Experience

MOTUS THEATER

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development & Administrative Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Responsible for the planning and execution of all donor relations and correspondence as well as manage the day-to-day operations of Motus Theater. •Management of all donor relations- including fundraising, management of Development Committee monthly meetings, support Board fundraising, donor database and moves management, and support of all grant applications and reports.•Launched the new Quarterly Coffee & Conversation with Motus Theater to bring in additional donors and sponsor cultivation.•Management of Development Plan- annual report, mid-year grant fundraising, end of year giving and any other fundraising throughout the year.•Management of all organization’s files, creating administrative protocols and procedures, and overseeing Motus’ event calendar, websites, and general email.•Management of all financial documents, including year-end tax preparation.•Front of house lead at all in person Motus performances



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Responsible for the planning and execution of the five signature events in the Research and Innovation Office.•Management of all program and event logistics as well as volunteer coordination for the Innovation & Entrepreneur Fall Campus Kickoff, 2-day Lab Venture Challenge through Venture Partners, Destination Startup, New Venture Challenge Championships, and Catalyze CU. •Launched the quarterly Impactful Women program where we brought in presenters to discuss their entrepreneurial journey with the students and women leaders in the community. •Participated on the COventure Forward team helping to pair mentors with entrepreneurs to assist with the loss of their jobs during COVID-19.



Boulder Chamber

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Program Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Responsible for the planning and execution of Boulder Chamber events, including signature events, monthly and bi-monthly networking programs, advocacy programs, membership programs, special CXO-level events, Leadership Fellows Boulder County, and other events and programs.•Management of all event and program logistics for three to five monthly events, including the Leadership Fellows Boulder County program, Business Women’s Leadership Group, and all Signature Events (Celebration of Leadership, Women Who Light the Community, Golf Tournament, Economic Forecast, Economic Summit, Esprit Entrepreneur, and Battle of the Industry Bands).•Event and program support to all Boulder Chamber departments, including Advocacy, Economic Vitality, Member Relations, Community Partnership Council and Bolder Young Professionals.•Recruitment, procurement and training of all event and program volunteers, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of the Boulder Chamber.



Boulder Jewish Community Center

• Development Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for all aspects of development, including donor cultivation and stewardship, major gifts, and fundraising events.•Assisted in the coordination of all fundraising campaigns (Capital and Endowment) to ensure a donor-centric approach to development.•Successfully secured gifts of $1,000 to $20,000+ from individual donors.•Managed and coordinated weekly Strategic Development Group (SDG) consisting of Board members and donors.•Managed and maintained donor database (Donor Perfect) and handle all donor correspondence.•Managed and was responsible for Annual Reflections Gala and Poker Tournament.



City of Boulder

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Outreach Coordinator

  • 2013 - 2014

  Responsible for coordination of fund raising, community outreach, and special events as well as working with youth services.•Planned, coordinated, and lead support team for the Volunteer Appreciation event. •Assisted BPRD with planning and community outreach through events such as the Emma Martinez Park renaming and the Summer Festival, partnering with the Boulder Downtown Library.•Supported the department in the coordination, research, and documentation of all grant submittal applications.•Coordinated the 27th Annual EXPAND Duck Race, serving recreational activities for people with disabilities.•Planned all post 2013 flood volunteer clean-up efforts at local parks affected by the floods.



The Women's Foundation of Colorado

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 25th Anniversary Denver Luncheon Coordinator

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Responsible for planning and executing the 25th Anniversary Denver Luncheon with over 2000 guests, raising approximately $1 million in gross revenue, and leading all activities up to the event, including the VIP Dinner.•Worked directly with the WFCO development staff to plan and execute the largest luncheon focused on women in the state of Colorado.•Led and directed the Corporate Committee comprised of 32 volunteers, leading the meetings and coordinating all sponsorship solicitation activities.•Planned all event logistics, including catering, rentals and day of set up, for the Luncheon and VIP Dinner.



VuConcepts

• Advertising Services

• Sponsorships & Client Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  Part of a sponsorships agency and event production team which produces large events, develops and seeks sponsorships, and develops cause related marketing efforts for both Corporate Sponsors and Nonprofits. Part of a sponsorships agency and event production team which produces large events, develops and seeks sponsorships, and develops cause related marketing efforts for both Corporate Sponsors and Nonprofits.



Footers Catering

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and facilitating special events. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and facilitating special events.



American Diabetes Association

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

• Associate Director- Special Gifts & Gala

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  Recruited in 2008 to coordinate and supervise ongoing development efforts for Colorado ADA office. Recruited in 2008 to coordinate and supervise ongoing development efforts for Colorado ADA office.



The Emery/Weiner School

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Responsible for directing large donor fundraising including creating programs, donor correspondence and special events for new and expanding private school with enrollment of 400+ students, 6th- 12th grade. Responsible for directing large donor fundraising including creating programs, donor correspondence and special events for new and expanding private school with enrollment of 400+ students, 6th- 12th grade.



JDRF International

• United States
• Fundraising
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Events Coordinator

  • 2002 - 2006

  Planned and supervised annual Houston Walk and Gulf Coast Walk, and fundraising gala. Cultivated relationships with corporate sponsors. Led executive committee of volunteers. Planned and supervised annual Houston Walk and Gulf Coast Walk, and fundraising gala. Cultivated relationships with corporate sponsors. Led executive committee of volunteers.