Director of Communications & Non-profit ConsultantResponsible for all communication that goes out on behalf of the organization Introduce opportunities and create approach to partner with supporting businesses and organizations in the local areaConsults the board on effective ways to build the organization’s brandResponsible for creating foundational materials and organizational tools 1st Annual Community Kickball Tournament (April 2023)Lead and point of contact in sponsorship pitches and communication on opportunities with event Oversight of opportunities for tabling, raffles, leveraging local businesses to give in-kind donationsResponsible for the creation of waivers, a code of conduct, and participation agreementsCreated awareness of the event by communicating with local colleges, schools, and community leaders

Act as lead on partner presenting nights, game night and concourse sponsored activations. Including fan fest, on court contests, in arena PAs, proof of performance, etc.) (Brands including Florida Blue & CopperCraft)Relationship management with our partners for their non-Magic game events (Starry Crossover Event, Kroger Turkey Giveaway, Florida Blue Player Meet and Greet)Collaborate with client services, ticket sales, arena operations and other internal departments as a liaison for global partnerships to execute activations and ideate new business opportunitiesAssist with recap documents and presentations in preparation for PartnersUtilizes KORE and CRM to track and strategically assists account managers to fulfill partnership KPIsLearning the processes of new business acquisitions and the partner renewal processImplement organizational changes with the use of strategic planning and SMART goals to execute partnership objectives

Identification of prospects for high-level annual and major gifts for the Ram Athletic FundProvided integral support with the coordination of donor benefitsPlanned, implemented, and oversaw fundraiser events for sport teams reaching over 3,600 donors.Worked in a team environment, collaborated on a project with ticket office, sports information department, marketing, coaches, and all other areas of the VCU Athletics department

Responsible for organizing every aspect of philanthropic events including logistics, vendor management, and contractsDeveloped and managed event action plan for series of eventsLeveraged communication both written and oral to execute projects

Reviewed current NCAA policies concerning transgender athletes. Conducted critical and comparative analysis of policies to determine if there were policies which were prejudice towards transgender athletes.