Misty Valenta Email & Phone Number

United States

Juggler of many leadership roles at a nationally recognized open admission shelter. Oversees, expands, and executes lifesaving programs such as volunteer program, foster program, marketing and media, fundraising, and rescue group coordination.

Georgetown, Tx

Integral member of the Development and Marketing team, specializing in fundraising opportunities through media, events, and major donorsThrived in a challenging and ever-changing environment by developing new programs and systems to meet current needsDeveloped and sustained relationships with Austin businesses, organizations and key individualsCreated, promoted and executed local fundraisers; effectively utilized cause-related marketingIncreased the amount and frequency of Third Party events by 50%, generating 25% over the annual budgeted goalOrganized and managed Third Party and in-house event schedules and budgets; coordinated preparation meetings with all departmentsTrained and supervised volunteers for eventsAssisted Development Manager with gathering data for grant applications and fulfilling requirements for awarded grantsScripted, filmed, and edited innovative marketing videos that resulted in record-breaking revenue (over $200,000) and revolutionized the organization’s marketing and development strategiesWorked with Development Manager to identify engaging stories for direct mail pieces and donor acknowledgementsRepresented AHS at public and private functions with government officials, major donors, interviews for local news outlets, internet radio, and documentariesCollaborated with and managed staff and volunteers to coordinate an efficient and satisfying customer service experience at eventsIdentified new offsite adoption strategies and generated rapid program expansion resulting in an over 500% offsite adoption increase from the past yearEngaged the community through social media outlets and managed content to position AHS as a subject matter expert and sustain a positive brand imageCollaborated with national and local animal welfare organizations in multiple disaster response efforts Created “Humane Heroes,” a program to encourage children and their communities to support the animals of the AHS through monetary and in-kind donations

I taught Kindergaten through 5th grade theater classes with self-created lessons and curriculum. Additionally, I directed up to 6 school musicals a year.

Austin, Texas Area

Researched & coordinated Austin target market events Developed relationships with agencies and individuals for future involvement Kept event calendar updated and sent weekly updates to company employees Actively recruited and organized contract employees for events, submitted payroll Participated in and coordinated marketing activities to promote product Developed and presented presentation regarding the product and its health benefits Trained contract employees with product one pagerHighlights Invited by owner of Dolce Food Corp. to be a personal assistant at an Oak Hills Country Club event, including greeting and assisting distinguished San Antonio professionals

Animal Shelter Management Certificate

University of the Pacific Benerd College in partnership with The Humane Network

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Theater

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theater And Dance

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Theatre Studies

Graduated with Honors