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Cincinnati, Oh

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Greater Denver Area

Create and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with a portfolio of 60+ corporate, foundation, and individual donors to raise $500k+ in funds annually.Select Accomplishments• Achieved average 12.8% corporate giving revenue growth over three years • Implemented relationship management plan that resulted in 324% year-over-year growth in user engagement• Collaboratively developed an individual giving plan that contributed to… Show more Create and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with a portfolio of 60+ corporate, foundation, and individual donors to raise $500k+ in funds annually.Select Accomplishments• Achieved average 12.8% corporate giving revenue growth over three years • Implemented relationship management plan that resulted in 324% year-over-year growth in user engagement• Collaboratively developed an individual giving plan that contributed to double-digit year-over-year growth Show less

Greater New York City Area

Provide administrative support including reception, travel, calendar, expenses, and catering for SVP and backup support for four additional VPs during the merger and integration of Penguin Books and Random House.Select Accomplishments• Collected data from offices worldwide and facilitated local product testing to support carbon footprint corporate social responsibility initiatives and corporate Environmental Policy• Planned and executed special events for 175+ PRH staff •… Show more Provide administrative support including reception, travel, calendar, expenses, and catering for SVP and backup support for four additional VPs during the merger and integration of Penguin Books and Random House.Select Accomplishments• Collected data from offices worldwide and facilitated local product testing to support carbon footprint corporate social responsibility initiatives and corporate Environmental Policy• Planned and executed special events for 175+ PRH staff • Expanded responsibilities to include systems support and metadata-related vendor relations• Setup Production and Marketing systems access for new hires, streamlined onboarding processes with direction from Human Resources, and created software tutorial videos for PRH staff and new hires Show less

Greater New York City Area

Identify strategic objectives and develop pathways to reach same in fundraising, marketing, program management, special events, and organizational development for new arts organizations Select Accomplishments• Developed fundraising and board recruitment plans for a children's summer music camp• Produced a cultivation event that secured 3 new board trustees for same• Produced a fundraising event that netted 30% of the music camp's annual budget

Queens, Ny

Connect people and resources to support and build sustainable urban communities by studying and sharing emerging trends in sustainable development and urban agriculture, including aquaponics, composting, upcycling, and urban farming.Select Accomplishments• Custom-renovated 2 urban residential spaces using salvaged, recycled, and conventional materials• Assisted with installation of solar thermal heating system• Constructed raised garden beds, compost bins, and furniture at… Show more Connect people and resources to support and build sustainable urban communities by studying and sharing emerging trends in sustainable development and urban agriculture, including aquaponics, composting, upcycling, and urban farming.Select Accomplishments• Custom-renovated 2 urban residential spaces using salvaged, recycled, and conventional materials• Assisted with installation of solar thermal heating system• Constructed raised garden beds, compost bins, and furniture at two sites in Brooklyn and Queens, NY using upcycled materials Show less

Greater New York City Area

Achievements• Identified lead candidates for Business Unit Director search with New Era Cap• Supported 5 successful searches for clients including Belstaff, Calvin Klein, and Under ArmourResponsibilities• Create job descriptions and identify top talent to fill positions• Schedule domestic and international meetings with prospective clients and candidates• Provide clients with regularly updated candidate presentations and status reports• Update and expand… Show more Achievements• Identified lead candidates for Business Unit Director search with New Era Cap• Supported 5 successful searches for clients including Belstaff, Calvin Klein, and Under ArmourResponsibilities• Create job descriptions and identify top talent to fill positions• Schedule domestic and international meetings with prospective clients and candidates• Provide clients with regularly updated candidate presentations and status reports• Update and expand proprietary talent database• Stay abreast of industry developments and top talent Show less

Greater New York City Area

Achievements:• Developed historical analysis of annual fund participation, identifying key trends and drivers• Worked with Marketing department to create first-ever email and electronic solicitations• Created first-ever large-scale direct mail campaign designed to re-engage lapsed donors • Helped lead migration to a new cloud-based database resulting in improved analytics capabilities • Crowdsourced and produced 5 guest speaker presentations for the League’s National… Show more Achievements:• Developed historical analysis of annual fund participation, identifying key trends and drivers• Worked with Marketing department to create first-ever email and electronic solicitations• Created first-ever large-scale direct mail campaign designed to re-engage lapsed donors • Helped lead migration to a new cloud-based database resulting in improved analytics capabilities • Crowdsourced and produced 5 guest speaker presentations for the League’s National ConferenceResponsibilities:• Manage all aspects of the League’s annual fund for donors whose annual gifts are below $2,500 • Coordinate new appeals with other League departments• Write appeal and acknowledgement letters and respond to donor inquiries • Analyze donor base and lead reconciliation of individual giving amounts with Finance department• Interface with development staff at League member orchestras• Staff the Development Committee, circulating materials and minutes to members and senior staff Show less

