The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. All participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. I am proud to lead the community in… Show more The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. All participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. I am proud to lead the community in this outstanding peer-to-peer fundraising event. This past year we had an estimated 5,500 people join us at Target Field to turn the streets of Minneapolis purple for the morning. Annually, the Walk to End Alz - Twin Cities is ranked in the top 3 walks in the country out of 600+ walks across the nation. Learn more about the Walk to End Alz - Twin Cities at act.alz.org/twincities Show less

Oversee development for the Minnesota/Dakotas chapter of the Parkinson's Foundation. Work closely with our major gifts officer, regional & national development team, as well as the community programs team to ensure those affected by Parkinson's are living well today.

Manager of both the Moving Day walk for Parkinson's in Plymouth, MN (www.movingdaytwincities.org) and Fargo, ND (www.movingdayfargo.org).

Lead development coordinator of the regional pinup program encompassing both the Shamrock and Casey's programs. Shamrocks for the Minnesota region, at this time, was within the top 10 of the nation. Additionally, I was the lead development coordinator of the Aisle of Smiles corporate engagement program. Helping to grow the program by a minimum of $50K annually through relationship building and sharing the MDA mission. I was also able to support, for three consecutive years, the work done at… Show more Lead development coordinator of the regional pinup program encompassing both the Shamrock and Casey's programs. Shamrocks for the Minnesota region, at this time, was within the top 10 of the nation. Additionally, I was the lead development coordinator of the Aisle of Smiles corporate engagement program. Helping to grow the program by a minimum of $50K annually through relationship building and sharing the MDA mission. I was also able to support, for three consecutive years, the work done at the Sturgis Rally for MDA. Through this role, I maintained year-round collaborative relationships with sponsors to meet business objectives and reach business plan goals. I continued to outreach and network within the community to establish new relationships and annually increase growth of fundraising dollars to support the mission of MDA. I was also given the chance to delivered presentations confidently to groups of 2-120 sponsors and employees. Additional responsibilities of my role included recruitment and coaching of fundraising teams for annual Muscle Walk, utilize sponsor relationships to obtain silent auction items for annual Muscle Team Gala, secured in-kind donations for MDA Summer Camp, as well as attend and support staff on-site at events and summer camp. Show less

Sales:Primary contact for all special events & secondary contact for cooking classes. Sell private events while ensuring maximum flexibility, profitability & facility usage.Uphold profitable events at specified profit margin in addition to tracking & forecasting event sales.Participate in annual long range planning.Present event sales & goals at all quarterly meetings.Maintain master calendar for facility: coordinate & verify all associated scheduling.Contribute to &… Show more Sales:Primary contact for all special events & secondary contact for cooking classes. Sell private events while ensuring maximum flexibility, profitability & facility usage.Uphold profitable events at specified profit margin in addition to tracking & forecasting event sales.Participate in annual long range planning.Present event sales & goals at all quarterly meetings.Maintain master calendar for facility: coordinate & verify all associated scheduling.Contribute to & utilize social media networks: Pinterest, Instragram, & Twitter.Sell & coordinate all details of internal events as well as with off-site clients.Client Relations:Maintain client relations through responding to inquiries in a timely manner, utilizing social networking opportunities, ensuring special event requests & client needs are met.Complete all event administration within a profitable time frame: process sales orders, setup event files, follow through with clients on their event details by specified due dates, generate client contracts, collect deposits, manage all payment & reimbursements for events, send out post-event paperwork, & generate all expense requests.Maintain client database in POS system.Staffing:Schedule all event instructors & staff as well as coordinate & post for event assistant hiring.Establish & enforce event standards.Assist in the development of new staff & track training sessions.Additional:Manage maintenance program of kitchen equipment.Manage setup & execution of large events, run drink service & close as needed.Maintain current Serve Safe Certificate to assist in ensuring overall quality of food & service as well as the safe operation of all equipment & the general condition of the facility. Train & become certified in all Kitchen Window retail departments in addition to attending monthly staff training. Show less

Planned and scheduled meetings and appointmentsConducted tours and presented meeting and event options to customersMaintained effective communication with customers via phone and emailTracked customer activity on SalesPro databaseCoordinated the storage, retrieval, and integration of information for special events, conferences, and group reservationsElected secretary for the employee community outreach group (C.A.R.E. Committee)Received certificate of completion for… Show more Planned and scheduled meetings and appointmentsConducted tours and presented meeting and event options to customersMaintained effective communication with customers via phone and emailTracked customer activity on SalesPro databaseCoordinated the storage, retrieval, and integration of information for special events, conferences, and group reservationsElected secretary for the employee community outreach group (C.A.R.E. Committee)Received certificate of completion for social media training through Hilton Show less

Volunteered as needed:Assisted with selling and restocking at sales. Passed appetizer trays during events as well as closed out eventsCompleted preparatory work for children's afternoon eventsDemonstrated activities at children's eventsAttended & participated in meetings to better future events