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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer.Developed a comprehensive plan for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s® four Light the Night walks in North Carolina which included revenue and expense budgeting, event logistics, patient and guest services, volunteer recruitment and management.Supervised four full-time staff to execute the Light The Night® Walks with a revenue target of $1.3 million in North Carolina. Achieved 103% of goal. Created and managed a corporate prospecting process for in-kind and cash sponsorships from $5,000 to $50,000+ that included proposal development, cultivation, retention, and recognition. Developed and managed two Executive Committees consisting of executives throughout the Triangle and Charlotte markets, with primary focus on cultivating new revenue channels.Created campaign materials required for the successful implementation of special events including recruitment/promotional flyers and brochures, invitations, banners, and training materials.

Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that improves school climate, reduces bullying and increases student engagement in school through play and physical activity. Through both our training programs and our on-site direct service, Playworks teaches children to resolve their own conflicts that arise at recess and carry over to the classroom, restoring valuable teaching and learning time. We help transform recess into a safe, fun and inclusive time that gets students active and engaged so they can return to the classroom focused and ready to learn. For more information, please visit www.playworks.org.Planned, managed, and lead cultivation and solicitation of all fundraising efforts and organized all pre/post-event communications to achieve and exceed revenue goals.Secured corporate, media, and in-kind sponsors, which lead to less out of pocket expenses.Recruited executives from top Durham companies and managed the Event and Fundraising Committee.Designed, wrote, and implemented a customized corporate sponsorship strategy. Shared best practices nationally within the organization.Planned, coordinated, and implemented annual fundraising strategy to meet budgetary goals.Managed and expanded the volunteer program to build additional resources, corporate partnerships, and individual donors.Planned and executed the first Annual Corporate Kickball for Kids Tournament. Exceeded goal by 133%.

National Stewardship, Development and Campaign Consulting Firm that conducts feasibility studies and capital campaigns for Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses around the countrySuccessfully raised over $120 million in Campaign contributions Planed, organized, and executed the campaign plan and special eventsTrained and supervised Guidance In Giving, Inc. staff on volunteer communication, individual parish campaign processes, and parish staff interactionResponsible for growing lasting relationships with donors recruited through the workplace and beyondEstablished budgets, choose venues and negotiate with vendors and suppliersCreated and outlined content for event materials, including website, brochures, direct mail pieces, newsletters and press releasesResponsible for recruitment, training and management of leadership volunteers 
including event Chairperson and members of a volunteer committeeManaged existing donor base to insure continued support including gift entry, donor information, generation of reports and creation of donor acknowledgment lettersServe as “solicitation” speaker at events, board presentations and all campaign meetingsDetails on specific campaigns and references available upon request

• Responsible for daily operational tasks such as opening and closing procedures•Maintained store, cash wrap, fitting room and visual merchandising to help ensure customer satisfaction•Responsible for the preparation and taking of store inventory•Kept management informed regarding stock for future orders and loss prevention •Responsible for and executed all on-line, phone and in-store orders•Achieved individual sales goals and understood how individual performance impacts store results•Focused on the client experience, developed client loyalty, lasting relationships and repeated business•Understood and demonstrated Coach service and the selling behaviors of customer•Met personal sales and productivity goals, and delivered service that met and exceeded client expectations and helped achieve all store goals, which lead us to achieve $1.1 million in sales in December 2008•Utilized my excellent communication and customer-service skills to build and nurture relationships with clients and was awarded Top Sales Leader in the district (march 2006, April 2008)•Provided training and support to all new hires and received Leadership Award given to the employee in the district who demonstrated effective work skills and encourages co-workers to follow suit (2009)

One of the top 100 Fortune 500 company that establishes long-term relationships based on trust and satisfaction by committing to ensuring the customers’ needs are always met. Daily tasks included:• Responsible for daily operational tasks such as opening and closing procedures• Maintained store, cash wrap, fitting room and visual merchandising to help ensure customer satisfaction• Responsible for the preparation and taking of store inventory• Kept management informed regarding stock for future orders and loss prevention • Responsible for and executed all on-line, phone and in-store orders• Achieved individual sales goals and understood how individual performance impacts store results• Focused on the client experience, developed client loyalty, lasting relationships and repeated business• Understood and demonstrated Coach service and the selling behaviors of customer