The mission of AgSafe is to advance the food and farming industries’ commitment to a safe, sustainable workforce and food supply by providing practical education and resources. The vision is to be the one-stop resource providing safety, health, human resources and food safety solutions for the food and farming industry. I am working to establish AgSafe on the eastern-half of the U.S.through networking, product development and establishing partnerships. AgSafe is a vibrant organization on the west coast and we are expanding out reach after recognizing a need on the east coast for our work.

*Effectively organized and coordinated events and special projects centered around youth philanthropy. Including: budgeting, volunteer management, collateral development, public relations.* Integral part of the office Events Team assisting with Snow Ball, Bourbon and Bowties, Splash and Dash.* Actively sought new partnerships and opportunities for the Children’s Hospital Foundation in youth philanthropy, including expanded involved in Southern Indiana.* Worked in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network to implement and plan a Dance Marathon event at Bellarmine University. Experienced a 125% increase in year 2. Recruited 3 additional high schools and colleges to organize a similar event.* Proactively developed and grew Piggies for Preemies, a fundraising program piloted only a few months prior to be hired. Engaged over 25,000 individuals across 37 different counties in Kentucky through this program and exposing them to the Norton Healthcare brands. Organized and planned events to promote the program and planned events for major sponsors of the program.

I am the youngest Board member to ever serve on the AFP Board of Directors. I was appointed in 2010 by the Board Chair to represent the Next Generation of fundraisers. As a Board member, I am expected to be well-informed to convey the mission and strategies, policies, programs, strengths, and needs of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. I am currently in the middle of my second appointment.

--Relationship management for key workplace campaign accounts and donors--Prospect identifications, acquisition, cultivation, stewardship of corporate accounts, Leadership donors and other affinity group members--Loyal Contributors Affinity group--Cultivate relationships with key volunteers

The Loaned Executive (LE) Program is a highly visible, customer relationship management program. LE’s assist United Way full time development staff and are responsible for assisting in the implementation of work place campaign plans with the assigned group of new and existing company accounts. This is a full time, seasonal role, which is typically 12 weeks. Loaned Executives work with United Way of the Bluegrass staff and Central Kentucky Community volunteers. They are exposed to a wide range of businesses and have an opportunity to expand their experience and knowledge in fund raising, public relations, and corporate citizenship. The responsibilities of a Loaned Executive include (but are not limited to):• Participate in United Way of the Bluegrass orientation to learn and understand mission and focus.• Meet with Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECC’s) to plan, organize and schedule their workplace giving campaign.• Establish and maintain a relationship that provides support for and guidance to the workplace. This requires learning about the corporate culture of each account.• Secure information for each assigned account and achieve a dollar goal of funds to be raised.• Facilitate delivery of campaign materials and arrange for speakers, films, tours, etc. • Present United Way of the Bluegrass message and mission at motivational employee group meetings that suit individual organization’s needs.• Assist in other United Way development activities and events, as needed.• Maintain and update all necessary data and information on assigned accounts.

Ensured efficient and effective processing of teller functions.*Received checks and cash for deposit and payments, verified amount, and examined checks for endorsements.*Cashed checks and paid out money after verification of signatures and customer balances.*Required--Attention to detail, judgment autonomy, knowledge of procedures and policies.

Constituent Relations—I helped read and organize any communications related to the “Immigration Bill” at the time. Additionally, I filled in for the administrative assistants. I answered phone calls and logged any communications from constituents. I had to multi-task, think on my feet, have an awareness of what was happening in Congress daily, answer any questions and problem solve.

Communicated with restaurant patrons to provide customer service and a great dining experience.Identified bottlenecks in operations and provided assistance.