Experience

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  Cleveland State University

  • 2121 Euclid Ave. Cleveland Ohio, UN 555

  • Prospect Management Analyst

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • 2121 Euclid Ave. Cleveland Ohio, UN 555

    •Create strong working relationships with Development staff and develop strategic recommendations and approaches for prospects at various points of donor cycle.•Apply prospect management and unit specific knowledge to provide direct data, system and policy support to front line fundraisers to ensure timely and accurate analysis for more than 1000+ prospects.•Create and train staff on new operating procedures and/or enhancement of existing systems and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.•Organize monthly prospect screening, rating sessions and major gift review meetings to assist with planning and developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.•Collect and analyze research information on individuals, foundations and corporations to access giving capabilities, philanthropic tendencies and interests.•Proficient in: Lexis Nexis for Development Professionals, SLATE database, Millennium database, LexisNexis, SEC documents, DonorSearch, IWave, WealthEngine, Candid, LinkedIn, Guidestar.org and other applicable free database sites.

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  Bay Village City School District

  • Glenview Center For Child Care-Administrative Assistant and Student Registrar

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

    •Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management for 100+ families.•Helped with annual budget and maintained office accounting records. Ensured enrollment was at or near capacity each semester by communicating with director and parents.•Organized, scheduled, and maintained student and teacher calendars. Prepared professional correspondence as directed including newsletters, flyers, and parent notices.•Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements. Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors

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  Alfonsos Restaurante and Catering

  • Event Coordinator, Sales, and Marketing Manager

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

    •Developed and implemented marketing and communications plans for (5) facilities for various events, including wedding receptions, banquet, formal events, and non-profit events.•Organized and coordinated all events while focusing on delivering superior customer service• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.•Hired, trained and supervised catering staff of 50+ for all events. Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements•Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.

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  BBP Partners, LLC, Investment Banking Arm

  • Cleveland, Ohio, United States

  • Administrative Support

    • Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
    • Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    •Perform General Office Duties- Ordering supplies, maintaining records and management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work•Document Preparation- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents•Administrative Responsibilities- Provide telephone support, file and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports•Client-Based Project Support- Conduct research, perform basic accounting functions and provide general help and support

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  SMG | Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management

  • Cleveland ohio

  • Events Manager and Pavilion Sales Coordinator/CSU Convocation Center

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2002
    • Cleveland ohio

    •Sold and marketed the CSU Arena and Pavilion to prospective local, regional and national clients.•Coordinated and planned Arena events (i.e. trade shows, conferences, corporate events, weddings, receptions, etc.)•Liaison with clients and the Food and Beverage Department to determine and coordinate menu requirements. •Developed and implemented event policies and procedures, consistent with SMG corporate.•Interviewed, trained, and counseled Event Team personnel that consist of 120 employees.

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  Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

  • Cleveland, Ohio, United States

  • Event Organizer and Group Sales Representative

    • Jan 1995 - 1996
    • Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    •Sold and coordinated events for the nine Zoo facilities and The RainForest.•Determined personnel, equipment, and catering arrangements.•Coordinated local charitable walk-a-thons.•Coordinated Food and beverage needs with catering staff.•Implemented the initial consignment program.