Experience

BRAC USA

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

• Manager, External Affairs

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  As Manager of External Affairs, Davis supports BRAC’s poverty alleviation programs by enhancing U.S.-based stakeholder relationships and fundraising strategies. As Manager of External Affairs, Davis supports BRAC’s poverty alleviation programs by enhancing U.S.-based stakeholder relationships and fundraising strategies.



Roads to Success

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

• Director Of Development

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  Established our first Development Department, designing and managing all fundraising functions (i.e. board coaching, individual giving, corporate/foundation partnerships, grant writing, events); Identified and developed grant proposals for social justice and BIPOC youth empowerment initiatives, procuring $3.5M in local grants, $270K in foundations, more than doubling capacity; Brokered pro bono, volunteer, and/or giving partnerships with both local and global companies (e.g. Morgan… Show more Established our first Development Department, designing and managing all fundraising functions (i.e. board coaching, individual giving, corporate/foundation partnerships, grant writing, events); Identified and developed grant proposals for social justice and BIPOC youth empowerment initiatives, procuring $3.5M in local grants, $270K in foundations, more than doubling capacity; Brokered pro bono, volunteer, and/or giving partnerships with both local and global companies (e.g. Morgan Stanley, PwC, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Advantage Capital, Viking Global); Built a team from scratch to successfully create professional-grade web assets, support new product/service development, and modernize communications (SEO, program marketing, social media, constituent relations, etc.); Sustained 100% board giving, increased non-board giving by 600%; Introduced CRM software to establish and maintain donor and contact database (DonorPerfect); Assisted the Board with recruiting and orienting new members, increasing membership by one third; Organized an Associate Board, forging a new pipeline for donations, volunteers, event attendees, pro bono support, and future board members.

• Senior Program Director

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2018

  Supervised over a dozen satellite programs, upwards of 140 staff throughout four boroughs; Created new, high-quality enrichment programs to support local youth and families, focused on arts activism, environmental education, health and wellness, cultural diversity; More than doubled public school partnerships, increasing capacity from 1.3K to 2K served; Increased earned revenue from $591K to $1.3M over 4 fiscal years; Designed and delivered nearly 300 hours of professional… Show more Supervised over a dozen satellite programs, upwards of 140 staff throughout four boroughs; Created new, high-quality enrichment programs to support local youth and families, focused on arts activism, environmental education, health and wellness, cultural diversity; More than doubled public school partnerships, increasing capacity from 1.3K to 2K served; Increased earned revenue from $591K to $1.3M over 4 fiscal years; Designed and delivered nearly 300 hours of professional development for staff; Completed over 150 hours of training in creative programming and staff coaching principles; Evaluated and recruited local vendors, negotiating and managing over 30 subcontracts; Developed comprehensive, web-based billing systems to improve customer experience; Flawlessly managed organization’s complete payroll.

• Program Director, Account Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2014



IA&A Cultural Exchange Programs

• Greater New York City Area

• City Representative (Contracted Broker)

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2013

  New York City and Tristate area leader for an arts non-profit sponsoring international artists, art educators, and arts professionals for the U.S. J1 intern and trainee visa; Evaluated hundreds of businesses and institutions as potential host organizations for incoming trainees (e.g. The Metropolitan Museum, Marina Abramovic Institute, Blouin ArtInfo); Conducted site visits to review working facilities, training/orientation schedules and materials; Planned and hosted networking events… Show more New York City and Tristate area leader for an arts non-profit sponsoring international artists, art educators, and arts professionals for the U.S. J1 intern and trainee visa; Evaluated hundreds of businesses and institutions as potential host organizations for incoming trainees (e.g. The Metropolitan Museum, Marina Abramovic Institute, Blouin ArtInfo); Conducted site visits to review working facilities, training/orientation schedules and materials; Planned and hosted networking events for young professionals and organizational leaders involved in cultural exchange programs and the arts; Represented the organization at local public or private events. Show less New York City and Tristate area leader for an arts non-profit sponsoring international artists, art educators, and arts professionals for the U.S. J1 intern and trainee visa; Evaluated hundreds of businesses and institutions as potential host organizations for incoming trainees (e.g. The Metropolitan Museum, Marina Abramovic Institute, Blouin ArtInfo); Conducted site visits to review working facilities, training/orientation schedules and materials; Planned and hosted networking events… Show more New York City and Tristate area leader for an arts non-profit sponsoring international artists, art educators, and arts professionals for the U.S. J1 intern and trainee visa; Evaluated hundreds of businesses and institutions as potential host organizations for incoming trainees (e.g. The Metropolitan Museum, Marina Abramovic Institute, Blouin ArtInfo); Conducted site visits to review working facilities, training/orientation schedules and materials; Planned and hosted networking events for young professionals and organizational leaders involved in cultural exchange programs and the arts; Represented the organization at local public or private events. Show less



Manhattan School For Children

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012



Oasis Children Services LLC

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Director, Operations Consultant

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2011



Nature's Classroom Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2008



Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (BCUE)

• Instructor

  • Mar 2008 - Jul 2008