Experience

Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Constituent Relations - Development and Alumni Relations

  • May 2021 - Present

  Events, Stewardship, Volunteer Engagement

• Director of Events - Development and Alumni Relations

  • Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Supervise team of event producers to negotiate event proposals and bids in order to adhere closely to and target below budget cost on eventsSupervise team of administrative professionals responsible for maintaining day-to-day office operationsCoordinate and execute University events and serve as lead coordinator on Development, Presidential and Alumni premier signature eventsServe as collaborative partner to build campaign marketing and communication strategyRepresent Events team at monthly divisional leadership meetings to better implement best practices to ideate and execute on divisional missionRepresent DAR at quarterly Campus Events Steering Committee meetings to foster greater collaboration amongst campus events colleaguesServe as strategic liaison with university president’s office and Deputy Secretary to the Board of Trustees for all Commencement ceremoniesServe on Regional Overlay Teams to analyze strengths and opportunities of Southeastern and Northeastern regions and to align with overall DAR goals Show less

• Associate Director of Events - Development and Alumni Relations

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Supervise a team of event producers to negotiate event proposals and bids in order to adhere closely to and target below budget cost on eventsSupervise a team of administrative professionals responsible for maintaining day-to-day office operationsCoordinate and execute University events and serve as lead coordinator on Development, Presidential and Alumni premier signature eventsServe as Events Module Design Lead for the implementation and execution of university-wide advancement systemRepresent Events team at monthly divisional leadership meetings to better implement best practices to ideate and execute on divisional missionRepresent DAR at quarterly Campus Events Steering Committee meetings to foster greater collaboration amongst campus events colleaguesServe as strategic liaison with university president’s office and Deputy Secretary to the Board of Trustees for all Commencement ceremoniesServe on Regional Overlay Teams to analyze strengths and opportunities of Southeastern and Northeastern regions and to align with overall DAR goals Show less

• Event Specialist - Development and Alumni Relations

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

  Coordinate and execute Wiess President’s House events and serve as lead specialist on both Development and Presidential high-profile eventsDevelop rapport with on-campus department support and off-campus vendors to ensure event execution with positive feedbackNegotiate event proposals and bids in order to adhere closely to and target below budget cost on eventsTravel nationally to serve as on-site event specialist for Development, Alumni and Presidential events.Serve as event specialist for the 2014 & 2015 Commencement CeremoniesServe on division collaborative task-force to discuss and promote best practices and systems improvements Show less

• Event Coordinator - Development and Presidential Events

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

  Coordinate and execute Wiess President’s House events and serve as lead coordinator on both Development and Presidential eventsDevelop rapport with on-campus department support and off-campus vendors to ensure event execution with positive feedbackMaintain all event RSVPs and execute event printing and preparationsManage and maintain office accountingMaintain Filemaker database through cataloging concise event expenditures and follow up with general ledger expense taggingDesign and implement post-event follow-up procedures to ensure Banner and Millennium entries are processed in a timely mannerMonitor and maintain office calendars for distribution on Resource Development Intranet – creating and editing events as necessaryServe as event support for both the 2012 Centennial Celebration and 2013 Commencement Ceremony Show less



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator - Cockrell School of Engineering - Women in Engineering Program

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Analyze and monitor female engineering recruitment and retention trends within the University Coordinate and execute prospective, first-year and current student programs and initiatives Facilitate weekly First Year Interest Group (F.I.G.) seminar Create weekly eNewsletter for distribution to current students, alumni and Cockrell School staff Design and produce various program materials for current student and alumni events Prepare and deliver presentations at various recruitment events to prospective female students and parents Manage and maintain office accounting through mastery of UT mainframe and web-based programs Serve as office manager and oversee Student Office Assistant staff of approximately 12 employees Show less



Lamar University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advisor - College of Engineering

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  Monitor and promote awareness of engineering market trends and changes to University policy and curriculum Bolster recruitment through community appearances and networking Establish relationships with students requiring academic support Evaluate students’ educational objectives and develop plan for completion of requisite course work Design and produce recruitment materials for prospective students Maintain student files and monitor student performance throughout undergraduate career Staff Advisor of the Year nominee 2010 Show less



Forever 21

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2009

  Oversee operations of a high-traffic, 24,000 sq. ft. big-box retail clothing store Recruit and manage staff of up to 100 employees and address all employee human resource needs and inquiries Coordinate and execute creative floorset designs, while adhering to corporate standards Communicate with both operational and visual District and Regional Managers to ensure product marketability and store productivity Manage payroll allotment and employee staffing Oversee operations of a high-traffic, 24,000 sq. ft. big-box retail clothing store Recruit and manage staff of up to 100 employees and address all employee human resource needs and inquiries Coordinate and execute creative floorset designs, while adhering to corporate standards Communicate with both operational and visual District and Regional Managers to ensure product marketability and store productivity Manage payroll allotment and employee staffing



easys tapas and martinis

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2008

  Manage operations and finances of a locally-owned small business through implementation of cost saving solutions Monitor product sales and make weekly buying decisions regarding food, wine and liquor Coordinate with food, wine, and liquor sales representatives regarding new product offerings and current market trends Design and assist with company branding for use in restaurant signage, menus, wine lists and marketing materials Represent company through public appearances at local events and on various media outlets Process daily sales and inventory reports Promote and coordinate large group events Oversee and audit staff of approximately 15 employees, including conducting employee performance evaluations Respond in an efficient and professional manner to customer service issues Texas Restaurant Association – Sabine Chapter Manager of the Year 2007 Show less