Engagement Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Development Associate

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

The Development Associate plays an essential support role in engaging GNO, Inc.’s investors and funders. This role requires knowledge of basic fundraising principles, exceptional organizational skills, and a high-level of attention to detail. It is a multifaceted position for someone who wants to help support GNO, Inc.’s mission of a thriving economy and an excellent quality of life, for everyone.

Stand-Up Comedian, Speaker, Panel Moderator, Workshop Leader, Emcee

• Apr 2019 - Present

Guiding individuals and companies to see their potential through connections and humor. Guiding individuals and companies to see their potential through connections and humor.

Admissions Advisor

• Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Network and develop professional relationships to generate personally developed inquiries Conduct personal interviews to qualify candidates and to explain academic programs Provide general customer service to students from enrollment through graduation Network and develop professional relationships to generate personally developed inquiries Conduct personal interviews to qualify candidates and to explain academic programs Provide general customer service to students from enrollment through graduation

Independent Business Owner

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

Constructs a specific fundraising plan for nonprofits Coaches staff on fundraising techniques Constantly evaluates plans during a one year fundraising cycle Constructs a specific fundraising plan for nonprofits Coaches staff on fundraising techniques Constantly evaluates plans during a one year fundraising cycle

Alumni Engagement Officer

• Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

Law Alumni Engagement Officer

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2018

Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship (via personal visits and communication) of law donors Coordinate and plan Law Annual Giving projects including all Direct Mail Plan, coordinate, and implement law events including reunions, Law Alumni Luncheon, and other eventsManage Law Alumni Board meetings, activities, and solicitations

Assistant Director of Annual Giving Campaigns

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

Develop strategies for giving and participation campaignsIdentify, qualify, cultivate, and personally solicit prospects for gifts of $1,000 or moreRepresent the university during local and chapter city eventsManage upgrades and coordinate activity through the giving website

Coordinator of Stewardship

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

Assisted in the organization and implementation of major events for the university’s most important constituentsCoordinated endowment reports for the university’s top donorsManaged acknowledgement to donors who gave $1,000.00 or more Supported donor relation staff in various capacities

Administrative Assistant for Alumni Relations

• Aug 2009 - Mar 2011

Maintained alumni relations budget through the university accounting system and QuickBooksManaged reservations, coordinated events, and supervised event activity Planned, implemented, and recruited sponsors for a two-day conference for all alumni professionals in LouisianaSent acknowledgements to alumni for milestone events in their lives.

Coordinator of Special Events

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

Represented the university in all alumni and advancement events including the 50th Anniversary celebrations Coordinated, organized volunteers, and ran auctions for the Silver Blue Gala and Golf Tournament Contributed as a writer for The University of New Orleans Magazine and wrote monthly e-mail newsletters Planned and attended chapter events across the nation for UNO and other Louisiana College Alumni Associations Represented the university in all alumni and advancement events including the 50th Anniversary celebrations Coordinated, organized volunteers, and ran auctions for the Silver Blue Gala and Golf Tournament Contributed as a writer for The University of New Orleans Magazine and wrote monthly e-mail newsletters Planned and attended chapter events across the nation for UNO and other Louisiana College Alumni Associations