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Deliver measurable results that impact the daily lives of those with arthritis in Louisiana and Arkansas by effectively partnering with volunteer leaders. Execute events like Jingle Bell Run, Walk to Cure Arthritis, Bone Bash and more. Develop educational opportunities and collaborate with healthcare providers. Expanding our reach by empowering volunteers to journey together with us.

The Woodlands, Texas

Inspire Film Festival (IFF) was a five-day cinematic experience in The Woodlands, Texas, dedicated to entertaining and inspiring audiences with films, speakers, and events that celebrate the human spirit. The documentary movies were carefully selected for their cinematic ability to inspire with a well-told story. I lead the fundraising efforts through corporate sponsorships and patron ticket sales.I recommend that you seek out inspiring documentaries, such as these featured at Inspire Film Festival: Landfill Harmonic, The Interpreters, The Biggest Little Farm, Skidrow Marathon, Ernie and Joe, Feel of Vision, Detroit Hives, and Free Solo.

Houston, Texas Area

As part of the Bike MS leadership team, I collaborated with cross-departmental leadership teams in the alignment of strategies to create a unified approach to raise $65+ million through Bike MS nationwide. With a focused acquisition and cultivation strategy, I analyzed fundraising trends, adopted new approaches to doing the work, coached and mentored staff, developed relationships, fostered fundraising growth, created solutions to complex situations and led a team of 12 staff and hundreds of volunteers. I meticulously tracked results, managed a complex budget and coached my team through significant organizational alignment. I was a liaison to the Leadership Council and Board of Directors for Houston and the South Central Region. I made a significant impact during my tenure at the Society and I am grateful for the many meaningful relationships I fostered.

Houston, Texas Area

The BP MS 150 was the largest fundraiser for MS in the world. In July 2000, I secured BP as the title sponsor and cultivated the relationship that continued through 2018. In 2015 and 2016, we raised $20+ million each year to help create a world free of MS. As Vice President, I engaged companies like BP, Anadarko, ExxonMobil, CGG and Gulf States Toyota in the movement toward a world free of MS by creating mutually beneficial partnerships. With a talented committee of dedicated volunteers, we created an extraordinary experience worth repeating through the BP MS 150 bike ride Houston to Austin held annually in April. I led a team of 12 full-time staff, managed a $20 million budget, developed strategic plans, and provided marketing opportunities through event sponsorship activation and philanthropic fulfillment by aligning goals of the donor with the needs of people living with MS. In 2016, the BP MS 150 exceeded fundraising goals with $20.5 million raised, the most raised to date. Fundraising grew from $2 million in 1998 to more than $20 million in 2015 as a result of cultivating individual participants, sponsors and corporate teams. I helped identify prospects for major gift donations. In addition to the BP MS 150, I led the local Walk MS efforts, a $500,000 campaign, and implemented a new event called MuckFest MS.

Houston, Texas Area

I was the revenue leader for Heart Walk in four Houston markets plus one Go Red for Women luncheon. The 2003 Northwest Harris County Heart Walk achieved 123% growth ($13,000 above goal) and the 2004 Montgomery County Heart Walk in The Woodlands grew 64% from $74,000 to $115,000. I resurrected the Kingwood/Humble Heart Walk in 2004 and met a $30,000 event goal. I was also responsible for two Regional Board of Directors in Montgomery County and Northwest Harris County.

Houston, Texas Area

As Director of TeamMS, I managed registration, fundraising and recruitment of more than 200 teams who participated in the BP MS 150. Developed a program designed to nurture and grow team participation and contributions which resulted in a 62% growth from 110 teams in 1999 to 178 teams in 2002. Over the same four year period, contributions raised by these entities increased from $1 million to $4.46 million, a growth rate of 346%. Team contributions accounted for 75% of the $6 million raised in 2002. Recognizing the power of peer-to-peer networking, I developed a team captain meeting series that grew from one to three meetings per year for networking and awareness with more than 100 captains in attendance at each. In 2001, I secured BP as the new title sponsor for a three year contract that still exists today. As a National Fundraising Consultant for the Society, I led workshops and seminars and mentored other staff who managed bike events in other parts of the country. I was also responsible for incentive programs, marketing materials, communications and a staff of three full-time employees.

After the announcement of the merger between Waste Management and USA Waste, I found an interesting opportunity to join the staff at the National MS Society on the bike team. As the Bike Tour Manager, I quickly learned all aspects of the MS 150 Houston to Austin including customer service, recruitment, team development, marketing, volunteers, logistics, training rides, sponsorship and awards and recognition. We produced training rides every weekend with more than 2,000 riders participating each weekend! The ISUZU MS 150 experienced explosive growth from 3,000 riders who raised $2 million in 1998 to more than 9,000 and $6 million in 2001, the year BP became title sponsor. Together with colleagues, skilled volunteers, and experts at BSI Consulting, we innovated a new website, ecommerce system, database management, and electronic packet pickup system that increased registration, fundraising and efficiency. I developed a collaborative partnership with cycling apparel vendor, Sugoi, to create the first annual commemorative jersey for top fundraisers, a tradition that continues today.

HCRC protects and enhances the environment through education, waste minimization practices and corporate responsibility. As volunteer leaders, we focused on identifying and promoting recycling industries and infrastructure in Texas that were working to make the Houston area a national leader for waste reduction, reuse and recycling. I produced the HCRC Environmental Expo and Awards Ceremony in April and participated in Texas Recycles Day in November. As President in 1998, I organized the first and only HCRC 5k run in downtown Houston sponsored by BFI that raised nearly $15,000.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed an outside sales territory for commercial waste removal and recycling services. Customers included The Houstonian Hotel, Hines (Galleria), Rice Lofts, various apartment complexes and more. Expanded recycling services for the Materials Recovery Facility in Atascocita. Conducted tours of the recycling center and landfill, made presentations at local schools and civic groups, represented Waste Management at expos and trade fairs, and developed relationships with local and state agencies focusing on recycling and waste services.

I managed a variety of daily operations and monitored the recycling hotline, advising residents on how and where to recycle. I took a special interest in representing the City at local and state environmental trade shows and fairs. I held leadership positions with the Houston Corporate Recycling Council and was a member of the Citizens Environmental Coalition. I earned certification in the TNRCC's Master Composter program and initiated and managed an office paper recycling program within the Solid Waste Management Department and the Public Works Department. I helped promote the "Leave it a Lawn" grass clippings program and the oil recycling program for the City of Houston. I served as a liaison at the City's recycling center on Chimney Rock.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Studies, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi, Spoken English Program, Study Abroad, Youth for Understanding

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