Experience

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Together we build better futures! Together we build better futures!



The Sideline Hustle

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  The football education resource for players, coaches, and fans. Led by Coach Drew Lieberman, we teach online and on the field. Sideline Hustle Training Camps & Workshops happening all over the world. The football education resource for players, coaches, and fans. Led by Coach Drew Lieberman, we teach online and on the field. Sideline Hustle Training Camps & Workshops happening all over the world.



The Hudson School

• Director Of Institutional Advancement

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2021

  The Hudson School is one of the few schools in our region with a "NEED-BLIND" admissions policy. The Hudson School provides intellectually inquisitive students in grades 5-12 with a rigorous and relevant college-preparatory education that inspires independent thinking and intellectual risk-taking. Our goal is to develop compassionate, responsible, principled citizens who are socially conscious and committed to lifelong learning and service. The school fosters an eclectic and supportive environment that challenges students and faculty to develop their passions and talents through a stimulating, balanced and creative interdisciplinary curriculum.



National School Climate Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Utilizing a toolbox of best practices and well-rounded efforts to fortify and strategically fund the Center's work including:• grant writing• donor solicitation• public relations• sponsorships• brand management• strategic marketing• long-term giving programs Utilizing a toolbox of best practices and well-rounded efforts to fortify and strategically fund the Center's work including:• grant writing• donor solicitation• public relations• sponsorships• brand management• strategic marketing• long-term giving programs



ProjectMOST Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2017

  SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS• Fundraising:-Secured more than $1,000,000. dollars in three years through effective major gift solicitations, creative sponsorship opportunities, and effective donor cultivation events.-Designed and set-up funding requests; follow-up systems and stewardship reports with profiled philanthropists; family and corporate foundations and government agencies.-Tracked federal, state, and city funding grants and discretionary funds of local political leaders, presented requests before NYC council member hearings, in written proposal forms and through networked solicitation meetings.• Partnership Building : Built strong partnerships with Fortune 400 & 500 companies, community based organizations, government agencies and educational partners to deliver programs and train staff and volunteers.• Entrepreneur: Created new formats within the organization; such as the Summer Learning Program, Arts & Culture Program, Health & Wellness, and Technology labs at both sites.Created a signature branded event that single handedly raised $200,000 in its first year as well as resulting in more than 600 new donors and sponsors.



The Suffolk Theater

• Director of Marketing and Press

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

  The mission at The Suffolk Theater is to re-establish the cinema/ playhouse tradition in downtown. The last five years has been a fascinating restoration process of the Art Deco cinema space into a full- service performing arts center. The theater will be providing diverse programming for all ages, from live entertainment, music and plays to movies and catered affairs. Programming onstage at the Suffolk Theater will range from Country to Comedy – from Classical to Contemporary – the very best touring artists available – our goal is to bring a broad range of performing artists to the Suffolk Theater stage will appeal to every resident and visitor to the east end.



Riverhead Chamber of Commerce

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  Created an online presence to increase membership revenue and directed all development efforts. Created an online presence to increase membership revenue and directed all development efforts.



Port City Life Magazine, DDB Needham, Lois GGK, Elkay Sports

• Art Director

  • Dec 2003 - Jan 2008

  Working with some of the greatest talent in the industry I learned branding and advertising from the Madison Avenue gang. From there my background in fashion took me to rise from art director to VP Marketing at Britches of Georgetown in DC. Working with some of the greatest talent in the industry I learned branding and advertising from the Madison Avenue gang. From there my background in fashion took me to rise from art director to VP Marketing at Britches of Georgetown in DC.



Shack.it Design Studio

• Owner- Farmhouse Restaurant

  • 1997 - Dec 2005

  Her desire to work in higher education resulted in the sale of the restaurant in 2004. Gentile Hackett holds an MFA from Maine College of Art receiving a dual degree in Fine Art and Critical Theory. Her Master’s thesis, “What Be Love Is” explores the cultural analysis and visual culture of love, metaphysically. Her literary work centers on the concepts of love, perception and relationships. She has authored three books:”30-day Marriage, 30-day Child and 30-day Memory.”Gentile Hackett has been an adjunct professor for Suffolk County Community College in Hospitality Marketing since 2012. She has also taught ‘Principles of the Fashion Business’ at Maine College of Art. Gentile Hackett began her career in the New York fashion world, where she was a part of the branding teams for Tommy Hilfiger, Gloria Vanderbilt, Coca-Cola Clothes and Ford Motor Company’s “Drive Away” Program. In 2010, Gentile Hackett was invited to become Executive Director for the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. This position allowed her to gain an intimate knowledge of the Riverhead area and its demographics for commerce, government and tourism. She was on the “Grand Opening team” for the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead. In the classroom, Gentile Hackett creates marketing lesson plans that use theories on revitalization, market analysis and the use of media to build community.



Vice President of Marketing

• Britches of Georgetown

  • 1994 - 1997

  Creative Director for in-house retail agency. Vice President, member of the board. Creative Director for in-house retail agency. Vice President, member of the board.



Wilsons Leather

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Served as Creative Director on national in-store marketing, print and television campaigns. Oversaw Visual Merchandising for 1250 stores and developed branding ID for Wilsons Leather Outlets. Served as Creative Director on national in-store marketing, print and television campaigns. Oversaw Visual Merchandising for 1250 stores and developed branding ID for Wilsons Leather Outlets.



Elkay Sports

• Art Director

  • 1984 - 1990

  Art directed the magazine, ProTennis Magazine. Created brand ID and merchandise for over 25 tournaments per year. Radio, television, direct mail, site design, invitations. Art directed the magazine, ProTennis Magazine. Created brand ID and merchandise for over 25 tournaments per year. Radio, television, direct mail, site design, invitations.