Richard Gardner, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

The RCI-IIBEC Foundation, is a 501(c) (3) philanthropic organization established in 2001 to support education and research in the building exterior and related industries.• Collaborate with the IIBEC CEO, COO and Foundation Boards to identify potential donors and contributors• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns; upkeep of records database and donor acknowledgements• Manage soliciting and qualifying potential Foundation grant proposals and distributions• Manage two funds… Show more The RCI-IIBEC Foundation, is a 501(c) (3) philanthropic organization established in 2001 to support education and research in the building exterior and related industries.• Collaborate with the IIBEC CEO, COO and Foundation Boards to identify potential donors and contributors• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns; upkeep of records database and donor acknowledgements• Manage soliciting and qualifying potential Foundation grant proposals and distributions• Manage two funds totaling over $830,000; raised over $1,145,927 in donations and multi-year pledges over four years• Coordinate student convention opportunities and develop relationships with US and Canada colleges, universities and trade schools with architecture, engineering and building sciences programs; established and implemented two educational scholarships programs in collaboration with Scholarship America Show less

Raleigh, Nc

- Coordinate film screenings for major film companies including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, STX and Annapurna Pictures- Initiate marketing and promotional special events in support of film release including social media, performance, B2C (consumer), buzz, and influencer marketing- Facilitate press screenings for local film critics

Cary, Nc

Volunteer at-large member of the Koka Booth Amphitheatre Advisory Committee with the Town of Cary.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Apex Festival Commission, Entertainment ChairKoka Booth Amphitheater Guest Services and PromotionsRed Cross VIP 14+ gallon donorFilm Fest 919 (Film festival in Chapel Hill featuring national and international films)ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament wheelchair volunteerNC Greenpower, 10 Year Anniversary CelebrationAdopt-A-Highway volunteerMaking Energy Work Conference (NC Sustainable Energy Association) USGBC-NC Social Media Coordinator (Triangle Chapter)

Nc State University, Raleigh, Nc

• Coordinated, advised and mentored Union Activities Board (UAB) with a budget of $424,384 that produced 179 student events annually with a combined attendance of over 84,500 while collaborating with student organizations, university departments and local businesses • Challenged and motivated 3 full time staff, 2 graduate assistants, 24 student leaders and over 150 volunteers for planning and presenting special events, arranging logistics and meeting deadlines • Developed ongoing… Show more • Coordinated, advised and mentored Union Activities Board (UAB) with a budget of $424,384 that produced 179 student events annually with a combined attendance of over 84,500 while collaborating with student organizations, university departments and local businesses • Challenged and motivated 3 full time staff, 2 graduate assistants, 24 student leaders and over 150 volunteers for planning and presenting special events, arranging logistics and meeting deadlines • Developed ongoing collaborations and sponsorships with State Farm Insurance, Coca-Cola, Vitamin Water, Moe’s Southwest, Chick-fil-a, Target, McDonald’s, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Disney, and Paramount that not only impacted operating budget positively by $200,000 but resulted in free food and movies, reduced prices, paid for and sponsored concerts, free transportation for after hour events and rent supplements that helped stretch student fees• Coordinated team approach for major campus events including Friday Fest (Welcome Week Concert & Festival), All Night Bash (Spring Concert & Festival), Pan Afrikan Festival (week-long spring cultural celebration), and Campus Movie Fest (week-long student film-making competition / showcase)• Mentored and helped students plan and implement cultural programs and events to maximize their leadership, event management and marketing skills while celebrating and enriching campus culture and empowering diverse campus organizations• Coordinated ongoing student program assessment via surveys, focus groups, and ID card swipes to provide feedback for student leaders in the program planning process resulting in greater student satisfaction, increased attendance at events and greater student retention • Increased attendance at Campus Cinema 280% over 8 years via social media, performance marketing, and improved customer service Show less

