As the Development Operations Manager, I am responsible for overseeing and optimizing the fundraising and operations processes. My primary focus is to bridge the gap between the development (fundraising) and operations teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient fundraising activities. I play a critical role in implementing and maintaining effective fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, driving continuous improvement, and maintaing our various software platforms.

Under the direction of Development Team leadership, plan, coordinate and execute signature events, including regional cultivation and stewardship events and Napa Wine Series private dinners, within prescribed budgetsSupport Development Team leadership with developing scope of work, soliciting bids, creating planning and event timelines, development of communication pieces, briefings, cash gift and sponsorship solicitations, auction item/gift-in-kind solicitations, volunteer management, acknowledgments, recognition, and timely report filing.Coordinate the production of all event-related materials, including electronic and paper save-the-dates, invitations, programs, sponsorship decks, signage, host gifts, attendee gift bags, thank you notes, etc.With the support of, and/or under the direction of Development Team leadership, manage event contracts, billing and budgets and maintain accurate and clear records, files and correspondence for each eventCoordinate and oversee all aspects of gift acknowledgement and processing by liaising with internal and external stakeholders and handling gift processing activities such as deposits, donor acknowledgment letters, receipts, etc., and producing and maintaining accurate reportingGenerate and merge lists from Salesforce and other software platforms to support personalized donor-related acknowledgment letters and event receiptsPrepare, compose and edit letters, proposals, statement of intents and general foundation correspondence including the company card programTrack, enter, and update donor information and runs reports within Salesforce system such as contact reports, demographics, communication, moves management steps, event registration, etc.Build and track projects in Monday to ensure successful and timely execution of all associated deliverables Assist with PR, social, marketing and content development and execution

EventsCoordinates event logistics for a large number of events of various sizes (e.g., School participation in Fall Welcome, Family Weekend, Homecoming, recruitment and retention events, scholarship dinner, student project showcase, graduation ceremonies, student camps, information sessions, and lunches with speakers or guests); Maintains plans and documentation for events and regularly schedules planning meetings; Works closely with the communications team to draft event invitations and advertisements; Distributes invitations and advertisements, keeps track of RSVPs, sends reminders and thank you messages, and conducts followup event evaluations; Makes purchases and keeps track of event budgets, spending, and submits expense documentation; Produces "green events" that focus on zero-waste initiatives, and specializes in events that require various dietary restrictions.Alumni RelationsProvides guidance to the school’s alumni board and coordinates quarterly chapter meetings by scheduling the conference room, reserving a call line, creating and circulating the agenda, and facilitating the meetings; Coordinates the school’s Job Shadowing program (application process, documents, logistics and meetings with students); ASU’s Alumni Association liaison; Plans and executes alumni events such as: receptions, mixers, workshops, webinars, and out-of-state networking events; Provides presentations and information to current students about the benefits of becoming engaged alumni; Pulls Reports from the Advance system; Responsible for maintaining the alumni relations budget.

Planned and coordinated 6 pregame receptions prior to each home football game for 400 -1200 people; Managed travel, accommodations, meals, and special events for quarterly Board of Directors meetings throughout the year (Fall, Winter & Spring); Activated and maintained 300 Under Armour Athletic Department staff accounts; Developed and marketed annual Monogram Club apparel and merchandise with Under Armour and Follett; Coordinated alumni hosting weekends for VIPs and special guests; Maintained travel itineraries for the entire Monogram staff and Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Operations; Assisted in athletic facility renovations and design; Supported in the planning and logistics for key Shamrock Series events prior to the Saturday game (pep rally, band concert, service project, pregame reception, and Fan Fest); Coordinated the annual Monogram Club Brunch and Blue Gold Weekend in the spring; Managed and processed 3 separate ticket allotments and requests for all home and away football games; Oversaw Club passes for men’s hockey and men’s basketball for athletic operations, the Monogram Club, and Corporate Relations; Maintained calendars and schedules for the Executive Director of the Monogram Club as well as the Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Operations; Assisted in the awarding of Monogram Awards to current student athletes and Honorary Monogram Awards based on service to community members; Planned and executed Hall of Fame Celebrations, Ring of Honor Inductions, and Olympic Athlete Reunions; Assisted with the execution of National Championship Reunions and Pregame Tunnels; Coordinated and implemented the 100 Year Monogram Club Celebration Reception.

