• Manged editorial processes and calendars for social, email, and print publications.• Led marketing and communications for DREAM Gala (raised $6.2MM in 2019); oversaw targeted email and social campaigns; designed experiential activations; crafted executive, Board, and student speeches.• Conceived and launched top-to-bottom rebrand of DREAM’s 2019 Diamond Ball, including reimagined event messaging, visuals, and format, which led to a 33% increase in ticket sales and a 57% increase in fundraising from 2018.

• Oversaw a 6-month organizational rebrand, the first in Urban Initiatives’ 15-year history; led stakeholder focus groups, including staff, Board members, supporters, program participants, and funders, and distilled feedback and stories into a distinct brand vision and organizational identity; ; managed design, production, and vetting of new logos, organization video, and rebranded marketing collateral; developed brand vision and style guide and implemented messaging trainings for key stakeholders.• Crafted press releases and crisis communications; served as organization spokesperson.• Partnered with CEO and COO to develop long-term organizational goals and strategic plan.

• Early-stage nonprofit startup that brings together city leaders, youth, and communities to expand sport’s power as a catalyst for change in Chicago.• Created targeted marketing collateral, funder pitch decks, and grant proposals.• Developed and led ideation workshops with corporate, foundation, and nonprofit partners to gain alignment around Sport for a Stronger Chicago’s objectives, governance, and branding.• Managed corporate governance and LLC formation process in partnership with outside counsel.

• Supervised five direct reports, oversaw marketing efforts, and led initiatives that increased fundraising from $1.2M in 2013 to $4.2M in 2017.• Produced press releases, fact sheets, e-mails, and social content for events and campaigns.• Oversaw individual, corporate, and special events fundraising strategies and stewarded a portfolio of 100 corporate partners, high net worth individuals, and young professionals.• Managed departmental budget and quarterly reporting on fundraising, engagement, and events.• Led Board and Associate Board fundraising and strategic initiatives committees.

• Oversaw Urban Initiatives’ individual, corporate, and special events fundraising strategies.• Stewarded a portfolio of corporate partners, high net worth individuals, and young professionals.• Oversaw Development Coordinator.• Managed vendor and venue relationships for events ranging from 15 to 1,100 attendees; recruited and trained 400 volunteers annually; led Board and Associate Board fundraising committees.

• Designed English lessons for adults in Hong Kong; managed “Life at Englishtown” social media presence. • Recognized as “Teacher of the Year” based on performance and demonstrated creative initiative.