Durham, Nc

• Improved campus life and minimized campus disruptions through student organization advising over 3,000 student programs • Managed and processed performance and vendor contracts totaling $4 million over a 4-year period and saved over $1 million after negotiated quoted prices • Worked closely with students, faculty and administrative committees, acquired names for Parents and Family Weekend and Major Speakers’ student series, and initiated contracts with agents that resulted in… Show more • Improved campus life and minimized campus disruptions through student organization advising over 3,000 student programs • Managed and processed performance and vendor contracts totaling $4 million over a 4-year period and saved over $1 million after negotiated quoted prices • Worked closely with students, faculty and administrative committees, acquired names for Parents and Family Weekend and Major Speakers’ student series, and initiated contracts with agents that resulted in attracting more speakers like David Sedaris, Lewis Black, and Nadine Strossen that received extremely positive impact from the University and excellent feedback from the speaker on crowd control, courtesy and appreciation for the important subjects presented Show less

Columbus, Ohio

• Facilitated operation of 110,000 square-foot riverfront campus union with 21 spaces. Directly responsible for facility management, reservations, marketing, customer service, programming, reservations, vault management and served as liaison with tenants/vendors• Balanced budgets over $500,000 with progressively less university-subsidized income over four years by increasing revenue and reducing expenses• Challenged and motivated one full time staff member, 20 student managers and… Show more • Facilitated operation of 110,000 square-foot riverfront campus union with 21 spaces. Directly responsible for facility management, reservations, marketing, customer service, programming, reservations, vault management and served as liaison with tenants/vendors• Balanced budgets over $500,000 with progressively less university-subsidized income over four years by increasing revenue and reducing expenses• Challenged and motivated one full time staff member, 20 student managers and housekeepers and advised the Ohio and Drake Union Activities Board (ODUA) with over 50 volunteer student leaders• Served on various University-wide committees including OSU Day at Wyandot Lake Park, Student Affairs Fall Kickoff, Community Charitable Drive and University Staff Appreciation Day Show less

• Advised and coordinated fourteen volunteer committees of Carolina Union in the implementation of over 500 programs with total attendance over 50,000.• Oversaw $150,000 annual programming budget. Negotiated with agents, authorized contracts, reserved facilities, prepared budgets, developed marketing plans, approved purchases, engaged technical services, coordinated VIP handling of artists, and facilitated settlements• Served as Chair of Student Affairs Staff Development Committee•… Show more • Advised and coordinated fourteen volunteer committees of Carolina Union in the implementation of over 500 programs with total attendance over 50,000.• Oversaw $150,000 annual programming budget. Negotiated with agents, authorized contracts, reserved facilities, prepared budgets, developed marketing plans, approved purchases, engaged technical services, coordinated VIP handling of artists, and facilitated settlements• Served as Chair of Student Affairs Staff Development Committee• Coordinated Bicentennial Staff Campaign solicitation for Campus Y, Career and Mental Health Services Show less

Central Ohio And Greater Cleveland Councils

• Recruited, trained and supervised over 300 adult Scout volunteers in program implementation, fundraising, and public relations serving 1800 youth• Coordinated Scouting Sustaining Membership Enrollment campaigns for two rural Ohio counties, with yearly increases in revenue from $13,546 in 1985 to $22,556 in 1988• Increased revenue of Scouting product sales (popcorn) and special events form $3,948 in 1985 to $11,086 in 1988• Coordinated youth recruitment and program demonstrations… Show more • Recruited, trained and supervised over 300 adult Scout volunteers in program implementation, fundraising, and public relations serving 1800 youth• Coordinated Scouting Sustaining Membership Enrollment campaigns for two rural Ohio counties, with yearly increases in revenue from $13,546 in 1985 to $22,556 in 1988• Increased revenue of Scouting product sales (popcorn) and special events form $3,948 in 1985 to $11,086 in 1988• Coordinated youth recruitment and program demonstrations in 25 metropolitan elementary schools.• Establish after-school Scout program for Hispanic students Show less

Master'S Degree, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel

Activities and Societies: Intern Office of the University President; Academic Advisor, University College; Assistant Hall Director, Smith.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism (Public Relations Concentration)

Activities and Societies: Ohio and Drake Union Activities Board (Entertainment, Films and Public Relations chair positions); Resident.