Experience

Make-A-Wish Michigan

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Apr 2022 - Present



High Five Races

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Owner/Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Organize and execute unique running events with a charitable component - Obtain sponsorships and participants with a high degree of emphasis on hospitality, customer service and overall experience - Organize all race logistics - Collaborate with local non-profit organizations as a beneficiary



St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2022



South Oakland Shelter

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2013 - May 2017

  Lathrup Village, MI Developed and executed SOS's annual marketing, communications, and fundraising plan. Secured financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and congregations. Developed and maintained strong relationships with major donors and decision-makers. Oversaw planning and execution of special events in partnership with event committee members. Created and executed a strategy for continued growth of contributions and event sponsorships. Developed and executed… Show more Developed and executed SOS's annual marketing, communications, and fundraising plan. Secured financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and congregations. Developed and maintained strong relationships with major donors and decision-makers. Oversaw planning and execution of special events in partnership with event committee members. Created and executed a strategy for continued growth of contributions and event sponsorships. Developed and executed distributive fundraising and other fundraising strategies. Managed implementation of the donor database, and oversaw staff responsible for gift processing, website development and communications. Show less



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist, Endurance Events

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  Responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of ACS signature income-generating endurance event, and initiating new endurance events - Oversaw statewide donor and participant recruitment and cultivation - Launched new 5k/8k races in Southeast Michigan in support of colorectal cancer programs and research - Grew endurance events income program by 400% over three years in the state of Michigan

• Community Program Representative

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for working with local hospitals and healthcare systems on mission outreach and patient programs while recruiting, training and utilizing volunteers - Cultivated and managed relationships with seven healthcare systems - Served as a community advocate for cancer research and smoke free air laws for the state of Michigan - Led the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (CRAN); Collaborated with area health systems and coalitions to increase awareness and screening for… Show more Responsible for working with local hospitals and healthcare systems on mission outreach and patient programs while recruiting, training and utilizing volunteers - Cultivated and managed relationships with seven healthcare systems - Served as a community advocate for cancer research and smoke free air laws for the state of Michigan - Led the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (CRAN); Collaborated with area health systems and coalitions to increase awareness and screening for colorectal cancer

• Community Representative

  • Feb 2004 - Sep 2007

  Implemented Income Development programs to achieve Division goals in assigned communities to accomplish fundraising objectives. Ensured volunteers, collaborators, and donors felt valued and understood their impact on cancer-related programs in their communities - Recruited and cultivated more than 100 leadership volunteers in support of nationwide signature fundraising activity - Recruited grassroots community advocates in support of ACS mission priorities and programming - Met or… Show more Implemented Income Development programs to achieve Division goals in assigned communities to accomplish fundraising objectives. Ensured volunteers, collaborators, and donors felt valued and understood their impact on cancer-related programs in their communities - Recruited and cultivated more than 100 leadership volunteers in support of nationwide signature fundraising activity - Recruited grassroots community advocates in support of ACS mission priorities and programming - Met or exceeded fundraising goals resulting in more than $850,000 in donations direct to ACS