FacilitationStrategic PlanningCapacity Building

Direct, facilitate, and manage all aspects of the volunteer community investment review panel Prepare funding recommendations to be considered by volunteer community investment committee Serve as primary point of contact between United Way and non-profit agencies applying for and receiving funding through grant-based investment cyclesDevelop and administer outcome measurement tools and expectations for use by funded non-profit programs and initiatives Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting of investment strategies for internal and external stakeholdersFacilitate training of non-profit grantee staff and volunteers Conduct research, analysis, and provide data to support investment strategies Create and propose ways of sharing data to illustrate outcomes and help community members understand implications and next stepsCreate and lead volunteer and community based activities, including Poverty Simulations, to educate and build empathy around poverty in our communityLead and manage the vetting and selection of non-profit agencies seeking funding for community sponsorships Attend events, as assigned, representing organization in order to broaden reach and strengthen visibility as a trusted, knowledgeable community partner, and advocate

Coordinated employee recognition events and programs organization wide, affecting 27,000 employees Researched and proposed improvements in organizational employee recognition Presented new employee recognition programs and tools to leadership Trained and supported managers in employee recognition programs and tools to increase employee retention Coordinated employee recognition and employee benefits internal and external communication plans Maintained organization-wide SharePoint site for employee recognition, employee perks program, and employee benefits Utilized as an expert resource in and outside of the department

Oversaw the student-staffed operations of the University’s Student UnionFacilitated 50+ daily events held in the Student Union including diverse registered student organizations, university departments, and external clients Directly supervised 20+ student employees and graduate assistants, including many international studentsFacilitated risk management activities in the building, including building emergency procedures, safety protocol, and enforcing building and university policies Acted as surrogate Technical Coordinator during evening and weekend events, including troubleshooting technical equipment and directing technical student staff Directed general maintenance workers in custodial operations and associated services during nights and weekends Recommended purchases and managed inventory of over $200,000 Managed budget of over $165,000 including student employee payroll, supplies, and equipment Developed, implemented, and facilitated staff orientation, monthly training, and semester meetings Planned and created internal marketing and events to support employee engagement and team building

Respond to department phone and email inquiries dailyFacilitate numerous events held at Target Field without supervisionDesign and maintain various customer and event databasesSell event spaces and event enhancersDevelop various types of advertisementSupervise Target Field Event Staff shifts of two to six staff membersDevelop, implement, and facilitate staff orientation

Set up and take down for non-baseball related eventsAssist guest with questions and directionsHelp event coordinators with events and administrative work

Choose two work study workersSet up meeting time and place Take minutes during each meetingCoordinate the annual MSU Sport Management Advisory Board MeetingCoordinate the annual MSU Sport Management Dinner of Distinction Treasurer for the teamWrite and edit articles for the MSU Sport Managment newsletter and magazineSell sponsorship for the Dinner of Distinction

Monitored daily operation of closed circuit television adertisingManaged two work study studentsCreated ads and promotional videos for program and sponsorsEnsured security of technology and dataGathered and took pictures and videos for production useUsed iMovie, Photoshop, converting software, Digital Juice software on both Mac OS and WindowsTreasurer for the Sport Marketing TeamWrite and edit articles for the program newsletter and magazineSell sponsorships and advertising

Promote and solicit sign up for affinity groupsSet up and take down of camp each dayAssist with data entry and daily activitiesAssist with autograph sessions for childrenManage ten interns when captain of the day

Managed team during autograph session for the 50th Season Kick Off Helped with guest assistance and facilitated autograph sessions during the Taste of NFL Set up and took down of the Viking Village during, worked the hospitality and VIP tent, assisted in daily tasks, ran Vikings Village children games, and helped create a successful autograph session during Training Camp