Jenna Rogers Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsibilities: • Raise funds to meet Faith’s Lodge annual operating budget and support Faith’s Lodge’s programs and services.• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to implement development strategies. • Effectively engage Board members, staff and volunteers in on-going cultivation and solicitation of support. • Assist in the management of the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.• Research, identify, and cultivate prospective funding sources, including corporate sponsorship, individuals, local businesses and more.• Assist in the management of sponsorship relationships, including developing sponsorship packages, researching sponsorship prospects, and managing and fulfilling sponsorship agreements.• Manage all aspects of the grant application process including oversight of LOI letters, research and submission of applications for operating and program support, assembling related documentation, completing/submitting applications to meet deadlines, and tracking progress.• With the Executive Director and staff, monitor the performance and completion of grant activities and ensure timely and accurate grant reporting.• Manage implementation of donor recognition program.• Manage and maintain fundraising policies and procedures.• Assist in the coordination of multiple fundraising events, including Hope Rocks and smallerdonor-hosted fundraising events.• Support the Executive Director in the preparation and execution of regular board meetings.• Work with the communications committee and the media to identify and pitch stories aboutFaith’s Lodge.• Contribute content and voice to social media platforms.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Mn

Founded and created a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to raise money and awareness for SIDS researchPlan and organize a 300 person annual charity golf tournament, Noah’s Memorial Classic, that includes silent auction, golf, dinner and raffle raising over $25,000 each yearAssisted in conception and design of foundation’s website, logo, and brochures (noahsmemorialclassic.org)Create and manage budget plans for fundraising and eventsCollaborate with other non-profit organizations closely in order to determine where our profits will go and how we can be a part of other organization’s eventsWork with businesses nationwide in order to receive silent auction and raffle prizes for our annual golf tournamentOversee a team of volunteers who help with the internal workings of our foundationCreate timing and execution of each golf tournament, manage all décor details, registrations, donations, vendor management, set up and tear downManage payment to all vendors and venue’s

Maple Grove, Mn

Minneapolis, Mn

Strategically create, forecast and develop business plans which help to generate booth costs and identify a target demographic for our guest Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies Plan and execute events in the effort to increase client and guest traffic. Events include: small scale wedding fairs, trend events, networking events and vendor business meetingsCreate, organize and manage all business materials including: media kits, marketing materials, vendor contracts, ROI information, floor plans, and insurance documentsOverhauled existing website to create one that was more user friendly, on trend, and included better SEOAnalyze website statistics using Google Analytics and Facebook analytics through InsightsConduct entire sales process by identifying vendor opportunities, research, meet with potential vendors and complete booking processManage all social media content for The Event Gallery using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and You TubeWrite blog posts for The Event Gallery through WordPress Actively seek ways to gain press and exposure through writing and sending press releases, networking, staying up to date on industry trends and eventsOperate and update our lead generation appProficient in WordPress (blog and website maintenance and updates), Google analytics, Microsoft Office, Windows, Mac, email blast software, File maker, Apple and Android app information, social media and SEO

Manage the entire product development process of Caribou Coffee account for Mosquito including trend initiatives, global sourcing, price negotiations, merchandise planning, product testing and quality control, transportation logistics, and sales analysisPresent merchandise assortment presentations to client including designs, trend, pricing, and planogram detailsCommunicate with manufacturers overseas to develop custom innovative merchandise specific to the Caribou Coffee brand Challenge manufacturers for best commitments on price and production timelines, yet build and nurture vendor relationships for best serviceBuild assortment databases for each program that quantify current and previous sales dollars as well as keep track of development process Develop and design packaging types, layouts, and placement for each productPartner with freight forwarders and logistics team to manage ocean shipments and ensure all product will deliver to client on time Collaborate with sales team to define projects and develop an execution planUnderstand and appreciate the value of brand, quality merchandise and provide a merchandising vision working within the clients budget, quantity, and time guidelinesDrive development of non-traditional resourcesPossess an awareness of current trends and be able to translate that knowledge into innovative, differentiated, merchandise solutions for clients Manage cash flow charts for Mosquito’s import business detailing all import sales and payments; wire payments to all overseas manufacturers

Managed product development and sales of Target Corporation account for JLA HomeExecuted entire product development for 7 departments at Target including: Decorative Home, Toss/Throw, Kitchen, Window, Target.com, Global Bazaar and YouthStrategically managed and monitored program databases, color and design approval, sampling process, line reviews, negotiation events, pricing, shipping, and inventory for Target accountIncreased total sales $3 million dollars in 2008Successfully gained business in a new department resulting in an additional $2 million growthMaintained 98% instocks Grew sales 14% for Target.com in 2008Supervised licensor agreements and licensor programs for Target.com and Target Youth categories Trained and educated oversees counterparts on Target’s Vendor Best Methods Researched new trends in the market as well as analyzed competitors product offerings in order to grow sales and gain additional business

Managed 200 Fastenal distributors in 7 states across the Northeast regionGrew territory sales 22% in 2005Grew territory sales 38% in 2006Grew territory sales 21% in 2007Actively worked with marketing team to coordinate promotions with distributorsResearched markets and current products used in industrial industry to increase distributor salesSet up and performed trainings for distributors and customers to maximize product knowledgeForecasted and managed sales reports for my entire regionTrained new sales representatives

Managed approximately 700 items at a total cost of $31 Million in 2004Managed the execution and development of designs across approximately 27 programs using 38 vendors from 2004-2005Applied negotiation skills in obtaining competitive pricing for several items in multiple programs which maintained or helped to increase penetration percentages across the departmentStrategically developed and managed program databases that are used to keep track of sample revisions, financials, sample requests, vendor matrix, packaging details and item information that is used by global counterparts, the merchandising departments, and Target team membersResearched new trends in the market as well as analyze competitors product offeringsHelped train new Product Coordinators as well as helping develop two new Product Managers