Strategic focus on: - walker development - meeting financial goals through the Walk to Defeat ALS program - increased fundraising through online portals - social media campaigns - committee development and empowerment - team recruitment, retention, and mentoring - spreading the mission of The ALS Association through the Walk to Defeat ALS

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Increased Walk to End Alzheimer’s participation, sponsorship, visibility, and overall revenue (by more than $550,000) during tenure across seven events - Served on the National Walk to End Alzheimer’s Advisory Council and presented at the National Leadership Summit in 2011, 2013, and 2014 - Our Milwaukee event was the 17th largest revenue event in the country and had the largest fundraising team in the country - Maintained website information and generated emails to all Convio constituents - Performed data analysis of all walks - Stayed on as a consultant until October 31, 2014Mardi Gras Gala - Redesigned the Mardi Gras Gala into the “must attend” Fat Tuesday event in the Milwaukee area while also doubling event revenue - Responsible for every aspect of Mardi Gras Gala - including sponsorships, auction items, collateral pieces, logistics, guest experience, etc. - Featured in Special Events Galore Misc. Tasks - Helped to launch two new events; Treasure (an art auction) and The Longest Day - Incorporated new ideas to maximize Alzheimer’s Association fundraising and awareness efforts - Worked with individuals interested in hosting Third Party Fundraising Events - Managed Development Coordinators - Jump-started Development Department Internship Program

Relay For Life - Coordinated and staffed goal achieving fundraising events across Central Illinois - Received Relay All Star Award and National Award for Youth Engagement in a Community Event in 2009 - Strengthened relationships with our National Corporate Team Partners and existing donors to ensure successful fundraising efforts - Created and maintained website and social media sites for increased visibilityAdditional Events - Managed Daffodil Days - Assisted with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Coaches vs Cancer, and DetermiNationMisc. Tasks - Organized the internship program which included the hiring, mentoring, and management of interns

Overall Duties: - Responsible for the creation and implementation of all large scale fundraising events - specializing in Golf Tournaments and Gala Events - Retained current and recruited new corporate sponsors and donors for events - Developed and functioned within budgets for events - Evaluated and negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure superior stewardship of donor dollarsGolf Tournaments - Secured Ginn Resorts to host annual ExxonMobil Golf Tournament - which enabled me to increase foursome fees and sell out event - Redesigned Publix Golf Tournament to be generate more revenueGala Events - Revamped gala events to make them more alluring to guests - including the Busch Gardens Gala and Universal Studios GalaMisc. Tasks - Assisted with Law Enforcement Torch Run - Worked with Sr. Vice President, Law Enforcement Torch Run Manager, and Proctor & Gamble leadership to start the P&G/Special Olympics Partnership which is still active today - Volunteered at Special Olympics Athletic Events - Mentored and consulted with chapters in regards to their fundraising events

Entertainment Coordinator: implemented and participated in daily programs. Designed and executed on-site special events. Composed and published daily newspaper. Redesigned internship manual as well as trained new entertainment employees. Managed over 1,000 volunteers in addition to resort venues.Development Representative: advanced relationships with our corporate sponsors by extensive outreach and on-site tours. Collaborated with upper management on special event fundraisers that generated over two million dollars. Responsible for expense reports, purchasing, shipping, etc. of department.