I am a collaborative and resourceful Executive Director, project manager, and trusted high-level marketer with a 10+ year track record of repeatedly developing and delivering complex curated events that exceed goals, ensure financial viability, attract and retain donors, and increase awareness of humanitarian issues while establishing a solid brand. I have a strong passion for live music and a special talent for project management, fundraising, international event planning, team leadership, and enhancing marketability through innovative electronic and print marketing. Since 2012, I have been a drummer supporting my passion of creating music and building a nationally touring funk band by working in a high-intensity role at a non-profit organization whose mission is to create peace education centers for cultural, civic, and social activism for communities around the world. I have a proven track record securing support for non-profits, museums, historic sites, memorials, and environmental projects through a variety of revenue streams, including major gifts, corporate giving, grants, and special events. Throughout my professional career I have been responsible for the creation and execution of numerous high-profile international events and conferences by developing, organizing, and implementing mechanisms to ensure deliverables from stakeholders and peers in various global regions. I am also a talented and high-level marketer who delivers profitable solutions to drive sales, attract and maintain customers, and build a solid brand. I have a special talent for enhancing marketability through electronic and print marketing tools as well as clear messaging. I am experienced in project management, marketing, fundraising, event planning, and managing teams as well as architectural and graphic design and video editing. I am also a full-stack web developer with an innate ability to learn new technologies & languages quickly, strong practical experience, and an eagerness to take on new responsibilities. I took advantage of downtime during the pandemic t learn these new skills, and in 2022 I earned a MERN stack web development certificate from the Georgia Institute of Technology, improving my skills in JavaScript, CSS, and Node.js. I am an innovative problem solver and passionate about developing apps, with a focus on mobile-first design and development. My background as a seasoned and resourceful non-profit Executive Director, high-level marketer, and project manager gives me a unique approach as a team leader and motivator.
Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Media, and 28 others.