Rachel Stephan (Raeya) Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

• Collaborate with Development Leadership to execute Operational Plan to successfully generate $2.5 million in fundraising for MS research
• Cultivate Rookie Rider program and facilitate team growth; grew program to comprise 19% of the 2019 Elite 200 Club, a 60% increase from 2018, and drove Veteran teams to grow $20,000 from collective teams’ initial goal
• Promote ride in community; secured materials in 52 bike shops in the Tri-State area for the 2019 ride, and on many bike club and bike enthusiast sites
• Enhance donor experience through year-round cultivation plan of engagement activitiesMember of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Governance Committee on Board of TrusteesContributing Member of the Committee for ERG.

• Create and design unique wood furniture pieces and home accessories for Mimi and Chlo Designs.
• Showcase pieces at designer markets throughout greater NYC.
• Developed on-line ecommerce presence for ordering custom pieces

Greater New York City Area

• Organize the annual fundraising gala, with expected attendance of 250+ guests and lofty gala fundraising goal.
• Market and promote the event to secure fiscal donations.
• Secure sponsorships and prestigious honorees.
• Manage relationships with vendors, including web designers, venue, catering, and performers.
• Supervise and coordinate volunteers leading up to and on the day of the gala.

New York, New York

• Manage all daily operations of 2 million dollar, 37-year neighborhood A-graded restaurant.
• Directly manage and support staff of 35+ employees.
• Responsible for hiring, payroll, scheduling, training of staff, inventory, budgeting and discipline.
• Launched new “throwback menus” which led directly to increase in sales (food and liquor) by 12%.
• Spearheaded new marketing of store to update aesthetic design and vintage appeal.

New York, New York

• Managed supervision of daily operations of 1.2 million dollar restaurant.
• Responsible for training and supporting staff of 25. Increased sales by 33% in first 8 months.
• Tracked monetary variances and managed within budgetary constraints.
• Orchestrated incentives to motivate employees and cost-saving measures to boost ROI.

Greater New York City Area

• Managed supervision of all restaurant (Bistro Ten18) and catering staff.
• Dictated food, beverage and cocktail menus for all catering events.
• Directed all social media channels for business.

Manhattan

• Managed supervision of all restaurant staff & dictated food, beverage and cocktail pairings
• Orchestrated monthly theme nights for Jazz performances to amplify attendance of regular clientele
• Directed all social media channels for longstanding Manhattan restaurant
• Developed “Bistro Bucks” incentive to motivate employees & cost-saving measures to boost ROI

Greater New York City Area

• Organized international synchronized swimming training camp to Spain through Gotham Synchro
• Scheduled and planned Spanish synchro competition in New York through Gotham Synchro
• Initiated Facebook and Instagram for Gotham Synchro, a NY-based synchronized swim team
• Organized bi-annual synchro shows to showcase team talent to local community and increase membership

Greater New York City Area

• Led visual merchandising efforts at high volume, high traffic mid-town Manhattan location.
• Planned and executed Campaigns sets.
• Developed team members through training, interactive coaching, mentoring and leading by example.
• Provided excellent customer service.
• Worked with customers to design spaces anywhere in their home using elfa or TCS Closets.