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Chicago, Il, Us

London, Gb

London, Gb

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Oversee Navy Pier’s “Pier-wide” corporate partner portfolio consisting of 8 major corporations generating $3.7M+ annual revenue, with primary responsibility for managing key internal/external relationships, achieving shared organizational goals and exceeding partnership deliverables• Increased Pier-wide revenue by $725K+ annually: Identified, led and executed $2.5M 5-year partnership to grow Pier-wide portfolio Expanded long-time Pier-wide partner from 1-year term to 3-year agreement with 900% annual contribution growth• Built and manage brand activations portfolio generating $900K in 18 months, including first long-term pop-up experience center; strategize, develop and execute unique activations with major corporations and brand agencies • Initiated meeting and coordinated with executive leadership to secure first-ever $1M personal gift in Pier’s history• Created inaugural Navy Pier Associate Board consisting of 30 corporate, civic and philanthropic leaders in Chicago; transformed longstanding, free winter event into a fundraiser hosted by Associate Board to drive revenue, build prospect pipeline for future partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships • Develop and lead program sponsorship in collaboration with Arts, Culture and Entertainment team to create attractive sponsor packages to underwrite free, public programming for Navy Pier’s 9.2M guests; executed and oversee 7 new program partners at presenting or supporting levels to generate $175K+ in first full year• Collaborated with Development Officer responsible for foundation partnerships on writing government grant that was awarded $330K in security/infrastructure funding• Contribute to organizational fundraising events, including grand opening of new Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and the Pier’s inaugural gala Celebration ExPIERience; personally secured $75K+ in event sponsorships

Chicago, Il, Us

• Manage day-to-day operations across nine departments (e.g., human resources, accounting, capital projects) with 22 full-time and 12 part-time employees• Provide primary oversight and direction on financial development, communications and campus facilities • Identify, cultivate and maintain donor portfolio of 4,500+ households to ensure economic strength of mission • Simultaneously manage three capital projects including: Building 20,000 sq. ft. fellowship hall; Converting 4-story rectory building into a community center; Launching teen housing program in North Lawndale• Led formation of 501(c)3, Empower to Succeed, and actively oversee all finances and operations associated with groundbreaking housing program for homeless teen students in Chicago's West Side• Initiated, led and began implementation of 5-year strategic plan for mission & ministries, resource development, campus and succession planning with input from more than 350 OSP members• Collaborate with accounting to allocate and balance annual $7M budget inclusive of overall operating/capital accounts, individual departmental budgets, five-year planning projections and long-term cash flow evaluations• Implemented new communications strategy across all media; restructured staff to improve content, format and delivery• Oversee planning and logistics to support the premier seasonal events to drive $1M in capital revenue, including the World’s Largest Block Party, a staple summer event in Chicago that draws 10,000+ attendees annually

Chicago, Il, Us

• Successfully planned and executed a $7.7M capital campaign in less than two years, exceeded goal by $300k; efforts included donor screening, gift development and communications to secure more than 400 pledges ranging from $5k--$1M• Created and executed development strategy to realize goals for financial growth in annual fund, appeals and special events• Increased overall revenue by 3+% annually while consolidating staff positions and reducing overall expenses by 2%• Built and strengthened relationships with current members, forged relationships with new donors to elicit sustained revenue growth and mission engagement

Chicago, Il, Us

• Developed, directed and executed special events, campaigns and promotions across departments to meet and exceed expectations of major clients, sponsors and guests• Established and reinforced strong media relationships to coordinate promotions with leading Chicago media outlets• Created long- and short-term brand marketing campaigns leveraging online, print and radio advertising

• Planned and executed all promotions for major city events, including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and Chicago Marathon• Coordinated major activations, including concerts, audience promotions, radio remotes, online executions and station galas• Managed team of four staff members and 20+ interns on daily in-office tasks and weekly event planning • Developed and maintained client/partner relationships, i.e. Mayor’s Office of Special Events, MillerCoors and Volkswagen