Experience

Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc.
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Director Of Development And Community Relations

  • Apr 2017 - Present


Polk State College Foundation

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • 2011 - Apr 2017

  I help students attain their dream of a higher education by raising dollars for scholarships and programs at Polk State College. I help students attain their dream of a higher education by raising dollars for scholarships and programs at Polk State College.



Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fund Development Coordinator

  • Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

  Actively participated in team development, achieving dashboards and in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Coordinated specific activities of the annual giving program which included giving societies, direct mail, employee giving and donor recognition activities. Initiated content for Foundation's semi-annual newsletter. Assisted in the planning and coordination of Foundation community awareness and educational programs, including Lights for Life and Women in Philanthropy. Assisted in the management of the Senior Donor Club program and activities. Cultivated gifts through a consistent program of personal contact and correspondence. Assisted with developing a comprehensive fundraising, outlining goals and budget implementation. Show less



Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland

• Development

  • 2006 - 2010

  Engaged prospective donors on the Foundation’s mission; initiated the gift planning process by presenting explanations of Foundation products, their benefits to the donor and the community and meet with their trusted advisors to complete the gift process. Provided outstanding personal stewardship of current donors and referral sources. Worked with fund holders to achieve their philanthropic goals. Identified fund holders’ giving interests and provided them with information and access to resources that enhance the effectiveness of their charitable giving. Designed and implemented brochures, newsletters, promotional materials, facilitated speaking engagements, to target professional advisors. Developed, implemented and managed a marketing plan that targets estate attorneys, brokers and other professional advisors. Developed and managed recognition programs such as CFGL’s Legacy Society. Developed and managed department budget. Prepared reports, analysis and documentation as requested. Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, codes of ethics and standards of professional conduct for fundraising executives and the Foundation’s fund development policies and procedures. Show less



Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2006

  Assisted the Vice President of Member Relations and Vice President of Public affairs in the day-to-day operations of both divisions. Served as a liaison for each division in the absence of the Vice Presidents. Coordinated events for both divisions. Includes budget, creating databases, designing brochures, flyers and other printed materials necessary to market the events, taking reservations, event day set up, coordinating event day staff support, registration and wrap up following event. Events include annual CommUnity Celebration for 650 guests, annual Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast for 250 guests, annual Economic Forecast Breakfast for 450 guests and bi-annual Politics in the Park for 1,000 guests. Completed quarterly income reports to be sent to the Florida Department of Treasury. Prepared reports and correspondence, maintain files for all projects, attend meetings and take minutes, develop newsletter articles and any other duties assigned by the Vice Presidents. Show less