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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States

Ocean Grove, New Jersey, United States

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

Princeton, New Jersey

• Coordinate logistical and fundraising aspects of Annual Major Events• Oversee marketing and public relations outreach strategy for specified development activities• Execute solicitation for participation in all fundraising activities through various outlets to a range of constituencies• Secure annual sponsorship agreements in order to achieve fundraising goals• Lead planning and volunteer committees as well as staff• Raise $430,000 in budgeted revenue annually• Manage… Show more • Coordinate logistical and fundraising aspects of Annual Major Events• Oversee marketing and public relations outreach strategy for specified development activities• Execute solicitation for participation in all fundraising activities through various outlets to a range of constituencies• Secure annual sponsorship agreements in order to achieve fundraising goals• Lead planning and volunteer committees as well as staff• Raise $430,000 in budgeted revenue annually• Manage the Princeton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau• Apply for grant from New Jersey Division of State Department of Travel and Tourism, and oversee all grant activities• Market the Princeton-Mercer Region as a destination for travel and tourism Show less

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

• Facilitate and implement the revitalization, rehabilitation, and promotion of the downtown business areas of Bethlehem• Manage business association compiled of 150 small business members• Plan, promote, and execute over 100 festivals, events, and promotions to draw foot traffic into two downtown business districts• Facilitate and maintain relationships with members, local media, board members, event committees, sponsors, vendors, and community partners• Work closely with local… Show more • Facilitate and implement the revitalization, rehabilitation, and promotion of the downtown business areas of Bethlehem• Manage business association compiled of 150 small business members• Plan, promote, and execute over 100 festivals, events, and promotions to draw foot traffic into two downtown business districts• Facilitate and maintain relationships with members, local media, board members, event committees, sponsors, vendors, and community partners• Work closely with local officials, to ensure positive ongoing relationship between city administration and DBA Council• Drive the marketing efforts portraying downtown Bethlehem as a shopping, dining, and tourist destination Show less

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

• Recruited, on-boarded and maintained relationships with business members• Planned, organized, and executed The Chamber’s annual major events: The Chamber Annual Meeting, Economic Forecast Luncheon, Commercial Real Estate Outlook, Board of Governors Golf Outing, Administrative Professionals Luncheon• Acted as event excellence expert and a resource for all staff planning their own events• Managed sponsor relationships and ensure their satisfaction with representation at events

Bethlehem, Pa

• Reported to the Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager, the DBA Council Board of Directors, as well as Vice President of Bethlehem Initiatives• Managed administrative responsibilities relating to the DBA Council including meeting notices, agendas and minutes, maintenance of Council membership database and records• Maintained Social Media presence of Bethlehem, PA and the Downtown Bethlehem Association• Spearheaded the implementation of the Association website

Bachelor Of Arts, English; Writing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Sigma Sigma, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Moravian Women's Club Lacrosse

Professional Fundraising Certificate, Fundraising