Experience

Lafayette Habitat for Humanity

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Development Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Fundraise and cultivate donors through major gifts and planned giving, individual giving, corporate sponsorships and special events. Build relationships with a diverse group of current donors and prospects, make personal visits, and perform follow-up activities focusing on growing the donor base. Ability to make compelling presentations that inspire donors, volunteers and other community partners to take action to support LHFH. Implement donor cultivation strategies to increase the number of donors and increase the gifts of individual and corporate partners. Plan and implement signature special events including Women Build, annual breakfast, etc. Engage a Resource Development Committee comprised of Board members and staff to support fundraising efforts by participating in presentations, one-on-one meetings and community outreach events. Implement a donor stewardship program to maintain donor relationships. This includes acknowledgements, impact reports and donor engagement with the organization leaders, board and activities. Coordinate and oversee direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor enhancement mailings as needed. Create a moves management plan for each assigned donor or prospect that includes solicitation, stewardship and monitoring of all donor data and relationships. Manage the donor database maintained on the Salesforce platform and utilize key data points to create strategies for engagement. Annually prepare business plans based on the organization’s goals from the Strategic Plan. Business plans will include the fundraising goals for annual and major gifts and strategies to achieve goals. Prepare quarterly reports evaluating the business plan and monthly updates of progress towards the goals. Show less



Vitalant

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Donor Recruitment Representative

  • May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management. Assures quality customer service to all customers. Schedules blood drives within center-established guidelines to achieve monthly and annual goals and projection accuracy. Directs, trains, and motivates volunteer blood drive coordinators and committee members to ensure successful blood drives. Develops new donor sources. Maintains an ongoing public and media relations program in assigned territory. Develops an annual recruitment plan for meeting assigned collection goals. Prepare, assess and respond to monthly forecast information. Develops and maintains donor recognition programs in assigned territory. Follows established sales/recruitment process (including projection accuracy); maintains and ensures accuracy and timeliness of account information. Builds relationships with external departments and internal staff. Communicates effectively to coordinate blood drives and in-center activities. Represents the Company through personal contacts, public speaking engagements and educational presentations. Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned. Show less



South Louisiana Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Center For Minority Excellence Outreach Specialist

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  Develops a comprehensive data-base of community partners in support of CME target population. Actively seek and communicate program requirements, services, and other information about CME and the College. Accurately enters all prospective communication information into the CME data-base for processing and departmental follow-up. Assists in scheduling all aspects of outreach activities and events into a central calendaring system. Insures that all materials needed for outreach activities and events available and sufficient. Serves as CME program advocate and liaison to internal and external constituents. Provides outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers. Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential associated with prospective applicants and program participants. Communicates and coordinates with other offices regarding outreach correspondence. Assisting the CME Program Manager with program development and strategic planning, and monitoring outreach priorities and progress towards department goals. Works collaboratively with the CME team to scale-up programs and services. Takes part in training sessions offered by the CME office. Predictable and reliable attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of educational services. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Show less



Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Services Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  The Career Services Coordinator is able to advise current students, graduates and advises on opportunities, and the necessary skills to secure and maintain successful employment. The position also includes the following: *Generating job leads and placement goals. *Maintain beneficial relationships with externship sites and employers with the intention of addressing their staffing solutions. *Provide follow-up with job placements and inquiries. *Establish positive relationships within the health field. Show less



brandRUSSO

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  • Assist marketing and advertising staff with research and planning for clients. • Packaging and sending promotional gifts to new clients, celebrities and members of the community. • Creating social media content for Parish Parcel subscription box company. • Creating marketing, advertising and business plans for potential clients. • Participated in pitch meetings with potential Russo clients. • Assist marketing and advertising staff with research and planning for clients. • Packaging and sending promotional gifts to new clients, celebrities and members of the community. • Creating social media content for Parish Parcel subscription box company. • Creating marketing, advertising and business plans for potential clients. • Participated in pitch meetings with potential Russo clients.



Dynamic Retail Solutions Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Focus is on building the event marketing division working with national and international clients to increase consumer awareness and generate new revenue to build their customer base. AE develop effective communication skills, presentation abilities, and strategic planning. Primary Job Responsibilities include: Promotion of clients products and services to prospective and existing customers Delivery of interactive presentations Face-to-face sales with customers Development and coordination of marketing and promotions strategies Participation in ongoing training and business meetings We believe communication and personal development is the KEY TO SUCCESS in any industry or field. Our philosophy emphasizes the importance of learning, improving, and having a full understanding of the business model. Show less



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2017



University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Worker

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly• Make phone calls, related to student’s queries or for public relations purposes• Create and update records in the department database• Adhere to the code of confidentiality in cases where discretion should be used

• Student Aid to the Moody Business College's Dean's Office

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly• Make phone calls, related to student’s queries or for public relations purposes• Create and update records in the department database• Adhere to the code of confidentiality in cases where discretion should be used