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Kalamazoo, MI, US

Greater Detroit Area

Greater Detroit Area

I relocated to provide strategic oversight and accountability of a $6.1M income target for event-related and advocacy activities. I supervised, coached, mentored and trained 9 full-time employees in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. ================================☑ Secured $2.1M, executing 21 community fundraising events while mobilizing 600+ volunteers.☑.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

In this role, I led the implementation and planning of policies and programs, including major gifts,planned giving, health systems and high-profile event activities. I was able to grow fundraising support through relationship management and engagement of local corporations, volunteer leadership groups and community-based assets..

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I devised statewide strategies and plans for fundraising, advocacy, cancer prevention studies, patients served and leadership engagement to reach year-over-year income increases. I partnered with the First Lady of Arkansas, Ginger Beebe and C-Suite executives at Dillard’s, Inc., TCBY and BCBS to rebuild the board of directors. I also served on the.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

My efforts positioned the Little Rock market to experience increases in income and patients served for the first time in 6 years. I planned and executed income growth strategies for gala, board of directors, major gifts campaign and health initiatives objectives. I also supervised 5 event staff. ================================ ☑ Reached $150K goal.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I embraced aggressive sales culture to secure $1.9M and preserved territory goals and objectives. I also supervised, coached and trained 7 full-time employees. ================================☑ Led state in staff and volunteer retention for 2 consecutive years.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

I was hired to drive forward momentum for community events, Relay For Life and golf tournaments. My team helped to salvage declining relationships with disgruntled volunteers in 5 counties. I secured corporate payroll deduction accounts to meet income goals. I also recruited, trained and supervised 700 volunteers. ================================ ☑.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

In this role, I orchestrated business operations functions, including budgeting, hiring, performancemanagement, training and community relations. I cultivated relationships with executive board ofdirectors and Fortune 1000 CEOs to garner corporate-level support. My staff planned and executedspecial events, fundraisers, promotions and major gifts.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

I recruited, trained and directed 600 volunteer instructors for 12 economic education programs in 45 school districts. I educated 13K students on free enterprise system, workforce readiness and personal fiscal management. I also oversaw the education committee, including school superintendents, CEOs, Young Executive Board and 4 staff..

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Developed and implemented a Homeless Assistance program for homeless individuals and families in Southeast FL. Established policies and procedures. Wrote job descriptions. Designed client documentation system along with resource and referral bank. Networked with other homeless organizations to build resources network.