Partnership Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

I facilitate fundraising efforts across service territory of western PA and northern WV. This includes execution of the development plan including stewardship and cultivation of corporate, foundation and individual donors. I work closely with education, events, and marketing teams to cultivate relationships with current and prospective partners including soliciting financial support, securing volunteers, and establishing community partnerships. In partnership with senior leadership, I plan and execute JA annual fundraising campaigns including drafting letters, compiling mailings, and tracking campaign performance to provide reports. I am the liaison of JA’s 1939 Society, which includes planning and execution of member events in partnership with events team, communicating with membership, identification of prospective members, and tracking of information pertaining to the Society. Show less

School Counseling Intern

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Wellness Advisor

• Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

As a wellness advisor, I guide both new and seasoned patients of different ages and backgrounds to make the right medicinal choices by knowing different methods of cannabis, their affects, and proper dosages. I verify proper paperwork, documentation, and ID for patients and caregivers in a timely manner using state electronic verification systems. I assist in helping patients complete orders and verify accuracy of orders. I am trained on use of POS systems and cash handling while ensuring cleanliness and organization, security measures, and safety compliance within the store. Show less

School Counseling Intern

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

Area Sales Manager

• May 2015 - Jul 2019

I'm responsible for executing the strategic direction assuring achievement of sales goals and implementing the extensive marketing programs within the assigned territory. This includes the development of local marketing programs, sales plans and dollar budgets. I actively manage ground up planning with each assigned distributor or retailer and set plans and objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. I'm responsible for executing the strategic direction assuring achievement of sales goals and implementing the extensive marketing programs within the assigned territory. This includes the development of local marketing programs, sales plans and dollar budgets. I actively manage ground up planning with each assigned distributor or retailer and set plans and objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Assistant Marketing Director

• Dec 2014 - May 2015

-Manage and enhance the brand/reputation in the public's eye. -Identify brand-building areas. -Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials. -Research locations for national branch expansion. -Research and acquire physicians for growth in new office locations nationwide. -Build and update social media. -Manage and enhance the brand/reputation in the public's eye. -Identify brand-building areas. -Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials. -Research locations for national branch expansion. -Research and acquire physicians for growth in new office locations nationwide. -Build and update social media.

Brand Ambassador

• Aug 2008 - May 2015

I represent companies and services using strong marketing and communication skills. Merchandise sales, registration, raffle ticket sales, informing individuals of the products, collecting leads, sampling, greeting, working a crowd, etc. I have worked events at/for Barsmart.com, Pints for Pets Brewfest, Penn Brewery Microbrewfest, Xtreme Xperience, Tough Mudder, General Tire, Costumes for a Cause, Auria, Travel Resorts of America, Marathonfoto, Pittsburgh Sarah Heinz House Brewfest, HB Tune, Beers of the Burgh, Blockhouse Brewing, Pittsburgh Penguins, Iron City Beer, Straub Brewing Show less

Social Media Intern

• Mar 2014 - May 2014

Daily management of the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Daily management of the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

Account Executive/Market Researcher (Intern)

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

Generated communication between clients and designers. Presentation of concepts and ideas to clientele. Helped in coordinating photo shoot for marketing images. Assisted in conceptualization and creation of marketing materials. Researched marketing materials to gain knowledge of demographics and competition. Generated communication between clients and designers. Presentation of concepts and ideas to clientele. Helped in coordinating photo shoot for marketing images. Assisted in conceptualization and creation of marketing materials. Researched marketing materials to gain knowledge of demographics and competition.