Experience

Nazareth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Associate Director of Affinity Engagement

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Engaging alumni and constituents through mutually beneficial programs and services that encourage active participation in and support of Nazareth. Coordination of institutional efforts to build effective affinity engagement strategies that will strengthen relationships between alumni, parents, families, students, and volunteers, including designing creative programming, outreach, and compelling communication to and among constituents for the purpose of building a sense of belonging, advocacy, and leadership, to build lifelong affinity to Nazareth and nourish continuous reciprocal engagement to the Nazareth community that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the institution.Develop, plan, execute, and maintain affinity programs including virtual and in-person events and webinars, social gatherings, and volunteer meetings to engage them as critical stakeholders and partners in the mission of the institution. Utilize existing campus events and collaborating with campus partners to build effective engagement strategies, cultivate empowering affinity leadership, and strengthen authentic relationships to each other and to the institution; with possibilities of enhancing and expanding current programming including to interested and incoming students. Strategize which affinity groups to prioritize based on institutional priorities, data, and interest, such as parents, athletics, underserved populations, legacy families, and academic and experiential departments. Show less

• Alumni Engagement Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

  Develop and implement new student and alumni engagement affinity building programming in collaboration with campus partners, goals, and priorities; focusing on opportunities to strengthen tradition and lifelong engagement with the institution. Identifying and training new volunteers, recruitment and point of contact for alumni board members, management of student employees, tracking and analyzing alumni engagement metrics, communications, and engaging with campus stakeholders for effective and efficient partnership maximizing resources. Connecting with constituents to gauge philanthropic interest and support for the institution, support annual strategic planning and program development. In addition to duties as assigned, served as an inaugural member of Staff Senate as a part of institution’s shared governance model and a member of Transfer Expansion Design team, working to increase yield and enrollment of transfer students to the institution. Show less



Siemens Energy

• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Planner

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Review order entry documents for completeness and accuracy, entering projects into Siemens project management operating system. Partnering with Engineering & Sales teams to tailor scope & structure of all new incoming projects, making changes to ongoing projects as needed. Review order entry documents for completeness and accuracy, entering projects into Siemens project management operating system. Partnering with Engineering & Sales teams to tailor scope & structure of all new incoming projects, making changes to ongoing projects as needed.



Tri County Arts Council

• Olean, NY

• Grants & Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Oversaw the NY State Council on the Arts regrant program across tri-county region. Held workshops, fielded applicant questions & convened community panel. Implemented fundraising strategy and goal tracking including analysis of gifts to the general fund as well as growing member and business sponsorship. Oversaw the NY State Council on the Arts regrant program across tri-county region. Held workshops, fielded applicant questions & convened community panel. Implemented fundraising strategy and goal tracking including analysis of gifts to the general fund as well as growing member and business sponsorship.



FREEMAN'S

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fine Art Registrar

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Primary point of contact for the Fine Art Department responsible for the management of the day- to-day administration and all aspects of art handling for the Fine Art departments. Including management of incoming consignments, client communications, preparation of required documentation, preliminary condition reports, related database entry, coordination of exhibitions & auction set-ups, coordination of catalogue & marketing production schedules and general administrative tasks. Primary point of contact for the Fine Art Department responsible for the management of the day- to-day administration and all aspects of art handling for the Fine Art departments. Including management of incoming consignments, client communications, preparation of required documentation, preliminary condition reports, related database entry, coordination of exhibitions & auction set-ups, coordination of catalogue & marketing production schedules and general administrative tasks.



Lyon & Turnbull

• United Kingdom
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017



City Art Centre

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Education and Exhibits Intern

  • Apr 2017 - May 2017

  Created engaging and educational activities for children and families as a part of the newly designed education space at the City Art Centre's 'Edinburgh Alphabet' exhibition. Aided in coordinating a smooth delivery of a full Festival of Museums Weekend program of events. Assisted with social media marketing content and posts. Created engaging and educational activities for children and families as a part of the newly designed education space at the City Art Centre's 'Edinburgh Alphabet' exhibition. Aided in coordinating a smooth delivery of a full Festival of Museums Weekend program of events. Assisted with social media marketing content and posts.



Nazareth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Annual Fund Program Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Oversaw and implemented a multi-faceted annual giving program, including management and coordination of the phonathon program and drafting segmented direct mail solicitations. Maintained strong relationships and communication with external phone and mail vendors, as well as planning initiatives and programs for student philanthropy.

• Gift Processing Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Processed and catalogued gifts from donors, including major gifts and pledge payments. Maintained highest level of detail and accuracy with input and updates of donor demographic information.



Patricia Carter Early Learning Center

• Nazareth College

• Student Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Care for children, ages 3-5, and provided daily educational interaction. Support the lead teaching staff with daily routine. Create and implement age-appropriate activities. Care for children, ages 3-5, and provided daily educational interaction. Support the lead teaching staff with daily routine. Create and implement age-appropriate activities.



George Eastman Museum

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

• Foundation Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Researched and compiled prospective donors from other institutions and organizations. Catalogued and maintained donors into Raisers Edge database. Assisted with major events, including research for 5K Photo Finish race, as well as facilitating ticket sales, mailings, and overall support during the grand re-opening of the Dryden Theatre. Researched and compiled prospective donors from other institutions and organizations. Catalogued and maintained donors into Raisers Edge database. Assisted with major events, including research for 5K Photo Finish race, as well as facilitating ticket sales, mailings, and overall support during the grand re-opening of the Dryden Theatre.



Premier Banquet Center

• Waitress/Server

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2012

  Served as a team member in large scale catering, parties and events, on and off-site. Served as a team member in large scale catering, parties and events, on and off-site.



Jamestown Community College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Assistant, Human Resources

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Responsible for maintaining student and staff records. General support for Human Resources office functioning Responsible for maintaining student and staff records. General support for Human Resources office functioning