Experience

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development Officer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Dallas, Texas, United States



Rev. Diane Pennington

• Ordained Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Dallas, Texas, United States Rev. Diane Pennington is an ordained Interfaith and Interspiritual minister. She serves in ministry as a grief specialist and certified spiritual director for group and one on one companioning sessions. She is a trained and experienced speaker and officiant for Life Event ceremonies, including affirming and inclusive weddings, baby blessings, memorials, funerals and other observances.



Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Major Gift Officer

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2021

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area



Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor

  • Oct 2009 - Jul 2014

  Dallas, TX Dedicated assistant to Senior Pastor, Dr. Blair R. Monie. Acts as face of the pastor’s office for communications, scheduling, implementation of projects and details with other departments. Coordinates with Worship Council for all worship events, reports and administrative support. Assists other ministry program staff or volunteers. Handles high level confidentiality and communications for congregational care and pastoral needs. Coordinates calendaring and logistics for extended… Show more Dedicated assistant to Senior Pastor, Dr. Blair R. Monie. Acts as face of the pastor’s office for communications, scheduling, implementation of projects and details with other departments. Coordinates with Worship Council for all worship events, reports and administrative support. Assists other ministry program staff or volunteers. Handles high level confidentiality and communications for congregational care and pastoral needs. Coordinates calendaring and logistics for extended responsibilities of the senior pastor including special events, speaking engagements, special worship, his service on boards. Show less



Montreat Conference Center

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development Operations

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2009

  Montreat, NC Worked with the team in the Development office in all operations including donor records and communications, endowment and annual fund-raising; Volunteer, constituent and community relationships and communications; special events and projects; publication design for marketing.



Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Specialist in Marketing and Corporate Communications

  • May 2000 - Feb 2005

  Hawthorne, NY Developed and managed relationships with KOL’s and advocacy organizations to assist in education of the SCI (spinal cord injury ) and MS (multiple sclerosis) community regarding trial drug opportunities including duties related to communications, education and public policy issues. Acted as liaison for consumer and their families seeking information regarding acute and chronic SCI or other neurological disorders. I served to connect them with information and resources with advocacy… Show more Developed and managed relationships with KOL’s and advocacy organizations to assist in education of the SCI (spinal cord injury ) and MS (multiple sclerosis) community regarding trial drug opportunities including duties related to communications, education and public policy issues. Acted as liaison for consumer and their families seeking information regarding acute and chronic SCI or other neurological disorders. I served to connect them with information and resources with advocacy organizations and educated them in criteria for participating in clinical trials, as well as supported enrollment of Phase 3 investigational drug Coordinated public appearances of senior management at professional meetings, special events, internal educational programs; developed all collateral materials and presentations Presented to new associates training on disability etiquette and special populations culture issues

• Executive Assistant to President and CEO

  • May 2000 - Aug 2002

  Hawthorne, NY  Served as dedicated assistant to CEO and CFO of biotech company Coordinated and managed calendar and all travel. Facilitated client/board meetings in New York office including catering, audio/visual equipment, sensitive intra-meeting communications Interfaced with scientific advisors and collaborators in academia as well as pharmaceutical Developed stronger relationships with advocacy groups as well as research oriented organizations related to spinal cord injury, paralysis or… Show more  Served as dedicated assistant to CEO and CFO of biotech company Coordinated and managed calendar and all travel. Facilitated client/board meetings in New York office including catering, audio/visual equipment, sensitive intra-meeting communications Interfaced with scientific advisors and collaborators in academia as well as pharmaceutical Developed stronger relationships with advocacy groups as well as research oriented organizations related to spinal cord injury, paralysis or multiple sclerosis. Moved to Marketing and Communications in 2002.



Animal Assisted Therapy work

• Founder/Director H.A.R.T. Programs, Inc.

  • 1999 - 2005

  Developed the organization and structure to both train animal-assisted therapy teams, provide evaluation process and implement programs for both clinical and recreational use of teams in various settings. These included physical rehab, bereavement therapy, reading assistance programs and recreational therapy for physically or developmentally disabled adults and children.



Prudential Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to President Capital Finance Group

  • Feb 1998 - May 2000

  New, York, NY Served as dedicated assistant to top level executive of international firm. Coordinated and managed calendar and all travel. Facilitated client/board meetings in New York office including catering, audio/visual equipment, sensitive intra-meeting communications. Interfaced communications and distribution with management and clients including highly sensitive and confidential material. Researched through Internet resources, heavy use of networking capabilities. Transcription of… Show more Served as dedicated assistant to top level executive of international firm. Coordinated and managed calendar and all travel. Facilitated client/board meetings in New York office including catering, audio/visual equipment, sensitive intra-meeting communications. Interfaced communications and distribution with management and clients including highly sensitive and confidential material. Researched through Internet resources, heavy use of networking capabilities. Transcription of correspondence. Bonded. Show less


Paramount's Kings Dominion
• Entertainment Providers
• performer

  • 1977 - 1979