Experience

Various online and print publications

• Writing and Editing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Book Launch Team

  • 2006 - Present

  • Assisted with book launches for authors Rick Santorum, Eric Metaxas, Kathy Peel, Anna Lind Thomas and Alan Briggs • Proofread and edited book for Melodee Joy Smith



Abortion Survivors Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant

  • Mar 2023 - Dec 2023



Prudential Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

  Kansas, United States • Assisted financial advisor with leads management for 150 clients and prospects • Prepared monthly mailing and updated contact notes using Client Link • Prepared letters and informational packets for clients • Represented advisor at Chamber of Commerce and other networking events



Alzheimer's Association®

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Walk Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

  Heart of America chapter • Attracted, managed, and coached volunteers to effectively achieve fundraising goals for two Walks in Liberty and St. Joseph, MO • Recruited committee members and hosted regular meetings to plan the Walk day and supporting events • Grew donations from companies and individuals • Exceeded goals for new Liberty Walk



Mercy Ships

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

• Area Development Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Personalized contact and move management plans for 75-100 major donors and 50-75 middle donor prospects within a multi-state territory (KS, MO, IA, SD, ND, MN, NE and CO) • Researched and cultivated new donor prospects • Submitted travel plans to support goals and recorded contacts and other information in Donor Perfect • Initiated and hosted regional events for donors and volunteers to keep them abreast of new ship progress and to encourage participation



Kansans For Life

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

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016

  Overland Park, KS • Created a golf fundraiser event on Facebook and secured donations of silent auction items from businesses and individuals. • Engaged golf fundraiser participants including Secretary of State and other local dignitaries before, during, and after the event, distributing gifts and building relationships while raising more than $25,000. • Responsible for donor and participant acknowledgements for events. • Developed new restaurant participation program for fundraising… Show more • Created a golf fundraiser event on Facebook and secured donations of silent auction items from businesses and individuals. • Engaged golf fundraiser participants including Secretary of State and other local dignitaries before, during, and after the event, distributing gifts and building relationships while raising more than $25,000. • Responsible for donor and participant acknowledgements for events. • Developed new restaurant participation program for fundraising events. • Proofread items before printing, publication on website and/or dissemination to organizational mailing list. • Ensured timely database maintenance using KFL’s proprietary system. • Represented KFL at Hope Lutheran Church’s event in September and at the Life Chain march in October. • Spearheaded and managed office organization and offsite storage improvements. Show less



LeTourneau University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Center for Faith & Work • Collaborated on detailed planning for the national 2016 “Faith@Work Summit” held in Dallas with more than 400 participants, 47 presenters and nearly 50 sponsors. • Arranged travel and scheduled meetings for the Director of the Center, Dr. Bill Peel. • Proofread content of bimonthly online newsletter. • Wrote detailed notes for attendees of bimonthly teleconferences.



Santorum for President

• National Grassroots Staff

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Managed fundraising calls and direct mail to supporters in key states. • Built relationships with donors through phone calls, email, social media, and direct mail efforts. • Participated in strategic weekly conference calls with national team and with smaller groups as needed • Spearheaded preliminary planning for a multi-state bus tour to engage blue collar conservatives. • Disseminated press requests and event invitations



PATRIOT VOICES

• United States
• Public Policy

• Deputy Grassroots Director

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  • Recruited, trained and assisted director in managing a national team that grew from 300 to 4900 grassroots volunteers in one year. • Responsible for recruiting and training volunteers in 28 states. • Cultivated relationships with volunteers through phone calls and social media touches. • Established reports, data, and targeting of volunteer recruitment. • Managed and administered fundraising efforts within my 28-state territory. • Assisted in establishing informational… Show more • Recruited, trained and assisted director in managing a national team that grew from 300 to 4900 grassroots volunteers in one year. • Responsible for recruiting and training volunteers in 28 states. • Cultivated relationships with volunteers through phone calls and social media touches. • Established reports, data, and targeting of volunteer recruitment. • Managed and administered fundraising efforts within my 28-state territory. • Assisted in establishing informational events with a national audience. • Managed outreach booths at special events with thousands of attendees in multiple states. • Improved processes in record-keeping and shipping for volunteers and employees. • Posted to 57 groups and pages on Facebook and live tweeted Senator Santorum’s speeches. • Formatted content and executed time-sensitive blast emails to 500,000 subscribers. • Proofread and updated content for organizations website. • Edited content on printed materials and signage for March for Life 2014 and 2015 and other events. Show less



Family Manager Coaching

• Director of Outreach and Training

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  • Recruited and trained Family Manager Coach business owners for Christian author Kathy Peel, building strong, ongoing relationships via telephone, email, and webinars. • Served as the primary point of contact with Family Manager Coaches and trainees. • Spoke to groups of mothers on the topic of faith-based family management at numerous locations in Colorado Springs, including live segments on Fox News and local radio, webinars, and classes through Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado… Show more • Recruited and trained Family Manager Coach business owners for Christian author Kathy Peel, building strong, ongoing relationships via telephone, email, and webinars. • Served as the primary point of contact with Family Manager Coaches and trainees. • Spoke to groups of mothers on the topic of faith-based family management at numerous locations in Colorado Springs, including live segments on Fox News and local radio, webinars, and classes through Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs School District 11, Chapel Hills Church, Vanguard Church, Mardel and more. • Offered residential and small business organizing and Staging services (self-employed as The Clutter Cutters), working largely with referrals. • Managed all aspects of operating a small business from my home office. Show less



Stagedhomes.com

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accredited Staging Professional

  • 2005 - 2015

  Staged homes for sellers using items they already owned to help them sell their houses faster and for more money while operating a licensed business



The Clutter Cutters

• Owner

  • Sep 1992 - Jul 2014

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Taught at numerous locations in Colorado Springs, including live segments on Fox News and local radio, and classes through Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs Senior Center, Colorado Springs School District 11, Chapel Hills Church, Vanguard Church, Mardel and more • Provided hands-on residential and small business organizing and Staging using the Family Manager Coaching method



Buy, Sell & Stage!

• Broker/owner

  • Dec 2007 - May 2013

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Provided residential real estate services including buying, selling and staging homes of all sizes • Managed broker for another Realtor



Self-employed

• Freelance Writer

  • 1983 - 2012

  • Wrote weekly blog for Pikes Peak Parent and other submissions for online and print media



Huerfano World/Consolidated Printing

• Associate Editor

  • Feb 1995 - Feb 1997

  Walsenburg, Colorado • Wrote articles and headlines, proofread and helped produce weekly newspaper for Huerfano County, owned by members of my family from before I was born until June of 2008