Claudine Nayan Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Amagansett, New York, United States

• Managing a diverse portfolio of new and existing donors and strategic partners, aiming to raise $1M annually to support Amber Waves Farm’s mission.
• Collaborating closely with farm leadership and program teams to understand priority initiatives and develop organizational strategies, including stakeholder mapping and targeted donor/partner outreach.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for fundraising efforts, ensuring the development of robust fundraising infrastructure to include pipeline management, donor tracking, and creating best practices for donor.
• Conducting thorough research on prospective donors and strategic partners, building strong relationships by aligning their philanthropic goals with Amber Waves Farm’s mission and priorities.
• Working closely with farm teams, market team, and leadership to coordinate funding opportunities, manage donor relationships, and ensure strategic alignment across the farm's programs and initiatives.
• Providing leadership with talking points, materials, and support for donor meetings and engagements to maximize fundraising opportunities and secure capital for the farm's future growth.

Remote

a collective of creatives, planners, storytellers, and project managers collaborating specifically for small farms and makers

Remote

• 4+ years of experience in luxury dining sales: Expert in planning, negotiating, closing, and executing high-end dining experiences, each with a value of 5-6 figures, catering to both corporate and private clients.
• Marketing, sales, and client relations expertise: Proficient in driving sales for private events, developing marketing strategies, and fostering strong relationships with clients to ensure event success and customer.
• Event logistics leadership: Led all logistics for food and beverage vendors, staffing, and event operations across the U.S. and international locations, ensuring seamless execution of events.
• Onsite customer service specialist and event host: Served as the primary onsite representative, delivering exceptional customer service, hosting events, and acting as the public speaker and media representative for.
• Planned and executed 250+ pop-up events: Organized and managed large-scale public and private luxury dining events, each attracting 150-450 guests, with a focus on delivering unique and immersive experiences.
• Key liaison for procurement and partnerships: Managed relationships with farmers, chefs, winemakers, and other industry contacts to coordinate procurement, set expectations for menus and sites, and evaluate event.

United States

Management Responsibilities:-Secured all rentals for individual events for 90 events in 6 months-Steward relationships with rental companies, vendors, farmers, and purveyors-Host/Maitre D for Reception hourOverview:Duties include day-of event coordination, set-up, break-down, equipment inventory, fleet operations, personnel logistics, and management of a.

Harborside, Maine, United States

Plant House propagation (seed starting, soil blocking, potting on)Soil bed preparation, fertilization and irrigation; Successive plantings (direct seeding & transplanting) of cropsPreventive management and control of weeds, insect pests and pest diseases Implementation and maintenance of greenhouse cropsHarvesting, packing and storage of vegetables.

1000 S Cooper St, Memphis TN 38104

• Spearheaded four major fundraising events, each generating between $100K and $200K
• Recruited sponsors, in-kind donors, and key volunteers, including club board and event committee members
• Fostered strong sponsor relationships through effective stewardship and recognition
• Managed detailed planning, budgets, expenses, logistics, and post-event reporting for a variety of events including fundraisers, dinners, and board engagement activities
• Led communication and strategic planning for the event committee and board fundraising efforts
• Established and currently manages the Young Professionals Council aligned with BGCM’s mission

Greater Memphis Area

Spearheaded four major fundraising events, each generating between $100K and $200KRecruited sponsors, in-kind donors, and key volunteers, including club board and event committee membersFostered strong sponsor relationships through effective stewardship and recognitionManaged detailed planning, budgets, expenses, logistics, and post-event reporting for a.

Greater Memphis Area

-Responsible for counseling special needs children and adults at residential camp program-Increased volunteer staff and camper attendees through social media and school newsletters-Assist in copy writing for meals and charitable donations, staff training, and parent/guardian communications

Greater Memphis Area

-Organize management system for quality control and sales-Increased social media activity by 75% in six months-Design visual merchandize displays in store and online-Personal shopper for individualized styles-Assist in advertising

Greater Memphis Area

-Composed press releases, news releases, and advisories-Created and updated detailed media contact list and editorial calendars-Managed client events-Participated in skill-strengthening conferences, meetings, and seminars

Greater Memphis Area

-Guided venue tours; Reserved and managed over 30 events-Assisted in event planning, concert advertising, and company research-Created first and only informational pricing package-Recruited and organized existing promotional street team

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs; Public Relations

High School Diploma