992-Jan. 1993*Responsible for supervising Group Tour Fulfillment and reservations staff, creation and placement of… Show more Manager of Meeting Planning, Association Management & Events*Responsible for managing all events including: American Bus Marketplace (2,000+ attendees), ABA Driving Championships, Clinton/Gore Rally, Un Eté du Vin & Just Say No Spring Festivals.*Responsible for supervising all staff in the Meeting Planning division Group Tour Manager, Morrison’s Family Dining, May 1992-Jan. 1993*Responsible for supervising Group Tour Fulfillment and reservations staff, creation and placement of advertising, Public Relations & Group Tour Procedures.*Responsible for developing Group Tour Marketing Plan, evaluating & implementing all reservation procedures & serving as a liaison between groups, managers & corporate headquarters. Show less