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New York, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Provided leadership, collaboration and guidance for fundraising events with longtime donors, high-profile community leaders and emerging professionals to sustain and elevate philanthropy for funding priorities.
• Identified, recruited and cultivated key donors and volunteers for event committees and leadership roles.
• Strategized and managed a portfolio of event donors to secure individual, corporate and in-kind support.
• Collaborated with development and marketing leadership to… Show more
• Collaborated with development and marketing leadership to execute the organization’s annual direct mail campaign.
• Oversaw and trained employees in special events department. Show less

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Led in the conception, strategic planning, organization and seamless execution of first party signature events.
• Sourced venues, catering requirements and highly qualified vendors through skillful negotiation tactics.
• Strategized with corporate partners and donors to implement second- and third-party fundraising events.
• Liaison to donor affinity group meetings and fundraising events.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Booked member and sponsor private event functions and managed all aspects of the contractual agreements of the space.
• Produced and executed detailed banquet event orders for weddings, corporate meetings and other social events.
• Assisted in managing and maintaining the department’s annual budget through monthly forecasting and yield analysis.
• Developed personalized menus, event proposals and estimates for client functions.
• Produced marketing materials for the Club’s printed… Show more
• Produced marketing materials for the Club’s printed and electronic publications.

St. Clair Shores, MI

• Responsible for food & beverage order input, handling cash, employee training and maintain a clean work environment
• Refined customer services skills through food order placement and alcoholic beverage service
• Successful at multitasking while remaining professional and courteous in a fast-paced restaurant environment