• Team Lead managing operations of four nonprofit association clients. Working alongside each organization's board of directors and internal events, as well as accounting, IT, and marketing teams, to achieve the organization's annual goals.• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute webinars and virtual and in- person conferences, which has increased membership and attendance year over year.• Worked directly with the marketing team to recommend and… Show more • Team Lead managing operations of four nonprofit association clients. Working alongside each organization's board of directors and internal events, as well as accounting, IT, and marketing teams, to achieve the organization's annual goals.• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute webinars and virtual and in- person conferences, which has increased membership and attendance year over year.• Worked directly with the marketing team to recommend and create promotional strategies and coordinate creating and producing marketing/promotional materials, leading to an increase of up to 5% in membership.• Created processes and systems for administrative tasks, including client database management, monthly membership and hourly contract reports. Created reports as required or requested by clients.• Develops and maintains association Websites or interfaces with Website vendors designated by association clients to ensure association client Websites are current and up-to-date. Show less

• Revamped warehouse operations, improving efficiency and ensuring seamless volunteer scheduling. Streamlined volunteer recruitment and communication, boosting productivity.• Website and social media management designed the annual holiday mailing and mid-year donor letter.• Streamlined fundraising and grant management, processing all donations and outgoing payments, resulting in increased financial efficiency and accuracy.

Executive Director - FRESNO FIRST STEPS HOME, first year start up nonprofit to support organizations serving the homeless of Fresno. Fresno First Steps Home was a client of firm, I was named Executive Director.• Managed all fundraising activities, including, direct mail, online appeals, speaking engagements, grant writing and event planning.• Developed relationships with other nonprofits working to end homelessness in the community; member of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care.•… Show more Executive Director - FRESNO FIRST STEPS HOME, first year start up nonprofit to support organizations serving the homeless of Fresno. Fresno First Steps Home was a client of firm, I was named Executive Director.• Managed all fundraising activities, including, direct mail, online appeals, speaking engagements, grant writing and event planning.• Developed relationships with other nonprofits working to end homelessness in the community; member of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care.• Project management and content development of all collateral pieces, including website(fresnofirststepshome.org), brochure and one sheets. Managed Board meetings, reporting on quarterly activities and presenting grant requests to the Board.Director of Marketing and Communications for high profile clients including Clovis Unified School District and Habitat for Humanity• Planned events for clients, including community meetings and fundraising events.• Placed and managed broadcast and digital media buys.• Wrote and designed direct mail pieces.Freelance Contract Work prior to employment as needed Show less

• Managed all agency social media accounts.• Created communications campaigns focused on volunteers and agencies.• Managed Hunger Action Month and #GivingTuesday campaigns.• Website management, updating and editing all sections of communityfoodbank.net.• Researched, planned and scheduled all advertising and PSAs earned and paid.• Developed and designed content for Annual Report and other collateral materials.

• Led implementation of Client Intake Database, Apricot.• Developed forms, manuals and online system to be used by more than 200 Food Bank partner agencies.• Led meetings, trainings, and scheduling rollout of the system with all partner agencies.• Expanded database to be used as a volunteer database and agency reporting system.

Ongoing relationships with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore and HandsOn Central California, and Maryland’s Women's Industrial ExchangeSt. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore (2010-2013) – Communications Committee member and Empty Bowls Marketing Committee.• Assist the director of marketing with broadcast and OOH media buys, assist in creating social media and other marketing ideas for Empty Bowls 2013 HandsOn Central California (2005-present)• Former Board Member• Assist the… Show more Ongoing relationships with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore and HandsOn Central California, and Maryland’s Women's Industrial ExchangeSt. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore (2010-2013) – Communications Committee member and Empty Bowls Marketing Committee.• Assist the director of marketing with broadcast and OOH media buys, assist in creating social media and other marketing ideas for Empty Bowls 2013 HandsOn Central California (2005-present)• Former Board Member• Assist the Executive Director with Organization’s Social Media campaigns and event marketing.Women’s Industrial Exchange (2013-present)• Development and event planning for Industrious Women event, updating current website, building a new website for the exchange Show less

