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Synopsys sold Black Duck Software to private equity firms.

2023 Diamond Club statusSynopsys Leading Edge Leadership Training Completed 2024Synopsys acquired WhiteHat Security

United States

Independent public relations, event planning and fundraising professional. Clients included Marshmallow Minds, Artisan Wine Depot, Sunnyvale Community Services, Full Circle Farm, Lunch with Tony, Birk’s, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, and Intel.

Lead 35 year old educational foundation (with $7 million endowment) CEEF during an exciting time of change and rebirth. CEEF, founded in 1984, has granted more than $18 million to Cupertino Union School District to support educational enrichment programs for students in science, math, technology, music and art. Strengthened CEEF’s infrastructure and grant process, while building more robust fundraising plan to better serve the 17,000 students in CUSD. Developed and implemented strategic… Show more Lead 35 year old educational foundation (with $7 million endowment) CEEF during an exciting time of change and rebirth. CEEF, founded in 1984, has granted more than $18 million to Cupertino Union School District to support educational enrichment programs for students in science, math, technology, music and art. Strengthened CEEF’s infrastructure and grant process, while building more robust fundraising plan to better serve the 17,000 students in CUSD. Developed and implemented strategic fundraising plan that meets business goals and objectives, created in partnership with the CEEF Board of Directors and CUSD. Ensured organization operated ethically, efficiently and effectively to meet goals. Worked closely with CEEF Board of Directors, CUSD district office, principals, and teachers, CUSD parents, and community-at-large. Worked closely with CEEF Board President and Nominating Chair to recruit and retain CEEF Board members who support CEEF’s mission with their time, talents and treasure. Show less

Worked with Board of Directors and Executive Director to increase total revenue (cash and in-kind) by 21% in one year to $1,050,000 in second year, and 15% in first year. Built internal processes that left the organization on track to grow and serve more families experiencing medical crisis. Managed all aspects of fundraising including major gift program, annual appeal, fundraising and donor cultivation events, grant program, legacy gifts, as well as corporate program. Launched and managed… Show more Worked with Board of Directors and Executive Director to increase total revenue (cash and in-kind) by 21% in one year to $1,050,000 in second year, and 15% in first year. Built internal processes that left the organization on track to grow and serve more families experiencing medical crisis. Managed all aspects of fundraising including major gift program, annual appeal, fundraising and donor cultivation events, grant program, legacy gifts, as well as corporate program. Launched and managed Ambassador Program to continue to introduce community to JW House and fill pipeline with potential donors and volunteers. Served as liaison with Student Board comprised of students from Bellarmine College Preparatory, Notre Dame High School and Archbishop Mitty High School, and Young Professionals Advisory Committee. Responsible for database management and reporting. Created and implemented JW House marketing plan and event marketing plans. Led site tours of potential donors and foundation investors. Show less

Integral part of team which took the Chamber from budget deficit to profitable in less than 2 years. Chamber supports more than 400 members consisting of sole proprietors up to Fortune 100 corporations. Increased corporate sponsorship and donor income by 30% in less than 2 years and continued to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of sponsors and donors to strengthen bond among corporations and Sunnyvale business and residential communities. Managed sponsorship and donor… Show more Integral part of team which took the Chamber from budget deficit to profitable in less than 2 years. Chamber supports more than 400 members consisting of sole proprietors up to Fortune 100 corporations. Increased corporate sponsorship and donor income by 30% in less than 2 years and continued to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of sponsors and donors to strengthen bond among corporations and Sunnyvale business and residential communities. Managed sponsorship and donor engagement, logistics and marketing for the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival for four years; reduced expenses by 46% by negotiating costs and securing in-kind sponsorships and donations resulting in 2013 as most profitable event in event history. Recruited, trained and managed more than 100 Festival volunteers. Planned and implemented more than 30 events throughout the calendar year including Earth Day Fair with Full Circle Farm, networking breakfast and lunch events, Business Expos at local corporations, and annual black tie fundraising gala. Responsible for all weekly newsletters to Chamber members, Chamber website, Chamber Facebook page, Chamber marketing collateral and event-specific marketing collateral. Also produced quarterly Chamber newsletter. Show less

Responsible for securing coverage in external print, radio and online media to garner positive, on-message coverage on topics including KNTV station ratings, talent, station initiatives, and station community and event sponsorships to help increase loyal viewership. Producer for Press Here; secured guests such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, and Marissa Mayer, former CEO of Yahoo!. Managed station tour program for students and general public to learn about broadcast news production and… Show more Responsible for securing coverage in external print, radio and online media to garner positive, on-message coverage on topics including KNTV station ratings, talent, station initiatives, and station community and event sponsorships to help increase loyal viewership. Producer for Press Here; secured guests such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, and Marissa Mayer, former CEO of Yahoo!. Managed station tour program for students and general public to learn about broadcast news production and managed WeatherPlus Interactive program, a one-hour presentation on weather and the technology behind forecasting given by NBC Bay Area meteorologists to 4th and 5th grade students. Show less

Responsible for national media relations campaigns for Intel’s $100M corporate K-12 and higher education programs, human resources department (including corporate diversity, work/life, hiring and redeployment), and corporate social responsibility program. Managed as many as 3 external agencies to support the media outreach and communications. Represented Intel on Tech Awards PR Team (Tech Museum of San Jose).  Worked with worldwide team to ensure consistent and integrated messaging on above… Show more Responsible for national media relations campaigns for Intel’s $100M corporate K-12 and higher education programs, human resources department (including corporate diversity, work/life, hiring and redeployment), and corporate social responsibility program. Managed as many as 3 external agencies to support the media outreach and communications. Represented Intel on Tech Awards PR Team (Tech Museum of San Jose).  Worked with worldwide team to ensure consistent and integrated messaging on above topics through employee communications, external marketing, and corporate media relations. Managed the creation of the company’s first three Global Citizenship Reports following the Global Reporting Index. Responsibilities included managing the external agency, collecting data worldwide, and writing and editing some of the content. Completed applications for Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. and Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers to position Intel as a leader in corporate giving, a great place to work, an asset to its communities, and build Intel brand. Managed Intel product launches and press events throughout the U.S. and for international reporters. Show less