Director for Corporate Development and Annual Giving/ Adjunct professor

• Jun 2015 - Present

Responsible for increasing the visibility of the University in the area.Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations. Actively engaged in working to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector, as well as other key communities, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of the University. Expertise in advancing the University’s interests by researching and identification sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on corporate guidelines and interests, and by maintaining strong communication ties with corporate and foundation donors and prospects. I report to the Vice President of University Advancement who reports to the President of the University. The Division of University Advancement encompasses Fundraising, Information and Donor Services, Alumni Relations, University Marketing and Communications, University Events, and the Foundation Office. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2012 - Present

Adjunct professor for the College of Business and Sport Professions

Director for Alumni Affairs and Annual Giving

• Jun 2007 - May 2015

Work closely with the Alumni Association Council Members, arranging its meetings, staffing its committees and ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members and the academic and administrative leadership; serve as ex officio Director of the Alumni Association. Plan, implement and promote alumni programs that support the Institute's strategic plan as well as the goals of the Campaign in collaboration with colleagues within the Office of Advancement, the President's Office and throughout the schools; develop and submit for approval by the VP annual strategic and operating plans. Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence, website, postal returns, etc. Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, and print publications. Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs. Collaborate closely with development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts; communicate development-related activities via written contact reports filed in CAM's and periodic attendance at prospect management meetings. Oversee and balance the budget for Alumni Relations; within the annual program budget, manage existing and/or additional alumni programs, services and communications. Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues. Supervise Manager, Alumni Relations, work/study employees (p/t) and provide guidance to alumni volunteers. Show less

Lieutenant Colonel/ Commander HHC 2BN/ 1st Civil Support BDE

• Apr 2010 - Present

Vice President/ Branch Manager

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

Responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, this includes operations, lending, product sales, customer service, and security and safety in accordance with the Bank's objectives. Develop new deposit and loan business. Provide a great level of customer relations and promote the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation. Achieve individual and branch sales goals through new business sales, referrals and retention of account relationships. Provide leadership, training and supervision. Delegate day to day operations to the Money Manager or other branch personnel. Responsible for attaining established Bank and branch goals through active participation in sales management and officer call programs. Participate in community affairs to increase the Bank's visibility and to enhance new and existing business opportunities. Show less

Assistant Manager

• Nov 2003 - Jan 2005

Proactively initiate, develop, and manage long-term, profitable relationships. Manage existing client relationships to identify future needs and consultatively address them. Profile prospects and clients to identify additional financial needs and refer to appropriate financial partners. Delivere superior quality service in person or by phone such that client needs are met on a consistent, positive basis. Serve as primary contact for new account openings and cross sale of other products and services to clients and prospects. Proactively and reactively contact clients and prospects daily by phone or in person to identify additional client financial needs and strengthen client relationships. Support team sales process by acting upon or referring identified client needs to other lines of business, including but not limited to, retail loan, mortgage, investments, private banking, insurance, small business, merchant services, and other areas. Participate in team sales efforts such as team call nights, sales meetings, and debriefs. Employ BB&T supported sales techniques and processes whenever possible to better serve the client and branch team. Serve as contact for client problem resolution and perform maintenance for current clients as dictated by the needs of the office. Serve as contact in responding to client and non-client service inquiries as dictated by the needs of the office. Support team service process by participating in team service efforts such as service meetings. Adhere to regulations and internal control procedures. Show less

Assistant Property Manager

• Jan 2001 - Nov 2003

Keep properties occupied with qualified tenants through advertising, lead follow up, property showings for prospective tenants. Develop rental agreements, select qualified tenants, collect deposits and rents, enforce terms of rental agreements, resolve tenant complaints, oversee eviction proceedings. Schedule maintenance and repairs, negotiate contracts with vendors, regularly inspect property to ensure it is in good working order, quickly resolve emergency maintenance issues. Keep financial records from property operations, create monthly financial reports for property owner. Keep open dialogue with property owner on vacancies, tenants, physical condition of property, financial issues. Familiar with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Show less

Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor

• Oct 1999 - Jan 2001

Represent the university to prospective students and their families in South Carolina. Attend college fairs/nights and made individual visits to high schools in those aforementioned areas during the fall and spring of each year. Organize and supervise work study students. Arrange and conduct individual interviews with students as well as organize regional group information sessions for students, parents, and guidance counselors. Telecounsel with prospective students to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission. Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with these students regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid. Work closely with other College regional representatives to insure appropriate coverage of college fairs/nights in the area, as well as coordination of the bus trip to campus. Work closely with the Admissions International Recruiter to insure that the College is making every effort to attract and enroll a diverse student population from the area. Work closely with the Admissions Office travel coordinator when organizing recruiting visits and handling work related expenses. Join, and participate in, regional admission and school counselor associations to build solid working relationships. Show less