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Orlando, Fl, Us

Miami & Helsinki, Us

Mia is a speed-skilling platform designed to transform learner’s mindset and skills, unlocking the limitless opportunities of AI. Our mission is to empower one million women with AI skilling opportunities by 2030.

Orlando, Fl, Us

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Recruited to jump-start stagnant development program, restore donor and university relationships, and co-create fundraising strategies and priorities to achieve organizational objectives. • Eclipsed fundraising goal 3-fold to achieve highest volume in 10 years with $6M+ in funding through robust onboarding plan and coaching for executive-level staff. • Raised constituent engagement 300% by rebuilding relationships with key stakeholders, penetrating city and philanthropic events, and soliciting feedback from College of Nursing’s advisory board. • Surfaced and executed unique solutions to access and delight high-profile local philanthropists.

Washington, D.C., Us

Tapped to nurture and steward relationships with key donors, navigate and master complex logistics for leaderships’ global travel, and expand engagement with institutional donors. • Added 50 new donor prospects as chief planner and relationship navigator for multiple global events, including a conference with 5K+ attendees in Los Angeles. • Introduced strengths-based onboarding program and cultivated a workplace of belonging and engagement to sustain 80% staff retention.

Washington, D.C., Us

Hand-selected for newly created role bridging university’s advancement department and the Office of the President. As member of both the President’s Senior Leadership Team and the Vice President’s Cabinet, advised top leadership on organizational effectiveness, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.• Supported president in achieve key strategic plan goals, leading 8-member team to cultivate and steward 140+ prospective donors, implement 250+ donor meetings and 300+ events, and secure $100M. • Coached numerous teams to exceed goals 1 year ahead of schedule for the university’s $1B Making History Campaign, enabling development staff to secure $594M+ in principal gifts from 139 donors. • Directed taskforce for 5-day 2015 Milken Institute Global Conference with 5K attendees, maximizing ROI for engagement with current and prospective donors and providing key insights into event’s climate. • Authored and implemented crisis communication plan in response to the passing of major business figure in Turkey to sensitively address university’s alliance and sustain positive relationships with family.

Washington, D.C., Us

Earned promotion to deliver executive-level support and staffing while managing household operations and demanding travel schedule for the university president and family. Managed 4 full-time staff, up to 30 part-time staff, 30+ vendors, and a $1.5M budget.• Played crucial role in cultivating and securing university’s largest donation to date ($80M from high-profile financiers), through planning and execution of flawless events. • Hired top talent, introduced robust staffing structure, and streamlined systems to accommodate high-tempo global travel, deftly manage diverse priorities, and deliver 75+ successful events.

Washington, D.C., Us

Brought on to plan and execute high-profile events and rapidly transitioned into serving as traveling Chief of Staff and protocol expert for C-level leaders. Managed $2M budget and staffing for 60+ delegations to 30+ countries.• Initiated and expanded global forum that grew from 100 to 600+ attendees, established university’s position in an international arena, and garnered significant new donations. • Served as primary liaison for top speakers, including South Korea’s President, General Colin Powell, Susan Schwab (Former Secretary of Trade), and Elisabeth Preval (Haiti’s First Lady). • Orchestrated first-ever partnership with Fortune Magazine that enabled 12 university leaders to engage with C-level leaders from Fortune 100 companies. • Organized ceremony, reception, and media events to honor Carlos Slim with the President’s Medal, the university’s highest award, and solidified ongoing financial commitment that funded scholarships for Mexican students. • Rescued at-risk event celebrating the Sultan of Oman’s 40th anniversary by collaborating with ambassadors and the Omani Embassy to produce an exceptional experience that paved way for future university delegation visit and produced a multimillion-dollar gift to the university.

Recruited to coordinate communications and outreach for trade group representing commercial software makers. Partnered with Congress members and senior Department of Justice officials to plan and execute events. Designed campaign tracking system for global marketing initiative.

Fairfax, Virginia , Us

Created and implemented an entire public relations campaign for a new product scanner Performed as the client's spokesperson, speaking on news programs and with the public.Held press conferences, generating TV, radio, and newspaper coverage.Conducted focus groups; wrote and reviewed surveys for primary research and complied all data.Created a media kit, wrote copy, and collaborated with a designer for direct mail campaign.

Collaborated with the director for alumni relations and fundraising events, including the Presidential Ball, endowment luncheons, and workshops.Compiled research and wrote biographies on high-level donors for publication.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Public Relations

Othm Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Management And Leadership

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