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Belmont, Wisconsin, United States

Fennimore, Wisconsin, United States

Responsible for the strategic planning and solicitation of all corporate, foundation, and individual gifts to the Southwest Tech Foundation totaling $1.5 million in 2022, the highest amount of money raised to date, with the goal of changing lives through scholarships, student support funds and gifts that enhance the educational experience. Report quarterly to the President and Board of Directors on progress towards goals.

Fennimore, Wi

Assist alumni, staff, retirees and friends of the college in supporting Southwest Tech through financial and in-kind giftsDevelop and host events and fundraisers that bring alumni, retirees and friends of the college back to campusWrite grants that support the mission of the Southwest Tech FoundationCreate communication pieces, press releases, web content and social media posts that allow for coverage of Southwest Tech alumni and the Southwest Tech FoundationCo-led the Strategic Initiative - External Partnership committee in 2018-19Chair of the Culture Committee, member of College Council, Economic Impact and Outreach strategic priority and Campus Beautification. Developed and implemented the Southwest Tech Foundation Distinguished Alumni and Retiree Achievement Award programProudly served as a member of the Southwest Tech 50th Anniversary Committee and led the planning and execution of the Celebration Concert with headliner Eric Paslay

Platteville, Wi

• Supervise a staff of four• Executive Director of the Alumni Association, a non-profit 501c3• Plan and execute two major fundraisers throughout the year• Managing Editor of the award winning Alumni Today publication• Plan and oversee communication distributed to alumni• Manage the administrative functions of the Alumni office• Serve as project manager of large alumni events

Platteville, Wi

Manage and supervise a staff of fourServed as the acting Executive Director of the Alumni AssociationResponsible for communicating with alumni and keeping them connected to the UniversityImplemented an on-line community for alumni, faculty and staff and friends of the University

Uw-Platteville

Supported the activities and planned the meetings of the two alumni chapters. Assisted with the Alumni Today publication.Responsible for planning all alumni eventsResponsible for the planning and execution of the athletic/alumni basketball trip to Europe

Developed and managed effective working relationships with advocates, lobbyists, constituents, legislators, and state bureaucracy with aim of improving the Representative’s image and influenceDeveloped working knowledge of various issues that were brought to the Joint Finance Committee and the WI State LegislatureResponsible for writing and distributing all office media including press releases, columns, and newslettersUsed Frontpage program to keep website updatedResponsible for scheduling all appointments and eventsManaged day-to-day workings of the office

Processed contracts for camps attending UW-Platteville Coordinated meals, lodging, and meeting spaceScheduled and ran weekly summer meetings Redesigned and implemented camp packetDevised a marketing plan for Conference Services

Bachelors, Communication Technology Management

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