• Developed project management system to track and monitor the Policy, Advocacy & Communications team progress towards finalizing project deliverables and achieving goals.• Prepared weekly and bi-monthly internal project reports. Coordinated delivery of reports to project sponsors: compiling components, editing and ensuring timely submission.• Tracked team performance on scheduled deliverables and milestones.• Organized and ran bi-weekly team meetings, project retreats, and special… Show more • Developed project management system to track and monitor the Policy, Advocacy & Communications team progress towards finalizing project deliverables and achieving goals.• Prepared weekly and bi-monthly internal project reports. Coordinated delivery of reports to project sponsors: compiling components, editing and ensuring timely submission.• Tracked team performance on scheduled deliverables and milestones.• Organized and ran bi-weekly team meetings, project retreats, and special events. Show less

• Provided support to the Communications & Strategic Initiatives departments.• Coordinated community relations and event sponsorships.• Managed relationships with sponsored nonprofits, attending fundraising events as needed.• Planned and coordinate 35th anniversary party and annual corporate meeting.• Project Manager for annual customer survey and related initiatives and processes for Kelly Benefit Strategies.

• Created specialized presentations, organizational charts, and visual displays of quantitative information.• Managed relationships with brokers, vendors, and media contacts.• Coordinated workflow with business development managers and service teams; managed all executive communications including confidential files, arranging travel, and schedules.

Negotiated terms for purchase and scheduling of television and radio spots in Metro Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. Consulted with account executives to obtain products understanding, established budgets, and client expectations for media campaigns. Wrote media sponsorship recommendations for client review. Prepared advertising schedule suggesting number of ads per week and length of campaign. Tracked outcomes for effectiveness and sales impacts using current and past data analysis.-… Show more Negotiated terms for purchase and scheduling of television and radio spots in Metro Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. Consulted with account executives to obtain products understanding, established budgets, and client expectations for media campaigns. Wrote media sponsorship recommendations for client review. Prepared advertising schedule suggesting number of ads per week and length of campaign. Tracked outcomes for effectiveness and sales impacts using current and past data analysis.- Negotiated and purchased broadcast media for The Maryland Lottery Show less

Negotiated terms for purchase and scheduling of television and radio spots over multiple regional markets across the South and Midwest for Isle of Capri Casinos. Consulted with Account Executives to obtain product understanding, established budgets, and determined demographics of targeted customers. Analyzed data and recommended specific venues and time slots to optimize client exposure. Prepared advertising schedule suggesting number of ads per week and length of campaign. Tracked outcomes for… Show more Negotiated terms for purchase and scheduling of television and radio spots over multiple regional markets across the South and Midwest for Isle of Capri Casinos. Consulted with Account Executives to obtain product understanding, established budgets, and determined demographics of targeted customers. Analyzed data and recommended specific venues and time slots to optimize client exposure. Prepared advertising schedule suggesting number of ads per week and length of campaign. Tracked outcomes for effectiveness and sales impacts, negotiating make-good placement for missed or incorrectly run spots. - Established reputation for aggressive negotiations, consistently achieving 15% - 20% in added value for air time and sponsorships. Show less

Developed plans to enhance brand awareness and expand product visibility, analyzing existing markets and trends, customer requirements, and company and competitor performance. Researched markets, and identified potential sales for radio and TV spots.- Purchased air time for Taco Bell in varied markets throughout Western US.- Negotiated terms of radio, TV, and print exposure for Educational Employees Credit Union in Fresno CA, and Coast Hills Credit Union in Paso Robles, CA.

Coordinated broad range of strategies for administration of program initiatives. Managed internal and external communications, developing assortment of effective materials for community outreach. Ensured reliable organizational support and message clarity. Wrote, edited, and proofed wide range of reports for submission to executive managers.- Served as assistant to the Webmaster, publishing documents to the website.- Researched and wrote quarterly publications, responsible for updating… Show more Coordinated broad range of strategies for administration of program initiatives. Managed internal and external communications, developing assortment of effective materials for community outreach. Ensured reliable organizational support and message clarity. Wrote, edited, and proofed wide range of reports for submission to executive managers.- Served as assistant to the Webmaster, publishing documents to the website.- Researched and wrote quarterly publications, responsible for updating marketing collateral.- Developed fully realized narrative with supporting rationale for successful High School Scholarship program. Show less