Experience

Art Saint Louis
• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Dec 2022 - Present


Webster University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Arcade Contemporary Art Projects

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2022

  - Shepherds exhibition programming from ideation and artist relations to scheduling, facilitation and execution ( e.g., beginning with Adorn & Disfigure and Freedom: The American Hustle in 2018, to Eva Petrìc: Our Last Race and Small Works in 2019 to fall 2021's The University Collects: Highlights from the Permanent Collection) - Leads gallery operations and staffing, inclusive of volunteer management, design internship program, and contracted vendors - Leads digital and print marketing efforts for ACAP, then coordinates them through DADAH’s social media staff and the University’s global marketing communications team - Oversees event venue rental contracts, special event management and client relations - Identifies and develops internal and external partners regarding programming and sponsorships - Worked in partnership with executive leadership of Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts to craft ACAP’s mission and purpose statements for the four-part academic art space Show less



The Santo Foundation

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, Development & Education Officer

  • Aug 2016 - 2021

  Creates organizational structure and documentation of impact for a successful organization established in 2008 by artists to recognize and assist the careers of individual artists. Our mission is two-fold: To provide assistance directly to artists in the form of individual monetary awards, travel stipends, exhibitions and speaker honorariums. We increase the sustainability of artists further by providing subsidized workspace. To empower and provide youth and emerging artists with the vital opportunity and access to arts education and the tools necessary to achieve their own success. - Increased the social media exposure of the organization through engagement posts, shares activities and questions. - Spokesperson and liaison to cultivate, select, and facilitate Distinguished Juror of the Individual Artist Awards international annual call for entry, through network of national curators and art leaders - Served on leadership team to develop a new dimension of the mission to include empowering and providing underserved youth and emerging artists with the vital opportunity and access to arts education and the tools necessary to achieve their own success through the Victor Projects - Developed relationships with schools and educators to identify and partner regarding visual art education opportunities through Victor Projects - Created and executed the Foundation's first fundraising appeal to individual donors, increasing the annual earned fundraised revenue of the organization by $15,000+ - Lead the organization's first Giving Tuesday activities and community engagement, raising $1,400 - Drove website conversion, inclusive of copy, design and graphics, and donation processing Show less

• Director of Donor Relations & Philanthropic Communications

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Enhances the University’s lifetime relationship with donors and alumni, to ensure that supporting Webster and its students is a personally fulfilling experience through the primary roles of chief donor communications strategist, copy writer and leading donor relations program, including the donor-sponored scholarship program --• Creates collaborative opportunites with colleagues in the Office of Advancement and other University staff members and volunteers to identify, initiate and implement innovative, cooperative, comprehensive and integrated donor relations initiatives• Develops themes on an annual basis that complement the department's strategic focus and resonate with Webster's unique alumni and donor base and integrate into all communications, donor recognition programs and events• Provides strategic direction and management for the production of all fundraising materials, publications, annual impact reporting and communication platforms on behalf of the Office of Advancement, based in part on benchmarking of best practices• Serves as development's point person and composes content for publications and other communications materials to promote and market the value and of Webster’s donor-sponsored scholarship program and the students it supports and cultivates• Directs the creative vision and execution of the University's development and donor recognition events Show less

• Donor Relations Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2015



Shearwater Education Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development & Administrative Services Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

• Office & Special Projects Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Dedication to and advocacy for the vision that one day all youth, regardless of living circumstances, will receive a quality education and achieve success in life.• Front line communication for the organization and President/CEO• Operations analysis and planning in crafting constant additions to organization's operations playbook to streamline efficiency and effectiveness• Office Management• Vendor and Facility Relations• Grant research & writing• Student Food Services Management• Government Relations• Student Record Management• Work-study program management• Work-study student and intern management• Event & logistical organization - Graduation• Other Special Projects as assigned by organization's Executive Leadership Show less

• Volunteer Grant Manager & Development Researcher

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Researched and identified prospective funding sources, including evaluating grantor funding priorities against Shearwater• Applied for local, federal, state and private funding• Attended Missouri training to learn about crafting and submitting proposals at the state level in the area of youth development and opportunities• Joined the President/CEO in meetings with prospective donors, grant administrators, and researchers



Saint Louis University

• Philippines
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Writer - School of Law

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  • Wrote feature stories on SLU Law programs and alumni • Conducted interviews and utilized secondary research methods to provide for thorough, informed, and insightful reporting • Wrote feature stories on SLU Law programs and alumni • Conducted interviews and utilized secondary research methods to provide for thorough, informed, and insightful reporting



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing & Educational Recruiter

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Conducted presentations and interviews to promote ITT Technical Institute’s post-secondary education programs • Organized and directed quarterly Student Appreciation Events as Leader of Retention Team • Proven track record in recruiting, assisting, and mentoring students through the admissions process and throughout their college careers • Participated in and facilitated orientations and open houses • Conducted presentations and interviews to promote ITT Technical Institute’s post-secondary education programs • Organized and directed quarterly Student Appreciation Events as Leader of Retention Team • Proven track record in recruiting, assisting, and mentoring students through the admissions process and throughout their college careers • Participated in and facilitated orientations and open houses



Washington University

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Visit Coordinator

  • 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Managed student workers and volunteers in visit office • Conducted welcome presentation and schedules for visitors and visiting groups • Organized and scheduled recruitment visit activities, including special appointments, tours, class viewings, and interviews for prospective students, collaborating with various schools and departments of the University • Recorded data from primary research questionnaires and created reports to record findings to improve success of on-campus recruitment activities Show less



Kuhlmann Financial Services

• Marketing Services & Broker

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  • Wrote company mission statement and lead creation of company website copy • Insurance provider and customer relations • Health, Life and AD&D, Dental, STD, & LTD brokerage sales & account management • RFP creation, data entry, creation of cost/benefit analysis presentations • Lead enrollment meetings & presentations for small business clients and prospective clients • Wrote company mission statement and lead creation of company website copy • Insurance provider and customer relations • Health, Life and AD&D, Dental, STD, & LTD brokerage sales & account management • RFP creation, data entry, creation of cost/benefit analysis presentations • Lead enrollment meetings & presentations for small business clients and prospective clients



KMOX Radio

• Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  • Researched and created fact sheets and backgrounders about locations of morning show’s Hometown Voices monthly broadcast • Organized and planned event - Student of Achievement Luncheon • Web postings for Marketing and Community Calendar pages; assisted article and photo layout for website • Wrote script for Student of Achievement Luncheon, promotional and PSA copy, donation letters • Researched and created fact sheets and backgrounders about locations of morning show’s Hometown Voices monthly broadcast • Organized and planned event - Student of Achievement Luncheon • Web postings for Marketing and Community Calendar pages; assisted article and photo layout for website • Wrote script for Student of Achievement Luncheon, promotional and PSA copy, donation letters