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- Collaborate internally with leadership administration to develop comprehensive, multi-campaign, annual giving strategy to secure over $3 million in annual operating support - Manage all aspects of annual fundraising benefit which raise over $1.2 - 1.5 million; proceeds from the event directly fund one-third of Latin’s more than $4.2 million financial aid budget - Manage logistics and execution of 10+ annual stewardship events, and volunteer and event coordination of Parent Association events - Build and maintain effective working relationships with all school constituents including, parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, student volunteers, faculty, and staff

Since 1898, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Chicago Booth, consistently recognized as one of the world's top business schools, is dedicated to the discovery of new business knowledge. Executive Education at Chicago Booth offers non-degree, open enrollment programs to individuals and custom programs tailored to organizations. - Prepared administrative and operational deliverables while meeting timelines and strategic goals for Executive Education programs - Oversaw implementation and execution of program arrangements, including scheduling facilities, equipment, and services, and communication of all logistical , program details - Supervised vendor service delivery and serve as primary point-of-contact during planning and program delivery - Managed enrollments and communications with participants, coordinate faculty program needs and materials to ensure exemplary service to participants, clients, and faculty - Managed and maintain records of program participant tuition, expenses, and vendor quotes and invoices - Build and maintain positive working relationships with University and non-University personal, faculty, participants and clients to assure long term program success and improvement

SmithBucklin is the world’s largest association management and professional services company. The company provides full-service management and outsourcing services to more than 320 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups, corporations and government institutes/agencies. The Education and Learning Services Unit works with client organizations to develop an education strategy and program planning content.- Managed and maintained strong client relationships with over 10 volunteer groups, while supporting multiple clients to ensure satisfaction - Supported senior management with business development by writing proposals and presentations for current and prospective clients- Created budgets and staffing forecasts and reported information internally to client executives and externally to volunteer leaders to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and scope of service- Contract and negotiated keynote speaker fees to align with client budgets- Supported Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by participating as a member for the 2012 Charity Fundraising Committee

- Developed, planned, and executed conference/program/attendance goals for clients in the technology and business industries, including Feeding America and Financial and Insurance Conference Planners (FICP), while performing simultaneous project management functions for numerous clients- Analyzed evaluations for conference and online educational offerings to improve future program content- Facilitated online training opportunities utilizing eLearning courses, webcasts and live capture techniques at educational conferences

- Coordinated and executed all educational aspects of annual or semi-annual conference programs including pre-planning, speaker relations and communications, content development with volunteer leaders and post-event conclusion and evaluation- Supported 3-4 clients and client teams on a daily basis and executed processes with continuously changing methods and procedures in a matrix environment- Prepared and provided edits to marketing content for program guides, website and member/speaker communications

The 500 Festival advocates and celebrates the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®. With nearly 50 annual events and programs, the 500 Festival touches more than 500,000 people to connect the community and showcase the city of Indianapolis on a world stage. - Collaborated with staff to plan, organize and oversee 15 different events to promote the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and the month of May for the state of Indiana- Answered event, policy and organization questions from customers and corporate sponsors through frequent meetings, phone calls and e-mails, including coordination of weekly and monthly informational newsletters sent to over 35,000 participants - Facilitated daily ticket sales over the phone, in person and via e-mail with individual costumers, large groups and corporations for the IPL 500 Festival Parade