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Managed and developed 6+ major gift officer portfolios.Partnered with campus and specialists nationwide to create, “Heritage Hall.”This one-of-a kind room detailed the philanthropic history of the university usingcarefully chosen stories and images as well as a/v stations and technologies. Identified and researched prospects for philanthropic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Responsible for managing the awarding of $1 million in scholarship funds for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.Coordinated scholarship applications, memorandums of understanding, and other legal and organizational documents.Generated statistical and qualitative reporting for external grant. Created 300+ fiscal year endowment reports for donors. Assisted with planning and logistics of donor relations events. Communicated daily with donors and Georgia College administration, faculty, staff, and students through a variety of platforms. Developed and carried out personalized stewardship plans for selected top donors using a creative and donor-centric approach. Initiated and worked with senior-level marketing class for university’s first celebration of Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day. Drafted and edited stewardship letters for the President of Georgia College as well as the Vice President of Advancement. Led implementation of NextGen Scholarship Management System. Achieved goal 4 weeks ahead of schedule. Successfully solicited donors through phone calls and in-person visits to renew membership in annual giving (gifts of $1,000).

Established relationships with local teachers and university professors and led instruction sessions, presentations, and activities to encourage primary source-based research.Independently created department’s three-year marketing plan and calendar.Hired, trained, and supervised student employees: (interns, undergraduate and graduate assistantships, and student service award assistant positions. Initiated, organized, and co-led oral history interviews. Library & Instructional Technology Marketing and Promotion Committee, Chair 2011-2012o Organized 2012 National Library Week student and community experienceso Administered LITC’s social media accounts Georgia College Dr. Seuss’ Birthday/Read Across America Day, Chief Organizer 2012o Initiated, planned, organized, promoted, and assessed the hugely successful campus and community initiative to promote literacy in the area. o The celebration included 80 volunteers, 9 participating schools and preschools, and over 1750 children/participants.o All volunteer and teacher feedback rated the event as satisfied or above satisfaction. 74% of people surveyed gave the event the highest possible rating as “extremely satisfied.”

Compiled and created application for accreditation with the American Association of Museums, a 200+ page portfolio.Skilled and experienced in discussing the history of the Old Governor’s Mansion. Realized 100% favorable reviews 926/26) from visitor feedback sheets. Tours given to the general public as well as high-profile donors, academic professors, etc.Assisted in management and supervision of the Milledgeville chapter of the Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board.

Georgia College Leadership Institute

M.A, Public History

B.A, Public History