Dynamic and creative thinker with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experienced in all areas of development, strategic planning, volunteer and event management, communications, membership and board engagement.

Researched, wrote, and reported on grants to maintain and grow the organization. Developed productive relationships with businesses and associations to increase funding streams, memberships, and collaborations. Provided systematic approach to analyze internal and external data to create usable and meaningful metrics to bring marketing and organizational accountability that show results.

Directed all aspects of development and met annual funding goals - individual giving campaigns, membership program, corporate and foundation giving, and fund & friend-raising events.Responsible for hiring staff and managing board development committee. Manager of Communications - outreach & volunteer manager, publicity/social media writer; Development - database manager, event assistant and grant writer.

Responsible for museum's exhibitions in art, science and humanities.Create, plan, develop, schedule, install and maintain all permanent and temporary exhibits.Write didactic materials and signage. Negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors, consultants and lenders.Pursue and create strategic partnerships with museum team as well as in the community.Track performance, maintain and evaluate exhibits for effectiveness, operation and safety.Plan long term strategy for exhibit schedule.Collaborate with internal departments from education to marketing to grant writing.Manage team of staff, interns and volunteers.

My intention and attention at the Tourism Bureau was to provide members with sincere personal service that met their businesses needs. I implemented actionable development strategies, detailing goals and sources, wrote and maintained NJ State, County and foundation grants and created funding streams through sponsorship & advertisement opportunities.Our most important objective was to nurture effective and mutually beneficial partnerships and programs.

Specializing in interactive learning experiences, environments, exhibits and programs for all ages and venues. Develop concept with client, create plan, manage and execute details in most cost effective and efficient method.

Hands-on children's museum with interactive exhibits in art, science and world cultures.Executive Director - Community Children’s Museum, Dover, NJ 1997- 2012Founding partner of the Community Children’s Museum in 1997. Managed construction and renovation of site including building compliances. Designed and curated interactive exhibits for children. Developed budget and budget reports.Hired, supervised and managed staff, volunteers, vendors and consultants.Develop dynamic strategic plan.Directed and managed foundation and corporate relations, including donor cultivation, annual funds and relationship building. Grant writer for private foundations, state grants and corporations. Created and implemented educational and public programs Mentored high school and college interns.Developed annual communication strategy and marketing plan, including social media. Website and management and email campaigns. Lead and organized public and community programs and fundraising events.Established collaborative and sustainable relationships with community executives, schools and municipal, county and state government officials.Developed and grew membership program year over year.