Experience

Washington State University - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  - Manages a prospect portfolio including individuals and corporations focused on discovery, qualification, cultivation, and stewardship with some solicitation as appropriate while focusing on building a major gift pipeline; made over 380 contacts and contact attempts during a 12 month period, surpassing the goal of 275 strategic contacts; solicited over $80,000 in individual giving in 6 months; developed six-figure proposals for corporate investment and successfully changed strategy and solicited new donors for #CougsGive 2022, raising ~$22,000.- Successfully moved new donors from assessment though to solicitation and stewardship at the annual giving and major gift levels. - Executed travel itineraries, processed expenditures and maintained costs within budget guidelines.- Create and maintain detailed reports and make strategic adjustments to annual plans to make team revenue goals and individual metrics.- Researched best practice and collaborated to establish a permanent DEI Leadership Council to lead initiatives to fulfill WSU Advancement’s DEI mission and vision and provide accountability to WSU Advancement’s leadership team on DEI efforts within the institution. Show less

• Development Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  - Created and implemented the engagement and solicitation plan for annual giving to the college including programs such as Call-A-Coug and WSU’s annual giving day; raised~$40,000 on #CougsGive 2019 and ~$16,000 in 2021.- Planned, organized, implemented and evaluated annual and special events; planned and facilitated the first annual Murrow Homecoming Tailgate to engage alumni and donors; planned virtual events to engage alumni and donors with the Dean of the college; procured $60,000 in sponsor support for the annual Murrow Symposium over 3 years and 2 events.- Created and managed an annual development plan, digital communication plan, and a new stewardship process for the College that aligns with community-centric best practice.- Collaborated with College leadership to execute philanthropic funds; created a new scholarship stewardship process as part of the scholarship committee; created fundraising workshops for college-based student organizations to ensure compliance with university and state policies. Show less



VIPKid

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Teacher

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2018



Cambly Inc.

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• ESL Tutor

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018



Cantera Center for Communication and Popular Education

• Managua, Nicaragua

• Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  -Implemented strategies to expand CANTERA´s donor base and increase funding for the organization based on the fundraising strategies of CANTERA and Friends of Cantera, USA (FOC). -Identified grant opportunities, wrote proposals and gave follow-up on approved grants. Raised $350,000+ through grant foundations in 2.5 years. -Prepared and conducted meetings with donors. -Collaborated with the Management Team to increase revenue at CANTERA’s Conference Center and Experimental Farm to contribute to organizational financial sustainability. -Worked in partnership with the International Relations Coordinator and Communication Coordinator to ensure a cohesive implementation of fundraising strategies. -Administrated scholarship program for at-risk youth ages 13 - 23 and facilitated workshops designed to give them academic and personal support. - Co-Facilitated week long immersion trips with High School students. Show less



City of Denton

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recycling Education Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  -Promoted awareness of Denton’s recycling programs and environmental practices in waste management within Denton schools, grades K-12 and the general community. -Assisted in managing the Sustainable Schools Program, a comprehensive recycling program that includes off-site and on-site recycling education and environmental curricula in all Denton ISD schools and some private schools. -Assisted in the development, coordination, facilitation and evaluation of programs and presentations regarding the City’s Recycling programs for citizens of all ages, specifically Redbud Festival. -Implemented advertising for programs and community events through social media. -Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for participation in community events. -Created first job manual for this role. Show less



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Assistant for Sustainability

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Supervised a team of students, the North Texas Eco-Reps• Reported to multiple department heads and created cross-campus partnerships• Ran the Housing and Resident Life environmental stewardship program• Promoted Outreach and Education on Sustainability Issues• Actively researched and studied sustainability topics• Oversaw Marketing and Advertising

• North Texas Eco-Reps

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Put on programs that educated residents on sustainability• Tabled for RecycleMania, supporting the University’s efforts to increase recycling on campus• Facilitated communication between residence hall staff, Eco-Representatives, and corresponding supervisors

• Facility Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Worked to maintain a beautiful, functional and safe environment within various resident halls• Reported any needed maintenance weekly and addressed all issues in a timely matter• Facilitated communication between residence hall staff, Facility Assistant staff, and corresponding supervisors



St. Rita's C.A.R.E.S

• Racine, WI

• Day Care Provider

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Worked with up to 25 kids at a time varying in ages of one year to seven years • Was responsible for feeding, changing, and playing with one year-olds • Was responsible for watching the older kids’ behaviors while they interacted • Addressed any actions of concern with both the child and his or her parents • Worked with up to 25 kids at a time varying in ages of one year to seven years • Was responsible for feeding, changing, and playing with one year-olds • Was responsible for watching the older kids’ behaviors while they interacted • Addressed any actions of concern with both the child and his or her parents



Floral Creations by Eileen

• Racine, WI

• Floral Designer

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Attained a variety of skills from customer service to creating custom designs • Worked with a large clientele base • Experienced with weddings, funerals, holiday and everyday orders • Learned how to make wholesale orders • Took a client through every step of the flower details in a wedding starting with a consult to the actual delivery of the final product • Attained a variety of skills from customer service to creating custom designs • Worked with a large clientele base • Experienced with weddings, funerals, holiday and everyday orders • Learned how to make wholesale orders • Took a client through every step of the flower details in a wedding starting with a consult to the actual delivery of the final product



Bauer's Produce

• Caledonia, WI

• Produce Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Worked in a family and community based environment promoting sustainable ideas • Performed duties such as cashiering, stocking, cleaning, organizing, loading and unloading delivery trucks • Learned customer service and was offered the Manager position for 2010 • Worked in a family and community based environment promoting sustainable ideas • Performed duties such as cashiering, stocking, cleaning, organizing, loading and unloading delivery trucks • Learned customer service and was offered the Manager position for 2010