Toms River, New Jersey

Manage all operations of the Philharmonic, Chorus, and Youth Orchestras, including philanthropic, vendor, and strategic partner relations to produce 20+ performances throughout Southern New Jersey, with full P&L responsibility for the organization’s $450,000 annual budget.Select Accomplishments• Increased institutional giving by $40,000 in 1 year and expanded operating budget by nearly 9% in 3 years• Managed installation, deployment, and management of a new ticketing and donor… Show more Manage all operations of the Philharmonic, Chorus, and Youth Orchestras, including philanthropic, vendor, and strategic partner relations to produce 20+ performances throughout Southern New Jersey, with full P&L responsibility for the organization’s $450,000 annual budget.Select Accomplishments• Increased institutional giving by $40,000 in 1 year and expanded operating budget by nearly 9% in 3 years• Managed installation, deployment, and management of a new ticketing and donor management database, calendar and email systems migration, and office relocation• Operationalized event production to leverage volunteer engagement in support of fundraising and performances• Redesigned all marketing collateral and implemented email marketing campaigns • Engaged more than 50 new volunteers and added 5 new members to the board of directors Show less

Greater New York City Area

Responsibilities• Manage all operations for the Chelsea neighborhood’s first musician-run community orchestra• Build community support and develop an audience for the Chelsea Symphony• Collaborate with artistic directors, soloists and the board of directors to plan season programming• Assist with Gala and other fundraising and development events• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve organizational stabilitySelect Accomplishments:• Expanded… Show more Responsibilities• Manage all operations for the Chelsea neighborhood’s first musician-run community orchestra• Build community support and develop an audience for the Chelsea Symphony• Collaborate with artistic directors, soloists and the board of directors to plan season programming• Assist with Gala and other fundraising and development events• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve organizational stabilitySelect Accomplishments:• Expanded organization budget from $5,000 to $30,000 • Helped secure 501 (c) 3 status and create organizational structure including the board of directors and volunteer group• Produced 16 orchestral performances each season in Manhattan and Brooklyn• Managed additional run out performances with celebrity artists, including Amy Grant, Clay Aiken, and Classical Mystery Tour in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania• Managed a weeklong conducting seminar in New Hampshire led by Kenneth Kiesler Show less

Greater New York City Area

Prepare parts and scores for orchestra rehearsals and performances at the Orchestra of St. Luke's Caramoor Festival.

Greater New York City Area

Provide personnel, music library, and operations management for POA's inaugural gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Greater New York City Area

Under supervision of the Program Director, assist with student recruitment and participation in community outreach activities as well as manage operations of the Graduate Program in Orchestral Performance, including developing and maintaining partnerships with performance venues, coordinating with faculty, staff, students and guest artists to produce mock auditions, repertoire coaching courses and masterclassesSelect Accomplishments• Coordinated and promoted 50+ community outreach… Show more Under supervision of the Program Director, assist with student recruitment and participation in community outreach activities as well as manage operations of the Graduate Program in Orchestral Performance, including developing and maintaining partnerships with performance venues, coordinating with faculty, staff, students and guest artists to produce mock auditions, repertoire coaching courses and masterclassesSelect Accomplishments• Coordinated and promoted 50+ community outreach events, performances, and graduate program masterclasses throughout the NYC Metro area• Successfully recruited, trained, and supervised for 100+ students and an office assistant and expanded partnerships with local venues• Produced annual report for senior staff and the board of directors• Developed a recycling policy for the school and produced staff development and appreciation events through a newly formed InterStaff Committee Show less

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software for 60+ Windows and Mac machines for College of Liberal Arts Language Center and College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture computer labs• Promoted to Lead Lab Attendant to assist with lab staff scheduling

Master Of Music, Orchestral Performance

Bachelor Of Music, Music Performance, Chicano Studies