Director of Philanthropy

• Nov 2021 - Present

Alumni Engagement Specialist

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

• Created and implemented diverse programming to appeal to more than 200,000 Cal Poly alumni across the world • Oversaw regional and affinity networks and managed 150+ alumni volunteers • Planned, implemented, and executed both in-person and virtual events geared toward alumni • Collaborated with campus partners to build opportunities for alumni to get involved and stay connected • Built relationships with alumni and determined how they'd like to be involved with their alma mater • Completed the Plus Delta Partners Discipline of Frontline Fundraising Program Show less

Foundation Programs Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

• Provided a premier experience to donors, retirees, alumni, and community members through the planning and implementation of events and activities that met institutional objectives • Managed alumni events, awards, activities, social media networks, and communications • Oversaw the college's scholarship cycle, including meeting with donors to establish scholarships, setting up scholarships via AcademicWorks, acting as co-chair of scholarship committee, awarding scholarships to students annually, and planning events for scholarship donors and student scholarship recipients • Managed Foundation database, including pulling reports, updating contact records, producing letters and invitations, tracking prospect management, and other duties as assigned • Supervised the Student Ambassador Program, including recruiting, selecting, and supervising a group of students each academic year to assist with and represent the college at Foundation events Show less

Account Manager

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

• Led business development efforts on behalf of leading marketing, advertising, and public relations agencies across the nation • Acted as the main point of contact for 8+ C-level executives at a time • Ensured the timely and successful delivery of email marketing campaigns, hosted weekly conference calls to review campaign metrics, and traveled to meet with clients for formal in-person presentations in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more • Achieved average weekly open rates above 25%; exceeding the industry average of 11% • Clearly assessed and defined clients’ needs and expectations, ensuring all assignments were completed in a timely, efficient manner Show less

Recruiting Coordinator

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

• Scheduled 120+ interviews per week for the Global Business Organizations team; consistently exceeded weekly quota by 20%+ • Greeted candidates for onsite interviews and managed their experience between interviews • Initiated process improvement ideas and participated on special project teams aimed at enhancing procedures and systems • Communicated tactfully, professionally, and with the utmost diplomacy at all times, providing candidates with the best interview experience possible from start to finish Show less

Membership Coordinator

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

• Executed annual membership drive for 500+ renewing members resulting in 91% retention rate • Recruited new members and retained current members; the organizations primary source of funding • Developed, planned, and hosted meaningful events for members • Managed and reported on annual membership budget • Approved member updates on website and developed content for email campaigns • Participated on various committees aimed at enhancing programs for members • Executed annual membership drive for 500+ renewing members resulting in 91% retention rate • Recruited new members and retained current members; the organizations primary source of funding • Developed, planned, and hosted meaningful events for members • Managed and reported on annual membership budget • Approved member updates on website and developed content for email campaigns • Participated on various committees aimed at enhancing programs for members