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Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

National Association of Home BuildersLargest network of residential tradespeople in the U.S. with 140K membersRecruited to lead strategic college partnerships: Led development of partnerships with leading colleges and universities, laying the foundation for a future pipeline of membership growth and organizational leadership. Successfully secured $350K in grant funding to support core programming and assisted in securing $100K for a new DEI initiative engaging faculty and students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This effort led to the establishment of 9 new student chapters and over 300 new student members.Revamped recruitment and retention strategies: Led a national initiative that doubled student chapter membership in our pandemic recovery period. Streamlined partner-facing infrastructure and elevate the partner experience. Additionally, launched NAHB’s first TikTok account, achieving over 120K views to engage with Gen Z audiences.Expanded educational partnerships: Identified key associations with strong talent pools and CTE programs, creating tailored expansion packets to drive collaboration between local associations, builders, and educational institutions. This effort resulted in the establishment of new student chapters and the successful recovery of inactive college programs.Redesigned pricing structure & eCommerce portal: Persuaded senior leadership to adopt a flat-fee structure in 2022, collaborating with the CFO, COO, and CTO to create an eCommerce partnership portal. This initiative reduced barriers and increased membership growth.Transformed flagship student event: Recognized the outdated perception of NAHB’s signature student event at the International Builder Show. By incorporating feedback, negotiating sponsorships, and focusing on networking and recruitment opportunities, I secured new sponsorships from industry leaders such as PulteGroup, Andersen Windows, MiTek, 84 Lumber, and Toll Brothers.

Spot is a mobile-first website offering a clean, easy and user-friendly experience to search for dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, wineries, breweries and more across the U.S. A simple and clear search function allows users to easily identify dog-friendly spots, quickly view a snapshot of pet amenities offered at the business, and access business hours, contact information and any social media handles. When using Spot, both pet owners and dogs have confidence knowing they will be comfortable enjoying pet-welcoming spaces.Role and Experience:- Established a LLC as Co-founder and CEO of a small tech company in the growing industries of pet products and travel- Created User Journeys detailing ways in which a customer discovers and uses a product- Hired and worked alongside a brand and UX designer consultant to develop company logo, design attributes, webpage design, and style guide- Hired and worked alongside a brand developer consultant who guided me and my team through the process of developing a brand voice, brand standards, and guidelines for community engagement- Identifies, seeks and competes for award money and grants for business development- Examines website analytics and makes business development decisions based on metrics- Leads project management and reviews/approves acceptance criteria- Leads strategic partnership outreach and development- Creates social media content with original copy and design. Experience using Canva for content design and scheduling- Analyzes social media analytics to improve content and increase community growth and engagement- Writes blog posts using SEO best practices for improving website visibility- Works with Chief Technology Officer to determine deployment of future development and website enhancements- Leads marketing and event efforts to increase product awareness and increase user base

Philanthropic, 501c3 arm of NAHB.Managed end-to-end competitive grant process of $15M endowment with goal of expanding reach of residential construction programs at partner 2-4 year educational institutions.Most significant contribution was evolving tracking from paper to digital and dramatically improving visibility throughout application/grant funding cycle. Brought new ideas and accountability by beginning to measure post-grant success and goal attainment. Successfully increased partner engagement to near 100% and collaborated closely with board of trustees during award process.Assisted accounting with audit preparation, 990 generation, gift management and tracking of pledges, and creation of financial reports for the Board of Trustees.

Greenbelt, Md, Us

Real estate company with portfolio of over 80K residences. Ranked #2 in sales (2014) and placed in Top 10%, companywide, for 3 consecutive years. Represented multifamily property in Alexandria and produced occupancy rates of 93%-97% with a partnership-oriented approach to business development. Collaborated with local businesses and achieved edge over competitors via community outreach and lead generation. Secured sponsors for high-profile events.

Greeted guests, managed reservation book, assisted with floor management.Provided friendly and professional service in a fast-paced dining environment requiring ability to multi-task, be flexible, and pivot priorities quickly.

Independently and collaboratively researched smart growth development.Collaboratively developed a business and marketing plan for PSG with fellow interns.Improved PSG's online social media presence.Held meetings and shared presentations with PSG's board members.

Photographed events and buildings on a part-time basis while pursuing college education.