Sarah P. Email & Phone Number

Naperville, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

SVM, LP was acquired in April of 2020 by Blackhawk Network Inc., a leader in global branded payments. While I continued to support the former CEO of SVM through his departure February of 2021, I welcomed the opportunity to pivot and grow by providing project management support to additional teams.Senior Executive Administrator, April 2020 – July 2021- Coordinate internal and external weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings, including material preparation, for a vibrant sales team- Direct client contact across all implementation phases including requirements gathering, project management and ongoing client/partner relationship management- Provide input to drive business development and innovation to ensure ongoing improvements to client implementation system and process- Manage administrative processes and databases, including Dynamics 365

Greater Chicago Area

Provided reliable and professional assistance to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SVM, LP, while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced setting.Executive Assistant, April 2015 – April 2020- Played a significant role in managing and planning the executive’s time by making appointments, travel arrangements, and meeting arrangements- Interpreted internal and external requests and helped implement action as needed to ensure efficient communication and operations- Organized and coordinated intimate to large meetings and events including coordinating agendas and planning logistics- Provided additional business administrative, meeting and travel support for a dynamic VP team

Glen Ellyn, Il

Design and coordinate all resource development strategies for a community-based nonprofit with operating budget of $1.2 million.• Manage and monitor the effectiveness of fundraising activities including: special events, sponsorships, direct mail and e-appeals, corporate partnership initiatives, and major giving• Lead the planning and execution of all fundraising events, and stewardship of individuals and corporatesponsors to build support and audience for each event• Manage marketing and public relations, including social media, press releases, and media events and contacts• Provide stewardship and support to directors board of twelve members

• Researched and identified new funding opportunities• Monitored progress toward meeting annual revenue goals, generates reports and analysis that continually inform the resource development process• Led grant writing process: including editing, writing and compiling proposals. As well as manage and coordinate all aspects of grant reporting• Provided logistical support in planning and executing special events

Newport Beach, Ca

Support fundraising strategies to expand the revenue base of the organization while managing the office administration and all events for the international non-profit Facing History and Ourselves’ Los Angeles region.• Develop and coordinate the marketing and fundraising for the 2010 benefit, successfully securing $438,000 in gifts and the most corporate sponsors in regional history• Plan and execute logistics for several private and public events simultaneously, with budgets up to $100,000. Events include intimate private gatherings, high-profile fundraising galas, weeklong seminars and quarterly board meetings• Provide support for the Los Angeles Advisory Board and its subcommittees • Coordinate finance, program and development departments to ensure functionality of office and support of four senior staff