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Buckeye, Az, Us

Partner with volunteers and staff to succeed in meeting the objectives of Breakthrough T1D’s (formerly JDRF) mission. Drive mission impact, and manage growth of the chapter including annual budget development, planning, implementation and evaluation of all operations and events in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Phoenix, Arizona

Led staff and volunteer development efforts to achieve targeted revenue growth and goals for Arizona. Advanced March of Dimes mission through community partnerships, advocacy, education and support.Executive Director of Market Development• Community advocate speaker.• Director of a statewide transition resulting in 5 staff member promotions to new regional and national positions.• Recruiter of 6 new board members and 5 new staff members post organizational restructure.State Director Arizona Chapter, promoted in January 2016• Partner to the Board of Directors creating revenue generating actives and events resulting in 16% growth in Special Events.• Director of a $1.8M dollar budget.• Recruiter of high level volunteers to execute strategic plans meeting revenue and mission goals.• Staff director for 14 creating a results-driven culture focused on innovation and personal growth.State Director of Development, promoted in October 2013• Manager of $1.5M revenue budget producing walks, galas and auctions.• Director of first $1 million dollar event earning “top 10 event” in Arizona and March of Dimes Chapter of the Year Award for Revenue.• Development team manager of 7 employees handling hiring, training and performance evaluations.March of Dimes - A Fighting Chance for Every Baby!

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Developed plan to establish heightened presence for Gompers within the community. • Communications strategy director responsible for development, marketingand public relations.• Producer of top revenue generating fundraiser, Golf fore Gompers, raising $43k from 148 attendees. • Manager for new website development and social media strategies.Gompers has served adults and children with disabilities since 1947.

Manager of half marathon fundraising program: hiring of coaches, developing and implementing marketing/PR plan, direct mail, POP distribution, recruitment, sales, and cultivation/retention of participants.• Fundraising campaign manager exceeding goal by 46%, raising $250K.• 50% lead conversion rate (national average: 29%).• 86% conversion rate in information meetings (national average: 65%).

Lead role in marketing and development for multi-million dollar nonprofit management agency and its affiliates: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ulster County, Family Partnership Center and Family Services Inc., (a combined 30 agencies and programs).• Fundraising event coordinator of 250 guests raising $60,000.• Increased BFKS fundraising results by 140% in the first two years -- agency'shighest return.• Developer of fundraising guides and trainer for staff and board membersfor annual fundraisers.• Manager of $50,000 advertising and marketing campaign (creativedevelopment, contracts and media buys)

Represented clients in the buying and selling of residential and commercial real estate. Managed over $3 million in listings, producing over $2.5 million in sales. Named Agent of the Month for September 2003 & April 2005.

Served North American clients with targeted media and analyst relations in a wide range of sectors such as website performance, unified communications, IT services, photography, online gaming, travel, health, and bandwidth trading.• Accountable for securing national media in Business Week, PC World,CNNfn, and CNBC Power Lunch.• Facilitated national radio tour with Arnold Palmer for prostate healthand Pros-Tect health bars.• Specialist in trade show development, media/analyst tours and speakingopportunities for technology clients.

Implemented public relations program for Perdue Farms Inc., national ad tracking company Competitive Media Reporting, and Internet ad tracker InterMedia Advertising Solutions.

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, Sports Editor at Oswegonian

Studied Abroad

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