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Provides grant writing services, including funder research, boilerplate material creation, and Mission and Vision Statement review for clientsImproves board engagement strategies for clientsParticipates in hiring for clients

Won largest grant from key funder Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation in A&H historyStreamlined data collection processes to improve quantity, quality, timeliness, and relevance of data reports while reducing staff burden.Secured a sponsorship for Summer Art Family Workshops from Advent Health, the first funding from Advent Health in organization history and first sponsorship of the workshopsManaged museum memberships, individual giving, and grant fundraising in Charity Proud CRM in conjunction with Mail ChimpLead on gift processing, data entry, contact updates, and CRM reconciliation during the United Arts Annual United Arts Collaborative Campaign that reached 105.6% of goal.During planning of the the 3rd Annual Art Party gala, lead on silent auction item solicitation that exceeded goal by 86%. Assembled the only NHL/ECHL auction item in Central Florida, which was the most bid on item. Total event proceeds exceeded goal by 56%.

Achieved all KPIs: 112% of 2022 organizational grant funding goal, goal of 4 new grantmaking funders, and geographic goals while tracking contacts, partnerships, and funding through Donor Perfect.Upgraded the organization’s Donor Perfect subscription to improve functionality based on changing needs while integrating Constant Contact for a savings of 12% on software.Won monetary awards from family foundations, corporate foundations, community programs, banks, and individual nominations.Managed the process of preparing, collaborating, writing and reporting on grants.Created a comprehensive grant fundraising plan for FY2023 incorporating new staff in a changing fundraising department and with new organizational needs.

Candidate won with 51% of the vote and achieved 103% of fundraising goal.Calculated a win number for the General Election Runoff, determined voter contact strategies based on resources and the win number. Set a fundraising strategy for the November election and executed strategy with phone solicitations, social media campaigns, endorsements, and leveraging earned media.Developed and successfully implemented a targeted canvassing and mail campaign using effective and contextual messaging. Created urgency in campaigns through PAC donations and matching donor asksFacilitated endorsement processes, securing endorsements from Republicans, Democrats and NPAsCreated and managed campaign and canvassing calendar

Researched, wrote proposals, and prepared budgets for grant proposals, state appropriations, and corporate sponsorships for Project Opioid. Raised $864,300 since from May 2021 - May 2022.Wrote talking points, one pagers, PowerPoint slides and newsletter contentCreated survey questions, analyzed the results and created reportsAssisted with research and media and created publication quality data materialWrote 40 organizational and HR policies. Created the organization's first employee handbook.Assisted with the development of a $1,900,000 program for navigating people at high risk for overdose to buprenorphine treatment and submitted it to a lobbyist, legislative sponsor and contract funder. Wrote letters of support for legislation from elected officials. Bill passed unanimously out of committee and by both the Florida State Senate and House. Prepared press releasesSurvey research published in the Modesto Bee and Orlando Sentinel

Oversaw 3 interns and delegated work and projects to them as neededPrepared material regarding opioid medication assisted treatmentWrote a report for Project Opioid's partner CareerSource to assist with the creation of a new program to facilitate the reentry of those suffering from Substance Use Disorder into the workforce that led to a 2.7 million dollar grant for CareerSourceCreated visualizations for reports and eventsWrote one-pagers and talking points for speakers

Analyzed survey data and prepared a full report for a study

Joe Biden, Democratic nominee for president, was the first Democratic nominee for president to win Seminole County since 1948.Organization’s point person for candidate recruitment and communicationContested 14 offices in 2020 that were uncontested by Democrats in 2016Coached candidates individually on preparing to run, including fundraising strategyAssisted with policy and mailer development with individual candidatesFacilitated committee and candidate meetings. Candidate meetings were run monthly, biweekly and weekly basis as the election approached

Organized a campaign team of 6 and facilitated campaign team meetingsWorked with the finance director and raised $6,480 for an 8 week City Commission race, exceeding finance goal by 27%Calculated a win number of 850 in an election where 1,597 votes were castSecured $1,000 in in-kind support from the Seminole County Democratic PartyFacilitated endorsements from Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D), State Representative Joy Goff-Marcil (D), Casselberry Commissioner Chad Albritton (non-partisan), Soil and Water Board Member Jennifer Webb (non-partisan), and former County Commissioner Larry Furlong (R)Opened a campaign bank account and created ActBlue account

Green Belt Lean Six Sigma trained, Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma certified, Basic and Advanced Facilitation trainedFirst intern to finish Green Belt training within 1 semesterRecognized for assistance with VISN 8 Improvement Forum, Assisted with the facilitation of Neurology Access Optimization and Reducing Readmission due to Food Insecurity projectsCompleted a 5S project that returned lost items to Veterans in the Community Living Center, Worked in Visio to create process maps for projects, used PICK charts, Root Cause Analysis and SIPOCs to assist with projectsWrote department updates and training materials, prepared training materials. Taught White Belt Lean training to new employeesCalculated ROIs for 3 projects

Canvassed over 1,300 doors in Seminole County using MiniVan for the Stephanie Murphy for Congress, Lee Mangold for State House District 28 and the Seminole County Democratic Party, including over 150 per day during the last four days of the campaignRecruited volunteers Provided feedback regarding MiniVan scriptsLearned about voter targeting while building a relationship with the Field DirectorCongresswoman Murphy carried Seminole County in her 2018 victory.

Planned and hosted voter outreach events on UCF's campus to solicit voters and volunteers Used Votebuilder to schedule volunteer shifts and enter voter dataUsed Groundbase to text voters Canvassed 700 doors in Orange and Seminole County neighborhoods using MiniVan Trained volunteers in canvassing while operating an internship program for undergraduates Assisted with other events in the community

Led sandwich line in fast paced environmentAssembled orders for deliveryDelivered orders "Freaky Fast"Trained new hires in sandwich preparation and store procedures, including managers

Planned a variety of events for organizations and individuals at Tulane University, including fundraisers, awareness events, house parties, birthday parties, alumni events, Mardi Gras events, and a bachelorette party.Utilized organizational funding and raised money through donations, and sponsorships.Netted organizations up to 300% ROIs.Responsible for safe food and beverage distribution, following licensing and safety procedures as required applicable by laws or regulations. Created event specific branding and marketing campaigns, using best practices in email and social media marketing, as well as nontraditional marketing techniques. Leveraged earned media to increase guest counts to 40% above RSVPs.Provided networking opportunities between students and alumniResponsible for all facets of music and media production, including providing music for up to 7 hours continuously, providing volume control and required equipment and mediaBrought innovative approaches to activity design and beverage distribution to increase guest satisfaction, with 100% of guests reporting positive experiences. Maintained an agile mindset during event coordination, including enhanced safety measures mid event

Contributed sabermetric, statistical and economic analysis about the Tampa Bay Rays as well as regular game recaps written on nightly deadlines.