Development Associate

• Sep 2023 - Present

Contributing Writer

• Aug 2018 - Present

I write indie rock album reviews, concert reviews, and feature articles about artists I interview. I write indie rock album reviews, concert reviews, and feature articles about artists I interview.

Development & Database Associate

• May 2021 - Sep 2021

Development Associate

• Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

Major Gifts Associate

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

Drafted sponsorship proposal asks to corporations and foundationsPlanned educational special events in key US marketsCompleted large-scale research projects on major donors’ giving capacity and history (ResearchPoint + Raiser's Edge)

Development Associate

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

Managed prospect research for multiple fundraising portfolios (ResearchPoint + Raiser's Edge)Scheduled meetings with prospects and arranged donor cultivation trips for development officersOrganized staff and community engagement events

Interim Affiliate Coordinator & Advancement Intern

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

Communicated as primary liaison between 8 affiliate groups and staff Maintained affiliate membership renewals and database administration (Altru) for 1500 members Created and produced mailings for events, programs, and membership renewals Sent thank-you letters and tax acknowledgements Updated affiliate group websites Communicated as primary liaison between 8 affiliate groups and staff Maintained affiliate membership renewals and database administration (Altru) for 1500 members Created and produced mailings for events, programs, and membership renewals Sent thank-you letters and tax acknowledgements Updated affiliate group websites

Development Intern

• May 2012 - Sep 2012

Managed every phase of gift processing: database entry, acknowledgments, and reporting Supported annual fund manager with prospect research, grants management, data analytics, and appeals planning & production Played lead roles in administration, logistics, audiovisual production, and docent support for 41 donor events LOTS of volleyball Managed every phase of gift processing: database entry, acknowledgments, and reporting Supported annual fund manager with prospect research, grants management, data analytics, and appeals planning & production Played lead roles in administration, logistics, audiovisual production, and docent support for 41 donor events LOTS of volleyball

Development Intern

• May 2011 - Nov 2011

Summer Full Scholarship Program Manager: documentation, evaluation, and outcome reporting Organized & executed 7 donor cultivation events and conducted prospect research for executive director + board of trustees Database maintenance (Raiser's Edge) and all financial reconciliation/accounting for 7 live art auctions that grossed $115,000 Summer Full Scholarship Program Manager: documentation, evaluation, and outcome reporting Organized & executed 7 donor cultivation events and conducted prospect research for executive director + board of trustees Database maintenance (Raiser's Edge) and all financial reconciliation/accounting for 7 live art auctions that grossed $115,000

OnStar's Stolen Vehicle Assistance & Emergency Team

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2011

Mediated communications between law enforcement & tribal police, 911 call centers, and customers reporting stolen vehicles, missing persons, and emergencies; airbag deployments Located vehicles in the U.S. and Canada involved in these incidents with OnStar technology Performed consistently with the highest metrics and call monitor evaluations as customer service agent for the OnStar client Mediated communications between law enforcement & tribal police, 911 call centers, and customers reporting stolen vehicles, missing persons, and emergencies; airbag deployments Located vehicles in the U.S. and Canada involved in these incidents with OnStar technology Performed consistently with the highest metrics and call monitor evaluations as customer service agent for the OnStar client

Other Development Internships

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

Executive Intern in the Arts, McColl Center for Art + Innovation (Charlotte, NC) Database maintenance (DonorPerfect), artist-in-residence program support, special events planning and execution, website administration Education & Family Programs Intern, The Mint Museum (Charlotte, NC) Administrative support and educational materials design & production for teachers, teaching artists, the Latin American Festival, and The Mint Museum's master teacher Development Intern, SITE Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM) Database management (Raiser's Edge) and media relations/marketing collateral distribution for the Fourth International Biennial Show less