Experience

PMI Entertainment Group

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales, Resch Expo

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Heritage Hill State Park

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020



Experiemental Aircraft Association/EAA Aviation Foundation

• Oshkosh, Wisconsin

• Director of Major Gifts and Donor Stewardship

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2019

  Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship/Major Gift Officer (2013–2019) Public Relations Manager (2011–2013) Communications Specialist (2009–2011) ► Maintained portfolio of 120+ donors, valued at over $1M, while facilitating increasing each to higher giving levels. ► Profiled, prospected, cultivated, and secured donors for annual, planned, and estate gift giving; stewarded donors through regularly connecting with each to build relationships and goodwill and ensured high-quality donor experiences. ► Managed annual budget over $5M and event budgets from $500 to over $500K. ► Provided marketing and communication strategy development and tactical implementation for philanthropic activities. ► Planned and launched women’s giving initiative based on organization and donor desires to increase focus on targeted programming. ► Monitored key performance indicators, presented to senior leaders for quarterly business review, and prepared weekly philanthropic reports for consistent monitoring of stated goals. ► Raised in excess of $2.5M annually as the lead of The Gathering (aviation industry’s premier fundraiser), consisting of both silent and live auctions, over 1000 attendees, world-class catering, relevant programming, and Grammy-nominated entertainment. ► Increased The Gathering revenue by over $525K, raising over $20M in the last nine years. ► Oversaw hospitality venues and organized participation and activities for donors, corporate partners, and VIPs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s largest air show. ► Planned, implemented, and executed off-site events, including trade show exhibits, industry meetings, hospitality receptions, and staff/senior leadership housing and transportation. ► Managed cross-functional event team, including staff in marketing, finance, human resources, business development, legal, information technology, and facilities. ► Hired, trained, and supervised, evaluated, and recognized professional staff, interns, and volunteers. Show less



Nsight Telservices (dba Cellcom)

• Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  Public Affairs Specialist (2007–2008)Relations Specialist (2003–2007)► Planned/produced special events, including all-company meetings, 25 annual customer celebrations, retail store grand openings, annual three-day conference for national attendees and the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon (company signature community event).► Examined sponsorship proposals and donation requests for community impact and contribution guideline compliance and managed donation request fulfillment lifecycles from start to finish. ► Assessed and distributed company’s charitable contributions to area non-profit organizations.► Decision maker for community relations budget in all emerging markets; managed and allocated funds for various programs and outreach initiatives.► Co-chaired scholarship program, including evaluation of student applications and distribution of company funds.► Drafted and implemented crisis communication plan to inform all stakeholders in the event of an emergency that disrupts business operations.► Coached executives in preparation for media interviews and community partnership needs.► Researched and selected tools for media and community relations measurements to demonstrate return on investment. ► Established management system to monitor trends and industry issues.► Tracked and provided details of media coverage, community relations, and special events for internal posting and website distribution. Show less

• Media/External Relations Specialist

  • May 2003 - Oct 2007



Wisconsin Department of Corrections

• Corrections Field Supervisor

  • Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

• Probation and Parole Agent

  • Oct 1994 - Oct 2002