Experience

Special Olympics Delaware

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

• Director Of Special Events

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Manager of Special Events

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Plan and coordinate over 10 special events per calendar year, accounting for 2/3 of the organization’s annual income.• Design and implement strategies to increase event attendance and retention, and decrease event attrition, year over year.• Create and adhere to project budgets and timelines, tracking and analyzing data to adjust plans as appropriate.• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer committees for events; including developing goals and objectives, facilitating meetings, and leading committees towards successfully completing the established goals and objectives.



Special Olympics Delaware

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

• Intern

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • Played a vital role in administrative duties for the planning and management of sporting events and fundraising campaigns.• Utilized the organization’s Games Management System (GMS) computer database to record registration data, divisioning, and reports of sporting events.• Worked closely with the organization’s Director of Youth and School Initiatives, attending meetings, sporting events, and advocacy events expanding SODE’s reach into local schools.



Aerie

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

  • Provided high-quality customer service in the peak summer and holiday seasons.• Trained new employees to initiate sales and promote the brand. • Established expertise in organizational and time management skills by specializing in processing an excess of shipment.



Communities In Schools of Delaware

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Developed and implemented an attendance incentive program to decrease dropout rates. • Created individualized plans to address issues regarding academics, attendance, and behavior for a caseload of high-risk students. • Worked closely with the site director, collaborating to complete daily responsibilities such as scheduling, planning, and organizing.