Facilitated in the coordination of the Golden Hurricane Club’s annual fundraising campaign, with a goal of $2.5 million in donations; Assisted the Associate Athletic Director for Development in the distribution of premium seat tickets for H.A. Chapman Stadium’s 23 luxury suites and 424 club seats; Developed and managed communication tools, including creating monthly newsletters, coordination of social media initiatives, and maintenance of the Golden Hurricane Club (GHC) website: www.GoldenHurricaneClub.com; Designed email solicitations for new member recruitment; Assisted in oversight of club level and suites during football game days; Successfully coordinated and managed one sport reunion for the 1964 and 1965 Bluebonnet Bowl football teams.; Coordinated and executed cultivation and stewardship activities for all donors, including the Dinner at the Athletic Director’s House, 110% Club Reception, and Chamber Football Kickoff Luncheon; Assisted with the TU Letterman’s Association operations and programs, including the student-athletes Career Advancement Networking Evening (CANE) and first-time letter winners award receptions; Coordinated all athletic scholarship endowment stewardship reports, including written communication by the student-athlete, detailed scholarship information, and distribution to the donors; Served alongside development directors and athletic department senior-staff at university sponsored dedications, pre-game functions, and donor receptions; Supported the coordination of the Young Alumni Program (Bluechip).

MA in Higher Education. Graduate fieldwork completed in Athletic Development and Donor Relations at the University of California, Irvine. Event Planning Experience: Golf Tournament, New Facility Open House, and Donor Hospitality for Men's Basketball (pre-game and halftime).

Assist the account manager and client with marketing special events; Provide support for marketing events and exhibition; Customer Service; Load-in and load-out of all materials; Major clients include: Nike, bareMinerals, and Mrs. Meyers Clean Day.

Collect and compile information from organization members for communication pieces (weekly newsletter, special announcements and press releases); Manage daily office operations; Recruit and identify potential new members; Participate in outreach for event sponsorship; Maintain membership and potential membership databases; Plan organization's annual conference for 300 people including all meals, breakout sessions, receptions and the semi-annual board meetings; Manage content on Triathlon Business International website using MODX Web Content Software; Make travel arrangements for board members; Act as the liaison between the public and the board of directors.

• Helped host 12 hospitality events for the UC Irvine Athletic Department donors and season ticket holders at various games and matches for 30-40 people per event.• Developed and planned logistics for 3 post-game dinners for student athletes and coaching staff accommodating 50 people per dinner.• Researched and outlined a blueprint to develop a "Varsity Club" for student athlete alumni at UC Irvine.• Developed and negotiated the annual Scholar Athlete gift, saving the department nearly $1100.• Managed rentals and contracts of the Newkirk Pavilion for all home baseball games. • Updated the "Giving" section of UCIrvinesports.com providing the community easy access to information about upcoming events, how to rent the Newkirk Pavilion, and how to donate to the annual fundraising campaign.• Updated "Access" database with ever-changing donor and student athlete alumni information. • Maintained "Scoutware" database to send important event information through email blasts.• Compile statistics for track and field, baseball, and volleyball.• Ran the copy center for the Big West Conference in hosting the 2011 NCAA Basketball Western Regional at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.• Collect bio information for each student athlete.• Assist in creating a media guides for baseball, and weekly poll updates for volleyball.• Update information on UCIrvineSports.com with CSTV's Netitor software.• Write weekly blurbs for the ESPN Zone Anaheim Anteater of the Week.• Modify picture formats using Firework software.• Facilitate feature stories and Q&A's of student athletes.• Maintain an organized and up to date picture library of all 18 NCAA sports.

• Developed a registration packet for the 700+ participates of the 1st Annual Tour of Long Beach (part of the Long Beach Bike Festival).• Coordinated day-off logistics for the Tour of Long Beach supervising 15-20 volunteers.• Wrote press releases and in-office memos regarding the Tour of Long Beach, and other events that the Mayor participated in.

• Interacted and assisted Athletic Department donors, Athletic Director Circle members, season ticket holder, and alumni at all volleyball and basketball events in the Walter Pyramid.• Provided logistical support to the Event Operations Manager.

• Executed set lesson plans for 20 underprivileged girls ages 4-12.• Mentored learning habits, social skills, and behavior.