Nicky Besser Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Illinois, United States

Portland, Or/Thomonde, Haiti (Remote)

• Assist in general planning and coordination for organization and grant management;• Advise in area of fund disbursement, fundraising, and general operations.

Decatur, Illinois, United States

Invested executive specializing in project management, public speaking, communications/marketing, client service, and advocacy

Remote

Manage team of 17 across 6 states

Va (In-State); Nm+La (In-State & Remote); Ok+Vt+Nv (Remote)

• Collaboratively develop statewide policy campaigns for both adult- and youth-led initiatives;• Facilitate all aspects of campaign implementation including social media management, video production, material creation, earned media, and on-the-ground activities;• Manage and evaluate a large team, providing guidance in grassroots policy work including event execution, presentations, summits, trainings, recruitment and retention of youth and adult advocates, and data collection;• Lead client communication and management;• Oversee budget management, regular reporting, and data entry and analysis.

Denver, Co

• Collaboratively develop statewide policy campaigns for both adult- and youth-led initiatives;• Facilitate all aspects of campaign implementation including social media management, video production, material creation, earned media, and on-the-ground activities;• Manage and evaluate a large team, providing guidance in grassroots policy work including event execution, presentations, summits, trainings, recruitment and retention of youth and adult advocates, and data collection;• Lead client communication and management;• Oversee budget management, regular reporting, and data entry and analysis.

Denver, Colorado

• Maintain donor database, control office mailings to donors, design holiday solicit, coordinate fundraisers; • Manage volunteers, attend promotional events, and assist in overall office management;• Assist in grant management and writing.

• Create curriculum for K-6th public school day camp performing arts excursion;• Administrate camp facility and manage four college-level employees; • Provide instruction incorporating art, music, dance, drama, and reading skills.

Denver, Co

• Create Professional Learning Curriculum to facilitate teacher certification and Master’s process;• Provide support and guidance to teachers throughout their tenure.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Assist seniors in need of companionship and/or personal care to help them maintain independence.

Decatur, Illinois Area

• Eisenhower High School: Direct high school ensembles, facilitate concerts and performances, chaperone trips; • Enterprise Grade School: Teach K-6 music class, direct glee club, co-organize the holiday program, and teach intervention periods for students needing extra support.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Direct 1st-12th grade students in vocal technique. Teach songs using rote learning and music reading instruction. Direct and arrange music for live instrumental ensemble (participated in various seasonal productions)

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

I earned my Master’s Degree in Public Administration where I gained experience in nonprofit/government management, communications, program.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music Teacher Education

I studied instrumental music education, participated in Marching Illini, and was also active in several non-academic activities, including.