Special Events Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

Special Events Associate Manager

• Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

Development and Special Events Associate

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

Special Events Associate

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

Development and Event Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

• Restructured and facilitated daily management using Salesforce CRM, to properly record all fundraising and event ticketing efforts • Assisted with the execution of three 300+ person special events while collaborating with The Washington Ballet (TWB) staff, sponsors, co-chairs, and vendors • Served as a liaison between the Board of Directors and TWB; created the 2019–2020 Board Book, implemented an effective communication system, and planned board meetings and luncheons • Designed and developed look and feel for large and small-scale events including tablescapes, décor, invitations, seating, room layouts, budgets, and volunteer management • Main customer service representative from both development department and events team • Developed and maintained donor relationships through mailings, calls, and emails Show less

USA Swimming Foundation Postgraduate Intern

• May 2018 - Dec 2018

• Generated hundreds of posts for the Foundation’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts; increased audience by over 1,000 followers in three months • Send responses to organizational grant requests; directly support the Director of Make a Splash; coordinate and provide consistent correspondence with the hundreds of national sponsors. • Assist in the compiling, monitoring, and orchestration of eighty-five exclusive auction packages for the 2018 Golden Goggles Live and Silent Auction using the online platform 501 Auctions • Represent the Foundation and build professional rapport with Olympic Ambassadors during annual Youth Performance Camp, Adult Performance Camp, and 2018 United States Aquatic Sports Convention • Operate database management platform, Raiser’s Edge, in order to map and record major gifts and contact reports • Serve as an initial point of contact for swimming clubs, athletes, fans, and media outlets • Support the Major Gifts Coordinator with email correspondence, mailed solicitations, and end of year gifts • Worked with a team of eight to complete a variety of projects Show less

Director of Program Logistics

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

• Coordinated interactive, educational, and fundraising events for over 3000 women at Florida State University • Established relationships with local vendors, law enforcement, volunteer organizations, and business owners • Managed spending program in order to implement conservative budget by creating cost effective events • Coordinated interactive, educational, and fundraising events for over 3000 women at Florida State University • Established relationships with local vendors, law enforcement, volunteer organizations, and business owners • Managed spending program in order to implement conservative budget by creating cost effective events

Special Events Intern

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

• Executed large-scale events for government entities from the initial stage, to walkthroughs, and on-site assistance • Arranged bi-weekly meetings that facilitated dialogue between the various departments about upcoming events • Utilized EMS Software to create schedules and maintain current records for event budgets and meetings • Maintained upkeep of conference rooms, refreshments, and presentation set-up • Executed large-scale events for government entities from the initial stage, to walkthroughs, and on-site assistance • Arranged bi-weekly meetings that facilitated dialogue between the various departments about upcoming events • Utilized EMS Software to create schedules and maintain current records for event budgets and meetings • Maintained upkeep of conference rooms, refreshments, and presentation set-up

Public Relations and Event Planning Intern

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

• Assist with media relation including pitching story ideas on behalf of clients, researching media development opportunities and scheduling press interviews. • Plan and manage special events including fundraisers for non-profits and statewide association conferences. • Write, develop, and distribute press releases. • Assist with media relation including pitching story ideas on behalf of clients, researching media development opportunities and scheduling press interviews. • Plan and manage special events including fundraisers for non-profits and statewide association conferences. • Write, develop, and distribute press releases.

Study Abroad

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

• Studied abroad for three months studying developmental and cognitive psychology. • Discovered a passion for travel and furthered my global perspective. • Studied abroad for three months studying developmental and cognitive psychology. • Discovered a passion for travel and furthered my global perspective.

Communications Intern

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Conducted and analyzed media research about target audiences. • Compiled tailored social media accounts and media calendars for the communication staff. • Wrote multiple blog posts related to current political topics for the company’s website • Conducted and analyzed media research about target audiences. • Compiled tailored social media accounts and media calendars for the communication staff. • Wrote multiple blog posts related to current political topics for the company’s website

Event Planning Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Organized new Excel contact filing system, enhancing the organization n’s customer service capabilities • Restructured the Mardi Gras Inc. webpage and added sections about past participants and current events • Developed a plan for the organization to contact sponsors, increase funding, and community recognition • Organized new Excel contact filing system, enhancing the organization n’s customer service capabilities • Restructured the Mardi Gras Inc. webpage and added sections about past participants and current events • Developed a plan for the organization to contact sponsors, increase funding, and community recognition

Public Relations and Advertising Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Assembled over sixty social media posts and drafted news releases about the agency’s promotional updates • Researched information necessary to host successful press conferences and campaigns • Implemented a blog for the agency and was responsible for writing blog posts, increasing viewership • Participated in the shooting of a TV commercial from the initial drafting stages to production and broadcast • Assembled over sixty social media posts and drafted news releases about the agency’s promotional updates • Researched information necessary to host successful press conferences and campaigns • Implemented a blog for the agency and was responsible for writing blog posts, increasing viewership • Participated in the shooting of a TV commercial from the initial drafting stages to production and broadcast