I used my skills in information management to create and implement a data management plan for a 5,000-member national non-profit.• Developed successful protocols for same day gift processing, reporting and membership fulfillment. • New initiatives resulted in increased member retention - from 45% to 70% in six months.• Established financial reporting procedures that assured data accuracy and accountability.• Implemented new credit card processing that saved $10,000+ in annual credit card fees.

* Managed successful print and web-based communications and public relations program for Greater Danbury's premier hospice agency resulting in 50% increase in media placements.* Responsible for fundraising database, direct mail and gift processing that helped the agency surpass $1 million in fundraising revenue for the first time in FY-2010 and again in FY-2011.* Served as lead staff member for annual gala that led to a 16% increase in revenue for FY-2010. * Wrote grants that resulted in funding from The State of Connecticut, corporate foundations, family foundations and local municipalities.Implemented volunteer driven data management processes that increased efficiency in development and public relations areas.* Launched agency’s new website and completed site content.* Established the agency's social media and online giving activities.

* Managed public relations for an urban college campus in downtown Brooklyn.* Successfully placed faculty experts in national news media following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Placements included CNN, Fox News, “Inside Edition,” and print media.* Worked closely with the university Provost and administration team that increased enrollment to more than 11,000 students.* Directed a staff of five and expanded media relations efforts that resulted in front page placements in New York Daily News, letters to the editor and faculty expert quotes in The New York Times, along with increased publicity in community newspapers and other publications.

* Received top national awards from College Fraternity Editor's Association for writing, annual report production and overall publication excellence.* My new approaches to communications led to increased fundraising and increased alumni involvement.* Engaged key alumni that became active in the organization including astronaut Leroy Chao and Morningstar founder Don Philips.* As a part of a large national fraternity’s fundraising staff, I oversaw all fundraising publications, was integrally involved with direct mail, and helped develop a case statement for the fraternity’s successful capital campaign.