Experience

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer and Communications Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  In collaboration with the Friends Team, work to provide visual communication and storytelling assets for the website, social media, and public and private advocacy events. Strengthen advocacy efforts with communication support for op-eds, educational materials and joint publications with external partners such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

• Senior Communications Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Helped lead and implement a communications strategy to advocate for The Global Fund and other NGOs working to end the pandemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Wrote, edited and designed press releases, issue briefs, annual reports and other advocacy materials.



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Design and Communications Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Provide creative support and communications guidance to teams across the World Bank Group, including but not limited to reports, case studies, issue briefs, event materials, infographics, media releases and PowerPoint presenations. Experience working across multiple regional and global practices, as well as with IFC, GDI and CIF brands. Provide creative support and communications guidance to teams across the World Bank Group, including but not limited to reports, case studies, issue briefs, event materials, infographics, media releases and PowerPoint presenations. Experience working across multiple regional and global practices, as well as with IFC, GDI and CIF brands.



aspire international

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development & Communications Director

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2018

  Directed all fundraising and communication activities for AMAR in the U.S. Strengthened relationships and grew a portfolio of major individual donors, foundations, and corporate funders to sustain an annual budget of $3 million. Managed media relations, created original promotional materials, and designed annual publications and reports. Served as the leader of organizational storytelling by working directly with program and field staff to translate project activities into powerful content. Led the execution of AMAR’s first donor management system including supervising a team of implementation consultants, consolidating 25 years of legacy data, undergoing System Administration Training in Salesforce, and on-boarding staff and volunteer users. Trained and managed a New Business Development team to build relationships with and approach high net-worth and corporate donors. Secured a $350,000 grant from the Coca Cola Foundation and served as the chief relationship manager throughout the project. Show less



Timmy Global Health

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

• Director of Development

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Create, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the Fund Development Plan. Manage an annual budget of $1 million and direct a team of staff, consultants, and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. Accountable for cultivating and maintaining relationships with major donors giving up to $250,000. Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, deliver presentations to prospects and donors, and manage internal and external communications related to fundraising.Key Contributions & Accomplishments• Generated $400,000+ in support from individual donors within a two-month period via an end-of-year matching campaign.• Increased annual fundraising budget by 54%, growing donations from $650,000 to $1 million over three years at Timmy Global Health.• Increased efficiencies in donor and volunteer stewardship by consolidating three databases, facilitating the migration to a new donor and volunteer management platform, and supervising action plans for Development and Program staff.• Forged opportunities for improved Board fundraising by training Board members on soliciting gifts, providing important materials, and setting clear goals and expectations. Show less

• Development & Communications Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2015

  Worked side-by-side with the Executive Director to set goals and objectives for annual fundraising and communication initiatives. Planned and executed multiple fundraising campaigns, special events, and friend-raising initiatives. Created the copy and designed the artwork for a variety of internal and external communication pieces including national direct mail appeals, e-newsletters, annual reports, press-releases, and other online and social media campaigns. Wrote and produced storylines for video marketing projects used for promotional and fundraising initiatives.Key Contributions & Accomplishments• Created and spearheaded a national social media campaign that resulted in a $250,000 grant within first 6 months on the job.• Coordinated three successful galas netting over $100,000 each, including collaboration with vendors, oversight of event committee, coordination of live and silent auctions, recruitment of speakers, and development of the evenings’ programs for 350+ guests.• Planned and launched a revitalized brand-strategy that included a refresh of the logo, a standardized organizational voice for internal and external communications, and a new, optimized website.• Increased communication and impact reporting to donors and volunteers by migrating to a new e-mail marketing platform, growing the organization’s presence on social media, and segmenting communication pieces to target audiences. Show less



IUB-SPEA

• Junior Research Assistant in the Office of Overseas Study

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  •Worked with faculty and administration to develop summer abroad programs (research and communicate with institutions abroad, draft proposals for approval of the IU Overseas Studies Board, develop program budgets)•Created marketing plans for overseas programs (PowerPoint presentations, printed marketing materials, presentations with Overseas Student Ambassadors)•Coordinated and plan events for office relations (planned reception for all international students and faculty)

• ACCT International: Kenya Program Developer

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  •Collaborated with the Office of Overseas Studies for Indiana University to develop experiential learning course for masters candidates in Western Kenya (Create MOU’s, develop student curriculum, plan service learning projects, coordinate homestays and internship opportunities)•Marketed the program to students; maintain website; serve as consultant to interested students and potential partners; work as a liaison between faculty, administrators, IU Overseas Study, and Kenyan partners



Community Enterprise Solutions

• Cuenca, Ecuador

• Summer Volunteer Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  •Recruited and trained rural women to own and operate small businesses designed to provide isolated communities with access to sustainable products •Designed consulting workshops in Customer Service, Business Plan Development, Basic Accounting, SWOT Analysis, and Market Strategies for small businesses and grassroots organizations •Recruited and trained rural women to own and operate small businesses designed to provide isolated communities with access to sustainable products •Designed consulting workshops in Customer Service, Business Plan Development, Basic Accounting, SWOT Analysis, and Market Strategies for small businesses and grassroots organizations



Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, IN

• Bloomington, IN

• Grant Coordinator and Board Development Intern

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  •Worked directly with the Executive Director to complete grant deliverables and achieve outcomes •Coordinated programs, events, and fundraising calendars with Resource Development Staff •Managed Board Development by communicating with Board Members, planning community outreach events, and organizing objectives for future growth •Worked directly with the Executive Director to complete grant deliverables and achieve outcomes •Coordinated programs, events, and fundraising calendars with Resource Development Staff •Managed Board Development by communicating with Board Members, planning community outreach events, and organizing objectives for future growth