Jake Argarin Email & Phone Number

• Oversee and lead a team responsible for processing 4,500 gifts and pledges a month, averaging $30,000,000 per fiscal year• Led the foundation’s database conversion by preparing and implementing gift and financial coding to ensure it would support the needs of multiple departments, such as Direct Marketing, Development, Events, and Finance• Compiled and analyzed the foundation’s clinical research grant data, to create statistical charts and graphics for the foundation’s five-year portfolio review• Collaborate with accounting team to reconcile transactions and ensure accuracy of gift data in the database• Generate and prepare donor tax receipts and acknowledgement letters for printing and distribution• Review, import, and process gifts from various sources (e.g., checks, credit cards, cryptocurrency, stock, and ACH), as well as third party sources, such as Facebook, Stripe, Paypal, Bidpal, The Giving Block, and Benevity• Evaluate solicitations, invitations, and fundraising pages for Events and Direct Marketing to ensure proper donation instructions and fair market value listings• Assist accounts payable team to prepare, review, import and approve expense reports in Nexonia and Netsuite• Serve as the foundation’s primary contact for gift inquiries, gift reclassifications, and refund requests• Compile and review gift correspondence to alert and inform relationship managers of expected gifts and prospective donors• Gather and organize financial correspondence to assist the accounting team with the annual audit

• Managed the institution's Altru database of 10,000 active constituent records to support several departments, such as Development, Membership, Finance, and Visitor Services• Responsible for processing over 3,000 gifts and pledges averaging around $13,000,000 per fiscal year• Created the entire gift processing, tracking, and reporting systems and infrastructure for the museum’s COVID relief campaign, which brought in a total of $389,000• Informed the Visitor Services department’s decision-making process of updating admission and membership pricing structures through collecting and analyzing five years of membership data• Led the production of the donor listings for the museum’s annual report and donor recognition wall• Served as the main point of contact for inquiries and issues about the database and back office gifts• Acted as the primary liaison between the Development and Finance departments by maintaining the consistency of financial information between Altru and the general ledger• Built queries and created reports for campaigns, membership renewals, events, and ad hoc requests• Created and implemented processes and procedures for gift tracking and reporting, in collaboration with the Finance and Development departments• Established designations, web forms, promotional codes, and appeal codes for online donations and gift entry• Compiled and reviewed gift correspondence to alert and inform relationship managers of expected gifts and prospective donors• Performed routine data integrity checks and maintenance to ensure accurate information• Activated and deactivated system users, configure roles, and train new users accordingly

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Maintained the Impexium database with over 3,000 member organizations• Built and utilized data quality queries to clean up member records• Created queries and lists for weekly and monthly membership reportsActed as the liaison with the Impexium support team for troubleshooting and issues• Created standard operating procedures for database navigation, member processing, and queries• Processed membership applications, payments, renewals, and event registrations• Assisted current and prospective members with inquiries regarding membership benefits, renewals, and events• Oversaw the annual Marketplace conference’s registration desk by managing and training over 25 volunteers during the event

• Utilized databases and spreadsheets to create and adapt workshop participant records in programs such as ClearVantage• Organized and keyed information that supports recruitment of future workshop facilitators and participants • Perform special searches to verify information when database criteria is incomplete• Proofed records to ensure accuracy and update data as needed• Assisted in troubleshooting new databases

New Haven, Ct

• Planned and facilitated a weekly language and cultural exchange program with 14 participants • Communicated and coordinated with all participants to prepare for weekly programming• Organized activities outside of the usual meet-up time, such as group dinners and the Welcome Evening

Guilford, Ct

• Planned and led the design and production of products slated for a state-of-the-art latex printer and cutting plotter• Used Adobe Illustrator to plan, design, and create merchandise for companies like Coca-Cola, Lego, Ivory Ella, and Balance of Power PAC in quantities of 1-2000 items• Effectively communicated with customers and clients to better understand their needs • Worked independently and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a final product that met quality standards• Created digital proofs and mock-ups for clients• Proofread digital materials• Created and organized digital image libraries• Tracked inventory, lists, and data to ensure accuracy• Packaged orders and prepared items for shipping• Assisted in organizing and retrieving materials from library of transparencies and film• Used digital images and drawings to create vector artwork• Color matched prints with original artwork or substrate when necessary• Printed large format vinyl banners and posters for events such as the Guilford Turkey Trot• Trouble-shot HP Latex 365 printer issues

Seosan, Chungcheongnam-Do, Korea

• Taught 6 classes a day with an average of 5 students, ages 5-15• Developed lesson plans and projects on topics like international cultures and natural disasters • Served as a mentor for incoming teachers

Fredericksburg, Va

• Opened and closed the store an average of 4-5 days a week• Frequently operated the store unaccompanied• Created, organized, and maintained a running inventory of store products, such as candles, home decor, and kitchen utensils• Tracked consumer trends and habits • Managed email responses to community development organizations, customers, chefs, and businesses• Communicated with customers to understand how to improve their store experience• Handled and received large shipments of decor, furniture, and kitchen utensils• Provided customer service and fielded questions about the store• Organized, coordinated, and oversaw weekly cooking classes by local chefs • Assisted co-workers in learning how to use software and hardware around the store• Programmed and adjusted store registers• Conducted store maintenance, such as routine cleanings and replacing light fixtures• Arranged sales floor collection and storage in various ways, such as by company, product type, color, or size• Stocked and organized the sales floor on a daily basis with approximately $300,000 worth of merchandise• Developed table and window displays on a biweekly to monthly basis using various design techniques

Williamsburg, Va

• Organized and arranged sales floor item inventory• Used a Laser Radio Terminal (LRT) to adapt and update the store's inventory database• Accessed item pages in product inventory database to locate items for guests• Stocked and removed items from sales floor• Updated product inventory database when items were retrieved or returned to storage• Used product inventory database to track and locate products on the sales floor, storage, and nearby Target stores• Utilized product codes and cataloging system to ensure products were correctly arranged and organized• Acted as Photo Technician when needed• Printed and organized photo prints for customers• Assisted customers in scanning images and uploading digital photos• Conducted quality review of digitally reformatted images to ensure they met customer standards• Communicated with guests to provide customer service• Worked as a team with co-workers and supervisors to meet daily goals• Operated as a cashier when needed

Yorktown, Va

• Used Adobe Photoshop to prepare and arrange digital images for prints, posters, catalogs, and publications• Performed photo editing, retouching, and manipulation of digital images• Organized and navigated digital image libraries• Managed time well, and organized tasks to meet deadlines• Created printing plates for projects• Proofed records to ensure accuracy • Packaged and handled print materials• Prepared print materials for distribution

Fredericksburg, Va

• Assisted students in creating and arranging digital images and prints with programs like Adobe Photoshop• Assisted students in digital reformatting of works, prints, drawings, and documents• Managed printer ink and archival paper stock• Trouble-shot printer, scanner, and computer issues

Newport News, Va

• Installed and de-installed exhibits• Safely handled, moved, and arranged materials consisting of different visual formats • Interacted with the public and fielded inquiries about museum collections• Used Adobe Illustrator to create digital images • Prepared, organized, and participated in public events, such as Sunday In The Park

Yorktown, Va

• Silk-screened prints on clothing using a silk screening press• Handled transparencies for pre-production• Arranged and organized transparency library by company names, dates, and physical description• Burned, cleaned, and set up screens for production• Used CorelDraw to create digital images• Maintained cleanliness of shop materials• Proofread shipping records to ensure accuracy • Prepared materials for use and storage • Prepared orders for shipping and pick-up