Experience

Literacy KC

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

• Individual Giving Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Hillcrest Transitional Housing

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Resource Development

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022



American Truck Historical Society

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2021



ALDI USA

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Casual Cashier

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Looking for new opportunities...

  • Mar 2020 - May 2020



Unity World Headquarters

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

  Manage a portfolio of major donors covering 12 states. Manage a portfolio of major donors covering 12 states.



Seeking a New Opportunity

• Seeking New Career Opportunities

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2016



Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas

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

• Development Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  Responsible for the Kansas City Walk for Wishes, networking, corporate fundraising, and volunteer management. Responsible for but not limited to the implementation of all fundraising activities in the assigned area, growing events while achieving annual goals, cultivation of volunteers and donors and building new client relationships through prospecting, cultivation and referrals Responsible for the Kansas City Walk for Wishes, networking, corporate fundraising, and volunteer management. Responsible for but not limited to the implementation of all fundraising activities in the assigned area, growing events while achieving annual goals, cultivation of volunteers and donors and building new client relationships through prospecting, cultivation and referrals



American Cancer Society

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

• Community Manager - Income Development

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2013

  Planned and coordinated all aspects of training and fundraisers including conferences, seminars and community events. Served as executive administrator for volunteers within a 6–10 county area. Maintained meticulous financial, donor and event records, ensuring budgetary compliance and information security. Created and distributed marketing materials, correspondence and reports. IT subject matter expert—offered technical support for department and oversaw online events throughout the state. • Successfully planned and chaired various events with up to 2,000 attendees including recruitment and fundraising events such as “Relay for Life” and “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” 5K. • Skillfully prepared and analyzed reports to achieve savings and present results to management. • Recognized as regional “MVP”- awarded the 2010 Division Choice Award by management and peers. • Recognized as regional “Rock Star” - 2011-2012. Show less



Enterprise Rent-A-Car

• Management Trainee

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

  Provided outstanding customer service. Performed data entry, bookkeeping and dispute resolution. Created and submitted district and corporate reports. • Utilized financial management skills and keen attention to detail to maintain accurate records and reports. • Built and maintained exceptional relationships with individual and corporate clients. Provided outstanding customer service. Performed data entry, bookkeeping and dispute resolution. Created and submitted district and corporate reports. • Utilized financial management skills and keen attention to detail to maintain accurate records and reports. • Built and maintained exceptional relationships with individual and corporate clients.



American Red Cross

• Marketing Development Director (Intern)

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2005

  Implemented fundraising events and public affairs campaigns. Designed brochures and marketing materials. Drafted speeches and press releases. Recruited, trained and organized volunteers. Implemented fundraising events and public affairs campaigns. Designed brochures and marketing materials. Drafted speeches and press releases. Recruited, trained and organized volunteers.



Ashland

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• PC Support Specialist/Customer Service Representative

  • Dec 2000 - Apr 2004

  Provided hardware and software technical support for Valvoline Instant Oil Change facilities throughout the country. Improved staff performance by developing new training manual and effective listening guide. Provided hardware and software technical support for Valvoline Instant Oil Change facilities throughout the country. Improved staff performance by developing new training manual and effective listening guide.