Director of Marketing and Communications

• Jan 2023 - Present

Community Relations Manager

• Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

Director of Identity

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

Director Of Advancement

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

Director of Development and Marketing

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

Tulsa Habitat for Humanity seeks to build hope and a better community by addressing the need for safe and affordable housing for low-income families. Through Tulsa Habitat for Humanity, and the help of our community partners, more than 350 families in Tulsa have achieved the dream of home ownership. Without the continued support and generosity from our community, none of this would be possible. Seeking to put God's love into action, Tulsa Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Show less

Capital Campaign Director

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2016

As the Capital Campaign Director, I led a team of staff and volunteers that raised over over $5.3 million for "Now is the Time," a capital campaign to build a new school facility in east Tulsa. Responsibilities include developing, writing, and producing various campaign materials, from pledge cards all the way to case mission brochures. This role includes heavy emphasis on identifying prospects, cultivating donors and implementing successful solicitation to obtain support. The position requires the ability to work with a board and committees, and includes reports and presentations that inform and engage the board. Successful grant writing is an integral part of the campaign strategy. Additional duties include planning special events and maintaining donor records and databases. Show less

English Teacher - Middle School

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

As an certified teacher, taught six classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students daily. Responsible for instruction that met all curriculum objectives and standards in the following areas: Grammar, Writing/Composition, Literature, Vocabulary. I was also responsible for coaching Speech & Drama, as well as overseeing the annual school Spelling Bee.

Elementary School Teacher

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2010

As a certified teacher, taught 3rd grade subjects including reading, spelling, writing, math, social studies and geography, while ensuring all lessons met curriculum objectives and standards. As a certified teacher, taught 3rd grade subjects including reading, spelling, writing, math, social studies and geography, while ensuring all lessons met curriculum objectives and standards.

Sales Representative - Key Pharmaceuticals

• Jun 1997 - Sep 1999

As part of an award winning district (1998 President's Award Runner-up), called on Family Practice and Pediatric physicians to detail respiratory/allergy/asthma medications. There was a strong emphasis on understanding disease states and product knowledge, analyzing the market, leveraging opportunities to develop meaningful business relationships, articulating product benefits, planning creative educational events, and maintaining records for the territory. My passion was establishing strong interpersonal relationships with health care professionals, their gatekeepers, and staff, which led to consistently increasing market share. Show less

Director

• May 1994 - May 1995

As the Executive Director of Child Find of America, I was responsible for the day to day operation of one of the first non-profit organizations devoted to missing children and their families. I also served as a media spokesperson and resource to news media covering issues of importance related to child safety, wrote grant proposals, and worked with the non-profit's board to foster support for the organization's mission. As the Executive Director of Child Find of America, I was responsible for the day to day operation of one of the first non-profit organizations devoted to missing children and their families. I also served as a media spokesperson and resource to news media covering issues of importance related to child safety, wrote grant proposals, and worked with the non-profit's board to foster support for the organization's mission.

Vice President/National Media Director/Account Executive

• Sep 1990 - May 1994

Public Relations agency Public Relations agency

Project Director

• 1987 - 1990

Marketing Research specializing in healthcare, technology and consumer goods Marketing Research specializing in healthcare, technology and consumer goods

Marketing Coordinator

• 1987 - 1988

Associate Publicist

• 1985 - 1987

Promoted from Pubicity Assistant to Associate Publicist. Publicity for authors, booked meda tours, wrote and developed press kits, and cordinated events, including Bantam's Books for Young Readers young adult titles. Promoted from Pubicity Assistant to Associate Publicist. Publicity for authors, booked meda tours, wrote and developed press kits, and cordinated events, including Bantam's Books for Young Readers young adult titles.