I am the part-time Executive Director for the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, a faith based environmental organization that works to inspire and empower religious communities to be faithful stewards of the earth.• Created comprehensive fundraising plan, including events, major gifts, grant writing, and membership drive.• Researched, identified, and applied for relevant grants• Identified, cultivated, and solicited major donors.• Organized and managed all fundraising events• Wrote, edited, and oversaw design for all marketing/development materials• Wrote and edited weekly e-newsletter• Performed outreach all over the state to diverse faith communities on environmental issues.• Managed regular Board Meetings for Board of Directors

The Connecticut Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Connecticut to assist with basic living expenses, such as rent, mortgage, and utilities. To provide this funding, I oversee and manage the following events:Our statewide Cycle Against Cancer, an indoor spinning fundraiser, which is held in multiple locations in the spring.The m.e.l.t.-a-thon Against Cancer, which is a bootcamp-style obstacle course fundraiser held in the Greater Hartford area.The Fishing Against Cancer tournament, which is a striped bass tournament held on the shoreline in September. I also assist with the execution of our Annual Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction, which is held every February at Mohegan Sun. In 2018, our headlining guest will be DEREK JETER! Last year, CCF provided over $470,000 in financial aid to CT Cancer patients to help them pay their bills. This year, our goal is $500,000 - please contact me to find out how you can support our work and help CT cancer patients!

I worked as a development professional and administrative assistant for You Can Thrive Foundation, an organization that provides free and low-cost complementary and alternative services for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.• Answered phones, handled clients, scheduled appointments, managed Executive Director’s calendar• Assisted in planning fundraising events• Identified, researched, and applied for appropriate grants• Created and maintained office filing system• Maintained records of donations and managed all thank you letters• Wrote and edited bi-monthly e-newsletter

I worked as the Executive Director for the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness and fund research to cure Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.• Identified, researched, cultivated, and solicited foundation, corporate, government, and individual prospects.• Managed all special events, including the Annual Golf Outing, and donor cultivation events throughout the year• Developed and implemented fundraising plan, including an annual fundraising theme, strategies, and goals.• Managed semi-annual Board Meetings for Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board.• Wrote and edited HNF’s medical newsletter, CMT Update• Edited and managed production of HNF’s annual Essential Guide• Developed HNF’s Therapeutic Research in Accelerated Discovery Program, including strategies, potential areas of interest and defined deliverables. • Created HNF’s weekly e-broadcast campaign.• Wrote and edited articles for HNF’s website.

I worked as an Executive Assistant supporting very high level Executives in New York City at a variety of financial institutions.• Answered phones, handled domestic and international travel arrangements and scheduled meetings for high-level executives• Created and edited Excel spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations• Edited documents for Legal departments

I worked as a new accounts administrator for Morgan Stanley, opening complicated domestic prime brokerage and hedge fund accounts for Equity Financial Services. I also supported several executives as an Executive Assistant.• Answered phones, handled travel arrangements and organized catering services for Sales and Marketing team• Edited Powerpoint presentations• Opened complicated hedge fund accounts for Equity Financial Services• Maintained and updated account information• Recorded and tracked original account documentation• Created access identification cards for clients to Morgan Stanley’s secure web site• Tested and mailed out identification cards

I was the Office Manager for a new division of United Technologies.• Organized new office for Pratt & Whitney in Farmington, CT• Supported staff of 25 Commodity Managers and Deputy Commodity Managers• Created and assisted with Powerpoint presentations for monthly meetings with top executives• Edited and formatted Powerpoint presentations for major conference with the Mexican government• Managed implementation of network connection for all UTC Aerospace employees• Developed and implemeted organizational systems related to personnel and business matters.• Coordinated business travel arrangements for domestic and international travel.• Maintained and ordered office supplies, created and updated tracking system for orders.• Managed payment for all orders, submitted payment requests through Pratt & Whitney for non-credit card purchases, itemized and reconciled corporate credit card account.• Developed scheduling system for three conference rooms utilizing Schedule + software, scheduled conferences, issued invitations and ordered food and drinks.