Experience

NAMI Mercer NJ

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  The Development Director in collaboration with the Executive Director and Development Committee develops and executes the development plan for NAMI Mercer, oversees donor relations, solicits government contracts, foundation and corporate grants, and manages various aspects of our public relations and fundraising initiatives, including major events, particularly NAMIWalks Mercer County. The Development Director in collaboration with the Executive Director and Development Committee develops and executes the development plan for NAMI Mercer, oversees donor relations, solicits government contracts, foundation and corporate grants, and manages various aspects of our public relations and fundraising initiatives, including major events, particularly NAMIWalks Mercer County.



GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2022

  Direct daily operations of non-profit organization providing free educational, social, career-development, and therapeutic-based programs and services to individuals with Down syndrome, birth through adult. In collaboration with Board of Directors, coordinate implementation of policies, procedures, and special initiatives as directed by national headquarters in Chicago. As sole paid employee, serve as “face of the Playhouse” to all. Direct daily operations of non-profit organization providing free educational, social, career-development, and therapeutic-based programs and services to individuals with Down syndrome, birth through adult. In collaboration with Board of Directors, coordinate implementation of policies, procedures, and special initiatives as directed by national headquarters in Chicago. As sole paid employee, serve as “face of the Playhouse” to all.



The Farm Property, LLC

• United States

• Director Of Marketing

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2014

  ● Managed day-to-day office, clerical, and administrative functions of business constructing a retail and residential property.. ● Researched material to be used in construction of eco-friendly complex. ● Maintained daily contact with vendors and subcontractors to ensure all orders arrive and tasks are completed in a timely manner. ● Managed day-to-day office, clerical, and administrative functions of business constructing a retail and residential property.. ● Researched material to be used in construction of eco-friendly complex. ● Maintained daily contact with vendors and subcontractors to ensure all orders arrive and tasks are completed in a timely manner.



First Step Petite Academy

• Infant Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

  ● Supervised 8-person team in care and instruction of young children, aged newborn to 18 months. ● Created and implemented monthly curriculum and themes across sensory play, art, and sign language. ● Managed school operations in absence of Director. ● Supervised 8-person team in care and instruction of young children, aged newborn to 18 months. ● Created and implemented monthly curriculum and themes across sensory play, art, and sign language. ● Managed school operations in absence of Director.



Doral Bank New York

• Marketing Associate

  • May 2006 - Aug 2007

  ● Assisted in development and implementation of high-impact marketing campaigns through radio, print, and direct mail distribution. ● Chief communication liaison between branch and corporate office. ● Assisted in development and implementation of high-impact marketing campaigns through radio, print, and direct mail distribution. ● Chief communication liaison between branch and corporate office.



Archdiocese of Newark

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • Nov 1999 - Jun 2005

  ● Edited both content and design of the annual Directory & Almanac, a comprehensive listing of Archdiocese parishes, schools, agencies, and personnel. ● Oversaw implementation of Protecting God’s Children, a child sexual abuse awareness program, and enforced mandatory attendance for all Archdiocesan employees and volunteers. ● Maintained relationships with the local media outlets through press releases, public service announcements, and phone and email outreach. ● Coordinated and assisted in special event planning and TV, print, and direct mail marketing campaigns. ● Composed, edited, and crafted layout of monthly employee newsletters. ● Contributed articles to The Catholic Advocate, the Archdiocese's bi-weekly newspaper. ● Assisted in the maintenance of the parish intranet system. ● Supervised student interns. Show less