Experience

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

Sarcoma Foundation of America
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Sr. Manager Special Events

  • Sep 2021 - Jul 2022


Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

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

• Special Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

  Coordinate special events, both in-person and virtual, for internal and external constituencies including fundraising, stewardship, cultivation and networking events. Coordinate special events, both in-person and virtual, for internal and external constituencies including fundraising, stewardship, cultivation and networking events.



Carroll Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Special Events

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

• Institutional Advancement Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

  Coordinated and planned all aspects of special events for the Carroll Community College Foundation and the Office of Institutional Advancement for the College.Maintained accurate financial accounting records for all events. Ensured donor recognition and acknowledgement of gifts.Provided direction, motivation, support, training and recognition to event volunteers and staff.Coordinated communication plans for events including social media, website, invitations, direct mailers and broadcast emails (using Constant Contact and Raiser's Edge/Online Express).Provided leadership and coordination for all donor stewardship activities including naming opportunity and donor cultivation events.Researched and analyzed future fundraising events as well as ways to increase revenue and participation for current events.Evaluated, implemented and tested mobile bidding app for event auctions.Oversaw the development and maintenance of Foundation web pages and social media.Worked across departments (facilities, marketing, catering, performing arts) to ensure successful events.Supervised high school interns and student workers.Served on the Web Standards committee as well as search committees throughout the college. Show less



Carroll County Times

• Marketing & Event Specialist

  • 2012 - 2014

  Planned and managed all aspects of consumer events (Home Show, Pet Expo, Women’s Fair, and Career Fair), High School Athlete of the Year Awards program and employee activities. Developed marketing materials, pricing structures, sponsorship packages and budgets for events. Supervised creation and design of all newspaper ads, print promotions and collateral materials for events. Managed event budgets, registrations, and ticket sales. Negotiated with and contracted vendors for events: exhibit decorating company, caterers, celebrity guests and event decorators. Developed prospect lists for consumer trade shows and accompanied sales staff on calls. Maintained social media and online presence for events. Nominated for and won Rookie of the Year, Unsung Hero and quarterly and annual MVP awards for excellence in both internal and external event planning. Show less



Edward A. Myerberg Center

• Director of Marketing & Special Events

  • 2006 - 2012

  Managed all marketing efforts for senior center including media relations, press releases, development of marketing collateral, email marketing, and direct mail campaigns. Coordinated fundraising campaigns including the Capital Campaign to fund the fitness center and the Annual Celebrity Fundraising Event. Planned and managed special events including annual meetings, Celebrity Fundraising Event, art shows, and dances. Wrote and edited monthly newsletter and annual reports. Managed fundraising database (FR 100) and instructed employees in its use. Show less



Carrolltown Center

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • 2001 - 2003

  Managed all marketing efforts for local mall including community outreach, sponsorship program development, media relations, press releases, advertising and special events. Created marketing and advertising schedules and bought radio, TV and print ads. Developed mall events including Halloween Haunted House, concert by nationally known children's singer and bi-weekly Kids' Club. Managed all marketing efforts for local mall including community outreach, sponsorship program development, media relations, press releases, advertising and special events. Created marketing and advertising schedules and bought radio, TV and print ads. Developed mall events including Halloween Haunted House, concert by nationally known children's singer and bi-weekly Kids' Club.



The Baltimore Sun

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Event Marketing Coordinator

  • 1996 - 1999

  Managed 5 diverse consumer trade shows per year including Career Fair, Home Buyer’s Expo, Travel Expo, Home Design Show and Family Fair including all exhibitor relations, contract negotiation, floor plan design, entertainment scheduling and post event analysis. Selected as United Way Campaign “captain” Nominated for and won “Extra Mile Award” for outstanding achievement in customer service and innovation. Managed 5 diverse consumer trade shows per year including Career Fair, Home Buyer’s Expo, Travel Expo, Home Design Show and Family Fair including all exhibitor relations, contract negotiation, floor plan design, entertainment scheduling and post event analysis. Selected as United Way Campaign “captain” Nominated for and won “Extra Mile Award” for outstanding achievement in customer service and innovation.



Home Builders Association of Maryland

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Events Coordinator

  • 1994 - 1996

  Coordinated networking, recreational and social events for member service association including Builder Mart, Dream Homes, golf outings, auctions, and awards programs. Wrote & designed marketing materials, banquet scripts, auction booklets and direct mailers. Coordinated networking, recreational and social events for member service association including Builder Mart, Dream Homes, golf outings, auctions, and awards programs. Wrote & designed marketing materials, banquet scripts, auction booklets and direct mailers.