In this role, I will lead campus-wide cultivation of corporate entities, developing and stewarding beneficial relationships that advance the mission, purpose, and agenda of UMSL. I will serve as a liaison between corporations and campus representatives to identify mutual interests and mutually beneficial partnerships that will lead to significant investment in research, programs, philanthropic priorities, and other projects at UMSL.

• Developed and executed a strategic plan for a 360° donor experience (recognition, stewardship, benefit implementation, solicitation) utilizing written, one-on-one, and public communications - Guided donors through a progressive, annual pipeline of major gifts - Analyzed data and giving trends to raise $32 million annually from 7,000+ major donors• Recruited and managed corporate volunteer leaders at C-Suite level• Planned and executed donor events and programs - Ex. donor recognition, networking, professional development, educational, volunteer, etc. - Capacity ranging from 25-400 attendees • Created and implemented an annual women’s mentorship program with help of volunteer steering committee - Conceptualized & managed all aspects of program: vision, strategy, structure, mentor recruitment, mentee application, program evaluation, steering committee management, etc. - Launched 3rd year of program in 2024 with 25 diverse mentors and nearly 100 mentees• Led team of 3 staff to foster inclusivity and build lasting donor relationships

• Secured $52.5k in pharma/corp. healthcare funding in FY20 by managing local rep relationships across three markets. • Successfully managed 4 campaigns & committees across 3 markets during COVID-19 pandemic. Replanned events 2-3 times before adapting to a virtual format, all while maintaining and securing $188k in sponsorship. • Achieved 64% of FY20 combined revenue goal despite economic restraints due to pandemic, lowered expenses by $78k, and brought expense ratio down to 7%, ultimately netting $328k across four campaigns. • Prior to pandemic, campaigns were on track to exceed comprehensive FY20 revenue goal of $555k ($265k = corporate sponsorship).• Exceeded revenue target ($140k) for first Leadership Event (FY19) by $4k with only three months to plan and execute. • Respectfully & tactfully managed the discontinuation of Challenge Walk MS ($200k), Walk MS: Cape Girardeau ($15k), and MS Leaders Challenge ($66k). Continuously working to transition these fundraiser and sponsor relationships to other events/campaigns to avoid future revenue loss

• Established, retained, and renewed relationships with event participants, fundraisers, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners for a multitude of Society peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns/series.• Managed a blended, cross-network portfolio totaling $425k; Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis ($212k), four Walk MS events ($70.5k), two DIY budgets ($110k), and Challenge Walk MS: Green Lake ($32.5k).• Collaborated with Walk MS colleague and followed campaign operational and contingency plans, resulting in exceeding 2018 market Walk MS goal ($408k) by $7k, despite the discontinuation of 5 community Walks. In 2019, we increased and exceeded our revenue goal ($429.5k) by $1.5k. • Secured $128k in total monetary sponsorship over the course of 5 years, including relationships with three national corporations – Hardees, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, and United HealthCare.• Furthered project management experience serving on three work teams; most notably, the Data Team for the 2014-2018 master Walk MS series’ tracking workbook, as well as the Growth Potential work team for the Challenge Walk series.• Routinely met one-on-one with top team captains and individual event participants to set goals, discuss progress, and assist with fundraising efforts and team recruitment. • Set, forecast, and followed revenue and expense budgets for main campaigns. Kept costs down by pursuing in-kind donations, collaborating with event production staff, acquiring multiple bids for event purchases, building consistent relationships with vendors, and utilizing in-house talent.• Spoke on behalf of the Society at corporate United Way rally presentations, as well as organized our office’s internal United Way fundraising campaign, achieving 100% staff participation 6 years running.

• Campaign lead for Challenge Walk MS ($280k) and MuckFest MS ($160k), while maintaining an additional $115k portfolio of teams, fundraisers, and donors within other market campaigns. • Increased Challenge Walk revenue by 11% ($29k) in one year by identifying areas with potential for growth and creating action plans to achieve budgeted numbers. • Recruited for & formed a 10-person planning committee after two years of inactivity, focusing on event experience, fundraising, recruitment, or sponsorship. The committee included a reputable chair who achieved the required $20k in give/get revenue and stayed on to chair for the next two years.• Led a task force of past and current influential participants and volunteers in order to carry Challenge Walk through major financial and structural changes for the first time in the campaign’s 14-year history. • Served as MuckFest MS fundraising relationship lead, while working with an outside production company to maintain a consistent event experience for participants around the country. After continuous increase in the cost/revenue ratio and careful evaluation of the series’ future, I also managed the discontinuation of this 3,000 person/$160k fundraising event. • Participated as one of 10 members of the Challenge Walk MS National Work Team. Helped develop nation-wide operational plan for the series, focusing specifically on marketing tactics and a customizable implementation timeline. • Reintroduced Society supported team at GO! St. Louis Marathon after a year of inactivity by implementing new Society DIY branch, Finish MS. Recruited 20+ teammates who raised $13k, exceeding the projected goal by 30%.• Organized and executed participant packet assembly, assignment, distribution, and tracking for 2,000+ Bike MS participants, as well as trained incoming staff to do the same when I moved to my next position.• Implemented the I Ride with MS program, sponsored by pharmaceutical company Genzyme.

• Reported directly to local Director of Development, while assisting five total department managers with data tracking, registration/recruitment, and achieving revenue goals. • Served as market liaison for Society’s Fundraising Support Center during pilot year through 2019. • Coordinated volunteer-led MS Young Professionals ($15k) and MS Ambassadors, while cultivating and retaining relationships with local pharmaceutical representatives.• Managed projects for two interns, three permanent volunteers, and multiple seasonal volunteer groups.

• Developed brand new PR Administrator position, responsibilities, and goals in an effort to increase disease and Society awareness, program and event participation, and overall market revenue.• Organized all press efforts for a 90-county, multi-state service area, and secured 48 stories in local print, web, and broadcast media during first year of employment and position’s existence. • Wrote for local MS Connection, and produced 14 video stories for website, e-mail, and social media distribution.

• Reporter for NBC affiliate - shooting, writing, editing and voicing three renditions of one story for the day's newscasts• Anchored live cut-ins during the Today Show• Produced live newscasts• Editing experience with Avid, Adobe Premier, Final Cut, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker

• Cold-called alumni, parents, and friends of Mizzou to solicit funds for the University, personally raising $47,576 in 5 semesters, working 9-15hrs/week.• Built leadership skills while onboarding and training new employees

• Reporter for NPR affiliate - recording, writing, editing and voicing multiple renditions of one story for the day's newscasts• Individual winner of the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award Best Use of Sound - Region 5 (Veterans Day Audio Postcard)• Team winner of the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence - Region 5 (Buddy Packs Feature)