Experience

Lake Land College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Instructor of Career Tech

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Illinois, United States

• Volunteer

  • Aug 2021 - Present



University of Illinois Springfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Support: Center for Academic Success, Office of Advising Services, Information, and Support

  • Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

• Development Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  Managed the FRIENDS of UIS Performing Arts Center program that included responsibility for developing and implementing the overall fundraising and donor development strategy. Was responsible for recruiting volunteers and soliciting donations for the program.



Illinois College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

  • Jul 2018 - May 2019

  As Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Illinois College, focused on strategic donor relations and stewardship. As Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Illinois College, focused on strategic donor relations and stewardship.



University of Illinois Springfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Testing Services

  • May 2015 - Jun 2018

  As the Coordinator of Testing Services (a new position at UIS), I spent my first year establishing the vision and direction of the testing unit, aligning activities with the Center for Academic Success. Since the first year, I currently am responsible for managing operations of the facilty. In addition, it is my responsibility to ensure that Testing Services provides quality academic services to students, the campus community, and external clients. It is also my responsibility to ensure that… Show more As the Coordinator of Testing Services (a new position at UIS), I spent my first year establishing the vision and direction of the testing unit, aligning activities with the Center for Academic Success. Since the first year, I currently am responsible for managing operations of the facilty. In addition, it is my responsibility to ensure that Testing Services provides quality academic services to students, the campus community, and external clients. It is also my responsibility to ensure that the testing unit plays an effective role in the placement and retention of students. In addition, I teach a college success class for first year students. Show less As the Coordinator of Testing Services (a new position at UIS), I spent my first year establishing the vision and direction of the testing unit, aligning activities with the Center for Academic Success. Since the first year, I currently am responsible for managing operations of the facilty. In addition, it is my responsibility to ensure that Testing Services provides quality academic services to students, the campus community, and external clients. It is also my responsibility to ensure that… Show more As the Coordinator of Testing Services (a new position at UIS), I spent my first year establishing the vision and direction of the testing unit, aligning activities with the Center for Academic Success. Since the first year, I currently am responsible for managing operations of the facilty. In addition, it is my responsibility to ensure that Testing Services provides quality academic services to students, the campus community, and external clients. It is also my responsibility to ensure that the testing unit plays an effective role in the placement and retention of students. In addition, I teach a college success class for first year students. Show less



Show Me Innovation Center

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Volunteer Fundraiser

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  The Show Me Innovation Center's mission is to affect economic growth and job creation in mid-Missouri by making startup capital, business services, and mentorship and training resources available to entrepreneurs engaged in either new or existing businesses. I worked with the Board of Directors and a committee of volunteers to raise funds and in-kind support for this new addition to the Fulton community. The Show Me Innovation Center's mission is to affect economic growth and job creation in mid-Missouri by making startup capital, business services, and mentorship and training resources available to entrepreneurs engaged in either new or existing businesses. I worked with the Board of Directors and a committee of volunteers to raise funds and in-kind support for this new addition to the Fulton community.



Westminster College (MO)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Alumni Engagement and Event Management

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Engaged the Westminster College alumni base around the world to encourage their involvement in and support for the College. Planned and implemented Alumni Weekend, Commencement, and President's Convocation and Columns Ceremony. Directed the Alumni Council. Worked collaboratively with offices across campus to produce Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Symposium. Advised and directed Student Ambassadors. Responsible for event rentals on campus. Served on the College's Assessment Committee and… Show more Engaged the Westminster College alumni base around the world to encourage their involvement in and support for the College. Planned and implemented Alumni Weekend, Commencement, and President's Convocation and Columns Ceremony. Directed the Alumni Council. Worked collaboratively with offices across campus to produce Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Symposium. Advised and directed Student Ambassadors. Responsible for event rentals on campus. Served on the College's Assessment Committee and the Committee for Celebrating Westminster Women. Show less Engaged the Westminster College alumni base around the world to encourage their involvement in and support for the College. Planned and implemented Alumni Weekend, Commencement, and President's Convocation and Columns Ceremony. Directed the Alumni Council. Worked collaboratively with offices across campus to produce Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Symposium. Advised and directed Student Ambassadors. Responsible for event rentals on campus. Served on the College's Assessment Committee and… Show more Engaged the Westminster College alumni base around the world to encourage their involvement in and support for the College. Planned and implemented Alumni Weekend, Commencement, and President's Convocation and Columns Ceremony. Directed the Alumni Council. Worked collaboratively with offices across campus to produce Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Symposium. Advised and directed Student Ambassadors. Responsible for event rentals on campus. Served on the College's Assessment Committee and the Committee for Celebrating Westminster Women. Show less



William Woods University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Annual Fund Coordinator

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2013

  Was responsible for annual fund solicitations; managed year-long phonathon activities including recruiting, training, retaining, and supervising student callers; managed President's Club; managed Parents' Association; managed portfolio of university prospects. Was responsible for annual fund solicitations; managed year-long phonathon activities including recruiting, training, retaining, and supervising student callers; managed President's Club; managed Parents' Association; managed portfolio of university prospects.



Lincoln Land Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Director WREC (Western Region Education Center)

  • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Academic advisor, marketed programs to local and regional high schools, served as advisor to the Student Union, served as liaison to community groups (IDES and Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce), acted on behalf of the executive director in her absence. Left the position after only 9 months as my family was moving from Illinois to Missouri. Academic advisor, marketed programs to local and regional high schools, served as advisor to the Student Union, served as liaison to community groups (IDES and Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce), acted on behalf of the executive director in her absence. Left the position after only 9 months as my family was moving from Illinois to Missouri.



MacMurray College

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Alumni Services

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2007

  Promoted the college in a positive manner to all alumni and other college constituents. Enjoyed working with alumni from all over the country. Increased the number of alumni events 300% first year in the position. Edited alumni magazine and oversaw conversion from newspaper format to magazine format. Awarded Pride of CASE V Bronze Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution magazine 1,000 or fewer FTE. Taught a freshman orientation class each fall. Reinstated the student alumni council… Show more Promoted the college in a positive manner to all alumni and other college constituents. Enjoyed working with alumni from all over the country. Increased the number of alumni events 300% first year in the position. Edited alumni magazine and oversaw conversion from newspaper format to magazine format. Awarded Pride of CASE V Bronze Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution magazine 1,000 or fewer FTE. Taught a freshman orientation class each fall. Reinstated the student alumni council. Served on search committees for staff and members of the president's council. Served as chair of staff council. Show less Promoted the college in a positive manner to all alumni and other college constituents. Enjoyed working with alumni from all over the country. Increased the number of alumni events 300% first year in the position. Edited alumni magazine and oversaw conversion from newspaper format to magazine format. Awarded Pride of CASE V Bronze Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution magazine 1,000 or fewer FTE. Taught a freshman orientation class each fall. Reinstated the student alumni council… Show more Promoted the college in a positive manner to all alumni and other college constituents. Enjoyed working with alumni from all over the country. Increased the number of alumni events 300% first year in the position. Edited alumni magazine and oversaw conversion from newspaper format to magazine format. Awarded Pride of CASE V Bronze Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution magazine 1,000 or fewer FTE. Taught a freshman orientation class each fall. Reinstated the student alumni council. Served on search committees for staff and members of the president's council. Served as chair of staff council. Show less