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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

-Solicited and closed five and six-figure gift commitments for the benefit of the University of Nebraska system.-Collaborated with internal and external partners to present campus priorities to pertinent constituents.-Functioned as a trusted advisor for individuals looking to make a charitable gift, navigating the complexities of the university system and relevant tax laws.-Performed high-volume outreach to gauge prospective donors' interest in making a planned gift.-Provided personalized stewardship touches to maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and community stakeholders.-Ensured that applicable policies and procedures were followed and confidentially managed sensitive information.-Assisted with the hiring and onboarding efforts of a second assistant director of gift planning.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

-Coordinated in-kind giving to non-profit partners, raising over $1.7 million in 2021 and $2 million in 2022 for NPOs such as the American Cancer Society and Children's Miracle Network.-Redesigned Dormie Day of Giving, the Dormie Network charity golf events. Built a corporate sponsorship model to raise more money for supported charities and provide greater ROI for participants.-Retained members who joined through charity auctions as full dues paying members.-Booked stay and play guests using club management software Jonas and MSI Chorum.-Utilized Power BI and the CRM Pipedrive to organize and utilize member, donor, and lead data.-Worked cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and concierge teams to ensure brand cohesion and optimal guest experience.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

-Assisted in the cultivation and stewardship efforts of the “Go Big” football facility capital campaign.-Engaged donors and season ticket holders through outbound calls and virtual events.-Created historical giving reports and assisted with qualification and portfolio management using CRM platforms Salesforce and Paciolan.-Developed creative solutions to ticketing, donation, and engagement issues posed by COVID-19.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

-Coordinated Monday and Wednesday Pro-Ams consisting of 54 teams and 265 participants.-Utilized CRM and email marketing software such as Zoho, Mailchimp, and Trust Event Solutions to optimize sponsor engagement.-Organized the inaugural Nebraska PGA Section Virtual Youth Day by collaborating with on-air talent, media, and community partners.-Implemented COVID-19 testing protocols and safety procedures in alignment with Korn Ferry Tour requirements and local health recommendations.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

-Analyzed information on over 600 current students, six Nebraska graduate programs, and more than 60 peer institutions to provide accurate assessments to university administration.-Executed creative projects for college leadership focused on course management and student engagement.-Triaged incoming calls and walk-in appointments to the proper resources.

West Lafayette, In

-Cultivated an inclusive community of about 80 undergraduate students through relational networking and programmed events.-Coached emerging leaders at Purdue University through one on one meetings, connecting utility of abstract concepts to problems, and equipping students to step into leadership roles.-Created and maintained a financial support network, raising over $62,000 in support through networking with more than 80 donors and using the CRM Karani.-Advanced mission of community by leading teams in the execution of 16 major events.

Evanston, Il

-Worked with the Northwestern University Varsity Wrestling, Football, Tennis, and Swimming programs to help athletes prevent and recover from injuries.-Used techniques such as electronic muscle stimulation, deep wave therapy, and massage therapy, and equipment such as Game Ready machines and Power Plates.-Demonstrated knowledge in the field area through biweekly in-services and proficiencies

Udaipur Area, India

-Worked with a team to create and develop testing protocol to identify cases of malnutrition among children aged 0-5 in rural Rajhastan, India.-Worked with translators, site team, and locals to overcome social and cultural differences.-Created weekly project plans, and monitored weekly activities, adapting to meet goals and stay on schedule.-Wrote project reports recommending future actions to build upon the findings and work that local site team initiated.

Pacific Junction, Iowa

-Managed event preparation for over 80 weddings, including monitoring inventory management.-Assessed risk management situations and advised on major workplace policy decisions.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Business: Specialization In Intercollegiate Athletics Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Religious Studies And Legal Studies (Minor)