Experience

Tee It Up for the Troops

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

• Event Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Burnsville Tee It Up for the Troops is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 by the family and friends of a soldier serving in Iraq. When the soldier's father asked him what he needed, the son responded by asking his father to do something for the returning service members and their families back home. Since then, Tee It Up for the Troops has inspired communities across the USA to host fundraising events on beholf of the military men and women who have sacrificed immeasurably for our freedom. The… Show more Tee It Up for the Troops is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 by the family and friends of a soldier serving in Iraq. When the soldier's father asked him what he needed, the son responded by asking his father to do something for the returning service members and their families back home. Since then, Tee It Up for the Troops has inspired communities across the USA to host fundraising events on beholf of the military men and women who have sacrificed immeasurably for our freedom. The proceeds from these event benefit veterans and their families from all branches and all conflicts. Show less



Anderson Race Management

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2018

  Eagan, MN Manage a large porfolio of running, biking, walking, triathlon, skiing events which includes submitting all required permits, course design, race day management. Work closely with clients to ensure positive experience on event day for all involved. Serve as a vendor resource, trouble shoot unexpected situations. assist with volunteer assignments, set up registration platforms. Follow up on all new inquiries.



OptumHealth

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  Golden Valley Optum is a leader in providing Wellness solutions for corporations around the country. We specialize in telephonic coaching, on-site health specialists, on-site fitness consultants and fitness programming. Optum Health Performance Center is one of seven certified Traithlon training centers in the US. We provide coaching, analysis, personal training, and more. You set the goal and we make it happen.



Life Time Fitness

• Saudi Arabia
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foundation Administrator

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2010

  Development  Successfully developed and managed corporate giving program including strategy, planning, policies, procedures and activities that built awareness and credibility for the Foundation  Increased corporate giving program by 150% since 2006  Coordinated multiple athletic and fundraising events  Collaborated with management and businesses in the implementation of corporate giving, fundraising and community relations activities that enhance the Company’s corporate… Show more Development  Successfully developed and managed corporate giving program including strategy, planning, policies, procedures and activities that built awareness and credibility for the Foundation  Increased corporate giving program by 150% since 2006  Coordinated multiple athletic and fundraising events  Collaborated with management and businesses in the implementation of corporate giving, fundraising and community relations activities that enhance the Company’s corporate citizenship reputation  Established first ever companywide volunteerism program – successfully endorsed by Executives  Successfully led volunteer committees to achieve major fundraising goals  Established relationships with vendors that increased dollars for corporate giving program by 130%  Revised individual donor bi-annual appeal to include personal stories and photos from families which lead to a 25% increase in donations from each appeal  Achieved and/or surpassed all fundraising event sponsorship goals  Established solid relationships with businesses and community groups that lead to increased gifts of in-kind business services, employee volunteer hours and financial support  Instituted quarterly Board of Director meetings for corporate foundation Communication and Creativity  Able to effectively address and engage a wide variety of audiences from employees to business professionals, promoting overall organizational goals and ambitions  Developed internal communications messaging that ensures team members are informed of the foundation/corporate giving activities and opportunities   Created nationally recognized complimentary business line to support non-profit organization  Responsible for development and delivery of annual appeal and organizational newsletter  Collaborated with marketing department to create marketing materials for Foundation which included, new logo, brochure, presence on corporate website and corporate volunteer t-shirt  Show less



Northwest Athletic Club

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2006

  General Manager of NWAC - Target Center

• Operations and Aquatics Manager

  • Nov 1999 - Jan 2004