Experience

Catholic Diocese Of Birmingham

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director for Development

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  The Office of Development and Stewardship is responsible for oversight and management of fundraising and stewardship efforts, including major and planned giving, annual giving through the Catholic Charities Appeal, branding and marketing of the Catholic Foundation of North Alabama, and writing grants in support of the Diocese of Birmingham. Additionally, this office serves as a resource for the many parishes and schools operating within the Diocese of Birmingham, AL. The Office of Development and Stewardship is responsible for oversight and management of fundraising and stewardship efforts, including major and planned giving, annual giving through the Catholic Charities Appeal, branding and marketing of the Catholic Foundation of North Alabama, and writing grants in support of the Diocese of Birmingham. Additionally, this office serves as a resource for the many parishes and schools operating within the Diocese of Birmingham, AL.



The University of Alabama

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director for External Affairs and Development College of Engineering

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2020

  • The Department for External Affairs and Development manages a comprehensive corporate engagement, fundraising and stewardship program including annual giving, major gifts, events, and business development in addition to public relations and web communication/design. These services are directed toward multiple constituency groups and industry partners and intended to achieve specific goals set by The University of Alabama and the College of Engineering.o Major Giving/ Planned Givingo Capstone Engineering Society: Alumni, Mentoring, student and alumni leadership, networking, volunteer management, corporate engagemento Events: Stewardship, alumni recognition and awards, networking, promotiono PR/Marketing: Communication, voice and image of the college, branding, exposureo Web Communication and Design

• Director for Annual Giving

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2012

  Management of University College/Divisional Annual Giving Programs:Direct, create, and implement annual and long-term strategic vision for annual giving programs.Supervise Coordinator of Annual Fund Programs.Facilitate all direct mail and other marketing programs associated with University-related annual giving.Coordinate use of Telefund operations.Serve as a member of the Development Management team, which includes the Associate Vice President for Development and the Director of Advancement Services.Provide leadership and direction for University, college, and divisional annual giving campaigns in support of the priorities established by the University's Executive Staff.Coordinate the education and training of college/division annual fund officers.Oversee Annual Fund budget.Coordinate and Identify Major Gift Prospects:Prospect Management - Oversee the coordination of major gift prospects through annual giving history.Visit and make calls on major gift prospects identified through annual fund programs.Develop and implement a strategic plan for the identification and cultivation of donor prospects identified through annual fund programs.Special Projects. Supervise and implement University fundraising related special projects.



The National Wild Turkey Federation

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Director

  • 2005 - 2009

  • Implemented NASP program in Fl Panhandle, Baldwin County schools, AL and Bullock County, AL. (National Archery in the Schools Program).• Implemented scholarships, seed subsidy program, JAKES (youth), women and disabled outreach programs utilizing various volunteer chapters and corporate partners. • Organized youth field day for Tuscaloosa County in partnership with Tuscaloosa County Extension Office, NWTF and 4-H Shooting Sports. • Assisted with the Hunter Education program in Alabama.• Started eighteen new volunteer chapters during first two years of employment.• Directed chapter volunteers yielding excellent results for fund raising and membership development.• Recruited volunteers to manage local chapters and fund raising dinners.• Assisted in seeking and screening donations from private and public entities.• Identified private and corporate landowners interested in having wild turkey management plans developed on their properties which generated growth for NWTF.



U.S. Army and Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• U.S. Army Enlisted (Break in service from 1997-2002)

  • Nov 1989 - Apr 2004

  • U.S. Army Reserve/ National Guard 1989- 1997• Active Duty, Mosul Iraq, Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom 2002-2004• Awards: Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert Weapons Qualification, Honorable Discharge• Education: Carpentry/Masonry Specialist Course, General Medical Orientation Course, Combat Medic Course, Pharmacy Technician Course, Combat Life-Saver Course (Combat Engineer, Medic, Pharmacy Technician/I.V. Certified)