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New York, New York, United States

Greater New York City Area

• Provide intelligence that informs development strategy through a broad range of research services including industry outlook and competitive intelligence reports, due diligence profiles, capacity ratings, news alerts, data analytics, wealth screening analysis, and proactive prospect identification• Evaluate research tools and emerging technologies, conduct cost-benefit analysis, coordinate vendor relations• Formulate procedures and standards to ensure research intelligence and data analysis effectively informs strategy and aligns with organizational objectives• Collaborate with colleagues on training programs for the optimal use of research resources, products, and services• Uphold a high standard for research integrity, accuracy, transparency, and confidentiality

Greater New York City Area

• Provided direct prospect research services to senior fundraisers and Museum management• Oversaw effective use of moves management system• Identified major gift prospects and connections among prospects and board members, developed tailored cultivation and engagement strategies• Leveraged data analytics in the service of portfolio prioritization and prospect identification• Supervised database management, list-running, and reporting functions• Evaluated research tools and emerging technologies, coordinated vendor relations

New York, Ny

• Identified, researched, and developed cultivation strategies for major gift prospects• Managed, edited, and disseminated a weekly department newsletter providing pertinent news concerning major donors and prospects• Oversaw capacity, inclination, and moves management systems• Produced analytical reports for development office staff• Shepherded prospects through the development pipeline

New York, Ny

• Created comprehensive donor research reports and briefings for the office of University Development and Alumni Relations• Identified major gift prospects using a variety of Internet-based investigative tools• Managed, edited, and disseminated a daily department-wide e-newsletter providing pertinent news and actionable information for fundraisers and development staff• Supervised a team of student workers• Maintained informational and financial databases• Assisted in the planning and execution of alumni events

Scotch Plains, Nj

• Researched and developed crisis communication best practice guidelines for the Caribbean hotel and hospitality industry• Developed presentation and promotional content for the CMEx 2011 international conference in St. Thomas• Supported the efforts of CMEx to promote tourism in the service of sustainable development

Great Neck, Ny

• Wrote and edited newsletters for New York school districts, townships, and municipalities for print and Web publication• Composed objective-driven, client-tailored speeches; op-ed letters; newspaper columns; and direct mail• Created and implemented production schedules; collaborated with clients and firm leadership on communication strategy; interfaced with printers, photographers, and graphic designers• Supervised a junior copywriter and intern

New York, Ny

• Wrote and edited articles covering fashion and urban lifestyle• Provided editorial and organizational support to the managing editor and editorial director

New York, Ny

• Vetted fiction manuscripts and evaluated book proposals• Acted as a communications liaison between clients and agents• Composed correspondence, answered all incoming calls, sorted mail, met and greeted visitors, planned events, filed and disseminated royalty statements, and maintained informational and financial databases

Ms, Public Relations And Corporate Communication

Ba, English And American Literature