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• Facilitated cooperation between Community Partnerships team and other departments to systematically align resources and build capacity for our network of 350+ community partners
• Stewarded RDO/PDOs and strategic partners to increase impact across our nine-county service area
• Advanced our Regional Portfolio Model to create a more equitable workload, streamline communication processes and cultivate high-quality relationships

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Organized strategic projects ranging from cross-departmental initiatives and external events to speech writing and external content for the CEO
• Prepared and facilitated internal organization of Feeding America’s Network Standards Review audit
• Designed and executed $1M budget signature summer meal gap program “Let’s Eat’” to provide 125,000+ nutritious meals to food-insecure families across Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey
• Co-lead the organization’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee with the goal of increasing cultural competence and promoting a sense of belonging for all employees

Philadelphia

• Responsible for helping secure $4M in revenue from corporate, foundations, individual, federal, state, city and school district contributions for a $10M annual budget
• Manage a portfolio of corporations, law firms and Fortune 500 companies - including Aramark, Bank of America, Cozen O'Connor, Ernst & Young, CSX and others - to secure and increase Team and Program Sponsorships ranging.
• Write 25+ grants annually and manage event sponsorships for CYP's MLK Jr. Day of Service, Women's Leadership Luncheon, our annual Gala and Associate Board events
• Responsible for identifying unique opportunities for corporate partners to engage in programming that creates equitable education opportunities and advances community investment goals

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Recruited, trained and managed a team of full-time Senior AmeriCorps members responsible for executing all of City Year Philadelphia's large-scale volunteer engagement events
• Oversee all logistics, communication, service development, volunteer recruitment and volunteer management of each event
• Responsible for engaging 2,500+ volunteers annually for 16,000 hours of community service
• Developed individual and team goals, crafted annual event calendar, managed the program budget and managed communication with all service partners including the School District of Philadelphia, government officials.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Planned and executed community development projects for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for major companies including Comcast/NBC Universal, EY, SAP, T-Mobile, Aramark, Wells Fargo, etc.
• Engaged 2,400+ external volunteers from schools, corporate partners, and communities from the Mid-Atlantic region in city-wide service projects
• Supported the professional growth and development of 4 full-time AmeriCorps members
• Served as an internal consultant for 45 senior staff members, providing training on project management and planning

Philadelphia, PA

• Selected to work on the Civic Engagement Team: team of 5 AmeriCorps members responsible for designing and executing all of City Year Greater Philadelphia's large scale volunteer engagement events.
• Recruited corporate and community volunteers for 12 unique events
• Mobilized 1,527 volunteers for 8,013 total hours of volunteer engagement
• Managed each event's registration process and communication with all participants
• Supervised, tutored and supported the healthy development of 37 elementary school students on a monthly basis

• Expedited the distribution of each course
• Responsible for training all new employees
• Assisted in the organization and execution of private parties and large events (local fundraisers, engagement parties, weddings, etc.)

Narberth, PA

• Hashtag Multimedia is a Philadelphia based advertising agency that specializes in video production, design, content creation, social media consulting and sports marketing.
• Developed both online and offline brand campaign strategies
• Managed social media presence for multiple clients such as the Vetri Family, Liscio's Bakery, Preziosi | Nicholson & Associates, Tony Roni's and MANNA
• Wrote promotional blog pieces and maintained client's websites

Greater Philadelphia Area

Focus in Journalism and Media Communications.

North Philadelphia/Center City Branches

Delivered meals and large catering orders to Temple University faculty and Jefferson University Hospitals. Managed the registers and prepared food for customers. Also responsible for training all new employees.

Bala Cynwyd, PA

• The Fanatic is Philadelphia's very first FM sports radio station. The Fanatic syndicates ESPN's most popular talk show, "Mike and Mike in the Morning" and carries the nation's second most popular sports radio show.
• Edited audio clips using Adobe Profiler and Adobe Audition
• Created nationally-used podcasts and promotional advertising spots
• Assisted producers to help create well-organized and engaging talk shows

B.A. In Communications, Communication And Media Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: - Temple University Men's Soccer Team (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009) - Temple Men's Club Soccer (Fall 2010 - Spring.

Education record

Activities and Societies: - Men's Varsity Soccer Co-Captain (2008) - David H. Winton Memorial Scholarship Grantee (2008) - Track & Field.