Proven track record of successful event planning, logistics, and production; Creates exciting opportunities to generate revenue and gain recognition for client events and campaigns; Consistently applies a unique combination of creativity and organizational skills to bring events from concept to celebration.Areas of Expertise:* Event Logistics and Production * Volunteer Management* Fundraising Campaigns * Print Collateral Design and Creation… Show more Proven track record of successful event planning, logistics, and production; Creates exciting opportunities to generate revenue and gain recognition for client events and campaigns; Consistently applies a unique combination of creativity and organizational skills to bring events from concept to celebration.Areas of Expertise:* Event Logistics and Production * Volunteer Management* Fundraising Campaigns * Print Collateral Design and Creation * Public Relations and Marketing * Budgeting, Contract Negotiation & Management Show less

A nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Responsibilities include: * Oversee day-to-day operations in Long Island regional office * Secure funding for regional programs and special projects assigned by working with a local Advisory Board and associated committees, and… Show more A nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Responsibilities include: * Oversee day-to-day operations in Long Island regional office * Secure funding for regional programs and special projects assigned by working with a local Advisory Board and associated committees, and through implementation of events/local fundraising initiatives*Identify and cultivate individual donors, corporations and foundations who have the capacity to provide financial support, and connects the interests or mission of these funding sources with the needs of Best Buddies. * Assist and direct program staff while collaborating with the State Director and Program Supervisors to ensure program consistency and success. Show less

• Managed Development and Alumni events, including the largest fundraising event, the Hofstra Gala which raised over one million dollars for each year.• Solicited individual prospects and corporations for event support.• Recruited, guided, and motivated volunteer committee members.• Coordinated with University departments, including marketing communications, Admissions, Athletics, and the Alumni Organization as well as community agencies on various efforts. •… Show more • Managed Development and Alumni events, including the largest fundraising event, the Hofstra Gala which raised over one million dollars for each year.• Solicited individual prospects and corporations for event support.• Recruited, guided, and motivated volunteer committee members.• Coordinated with University departments, including marketing communications, Admissions, Athletics, and the Alumni Organization as well as community agencies on various efforts. • Collaborated with University Relations to produce and manage materials for the press, web, and social media.• Coordinated efforts to ensure all communication advanced the University’s brand.• Planned and executed 2 Presidential Debate VIP Receptions.• Partnered with the Offices of the President and the Provost, and members of the Board of Trustees to provide leadership for signature events.• Supervised reporting and back-office processes for events.• Conducted performance evaluations for direct reports. Show less

• Developed marketing partnerships with non-profit organizations including advertising, e-blasts, web calendars and event promotions.• Developed, managed, and executed events and projects in luxury categories to maximize sales.• Planned and executed special events including the world-famous Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows.• Managed monthly expenses for assigned projects, presented budget recaps, analyzed results and made recommendations.

• Developed, wrote and produced sales presentations, sell pieces, and press releases.• Worked with sales staff to increase advertising pages via merchandising opportunities.• Managed, developed, organized and scheduled added-value programs for advertisers.• Supervised Merchandising Coordinator and Graphic Designer.