Frontline fundraiser representing UC Berkeley to engage philanthropic families and identify synergies for unrestricted support to the Cal Parents Fund.Partners closely with development colleagues across campus to present donors with diverse funding opportunities; collaboratively connects families to their philanthropic passions.· Conducts strategic outreach and discovery qualification to manage a portfolio of over 200 parent prospects· Cultivates, solicits, and stewards annual gifts of $2,500-$25,000+

-Reporting to the Executive Director of Engagement and Annual Programs, demonstrated adept programmatic leadership of Parent and Family Philanthropy by overseeing the effective management of the Assistant Directors of Parent and Family Engagement.-Executed a strategic initiative to develop a personal portfolio of ~250 philanthropic UCI parents though the identification, cultivation, and engagement of Parent Executive Board members, major donors, and annual leadership contributors, with a fundraising goal of $1M.

-Solicited gifts through outreach and engagement to successfully manage a prospect portfolio.-Was responsible for UCI family public relations, communications, and implementation of innovative program-wide strategies to enhance and exceed goals for family engagement and philanthropy.-Produced and implemented strategic multi-platform marketing campaigns resulting in a 57% year-over-year increase in event participation.-Drafted all parent fundraising appeal letters in alignment with annual giving best practices to raise $250,000 annually from UCI parents and families, past and present.-Co-managed a board of 26 philanthropic families and their grant initiative, raising over $100,000 of annual support for critical campus initiatives and student organizations.-Improved team processes through strategic data management, analysis, and reporting using Salesforce.-Worked cross-functionally to develop targeted marketing campaigns and persuasive communication to strengthen engagement and philanthropy.-Planned and executed welcome events, donor dinners, and led annual family weekend event planning.

-Created and maintained connections with over 850 individual and major donors -Produced events to promote JVS visibility, donor engagement and retention -Drafted and personalized persuasive fundraising appeal letters to cultivate and thank donors-Researched current donors to identify opportunities for targeted stewardship, based on patterns of interest, to enhance their level of supportCoordinated the major annual fundraising event -Managed and oversaw event invitation process and registration for the annual Strictly Business Luncheon with more than 1,000 registrants resulting in over $1 million dollars raised

- Managed and administered the gift acknowledgment process using a relational database- Customized acknowledgment letters to promote donor stewardship- Managed a 24-member board of directors and six committees, executing all meeting coordination and scheduling, agenda preparation and writing meeting summaries - Supported the CEO and executive team through timely scheduling, coordination of travel, and meeting logistics

Researched and developed contacts with grant agencies and foundations to identify, cultivate, solicit, and thank funders.Created tools to calendar and track funding opportunities. Provided and coordinated animal care, including medical treatments, for the dog and cat programs. Screened potential adopters and facilitated the adoption process.

During my time at the SFPUC, I prepared and filed legislative materials with the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and drafted legislation for review by the City Attorney.Additionally, I wrote copy for conference descriptions, drafted talking points for executive presentations, and designed a grant program to promote the accessibility of San Francisco drinking water.

While volunteering for Greenbelt Alliance, I collaborated with the East Bay Regional Representative to develop and implement strategies to support their Development Endorsement Program.I conducted policy research to support campaign objectives which included the evaluation of project development plans. I drafted my findings and recommendations into memorandum format for review by the Public Policy Board, and represented Greenbelt Alliance, providing expert testimony at a city hearing.Additionally, I provided consultation to Greenbelt Alliance on their policies regarding the Bay Area's jobs-housing balance which ultimately resulted in my master's capstone project, "The Bay Area Jobs-housing Balance: Intersections and Impacts."

Co-authored a report with the California Strategic Growth Council, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Smart Growth America on State-wide smart growth advocacy organizations. I conducted independent research, maintained an organizational matrix, and synthesized writing for the published document.Studied policy needs for autonomous vehicles, specifically targeting equitable outcomes--identifying potential challenges and opportunities for mitigating barriers in state planning. Researched potential for AV development to coincide with access to existing transit infrastructure. Conducted independent research on the feasibility of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology in government facilities. I identified experts in the field and conducted informational interviews, summarizing my findings into a memorandum format. Assisted the State Clearinghouse with CEQA Document Analysis. Evaluated CEQA triggering development applications and determined which state agencies to submit them to for further review. Provided support on General Plan Guidelines update.

Provided the first point of contact to facilitate communication between SPUR members, the community, and SPUR staff/executive board members. Handled inquiries or identified the person(s) best suited to answer questions or fulfill requests. Provided administrative support for donor stewardship and the year-end fundraising campaign.Edited copy published in print for The Urbanist and online for SPUR’s event calendar.Updated and maintained accurate member information using eTapestry, a Salesforce database.

Promotional Marketing Assistant: posted workshop information to the relevant online community event and marketing calendars.Updated and maintained promotional marketing spreadsheet.Externship Program Manager: managed Namaste’s massage-student externship program in partnership with National Holistic Institute.Filled out paperwork for NHI students.Communicated with staff and NHI students to schedule all externship appointment hours.Donations Coordinator: coordinated all requests for donation. Maintained donation spreadsheets and email account.Organized donation paperwork and materials, including tax receipts.

Provided an optimal level of customer service in a fast-paced environment, both at the front desk and in the call center. First point of contact for guests: checked clients in upon arrival, scheduled appointments, answered incoming calls and facilitated payment transactions. Resolved any and all issues with guests, stylists, and employees to ensure a positive and productive environment for everyone. Coordinated bookings in a high volume (500+ call per day) call center:Received calls and coordinated appointments at Cinta's professional salon and Aveda Institute. Addressed customer complaints, made independent evaluations and decisions to mitigate the impact of negative customer experiences.Administrative responsibilities: Printed inventory reports, used Excel to input marketing data, wrote bank deposits, ran and amended end-of-day audit reports to ensure financial data matched computer records.

Coast London Brand Embassador:Built clientele and consistently met and exceeded sales goals. In the first quarter of 2012, I was Coast London's leading sales specialist in the United States. Responsibilities:Checked in shipments, conducted inventory reports, and arranged items to meet visual merchandising standards.