Rowdy Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of work related to the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts (KCICA), which raises approximately $1.7 million annually from major donors across the country and around the world-Establish, promote and strengthen relationships between the Kennedy Center and committee members to maximize revenue to achieve the Center's mission. -Further cultivate and steward current committee members by creating and implementing innovative strategies for securing major gifts-Work to expand the KCICA donor community across the country and internationally by managing prospects and coordinating solicitations to potential new members-Assist with planning and executing committee events, meetings and international summits, as well as preparing donor communications

Norman, Oklahoma

• University spokesman and chief communications officero A direct report to the university president, tasked with representing the internationally recognized University of Oklahoma brand through consistency and integrityo Served as department head for the Office of Public Affairs, overseeing strategic communications and institutional marketing for the main campus (Norman), OU Health Sciences Center (Oklahoma City) and OU-Tulsa, as well as facilitating special events for the Office of the Presidento Department responsible for producing media advisories and news releases for distribution to relevant news and media outlets; submitting ads for institutional marketing and promotion; creating talking points for use at presidential and university special events; arranging travel details and logistics for speakers, special guests and dignitaries to campus; as well as reviewing print publications, materials from campus departments and colleges for consistency in university messaging/brandingo Worked directly with local and national media outlets, responding to all inquiries on behalf of the institution

Norman, Oklahoma

o Worked to enhance the university’s mission through direct publicity, promotion and special events designed to encourage public understanding and support of the university and to foster a consistent, positive image of OU across the state and nation

David L. Boren College Of International Studies; Norman, Oklahoma

• Primary fundraiser of major gifts to the college, focused on departmental needs and priorities for students, academic programso Managed, solicited and secured all gifts/donations to the college in coordination with the OU Foundation, and in accordance with related policies and procedureso Stewarded and secured a $4 million major gift – the largest to date in the college’s history – to benefit, enhance domestic and international academic opportunities, scholarships for studentso Strengthened the development and promotion of alumni outreach and involvement, as well as annual giving plans for the collegeo Provided guidance and assisted the dean with facilitating direct donor engagement and stewardship opportunitieso Engaged directly with the college's Board of Visitors, overseeing the planning of board meetings and activitieso Represented the college at university, business and community functions; arranged site visits for donors, dignitaries and special guests; and assisted with marketing and coordination of special events

Norman, Oklahoma

• University’s inaugural and primary recruiter for international admissions, with focus placed on undergraduate programso Traveled to strategic regions worldwide for purpose of international student recruitment, as well as promotion and growth of international alumni relationso Fostered institutional presence overseas as well as understanding of internationalization and impact to university’s main campus

American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit - focused on public service; assisted in providing a full range of facilities to American citizens living in or traveling to Italy.

University Of Oklahoma Alumni Association

Administrative work entailing answering calls, relaying messages and documents around the Norman campus, and contacting university alumni for upcoming sponsored events.

Bachelor'S Degree, International And Area Studies

Activities and Societies: President's Leadership Class, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Campus Activities Council, LEAD Team, Baccano (Italian Club)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Baccano (Italian Club)