As the fundraising leader for the Portland Youth Philharmonic, I spearheaded efforts to secure and grow financial support for the organization. Key responsibilities included:Strategic Fundraising Planning: Partnered with the Executive Director to develop an annual development plan aligned with the organization’s vision and contributed to long-term strategic planning with the Board of Directors.Annual Fundraising Campaigns: Led the planning, execution, and management of key fundraising initiatives, including:Major gifts, in collaboration with the Alumni Relations Manager, Executive Director, and Musical DirectorDirect mail and email campaigns targeting individual donorsFoundation and government grantsCorporate sponsorships and in-kind donationsSignature fundraising eventsDonor cultivation and stewardship eventsPlanned giving programsDonor Relationship Management: Developed and nurtured relationships with donors through a structured approach that included identification, cultivation, and benefit fulfillment.Board Engagement: Supported Board members in setting and meeting their individual fundraising goals, working to instill a culture of philanthropy across the organization.Event Oversight: Managed fundraising event planning and execution with support from board members and community volunteers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fundraising success.New Fundraising Initiatives: Identified and launched new fundraising programs to support the Philharmonic’s growth and programming needs.Collaborative Marketing: Worked with the Marketing and Communications Director to create compelling fundraising materials that effectively communicated the organization’s mission and engaged potential donors.These efforts helped build a sustainable culture of philanthropy, ensuring both immediate and long-term support for the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s mission

Leading the revenue development mission for the Portland Radio Project, in (of course) Portland, Oregon is a true passion project for me. In this role, I'll be connecting local businesses, nonprofits & enthusiastic music lovers with the vibrant, creative, and progressive culture of Portland, Oregon, which is awesome and fun!The Portland Radio Project is a 501(c) 3 we operate with the integrity and values of a non-profit. Our mission is to elevate local artists and organizations through streaming, broadcasting, and podcasting. We seek to engage new generations of arts lovers and community supporters, and businesses who are interested in building a more equitable Portland. By featuring local musicians, reporting on important public service work and partnering with local organizations we are giving the microphone back to community voices. Portland Radio Project has been honored for outstanding achievement with two Edward R. Murrow Awards, the highest honor in electronic journalism. I'm working with a group of passionate "true believers". We are volunteer powered, and financially supported by foundations, local business and individual donations. If you are interested in what we do, I'd encourage you to connect with me to find out how you can join the band!

Sales Lift Strategies works with small to medium-sized business to provide affordable and innovative sales and marketing solutions along with a robust data platform to grow and optimize revenue performance.Our team of sales and marketing professionals offer a boutique style service to a select client base.Sales Lift Strategies offers clients a range of products and services available on project by project basis or as an integral part of their business’s long-term revenue plan

Responsible for driving revenue for Lamar's OOH Transit division serving the NW region. Worked to devise and execute go-to-market strategies for a team of Account Executives to leverage our best in class transit products and serve our customer base.

Responsible for leading a team of sales people and driving advertising revenue from print, event and digital platforms.

As the Director of Sales and Marketing I was responsible for devising and executing the revenue strategy for The KGW Media Group in Portland, OR and parent company, TEGNA. I led a team of marketing professionals, managers and administrative support personnel to serve our diverse client community. Our mission was to provide powerful marketing strategies using broadcast television, digital marketing products and services to our local and national client base. Our success in this competitive space was driven through delivering an outstanding customer experience along with local insights and expertise.

Responsible for devising and executing the revenue strategy for Belo/TEGNA owned ABC affiliate and digital platforms in Norfolk, VA.

Responsible for overseeing and delivering revenue objectives for two broadcast television stations and digital media.

Managed a team of local account executives responsible for developing and sustaining advertising revenue for Portland's NBC affiliate.

Responsible for generating local advertising revenue for Portland's NBC affiliate.

Radio advertising sales

Responsible for selling radio advertising