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Chicago, Il, Us

- Led revenue strategy for the Blackhawks Foundation that doubled revenue budget from $2.1M to $4.1M in 24 months and tripled event revenue from $350K to $1.1M- Grew overall revenue pipeline and developed new revenue streams by deepening relationships with c-suite executives, securing 24 new major-gift donors in 24 months.- Developed fundraising annual goals, strategy, and plan in line with five-year P&L growth targets and diversification.- Planned and led quarterly step-back with Foundation team on fundraising goals, progress, and annual planning.- Coordinated across departments to establish opportunities for corporate partners to increase investment with the organization.- Optimized unique brand assets by innovating around existing revenue channels.- Fostered relationships with executives of professional teams and NHL league office.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

 Exceeded annual contributed revenue targets of nearly $8M Developed and cultivated future-funder pipeline of $1M to support Education Pioneers Fellowship Managed 200+ donor portfolio in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Memphis, OKC, Tulsa, and D.C. Provided leadership for development team around fundraising strategy, engagement, and operations  Ensured development team achieved excellence by leveraging individual strengths, offering tailored mentoring, and developing well-executed professional-development plans

Boston, Ma, Us

 Launched 28th site in Memphis, TN Secured donor contributions of over $3.5M  Developed and cultivated future-funder pipeline of over $2M for annual program budget Managed donor stewardship of local and national corporate, foundation, and major individual gifts Led all development initiatives to launch City Year, Inc.’s 28th site and executed a 3-year revenue growth plan Identified and secured commitments from corporate supporters by developing tailored proposals  Oversaw large-scale volunteer engagement events for current and potential partners

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 Raised over $250,000 in revenue Planned and executed golfing, bowling, and basketball events to support celebrity foundations Prospected and secured business opportunities with Revolt TV, Royal Jets, Croton Watch, Sobe Jeeps, Monster Products, Patron Spirits, Uber, and Jord Wood Watches Secured contracts with high-profile donors, including Bryant McKinnie (NFL player), Lil Kim (Grammy winner), and Pleasure P (three-time Grammy nominee)

 Closed over $1M in sales Managed day-to-day relationship with over 15 corporate partners Cultivated strategic partnerships with corporations, universities and professional sports teams, including Southwest Airlines, Penn State University, Pentec Health, Philadelphia Phillies and McDonalds Corporation Evaluated bid requests by estimating products and service values through analysis, market information and/or trends

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 Developed and implemented marketing education program with Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia 76ers professional sports organizations Led students to execute sponsorship opportunities and marketing campaigns with 76ers and Phillies Proposed and closed business with the MTV media company to produce a fashion show on MTV Made

 Closed over $500K in sales Developed, led, and oversaw daily operations and marketing processes for a merchandising company Prospected artists and closed contracts with legendary musicians Michael Jackson and Snoop Dogg Led and managed client relationships with suppliers and vendors such as Target, Toys “R” Us and QVC Led development and integration of operational and tactical sponsorship activation with Adidas Worked with marketing team to implement effective direct, social, and digital-marketing campaigns

Master’S Degree, Business Education

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration (Earl G. Graves School Of Business)