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Irving, Texas, United States

Irving, Texas

Promoted the organization’s financial goals while supervising 100+ volunteers, coordinating successful fundraising events and programs, and securing donations, planned gifts, and bequests. Administered budgets, controlled costs, and utilized a database to track fundraising efforts. Liaised between the President/CEO, board members, and sponsors to drive progress and to plan and execute successful programs and events. Utilized exceptional communication skills while interacting with vendors to negotiate contracts for venues, talent, décor, and audio/visual equipment.• Implemented efforts to increase donations from $750k to $1.9M+ and employee giving from $185k to $375k+ over a 5-year period.• Boosted contributions by over 50% by coordinating 16 events that raised $1.6M+.• Performed a pivotal role in coordinating The Legacy Gala, the largest annual fundraising event, which raised $700k+ in 2019.• Identified event sponsorships, researched volunteer opportunities, and developed giving projects aimed at securing funds for scholarships and charitable programs.• Directed an employee-giving campaign for over 4k district faculty and staff.• Forged and fostered relationships with community stakeholders to generate new streams of revenue.

Flower Mound, Texas

Generated new business for a boutique wine store by coordinating sales events, weekly wine tastings, and classes.• Created a gifts market and developed retail products. • Earned an International Sommelier Guild Level 3 certification

Irving, Texas

Developed home décor products for retail stores across the United States. Managed key accounts and implemented strategies to increase sales from $0 to more than $2M. Processed orders and offered financing as needed. Monitored inventory and scheduled shipments.• Exceeded over $2M in sales. • Conducted inspections at markets and factories in China.

Dallas, Texas

Develop wholesale home decor lineManage over 2,000 accounts resulting in over $1,500,000 in salesOpen showrooms across the U.S.100% product developmentVisit markets and factories in Mexico, Europe and ChinaProcess orders, monitor inventory, and manage sales force

Dallas, Texas

Buyer Tabletop and Children's for NM DirectDinnerware, flatware, barware, serve ware, kitchenware, and seasonal children'sManage sales, inventory and markdowns for over $34,000,000Manage staff of associate buyer, assistant buyers and coordinatorsExtensive product developmentProposed and implemented Horchow Cook's Collection

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Merchandising And Buying Operations

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fashion Merchandising, 3.7