Experience

Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jul 2017 - Present



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2015

  Manage portfolio of 200+ donors and prospects to meet annual fundraising goal of $400,000. Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit individual and corporate donors in Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond and Rosenberg. Steward current donors. Campaigns include annual giving, Fire Hurts campaign, and International Service program. Manage portfolio of 200+ donors and prospects to meet annual fundraising goal of $400,000. Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit individual and corporate donors in Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Richmond and Rosenberg. Steward current donors. Campaigns include annual giving, Fire Hurts campaign, and International Service program.



The Awty International School

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Director of Events

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2011

  Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive events program supporting the cultivation, stewardship and fundraising efforts for all constituents of the school, including parents, board members, faculty/staff, grandparents and alumni. Develop and implement event plan and create budget for fundraising events, working with chairs and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and cultures to ensure fundraising success. Plan and implement school-wide events, including Grandparents Day, top donor receptions, volunteer appreciation breakfast, orientation and end of school year luncheons.



Asia Society Texas Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2007

  Manage $46 million capital campaign to build Asia Society office and performance center in Museum District. Develop strategies and implement with board members and volunteers to raise funds through foundations, corporations, and individuals. Work with committee members (development, building, finance) and board members to identify major gift prospects. Research and pursue new grant funding opportunities through foundations and corporations. Identify donor prospects, cultivate, solicit and steward. Organize special fundraising reception in Tokyo with architect, VIP guests and board members.



United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fund Development Specialist

  • Jul 2001 - Sep 2006

  Work with company representatives on annual United Way community campaign to raise $65 million for affiliate social service agencies. Raise over $200,000 in law firm campaign. Give presentations to employee groups and conducted campaigner training for committee members. Set projections and goals and make prospect calls. Coordinate fairs and tours with agency representatives. Work on special events (campaign leaders conference, kickoff rally, Days of Caring service projects, Giff Nielsen Golf Tournament, Kids Way program, leadership donor recognition events, and thank you event for company volunteers).



APAHA

• India
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2001

  Manage operations, programs and special events for cultural and educational non-profit organization. APAHA’s mission statement is to promote the understanding and awareness of the 26 Asian and Pacific Islander groups through various programs and special events. The main events are held during the month of May to celebrate the nationally recognized Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. May events include a kickoff, parade, festival, gala, and art exhibit (total attendance 10,000). Year-round programs include monthly educational meetings (speakers, cooking demonstrations, book discussion groups). Collaborate with other organizations on events. Work with board of directors and diverse group of volunteers to plan programs and budgets.