Experience

Bonefish and Tarpon Trust

• Director Of Development

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States • Led development department responsible for developing, stewarding, and building 250+ high net worth relationships to raise awareness, funds, and achieve conservation outcomes with various industry and private stakeholders. • Develop and deliver weekly creative solutions for donor outreach and engagement. • Implement industry specific and private stakeholder information into Raiser's Edge management software with over 15,000 unique relationships. • Solicited and secured over $500,000… Show more • Led development department responsible for developing, stewarding, and building 250+ high net worth relationships to raise awareness, funds, and achieve conservation outcomes with various industry and private stakeholders. • Develop and deliver weekly creative solutions for donor outreach and engagement. • Implement industry specific and private stakeholder information into Raiser's Edge management software with over 15,000 unique relationships. • Solicited and secured over $500,000 sponsorship dollars annually for all special events and conferences. • Develop and manage processes and procedures for volunteer management. • Oversee logistics including site selection/inspection, contract negotiation with hotels and other outside vendors for food & beverage, guest room blocks, meeting space, A/V, event registration, and attrition negotiation for 5-10 events annually. • Implement fundraising strategies in direct relation to specific objectives and localized needs laid out in organization plans and standards. • Design and distribute critical developmental mailing and outreach campaigns to generate over $2.5 million in fundraising annually. • Create new strategies to expand existing events to gross more than $800,000 annually. • Manage a cohesive team to achieve continued membership growth of 15% annually.

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Maimi, FL

• Events and Development Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Maimi, FL • Responsible for all of BTT’s fundraising events while also assisting with various types of development and marketing projects. • Raised $596k in 8 events • Create, develop and deliver creative solutions for donor outreach, media relations and all print and web materials using the various Adobe products including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. • Organize, plan, and promote events nationwide to promote awareness, raise money, and secure connections with various industry… Show more • Responsible for all of BTT’s fundraising events while also assisting with various types of development and marketing projects. • Raised $596k in 8 events • Create, develop and deliver creative solutions for donor outreach, media relations and all print and web materials using the various Adobe products including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. • Organize, plan, and promote events nationwide to promote awareness, raise money, and secure connections with various industry and private stakeholders while implementing these relationships into Raiser’s Edge management software. • Solicit and secure sponsorship dollars for all special events and conferences. • Develop and manage processes and procedures for volunteer management • Organize and personally design event awareness campaigns through social media, email marketing, physical invitations, and building event websites • Created three new successful events all with a fundraising goal of $40k- Chicago: $123k raised, Jackson Hole: $50,417 raised, Boston: $49,010 raised. • Logistics oversight including site selection, contract negotiation with hotel and other outside vendors, food & beverage, guest rooms, meeting space, AV, event registration, room blocks and attrition • Implement various fundraising strategies based on the event’s conditions • Design and distribute various developmental mailings



Capitol Hill Consulting Group

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Designed legislative avenues to benefit client results to advanced from intern to Legislative Assistant. • Conducted in-depth research and data gathering on specific bills, regulations, and opportunities to facilitate drafted legislation. • Tracked legislative progress and contributed updates on various bills for over fifteen different client's interests of various stages throughout legislative cycles. • Utilized web analytics to track news and legislative issues of action for… Show more • Designed legislative avenues to benefit client results to advanced from intern to Legislative Assistant. • Conducted in-depth research and data gathering on specific bills, regulations, and opportunities to facilitate drafted legislation. • Tracked legislative progress and contributed updates on various bills for over fifteen different client's interests of various stages throughout legislative cycles. • Utilized web analytics to track news and legislative issues of action for clients. • Provided in-depth reports on various congressional hearings within healthcare, energy, and technology fields. • Created solutions to assist with daily logistics of lobbyists. • Obtained hundreds of Congressional meetings supporting large legislative summits for multiple organizations and companies. Show less



Kenai Cache

• United States
• Fisheries

• Outfitter Associate

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Cooper Landing, AK • Worked as a fly shop employee • Assessed fishing needs and provided correct tackle sales and knowledge for angling success • Organized fishing trips for customers based off of skill level, species desired, and current conditions • Interacted daily with customers to provide quality service with attention to detail and client needs



WBAG 1150

• Intern

  • Jun 2010 - May 2013

  Ran the main output on the radio board during live shows; produced commercials; sold radio time; organized MP3 files; assisted with public relations; worked as live color analyst for local high school football games. Coordinated charity events for the station including a food drive that brought Elon student-athletes together with the local minor league baseball team.



Reel Resources Inc

• United States
• Media Production

• Production/Sales Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - May 2013

  Served as videographer and editor on numerous projects; auditioned talent and recorded radio PSA’s for national distribution; gathered and edited sound effects; processed order information for DVD’s sold via the company’s website.



Rasmus Auctions

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asset Advisor

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

  Worked with clients to sell and facilitate the moving of equipment and furniture for offices, restaurants and hotels. Assisted auctioneers in site set-up and disposition of inventory.



Ed Gillespie Strategies

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Apr 2012 - 2012

  Tasks included organizing material for Internet publication, researching talking points for on air commentary, and compiling research data into organized spreadsheets.



Live Oak Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Video Producer

  • Jan 2012 - 2012

  Lead video producer for this student run communications firm. Work with clients to meet all of their video needs. Produced commercials, informational videos, and online content on a variety of topics.



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • 2012 - 2012

  Helped organize mail and took phone calls on behalf of the Senator. Helped to organize various data into spreadsheet form.



High Sierra Pools

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Held the position of manager, directed all pool operations, including lifeguard schedules, pool activities, maintenance and working with members of the community to meet special needs. Implemented a special use period during the day for disabled kids in the neighborhood.