Experience

Lithuanian World Center

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2020 - Present

• Fundraising & Special Projects Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2020

  Bilingual position for a 501 (c)(3) cultural, community, educational, religious, sports facility whose mission is to promote and preserve Lithuanian culture and heritage. The Center is a resource for the community and visitors to learn about and appreciate Lithuanian culture.Create and implement capital campaigns and other fundraisers for the Center. Develop and/or maintain relations with large donors; manage database of donors and members.Manage and lead capital improvement projects for the Center's 150,000 sq. ft. building (built in 1964) and 17 acres of land. Create and give presentations to Board of Directors and Executive Committee to secure approval for large capital expenditures.Lead and manage fundraising events (annual golf outings, banquets, craft fairs, miscellaneous events), incorporating the help of no less than 100 annual volunteers.Develop contracts, user fees, and waivers for 35+ organizations and businesses who use the LWC facilities. Develop contracts and pricing for other one-time or annual users of the facilities.Research and coordinate licensing and insurance; liaison for legal, federal, or village issues. Show less



Self-Employed Musician

• Pianist/Accompanist

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Accompanist for middle school, junior high and high school students in orchestra, band, and choir; concert pianist, performing solo or with vocalists or string/woodwind instruments Accompanist for middle school, junior high and high school students in orchestra, band, and choir; concert pianist, performing solo or with vocalists or string/woodwind instruments



SPUN band

• Greater Chicago Area

• Lead Singer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Musician with Alternative Rock band, performing at local bars and fundraisers Musician with Alternative Rock band, performing at local bars and fundraisers



Pipiru Ratelis (Lithuanian Heritage Association)

• Director

  • 1997 - Present

  Founder and Director of Lithuanian language mom & tot organization whose mission is to provide 18 month - 3 year old American children of Lithuanian heritage a place to immerse themselves in language learning and fellowship with others of the same background. Founder and Director of Lithuanian language mom & tot organization whose mission is to provide 18 month - 3 year old American children of Lithuanian heritage a place to immerse themselves in language learning and fellowship with others of the same background.



Grand Prairie Singers

• Park Forest, IL

• Accompanist

  • 2010 - 2012



Kraft General Foods

• Glenview, IL

• Associate Brand Manager

  • 1990 - 1994

  Intern, Assistant Brand Manager and Associate Brand Manager at Kraft Foods; worked in the Cheese Division on a variety of products (Singles; Velveeta; DiGiorno); declined promotion to Brand Manager, New Product Division, in order to focus on family (raised 4 sons) Intern, Assistant Brand Manager and Associate Brand Manager at Kraft Foods; worked in the Cheese Division on a variety of products (Singles; Velveeta; DiGiorno); declined promotion to Brand Manager, New Product Division, in order to focus on family (raised 4 sons)



National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Membership Development Manager

  • Aug 1986 - Jul 1988