Experience

Dress for Success Central New Jersey - 7 Counties

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Traveling Vineyard

• Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Wine Guide

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Do you enjoy fine wine? Do you enjoy wine tastings? Do you enjoy entertaining in your home? If you answered yes to any of these questions you definitely would enjoy hosting a wine tasting from Traveling Vineyard. As an Independent Traveling Vineyard Wine Guide, I will work with my hosts to plan fun, educational events where your guests can try new wines and discover what foods pair well with each wine. As the host you can earn rewards such as discounts on wine accessories and even free bottles of wine! Traveling Vineyard wine tastings are try before you buy events. There is no cost to hold a wine tasting, I will bring 5 bottles for free, but the guests who are invited to the tasting should include wine drinkers who would be interested in ordering wines at the event. Our wines are delicious and very reasonably priced $15-$20 per bottle. We do have premium wines that cost just a little bit more. I do love wine and I can vouch for every wine that I have tasted they are of excellent quality - And the best part, our wines do not give you that dreaded wine headache! If you are interested in hosting a wine tasting, you can message me through Facebook or you can email me at abk4wine@gmail.com. I would love to plan an event with you! You can also skip that trip to the liquor store and purchase wine directly from me and have it delivered. Visit https://www.travelingvineyard.com/g... to view our selection of nearly 30 wines! Keep this in mind next time you have to send a gift! Show less



Beacon Specialized Living New Jersey, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Marketing, Development & Special Events

  • May 2018 - Sep 2020

  • Responsible for all fundraising activities including planning and executing the annual fundraising gala. • Responsible for all internal staff events including annual picnic for 200 staff; Holiday Luncheon; and ongoing activities to promote staff development and morale. • Played key role in the increase of all fundraising dollars for Enable including events, annual appeal and grants. • Worked with Board and donors on cultivation and stewardship of existing and new donors. • Created solicitation and thank you letters for annual appeal, event sponsorships and grants. • Tripled the amount of grant dollars the organization received under my tenure. • Wrote and distributed the agency’s quarterly online newsletter and monthly employee newsletter. • Developed all marketing and collateral materials for Enable including Annual report, brochures, flyers, and more. • Responsible for all Public Relations functions including press releases, media outreach, etc. • Managed the Volunteer Coordinator who worked with hundreds of volunteers per year. Show less



Dress for Success Central New Jersey - 7 Counties

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • May 2016 - May 2018



ABK Communications

• Central New Jersey

• President

  • Dec 2014 - May 2018

  ABK Communications works with organizations and businesses in developing and executing public outreach campaigns to increase media exposure and community awareness. As Proprietor of ABK Communications, I am personally invested in my client's business and treat each and every client with the care and attention to detail they deserve. Current clients include: Rock Brook School Nina Finkler Autism Consulting, LLC Freeman Law Offices. LLC TMC Consulting, LLC Grant Writing for Dress for Success Mercer County Show less



Eden Autism

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of Communications

  • Dec 2000 - Jun 2014

  • Developed and implemented integrated strategic communications plan for Eden’s brand identity. • Actively engaged, cultivated and managed press relationships to ensure print and broadcast coverage surrounding Eden programs, special events and public announcements. • Wrote, edited and managed copy for newsletters, press releases and corporate information pieces. • Broadened awareness and increased visibility of Eden’s programs to key stakeholder audiences. Developed and executed autism awareness events in the business and local community. • Assisted in the development of Eden’s updated website. Served as executive editor and webmaster for website which included developing creative and compelling content and updating frequently. • Managed day-to-day social media activities including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. • Served as organization representative at business functions and local membership organizations to present or accept recognition awards or provide information about Eden services. • Assisted in the planning and executing of fundraising events including annual gala, 5K, golf outing, and casino night. • Managed scholarship program. Show less