Increased the number of and dollars raised from major donors. Grew the planned giving program. Cultivated, solicited and stewarded major and planned gift donors. Advised the executive director and director of development on major donor strategies. Assisted with the creation of fundraising policies, the annual development plan, and department budget. Set annual planned giving goals. Developed communications and materials to market planned giving. Managed the Planned Giving Advisory Council. Plan and execute development events. Served as a strategic partner to the director of development, development team and staff at large.

Managed the final public phase of the $55-million Masterpiece endowment campaign. Ensured accurate accounting and acknowledgement of gifts and pledges. Solicited and assisted with volunteer solicitations of major gifts. Developed digital content for social media. Managed stewardship of campaign donors.

Provided administrative support to the executive director, assisted the board of directors coordinating meetings and producing all supporting materials, and served as a “jack of all trades” assisting staff with editing, special projects and events.

Clarinet Fellow with the New World Symphony. Performed orchestral and chamber music. Participated in professional development workshops, building public speaking and other skills. Built positive relationships with peers, staff and select members of the board.

Taught beginning clarinet to groups of elementary-age children at Exposition Park and Alexander Science Center School.

Coached woodwinds in sixth, seventh and eighth grade bands. Stepped in to assist director with rehearsals, address technical problems with instruments, and copy music as necessary.

Provided administrative support to the director and program manager for the Graduate Program in Orchestral Performance and Community Outreach. Maintained library of orchestral repertoire. Contacted area musicians to teach masterclasses and adjudicate mock auditions. Created concert calendars for community outreach events. Copied and distributed parts for Orchestral Repertoire classes. Maintained contacts database in Microsoft Access. Other clerical tasks as assigned.