Experience

College of the Atlantic

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Advancement Services

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Management of operational support for advancement initiatives, responsible for the relational donor database (Raiser's Edge NXT), gift processing, maintenance of development records, report and list generation, file organization, and supervision of work study students.

• Alumni Relations and Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Responsible for efforts to engage and involve alumni towards the mission of the college, including management of the Alumni Network & Directory, Alumni Leadership Circle solicitations and stewardship, Alumni Association Board staff liaison, coordination of alumni events, and regular communications with alumni. Supervision of work study students.

• Development Associate - Gifts Processing and Database Administration

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Administrative support, including gift processing, database management (Raiser's Edge), and backend reconciliation for foundational and government grants, with some grant writing. Supervision of work study student.

• Development Associate - Events Coordination

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  Planning and coordination of institutional advancement events, such as the annual Champlain Society reception, a weekly summer Coffee & Conversation series, Commencement, the launch party for the Fund for Maine Islands, and more. Supervision of a summer intern. Also responsible for some backend grant reconciliation.



TEAM

• Derby, CT

• Planner

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

  This multi-faceted job included data management, strategic planning and goal-setting, outcome reporting, grant research, and grant writing for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the focus on assisting low-income and economically disadvantaged members of the population. This multi-faceted job included data management, strategic planning and goal-setting, outcome reporting, grant research, and grant writing for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the focus on assisting low-income and economically disadvantaged members of the population.



Courtyard by Marriott

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Desk Agent

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  Guest and concierge services, specifically fast and friendly check-in, multi-line phone reservations, guest service recovery, and check out, as well as thorough completion of daily administrative tasks for a busy 207 room hotel. Signature Trained June 2012. Guest and concierge services, specifically fast and friendly check-in, multi-line phone reservations, guest service recovery, and check out, as well as thorough completion of daily administrative tasks for a busy 207 room hotel. Signature Trained June 2012.



Rape Crisis Center of Milford

• Milford, CT

• Community Education Intern

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  I provided educational classes for over 1,000 Pre-K through High School aged youth to prevent child sexual abuse, relationship/dating violence, and sexual assault, and promote healthy relationships; worked with local schools to create and foster partnerships; trained the newly hired Community Educator; and piloted an evaluation of the Community Education programs. I provided educational classes for over 1,000 Pre-K through High School aged youth to prevent child sexual abuse, relationship/dating violence, and sexual assault, and promote healthy relationships; worked with local schools to create and foster partnerships; trained the newly hired Community Educator; and piloted an evaluation of the Community Education programs.



University of New Haven

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Graduate Student Council

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Our student-run organization supports the University's almost 2,000 graduate students. My role as president is to lead a 10 person volunteer team of executive board members in event planning, transition management, conflict resolution, and organizational development.

• Graduate Asssistant, International Services Office

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  I assist in everyday office functioning, develop collaborative relationships with other University offices, aid students by answering questions regarding immigration status maintenance, F-1 employment regulations, and internal policies and forms, and help to develop and run programs and events for international students.



Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Painted Pomegranate Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Teacher at the Painted Pomegranate, a creative center for children at the JCC of Greater New Haven Teacher at the Painted Pomegranate, a creative center for children at the JCC of Greater New Haven



Western Connecticut State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Teaching Assistant, Communication Department

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Assisted in communication courses, including facilitation during teacher absence, during testing, and with research projects. Assisted in communication courses, including facilitation during teacher absence, during testing, and with research projects.



Hilton Garden Inn

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front Desk Associate and Restaurant Hostess/Server

  • 2007 - 2010

  Part time: Customer-service focus on guest recovery, support, concierge service, and satisfaction Part time: Customer-service focus on guest recovery, support, concierge service, and satisfaction



Women's Center of Greater Danbury, Inc.

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Education Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Character Performer

  • Jul 2005 - Jan 2006