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Decatur, Georgia, United States

-Manage comprehensive gift operations and database integrity through donor acknowledgements, Salesforce record maintenance, event processing systems, and team thank-you note coordination, while supporting Data Coordinator initiatives-Conduct prospect research and wealth screening for Foundations and individuals in coordination with the Development team-Provide administrative and logistical support for team meetings, retreats, and donor events-Partner with the Director of Development to support the planning and execution of special events-Manage event CRM database for donations, sponsorship payments, and individual ticket sales. Monitor vendor contracts to ensure deliverables are being met and address any discrepancies. Prepare and present reports on the event performances overall including attendance, budget utilization, ROI, and other key metrics

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Research and plan for PMWL's name brand events, coordinate event materials, speakers, and guests-Assist in processing memberships and running reports, providing customer service to members, and analyzing membership data trends-Partner with Executive Director to manage committees and partnerships with regional/national organizations.-Support scheduling, social media strategy, Board meetings, and internal processes to ensure effective record keeping and functionality

- Strategized and implemented Instagram, print, and public relations marketing strategies to engage a new user base, resulting in a 204% increase in online impressions and engagement, while ensuring the office's vision and image were upheld and maintaining alignment with the director's expectations- Effectively project managed, coordinated, and produced a comprehensive office overview video to encapsulate the scope, work, and vision of the office, showcased across 15 departments within the Division of Student Life for long-term use in describing the office's functions and objectives

Elon, North Carolina, United States

- Led bi-weekly team meetings and connected with campus partners to coordinate professional development- Managed scheduling and oversaw individual specialties ensuring work is completed on time and group communication runs smoothly

Elon, North Carolina, United States

- Managed communication with donors in partnership with the Director of the Kernodle Center- Oversaw semesterly hiring by planning meetings and leading trainings, resulting in the hiring of high-caliber candidates- Conceived of and implemented innovative ideas to improve the office operations and atmosphere - Supported 7 professional staff members as well as 70+ student leaders administratively while managing multiple projects

New York, New York, United States

- Worked with Black Theatre United, who sponsored the internship, by collaborating with RPM to bring equity and inclusion to the Broadway business sphere- Gathered intern experience data using research principles to strategically create meaningful questions in order to garner vital feedback for the improvement of the Black Theatre United program- Designed and pitched a marketing campaign for a Broadway Musical focused on the Mexican cultural experience by identifying ways to best connect the message of the show to community organizations and business partners

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Translated transaction negotiations using Spanish language skills to result in successful sales and customer satisfaction- Reviewed all sales data from online transactions to ensure accuracy in profit gains- Cataloged, displayed, and photographed items for sale to ensure accurate representation of products

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Led classes in arts and crafts to bilingual kindergarten—5th grade students by using Spanish language skills and encouraging guidance that resulted in a fun, playful environment- Conceptualized new ideas resulting in the successful development of new arts and crafts projects

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology, 3.87, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Melanated Melodies All-Black A Capella Kernodle Center for Civic Life Arabic.

Dual Enrollment, Spanish, Film