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West Linn, Oregon, United States

Advise institutions on best practices for developing strategic, organization-wide, events teams and annual plans that support and align with organizational goals, messaging, and expectations.

Corvallis, Oregon

• Developed and executed annual strategies and programs that advanced the organization’s mission to increase philanthropic support to the university and engage alumni.
• Managed associate and assistant event directors, part-time students, and cross-functional project teams.
• Oversaw the design and/or delivery of 100+ online or in-person events annually (e.g., board meetings, donor galas, destination events, principal gift donor stewardship events, faculty lectures).
• Managed the integration of Alumni Association and Foundation event teams into a comprehensive program, following the merger of the two organizations.
• Worked closely with the CEO, executive teams, and board leadership on meetings, events, and other organizational initiatives.
• Participated on various working groups tasked with the implementation of key strategic initiatives related to the organization’s vital few goals.

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

• Developed and executed annual strategies and programs that advanced the organization’s mission to increase philanthropic support to the university and engage alumni.
• Managed associate and assistant event directors, part-time students, and cross-functional project teams.
• Oversaw the design and/or delivery of 50+ online or in-person events annually (e.g., board meetings, donor galas, destination events, donor receptions, internal staff events).
• Developed metrics and standard operating event procedures for the organization.
• Collaborated with the communications and marketing teams to ensure all event activities supported the brand in a consistent manner.
• Cultivated relationships and collaborated with colleagues, vendors, donors, and alumni to establish a group of trusted partners who supported the development and execution of events and programs key to the university’s.

Salem, Oregon

• Designed and produced events for corporate, non-profit, association and private event clients (e.g., fundraisers, corporate galas, building openings, conferences, class reunions).
• Oversaw all client communications, contract negotiations, venue selection, design/production of registration materials, vendor management and coordination of event staff.
• Assisted with the preparation of the company’s annual operating budget, human resource management and payroll processing.
• Served as facilities manager for company locations.

Salem, Oregon, United States

• Human Resources Training Team Leader | 9/97 – 8/99
• Developed and facilitated training programs for employees at all levels, across multiple divisions; trainings focused on customer service and retention, sales, and operations.
• Member of the merger/acquisition team focused on projects relating to employee recognition and development and customer retention programs.
• Designed and produced branch grand opening events, sales/management meetings, and annual employee celebrations.