Experience

United Way of Kennebec Valley

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Provide vision and leadership in developing long-range organizational, programmatic and financial plans to support UWKV's mission and its $1.9 million fundraising campaign.Staff the organization with exceptional professionals, provide leadership to the staff, and delegate responsibilities. Develop an organizational work plan and monitor implementation and progress. Create and build awareness of UWKV’s role in the community by serving as the chief representative to all internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, staff, partner programs, donors, government and the general public.Serve as the organization's key fundraiser, identifying new opportunities to build partnerships and generate revenue with a diverse group of external constituents.Manage compliance with United Way Worldwide regulations. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.Manage, initiate and direct the investment process in conjunction with key volunteers. Ensure quality investments in UWKV’s priority areas.

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

  Provide vision and leadership in developing long-range organizational, programmatic and financial plans to support UWKV's mission and its $1.9 million fundraising campaign.Staff the organization with exceptional professionals, provide leadership to the staff, and delegate responsibilities. Develop an organizational work plan and monitor implementation and progress. Create and build awareness of UWKV’s role in the community by serving as the chief representative to all internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, staff, partner programs, donors, government and the general public.Serve as the organization's key fundraiser, identifying new opportunities to build partnerships and generate revenue with a diverse group of external constituents.Manage compliance with United Way Worldwide regulations. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.Manage, initiate and direct the investment process in conjunction with key volunteers. Ensure quality investments in UWKV’s priority areas.

• Director of Resource Development and Marketing

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

  Directed fundraising strategies and volunteer coordination for a $1.75 million annual campaign, growing the campaign by 19% in three years. Developed several initiatives that contributed to ongoing campaign growth: -New campaign structure that included a 35-person Campaign Cabinet and 7 subcommittees-Cornerstone Partner recognition program for top 12 businesses-50-person Emerging Leaders Society to engage young professionals in giving and volunteering-Small Business Circle that raised more than $40,000 in three years-Legacy Society with planned giving commitments from nine families -Always United retiree program to reduce donor loss upon exiting the workforceConducted frequent public and workplace presentations in order to secure new business support, nurture existing relationships with donors, and develop strategies to reduce donor turnover.Planned and executed all agency events, including three annual campaign events, leadership and Tocqueville socials, 17 student volunteer days, a golf tournament, and monthly opportunities for Emerging Leaders.Designed all agency messaging and marketing materials, including the campaign theme, brochures, etc.Managed United Way's online presence, including the organization's website, social media pages, and monthly newsletter—quadrupling traffic to the United Way website in 2.5 years.



Women's Fitness Studio and Spa

• Les Mills RPM Fitness Instructor

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

  As a fun side job, instruct and inspire fitness club members while leading them through a 45-minute maximum cardio workout. As a fun side job, instruct and inspire fitness club members while leading them through a 45-minute maximum cardio workout.



Woman's World Magazine

• United States

• Freelance Travel Writer

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

  As a side job, researched and wrote the weekly travel section, which included compiling trip itineraries and featuring food and beverage recipes from worldwide travel destinations. Corresponded with global media representatives to facilitate press coverage and identify appropriate article content. As a side job, researched and wrote the weekly travel section, which included compiling trip itineraries and featuring food and beverage recipes from worldwide travel destinations. Corresponded with global media representatives to facilitate press coverage and identify appropriate article content.



Crisis & Counseling Centers

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations & Fundraising Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Promote the nonprofit organization by writing and placing press releases, feature stories, and newspaper articles to foster positive relationships with the general public and media on behalf of the agency.Plan and execute donor giving campaigns and a variety of annual fundraising events, which grossed more than $33,000 in 2015 and attracted more than 225 people to the agency’s 5K race.Craft the communications department’s strategic plan, which establishes brand compliance measures, identifies realistic fundraising and public relations targets, and allocates the program’s budget.Present the agency’s services to a variety of stakeholder groups, including health care providers and government representatives, to build relationships and increase community awareness of crisis services.Maintain the agency’s social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube, reaching an average of 18,500 people per month.

• Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

  Wrote press releases, articles, and blog posts to attract media interest and promote the agency’s mental health and substance abuse services for individuals and families.Develop and distribute brochures, newsletters, posters, advertisements, and other marketing materials to advocate for the agency’s mental health and substance abuse services for adults and children.Planned and executed a variety of successful events and fundraising efforts, which attracted more than 200 people to the agency’s inaugural 5K walk and 130 business leaders to the 2014 community gala.Co-manage, edit, and produce content for the agency’s website, and provide technical and editorial support to the leadership team.Launched and maintain the agency's Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn accounts, successfully bringing Crisis & Counseling Centers into the social media realm.Selected as agency's 2015 Employee of the Year from a staff of 140 individuals.



Maine Department of Education

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer and Content Manager

  • May 2012 - Nov 2013

  Managed, wrote, and copyedited education-related content for the Department’s online Newsroom, which is sent to media, district and school administrators, and public stakeholders. Worked closely with communications director to craft, implement, and maintain a department-wide communications plan and a consistent marketing message. Designed and maintained the Department’s official website during its rebranding and transition to a new template. Developed a Department-wide style and writing guide to foster a consistent marketing message and worked closely with communications director to craft and implement a communications plan. Led meetings and trainings with inter-Department teams to learn about their areas of expertise before drafting and reorganizing their websites. Accompanied Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen on school tours in order to interview students about their learning and aspirations before drafting press releases and blogs for the commissioner. Wrote report for the Maine Legislature summarizing the work and recommendations of a stakeholder group related to the creation of a publicly funded school choice model.



The Colby Echo

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor-in-Chief

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Facilitated overall production, oversaw article content, and conducted final edits of the weekly, 16-page college newspaper.Transitioned the newspaper’s publishing software from Quark to Adobe InDesign, which involved teaching 20 editors to use the program in addition to creating pages, object libraries, and style sheets.Managed modifications to the newspaper’s online edition and blog.Corresponded with local publishing company regarding layout design and printing schedule.

• Reporter

  • Sep 2008 - May 2012

  Contributed weekly articles on an assortment of topics and conducted interviews with students, faculty, and the dean of the college.Articles included: "Alcohol and Drug Purchases Take Toll on Students' Wallets," an exposé of substance abuse and its monetary consequences at Colby College, and "Seniors Tell Tales from Haiti," an account of two students' survival of Haiti's 2010 earthquake.

• Managing Editor

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Supervised a 25-person editorial board to ensure that the staff met deadlines and properly edited articles.Directed staff meetings regarding layout, publication production, and staff review.Hired and trained five editors and interacted with them to provide support and feedback.



Cincinnati Magazine

• United States
• Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Sections and Custom Publishing Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Wrote a five-page feature titled "Add It Up" about saving money during retirement, making me the first intern to whom my editor assigned a full-length article. Interviewed 15 prominent community leaders to acquire quotations and information for feature pieces. Edited 7- to 10-page articles for grammar, content, style, and accuracy. Composed sidebars and briefs about health issues, shopping locally, and wedding trends for the magazine and its sister publication, Cincinnati Wedding.



Colby College Campus Life Office

• Secretary

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

  Interacted with vendors and students while developing problem-solving skills to respond to questions regarding on-campus clubs and events. Designed and managed web pages relevant to the Campus Life Office. Interacted with vendors and students while developing problem-solving skills to respond to questions regarding on-campus clubs and events. Designed and managed web pages relevant to the Campus Life Office.

• Editorial Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Regularly wrote pieces for the Armchair Traveler, Ask the Doctor, and Power Foods sections of the weekly, national magazine. Researched and pitched lead story ideas to the editor-in-chief and Health and Food editors. Collaborated with health-care professionals and nutritionists in order to answer readers' questions regarding their general wellbeing. Organized and assisted with the administration of weekly photography shoots for lead stories. Regularly wrote pieces for the Armchair Traveler, Ask the Doctor, and Power Foods sections of the weekly, national magazine. Researched and pitched lead story ideas to the editor-in-chief and Health and Food editors. Collaborated with health-care professionals and nutritionists in order to answer readers' questions regarding their general wellbeing. Organized and assisted with the administration of weekly photography shoots for lead stories.